MS6: Week 6 Check-In

My numbers for this week are -.8 for the week, -11.2 for this milestone, and -49.2 total. I missed my 'bonus' goal (by .8, I wanted to lose 1.6 in the last week) and I am 30 minutes short of my exercise goal. Really I missed one full weight training day, I only worked out 4 times this week. Two cardio and two weight training. Each work out was 60 minutes. My goal was 270 minutes for the week. I forgot to update my exercise goals after my elliptical machine got fixed. I usually do 60 minutes on the elliptical and 45 when I do step aerobics. I'll adjust that for MS7.

This is the last official check in for Milestone 6. I ended above both of my original goals. Do you think one may be related to the other, hmmmm? I bet so. For this milestone I was 150 minutes over my exercise goal (that's like 2.5 extra occurrences) and 1.2 pounds over goal for weight loss. I don't have food tracking or calorie counting as a stated goal (as I'm no longer counting them) but I do pay close attention to what I eat using what I learned when I did count everything for the first 3 milestones. I estimate that my caloric in-take is between 1,400-1,600 a day and about 25 grams of fat or less. I don't 'watch' carbs at all. I try to eat well rounded meals (fruits/veggies, dairy, protein) and as few fully processed foods as possible (e.g. Lean Cuisines). I make homemade soups and stews on the weekends and eat them for lunches and dinners throughout the week. I try to eat out 2 times (or less) a week.

Milestone 7 Goals

1. Continue as is with the food plan. Maybe try to add more fresh veggies/fruits; which only requires me to shop more. I'll gladly eat them if they are on hand.
2. I'll target 10 pounds again (1.67 per week).
3. I'm going to increase my exercise goal from 270 to 300 minutes; 5 occurrences at 60 minutes each.

Challenges for the up-coming week? This shouldn't be a challenge, if I don't let it. My Trainer is on vacation this week, so I'm on my own until next week. Today would be my typical day with her. I've packed my workout bag (including the 3rd pair of required shoes!!) and I'll hit the gym for weight lifting tonight. My work outs are never as good without her as they are with her, but I'll take full credit for going and doing my best on my own. I have a physical/check-up this week. I'm going to talk to my doctor about my 'optimum' weight. I think I may be 1/2 way there but I won't really know for sure until I get a professional opinion on what my target should be. If I'm not 'officially' 1/2 there, I know I'm getting darn close (based on what I've read on the web). I'll know more tomorrow. If I don't post again before my next check-in, I'll be sure to include my new target goal then.

Until later. . .

Think Smart. Eat Well. Move More.