Tomorrow's The Day.

Hello ladies! Thanks for the encouragement on the last post.

I was going to try to write a plan for my success with WW tonight so that I will be all set to go tomorrow but then I realized that doesn't make any sense because I want to go to the meeting, see what they have to say and THEN make a plan. I'm going to do a monthly goal plan and then break it down week by week so that when I weigh in I can say well I didn't lose because I didn't follow my plan or if I follow my plan and I don't lose like I should I can evaluate what I've been doing and tweak it so it will work. Sound good?

But I do have some self goals for myself. Some people don't believe in timelines to reach goals and that's fine, but I think I need one. I know if I have no boundaries or no time clock working against me I won't be pressed to lose it and work at it EVERYDAY.

Weight goals:

The ultimate goal: Lose 50lbs. Time to lose: 25 weeks.

Mini goal[s]: Lose 2lbs per week. 25 weeks.

Meaning I want to lose 2lbs a week equaling 10lbs down every 5 weeks. And 10lbs every 5 weeks equals 25 weeks. That seems doable to me.

25 weeks from tomorrow is: July 21sish

Which means by my 21st birthday I WILL BE AT GOAL! Lord willing. So I will give myself some lee-way and just want goal by my 21st birthday which is August 10th.

Exercise Goal:

Ultimate goal: Be able to run 2 miles without stopping in less than 30 minutes. My friend in the army has to do that for their PT test so I want to make that my "PT Test" so to speak.

Mini goals: Run .5 a mile without stopping, then go up to .75 of a mile without stopping, then a mile, then 1.25 mile, then 1.5 mile, then 1.75 mile, then 2 miles.

Also an exercise goal is to be able to run OUTSIDE, I'm so chicken I always run on the inside track in the gym or the treadmill. My goal is to be able to run a mile outside and 2 on the treadmill without stopping.

Body Goals:

Ultimate goal: Have my bf look at my body and say i look anything BUT 200lbs! Other than that...

Be in a single digit clothing size. 8-9. Be able to wear a bathing suit comfortably. Feel good in "sexy" type clothes.

Mini goal: Take week pictures of progress. May not post them here unless I become brave but to have them for inspiration.

Eating goals:

Ultimate goal: Be able to make and know healthy food choices in any situation and DO THEM! Not know them and still choose the unhealthy alternative.

Mini goals: Alternate an unhealthy choice for a healthy choice in EVERY meal, EVERY day until it's no longer a task but a habit and everything on my plate is healthy. Make sure I am eating the right types of food to promote weight loss.

Health goals:

Ultimate goal: To weigh in and not be considered obese or overweight. To become by "healthy" body weight. To have my asthma and blood pressure under control.

Mini goals: Go to the doctor and get checked out. Be in tune to my body and know when something is wrong or is it just out of wack because of poor choices.

Mental goals:

Ultimate goal: BE HAPPY IN MY OWN SKIN!

Mini goals: Encourage myself daily. When reaching a mini goal reward myself. Eliminate the negative aspects of my life. Make sure I'm doing something to promote my weightloss at all times! Know when I'm makiing a bad decision and correct it!

And that's my plan of attack for the next 25 weeks! What do you gals think? I'm more than happy for suggestions!

Today I ate very healthy. I had a banana, special K bar and OJ for breakfast. For lunch I had a turkey sandwinch, orange, sugar free pudding and diet soda. For dinner I had baked pork chop, corn, mashed potatoes and 2 rolls. Could have done without the roll but WAY better than what I have been eating. AND I GOT IN ALL MY WATER FOR THE DAY!

I'm really nervous about going to this meeting tomorrow. I go to school in a very rural town. I just invision this meeting being full of older women that I can't relate to. I sure hope not! If so, I hope they are atleast empowering. My friend had recommended WW to me and she lost quite a bit of weight! Even recommended this site to me (although she's not a member but heard of it) and she definately didn't stir me wrong coming here, so I'm hoping the same for WW! Wish me luck girls.

P.S- DiscoeryHealth is doing a National Body Challenge for this new year. And it's FREE! And with the free registration you get a free 8 week gym membership to Bally Fitness Center much more! So if you have a Bally near you and want to get in a gym, DO IT!!! I love Bally, I think they have awesome programs. So please check it out! And if you do it, let me know please!

I'm signing up now, so I'll keep you all updated on that front too.

Tracy you can put this on your freebie blog too!

The website is: http://health.discovery.com/national-body-challenge/national-body-challenge.html 

Sorry, I don't know how to do the spiffy little links with names on EP. But just click that.

I'm so pumped about what lies ahead of me!! :)

I'll be back tomorrow with my WW and Body Challenge update.

can't wait...

to hear how your meeting goes.  Even with the older people at the meetings--- I really grew to like my leader and made the meetings really great.  Don't be too harsh on yourself with setting a timeline.  As with most people it may dissapoint you--- crap happens--- you know?  Good luck with your meeting!  I can't wait to hear what you think!

So awesome!

I am soooooo happy for you! It is obvious you have really spent a lot of time thinking things through and with a great plan I have no doubt that you will do wonderful! Just remember though, that if you don't make your two pound goal one week, it is not the end of the world! I tend to freak if I get behind in my goals and I don't want that to happen to you.

Good luck! Oh, and as always, let me know if you have any WW questions. And if you decide to do points (instead of core), check out this website! Dotti has tons of good tips, recipes, and the points for tons of restaurants.

Pumped!

I'm so happy for you.  You have some really solid goals there.  I know you'll stick to them.  Good luck at the WW meetings.

Wow

Girl you have really got some fantastic goals there!! I know that you will have no trouble meeting them. I am cheering you on!

Can't wait to hear

I'm looking forward to hearing how it went at WW.  I used to love going to those meetings, so I hope you'll like it. 

I was going to sign up for the fitness challenge, but the nearest Bally's is about 2 hours away from me! *humph*

Excited

I'm excited for you as well. I hope you enjoy the meeting. I think goals are good. Now if I just sit down one day and get mines together so, so I know when I actaully reach them lol. Anyhow I know one in partuicular cought my eye the one about running. I fear running so that is why it is one of my goals so I can no longer be afraid of it. I just don't know where to start. Like you I refuse to run outside and I don't own a treadmill. Hoepfully one day I will be able to pick running up. I wish you luck at your meeting tonight.

Cool!

I can't wait to hear how it went at WW today.  It's always fun to embark on a new adventure.  Talk soon!

Angel

Fan-freaking-tastic!

Love this post.  I love all the time you spent evaluating all your goals.  You rock!

cant wait to hear how tonight goes!

WOW

When I did WW I LOVED the meetings.  Met some great people there.  I really hope you have a great time, and learn all you can to help you reach your goals. 

Which, by the way, your goals are EXCELLENT!  I know sitting down to take the time to do exercises like that is time consuming, but so worth it in the end.  Have you ever heard...."people often plan there vacations better than they plan there lives?"  I know for me that was true for a long time.  The next thing you know 5 years are gone...then 10 and your still "getting by"

I'm also with you on setting a deadline / timeline.  It creates a sense of urgency, and helps to keep you on track.   

Have a great day!