So I took a few months off from paying attention to my weight, and during that time I began to take Aikido classes. I gained some of the weight back, but these classes have helped me to begin losing again, surpassing where I was when I began my unintentional hiatus. I am trying to finish my dissertation and have been very busy, but these classes are helping me stay focused and eat better while getting some really good exercise. In order to keep up, I really need to do a lot more working out. I have gotten to the point where I can run for 30 minutes and now I am just trying to run fast enough to run a 5K in somewhat close to that time. I have to allow myself to take breaks when I need to, so I am just going to pick up where I left off and push my goal date back 3 months since that’s how long my break was. Even if I take a break after 15 or 20 pounds again, as long as I come back to it, I count that as a win. I am beginning again where I left off and not having to make up for anything, so I am happy!
Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (August 24, 2009) 271 lbs.
Weight Today (August 31, 2009): 269.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 37.5
Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 15.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 1 week in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (9.5 lbs. to go)
