Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward for all my labor. Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun. Ecclesiastes 2:10-11

Friday, January 7, 2011

Weight loss Challenge

For years now I have been struggling with my weight fluctuating. Before getting married I had lost a lot of weight and was within 20 pounds of reaching my weight goal. However, like the freshman fifteen for new college goers, marriage has enhanced my waistline, or I am suffering from spare tire syndrome. Either way to me this is not acceptable. I am only 33 and have the body and health of a 70 year old. So that being said, I once again am embarking on a weight loss journey. This is not merely a new year resolution, it will have to be a life style change in order for success. So, here's the plan...

1. Exercise - at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes to start
2. Meal plans - Nutritional meals and snacks planned out so i don't give in to just eating junk or going through the drive through.
3. Partner in crime - my hubby has unknowingly signed himself up for this plan too, since it must be a cooperative life style change. We too easily fall into traps of laziness, just wanting to "relax" after a long days work.

Goals:

Current Weight = X
Total Loss Goal = 75 pounds

1. March 5, 2011 - Weight = X - 25 pounds
(3-4 pounds per wk)
2. June 1, 2011 - Weight = X - 50 pounds
3. Sept 1, 2011 - Weight = X - 75 pounds


At first this may not seem possible, but I believe it can be done. Even if I do not meet the deadlines as long as I am working hard and losing weight than I will be happy with the results. Nothing is set in stone and cannot be altered, it is just a beginning. Without a beginning the end is impossible.
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3 comments:

  1. Brenda (beewells)January 7, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    I will help you on the moral support side all that I can. Good Luck and I know you can do it!!!!

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  2. JenJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Good for you Jill! And while your at it lose some for me.

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  3. Jillian ZartmanAugust 16, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I did reach my goal by Sept 1, 2011! Not at all the way i planned it, but it was God-driven! After huge life changes,i was on my own and i walked, prayed and listened to music! Before winter set in i was walking 5miles a day on top of working a full day where i walked approximately 3 miles! plus my diet changed since i no longer had to buy or prepare the meals! ... sidenote.... i have the best family in the world, would not have made it through this time without their support and guidance!!!

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