Age: older than Susan
Occupation: Homemaker
Height: 5'7''
Weight: Not tellin' -30 lbs. over goal.
BMI: 26.6
Goal: I'd like to lose the above mentioned 30, at least, so I can once again fit into my summer clothes. I also want to limber up and keep my muscles flexible which is very important as we get older and work a bit with weights for bone health. I'd like to firm up as well but at this point getting the weight off is my main focus.
Strategy for success: Realize that taking time to exercise is not wasted time, and makes me feel better. Cardio strengthening exercise daily by walking, going to gym for an hour. As the weather gets better I hope to follow my husband's good example of riding my bike at least 3 times a week, and work a bit with weights for bone health. I want to keep exercise varied for strengthening, flexibility and stamina. Dietary alterations include less meat and boxed foods/junk carbs and sugars. Plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains...you know the drill. No extreme chocolate blizzards or Yummy's cake on the run!
Challenges: Procrastination and stress or "grab 'n go" eating. (Guess I've been stressed) I'm actually pretty good at losing weight once the first "withdrawal week" is over. Sadly I've done it twice in the last two years then regained it all. The challenge for me will be keeping it off again when the weather gets cold or I get busy and just want to grab something quick and easy.
What I hope to gain from this: Encouragement and accountability. I've had a hard time getting started and am angry at myself for letting the weight creep back on. Twice. This is the last time!!! So in October when I'm back in a size 8, everybody has to keep on me to maintain!
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