I’m still running around trying to get ready for my trip (see my blog for the gory details), but I figured Aleta and Misty had a good idea with the stating goals bit, so here are mine: I’m hovering around 16/18/20 depending on the item, and weigh between 215 and 220. Since I stopped growing taller, the smallest I’ve ever been is size 10/150 pounds, and that was when I was running high school track. I’d like to get back down to that weight, which means I’ve got about 70 pounds to go. More importantly, I’d like to get back into consistently running. I’m doing pretty well with walking three to four days a week, even amid the current work chaos. I’m hoping to start running parts of those daily walks in a couple of weeks (once work’s March madness settles down) and would like to be able to run two loops through the park (2.6 miles) by April 19 (Patriot’s Day). That’s a weird Massachusetts holiday (commemerating the battles of Lexington and Concord) and Marathon Monday. I would like to run Boston some day, but this year I’ll settle for a tenth of a marathon. :) I also want to incorporate some yoga into my daily routine to help build flexibility and keep me more centered during the crazy weeks at work. I’ve made a few changes since January to get to these goals: * Walking in the park. 2.6 miles three to four days a week, so far. * Bringing dinner from home. Instead of running down to the Mexican place around the corner, I’ve been bringing soup most nights. * Switching (most) snack food for vegetables. I’m still slipping up on this, especially since the Girl Scouts are everywhere with their cookies, but I’m much more likely to grave a plum or some carrots than cookies or crackers now. * Using whole-grain bread instead of white. In the next month, I want to: * Add fish 2-3 times a week * Add running into my daily walks and go out 4-5 times a week * Incorporate yoga into my evening routine * Limit munchies to fruits and vegetables
Posted on Wednesday, 6 October 2010
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