Last year was a disaster for me. After injuring the back in 2005, I thought a short break would get me back on my feet. I was so wrong. I'm still not 100% as Rocky Raccoon proved, and the training plan going forward tries to address what I think I need. But even if that works, my year with little running also left me with more of a gut than I had before. I still move pretty well, but I'm carrying more than I really want to. I would be faster and have more endurance if I got back to the 200 - 205 range where I feel the best. After Christmas, I hit 238. I was down to 229 about a month later, but I suspect I've picked a few of those back up.
So my goals going forward are simple. I intend to lose 5 pounds a month. If I lose more, great. If I lose less and fall behind schedule, I impose some penalties on myself to push me forward. The biggest one for me is the beer penalty. No beer allowed unless I'm on or ahead of schedule. I guess it is a punishment or reward depending on how things are going.
So here are my goals.
March 1 - 225
April 1 - 220
May 1 - 215
June 1 - 210
July 1 - 205
August 1 - 200
I'm hoping I reach 200 before August. The biggest for me is being careful with the snacking. I'm a stress eater with a stressful job.
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