I've read that it's important to make a clear outline of your goal when you are trying to lose weight. So today I'm going to outline it in detail.
My Weight Goal:
First and foremost, I want to lose a total of 60 pounds. I started this journey on June 4, 2012. To date, I've already lost 20 pounds (see chart above, provided by Lose It!). Meaning that I need to lose an additional 40 pounds to reach my goal weight. I want to have this 40 pounds gone by December of this year. That gives me 5 entire months to lose it. That equals to a total loss of 8 pounds per month.
My Exercise Goal:
Exercise is essential. I can't lose at the rate I want to lose at if I don't put forth some real effort. That being said, right now I'm walking (briskly) 3-4 times a week for 30-45 minutes. I have also been jumping rope for 5-10 minutes. I TRY to do that everyday, but sometimes I do need rest. I'd like to work up to 1 hour and 30 minutes of brisk walking 4-5 times a week, and 20 minutes every day of jumping rope. I'd like to add in a few new exercises to the mix as well, but I haven't decided on anything. Any ideas??
My Food Goal:
Oh food, how I love you! Food and I have a long history, and I believe I've loved food a little too much over the years. So here's what I want to do. Lose It! uses ChooseMyPlate.gov to show you the food groups you're eating and the food groups that you're lacking. (See above plate from June 29, 2012.) Yesterday, I did well on fruit, protien, and dairy. However, even though I ate some of all of the food groups, I didn't eat enough veggies or grains. My goal is to have the right amount of every group, every day while also staying under my calorie allowance.
I CAN, I WILL, I AM!
Jade
Got tons of ideas girl!
ReplyDeleteYou like to jump rope? Awesome! Just remember to skip but not skip your work out!!
Try jumping rope 3 min and then toss in a body weight type exercise if you don’t have access to a gym like a burpee or push up or squats or lunges… after each body weight exercise go back to skipping rope for 3 min till you complete your circuit.
Don’t go crazy on fruit, sugar is sugar is sugar! Stick to vegetables with a low GI index, preferably the greener the better! Try and limit your starches even if it is a sweet potato or brown rice. You’ll need to play around with it, it really is a personal science, each person responding differently and don’t forget your water at least 64oz if not a full gallon.