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A SHIFT OF PERSPECTIVE
2021 WORD: FEASIBLE
It is FEASIBLE to expect to lose 15 lbs a season, 60 lbs for 2021 year.
It is NOT FEASIBLE to expect drastic loss.
I did it the jackrabbit way... lost 80, gained 70 back... time to take the turtle route.
Long term goal: to weigh 170 within 3 years.
This gives me a goal of 37 pounds yearly to lose.
We all know November-December is a difficult time to lose, so this will be my ...
2021 WORD: FEASIBLE
It is FEASIBLE to expect to lose 15 lbs a season, 60 lbs for 2021 year.
It is NOT FEASIBLE to expect drastic loss.
I did it the jackrabbit way... lost 80, gained 70 back... time to take the turtle route.
Long term goal: to weigh 170 within 3 years.
This gives me a goal of 37 pounds yearly to lose.
We all know November-December is a difficult time to lose, so this will be my maintenance period.
So, aiming for 40 lbs a year, but during the first 10 months.
4 pounds a month.
1 pound a week.
10 pounds a seasonal challenge. Making my 5% will be a bonus. :)
SW 1/1/21: 287
CW 3/6/21: 271.6
Winter 5% Challenge:
SW: 285
My 5% Goal Weight: 270
If I make my 5% goal, I am buying $100 in scratch off lotto tickets as my prize
Week 1: 276.5
Week 2: 276
Week 3: 278.7
Week 4: 275.7
Week 5: 278.4
Week 6: 279
Week 7: 273.3
Week 8: 271.6
Total Lost for Winter Challenge 2021: 13.4 lbs (-4.70%)
My plan:
120 oz water daily: start drinking it early, sip throughout day
12500 steps daily: start the steps early, step throughout the day
60 min intentional exercise daily (120 on plane days): take walks, use rower, walking videos, strength training
1300 calories minimum, 1500 maximum
Member Since:
6/27/2017
Fitness Minutes:
80,346
My Goals:
My goal is to lose some weight, and keep it off. I want to accomplish this by changing my mindset, because that is what is most important. I don't believe in restrictive diets. I don't believe in starvation. I am striving towards less processed food, less junk, more veggies and fruits, less negativity, more light and positivity in my life.
My Program:
Phase 1 of recommittment:
Eat and track.
Move and track.
Drink water.
Time management.
Personal Information:
42 years old
Teacher
Wife
Mommy to a 5 year old sweetie
Other Information:
Buffalo, NY
Loves Outer Banks & Boston MA
GO PENS!
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2021 WORD: FEASIBLE It is FEASIBLE to expect to lose 15 lbs a season, 60 lbs for 2021 year. It is NOT FEASIBLE to expect drastic loss. I did it the jackrabbit way... lost 80, gained 70 back... time to take the turtle route. Long term goal: to weigh 170 within 3 years. This gives me a goal of 37 pounds yearly to lose. We all know November-December is a difficult time to lose, so this will be my maintenance period. So, aiming for 40 lbs a year, but during the first 10 months. 4 pounds a month. 1 pound a week. 10 pounds a seasonal challenge. Making my 5% will be a bonus. :) SW 1/1/21: 287 CW 3/6/21: 271.6 Winter 5% Challenge: SW: 285 My 5% Goal Weight: 270 If I make my 5% goal, I am buying $100 in scratch off lotto tickets as my prize Week 1: 276.5 Week 2: 276 Week 3: 278.7 Week 4: 275.7 Week 5: 278.4 Week 6: 279 Week 7: 273.3 Week 8: 271.6 Total Lost for Winter Challenge 2021: 13.4 lbs (-4.70%) My plan: 120 oz water daily: start drinking it early, sip throughout day 12500 steps daily: start the steps early, step throughout the day 60 min intentional exercise daily (120 on plane days): take walks, use rower, walking videos, strength training 1300 calories minimum, 1500 maximum
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My Goals:
My goal is to lose some weight, and keep it off. I want to accomplish this by changing my mindset, because that is what is most important. I don't believe in restrictive diets. I don't believe in starvation. I am striving towards less processed food, less junk, more veggies and fruits, less negativity, more light and positivity in my life.
My Program:
Phase 1 of recommittment: Eat and track. Move and track. Drink water. Time management.
Personal Information:
42 years old Teacher Wife Mommy to a 5 year old sweetie
Other Information:
Buffalo, NY Loves Outer Banks & Boston MA GO PENS!
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"I will go anywhere, as long as it's forward." -David Livingston Emily Western New Yorker Eastern Time Zone 5% Challenge Overall Co-Leader, 2020 & 2021 5% Challenge Leader, Teddy Bears, 2020 & 2021 Scarlet Dragons, BL Spring Challenge, 2021 CAMO CREW! Winter New Beginnings, Winter 2021
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