Goal Updates

I haven't been posting much due to bad news regarding my dad's cancer - I'm sort of in "bare minimum to keep going" mode right now.  But life goes on and goals must still be kept in mind, so here's my goal progress/update for May.  (I'll be heading up to PA tomorrow for another oncology appointment, so I'm posting today since the numbers won't change between now and tomorrow unless I miraculously find time to finish the book I'm reading.  Which I won't.)  

1. Read at least 52 books - I’ve read 23 books! I was able to pick up my reading a bit this month. 44%
2. Watch at least 52 movies in the theater - I’ve seen 27 movies so far. I’m pretty sure I saw 10 movies in May… 51%
3. Run at least 520 miles - 173 miles so far! I’m a bit behind here, but adding that 4th day of running to train for the 10k should help. 33%
4. Log at least 15 minutes of exercise EVERY SINGLE DAY - 151 for 151! 41%
5. Start studying Aikido in May - Done! I have a Gi and everything. *flex*
6. Start working with a personal trainer in September - Started in April.  
7. Lose at least 26 pounds - 14.6 pounds lost. I’m having mental issues around 180, so I haven’t been weighing myself as often which means I might actually have lost more as of today. 56%
8. Complete at least 5 races - I’ve done three races so far! My next one isn’t until September because racing in the summer sucks.  
9. Achieve half shoulder stand in yoga practice - I’ve sort of been working on this with plow pose.  
10. Continue monthly massages - 5 of 12 done. I actually gave myself an extra massage, and I’m having May’s massage next Friday. 41%
11. Continue mental therapy - Yes. Although bad things always seem to happen during the weeks I’ve had to cancel therapy for whatever reason. 

Most everything is going well. In fact, the only percentage that’s under where it should be at this point is my mileage. I had to miss two running days in May, but I also added a 4th day to my running week thanks to my 10k training plan. Considering this means I’ll be getting in half of my weekly goal in one day each week, I should be able to catch up before too long. 

My weight is on track for my yearly goal, but it has been pretty steady since last month. Why? I seem to have a mental block with getting below 180. I think it’s fear of the unknown. I’m working to get beyond this by not weighing myself so that I can break the “OMG 180, eat a bunch, gain weight, lose weight, OMG 180” cycle. In theory, I can break the cycle once I’m firmly in the 170s. 

Overall, it’s been a good month for goal progress! Let's see what June has in store for me.

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What goals are you working on and how are they coming along?  

Gwen, it will be good fun to see you break into the 170's!

My 6 month surgiversary is coming up soon so I have been thinking about what I would like to get out of the next 6 months.  So, while not as organized as Gwen's, here are my targets: 

1) Drop therapy (temporarily) and pick up yoga.  I have never done yoga and will start with private lessons ($$$.) My therapist supports this.  I have an infinite capacity to ignore my body/body size which maybe started as a defensive mechanism but has really not served me well.  I am hoping yoga will help get me in more in tune with my body. Also, my therapist thinks it will help "quiet my mind."  Apparently, I am noisy 

2) Stick with dense protein 1st plus a few vege's.   It is not my nature to keep protein the top macronutrient and I am a master at rationalizing doing something that is different than advised. (It doesn't help that my dietician would be ok with a more plant based diet.)   But, I am determined to be successful, and I am not going to pave my own way this time.  Protein first is the way to go.

3) When I eat vegetables, they are going to be portioned and 100% accounted for just like protein is.  I know no one ever got fat eating too many vegetables. But as a former volume eater,  I believe my past use of volume vegetables made it too easy to move into volume bad-foods. I want to SEE and LIVE with appropriate portions of everything.  

And, most of all, I want to make the most of this honeymoon period!

~Shel

I hope you find that you love yoga as much as I do!  Remember that it'll suck in the beginning and you'll feel uncoordinated and foolish - but it gets better if you stick with it :D  I sort of forced myself to give every new fitness thing a month before quitting and, for most things, after a month I was hooked.  

Hello Gwen! You are such an inspiration! Even though you are going through a rough time, you still maintain your composure and ride through it the best that you can. (And you still find time to help others on this site!) I will pray for comfort for you, your father and family. Thanks for the Goal Update you are doing fantastic!  

Gwen,

Wow... Your goals rock! 

My goals are very simple and below

1. 185 by Nick B-day (June 18) 9 left (close but on track)
2. stay there!!!!!
3. Vits and water in on time (on track)
4. 5k done
5. 5k running the whole way (long way off) Sept
6. be healthy (BP 111/66 @ 51 bpm)

That's it 

Cliff 

Here it is ...1 week early 89 day post op my goal in in the rear view

could not be happier 

Cliff

Good for you for maintaining your goals during times of strife!!  That is when we tend to let them fall by the wayside, isn't it?

I completely understand I have been floating around 190 for months and I think it's because anything smaller then that is uncharted territory. It's kinda scary to think about getting any smaller. 

I also stayed around 180 and then 160 for what seemed like a month each time.  I'm a firm believer that your body does need to catch up.  You're doing great, Gwen!  Such an inspiration!!  xoxo

Thank you for your inspiration and helping me be more accountable!

1. Reach goal weight.  I did that when I hit 160 in February.  But then I changed it to 150 and I hit that in April.  Now I'm shooting for 140.

2. Exercise 3 times a week.  I am a abysmal failure at this.  I'm hoping I can do better this summer.

3. Be a better housekeeper.  I feel like I'm doing better.  And now I pay someone to clean my house twice a week instead of once, so that is helping tremendously.

4. Read a book a month. Failure.  I joined a book club to help this.  I've only read one book this year.

5. Be my husband's girlfriend. Our marriage is rocking it right now. :)

6. Develop and follow a responsibility program for my children.  This is going well.  We aren't exactly faithful every week, but it is getting better and they are doing their chores better.

7. Grow our business.  We had our very best month ever in March and it is just getting better.