unogirl83’s BodyBlog

When I began my weight loss on March 5, 2007 I set a goal to lose 100 lbs in one year. I began very dedicated and strong which helped me lose 48lbs in TWO MONTHS. That is a lot of weight to drop in a short period of time. No worries, I have been careful and I work with my physician very well to make sure my health stays good during this weight loss program. I visit my physician every other month for a check up & blood work b/c what would be the point of losing the weight if I am losing my health, you know. I might be chunky but I have a perfect health chart and that is what matters the most, right. My progress pretty much came to a screeching halt when I had my little stall out, followed by a hand injury now this ankle injury that has had me out of the gym for like 7 weeks. As of yesterday, I was given an ok for to do light cardio (bike only or walking, as I am wearing a splint now) at the gym. I am happy just to be able to step foot inside of a gym, rather than doing stuff at home. I can be way more focused in a gym.  However, this down time has given me a great time to research diet, exercise, ankle strength exercises and more. SO, I can hit the gym full force in a few weeks. After three weeks, I can take each day doing rehab therapy to this ankle and just build it up until I can just go. I am planning to tape it up after that every time I got to the gym and running, to keep it sturdy and strong until it’s ok on its on. I do not want to live with a boot again.

On July 5, will begin my countdown to my goal date to be my goal weight. I have eight months to lose about 50lbs. I know this can be done I did it in two. However, I do not plan to drop another 50lbs in two months, out of fear of hurting my body and health. So, I will try to take it slower. I plan to go by the book and if it comes off fast fine, if not I have 8 months.  I only have to lose 1.38lbs a week to meet my goal weight. I am going to aim for 2lbs a week, putting me at 8lbs a month. That will be put a little over 6 months to be my ideal weight, and if I am not meeting my goal I will have a month to buckle down. If I dont meet my ideal weight I am prepared to handle that too, the most important thing is that I look and feel good. However, failure is no option to me.

Over the next week, I am planning to compile a diet & exercise plan. I will begin it 100% on the 5th, on the 8month mark count down.  I will start slow, until my ankle can handle more. I plan to be fully active by end of August and full blown crazy. The hardest part will be making it through the holidays.. LOL! I LOVE me some holiday food, but I know if I can be strong this year it will be a great accomplishment and I will have a great reward, my new body, self esteem and a whole new feeling. Those rewards are enough to keep me highly motivated to reach my goal. I know I will get through all of this. Like I said, Failure is not an option. Like the quote on my signature says, “Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishments”, by Jim Rohn. I plan to remain motivated and disciplined until I turn this goal into an accomplishment. I plan to post my diet and exercise plan once I am finished composing it.

As far as posting progress, etc. I think once everything is set up, I will post my progress pictures, weight, etc. on the 5th of every month. I think once a month should be suffice.  However, I do plan to blog about my progress and thoughts towards it and of course my occasional rants. I have many that email me b/c they love my blogs so I will make sure I do not slack in that area. LOL!

Well, this is all for now. Thanks for reading..

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