Originally Posted on: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 (Proof can be provided)
Thank you for your comments, and I appreciate your advice on working on my diet as well. Sorry Sara, I guess this means no more Smoke Eaters after class :P. I generally eat a good diet throughout the week, but I sometimes indulge on the weekends. I am going to come up with a stricter diet plan soon and I will update you on it.
So far, I am completely failing with my goal! Last week I went to the gym everyday except for Friday and Saturday. I was tired on Friday, and Saturday was my birthday. Unfortunately, I ended up consuming enough calories for the whole week on my birthday (I might be exaggerating a bit, but you get my point). On Monday morning, I stepped on the scale for my weigh in..... 192 lbs. Awesome (Sarcastic). I am now one week in, and I am set back even further from my goal.
The easy way out would be to change my goal of 180 lbs, but nothing in life is easy and I feel like challenging myself. I am going to keep my goal of reaching 180 lbs by May, as I still think it is attainable. As for my workout partner, I decided to stop working out with him last week. I feel that I was less productive with him there, and we spent too much time talking. If I go to the gym alone, I am focused on only myself and I am more productive.
I have been thinking that it might be easier to set smaller goals to attain each week. It makes everything seem less overwhelming, and it keeps every week fun. My goal for next Monday's weigh-in will be 189 lbs.
Thank you for following, and I will keep you posted!
Mark, if you keep up, I'm sure you're able to achieve that self-change goal. It may not be when the semester's ending, but I'm sure you will eventually find results! It's a challenge to why it's call a self-change assignment. I hope you had a wonderful birthday by the way! I know with plans, especially a party, it's hard to watch out on what you eat because it's once in awhile. With a buddy, it helps you motivate on going to the gym. At the same time, you spend longer hours there because you have so much to talk about. Same goes with me, I have A LOT on my plate whenever I see my cousin. Instead of an hour, I'd spend 2+ hours because of the many things I have to share. I hope you're motivated by doing this on your own. You can do it, Mark!!
ReplyDeleteroxanne said...
ReplyDeleteMark, It is great that you feel like challenging yourself and not giving up! I believe it might be a good idea to set smaller goals, so you do not over work yourself and have time for the other activities you might have planned. This self change goal is proving difficult for me as well. Sometimes doing stuff with friends is challenging because we get off topic. Going alone helps you stay more focused, so I hope your next gym time is more productive. Hopefully with the right planning you can come up with a diet plan that fits you. Overall keep up trying your best! Happy belated birthday!
April 27, 2011 12:01 AM