Day: 194 (For real!)

So, I was only 2 days off with my guess! And today is actually day 194. Crazy to think I started this 171 days ago. I could've made a lot of progress in that time if I had decided to do something, but oh well. Here I am now.

I have successfully gone to the gym every day since I've joined! Today was a half day at work so I was home before it was dark outside. I decided to walk to the gym because it really is quite close. Only a 15 minute walk or so. There were only 3 other people at the gym when I got there so it was a nice work out. I forgot how much I actually enjoy working out. I grew up playing sports and being fairly active, even though I was still over weight. At my lowest in high school I was playing softball for my school. Practices were always tough and conditioning was my least favorite thing in the world. But damn does that get you in good shape. It's funny how looking back you realize you were in good shape but at the time you saw yourself as fat.

I think when I lose weight this time I'll appreciate it a lot more. Every pound really makes a difference. So does the effort you put in. I plan on walking to the gym again tomorrow since I have the day off. I'm also going to walk to drop my rent off. That could turn out to be a long walk but that's okay. The weather should be nice.

I've decided next week I'm really going to start to follow Weight Watchers again. I will definitely say I've been eating healthier this week. Funny how after working out the last thing you want to eat is a burger from McDonalds but instead something healthy.

I'm going back to where I went to school February 18th to meet up with friends for one of their birthdays. My goal is have lost 15-20 pounds by then. It's an aggressive goal sure but I think I can do it. I've lost weight so far without being truly focused and without working out. Adding in those two things should produce even better results. I don't want to get attached to the scale because I've been known to do that. Tomorrow I'm going to buy a tape measure so I can check my measurements each week, in addition to weighing myself. I've also found wearing form fitting clothes is a great way to keep yourself in check. Last week a pair of my jeans were a little tight for my taste. But I wore them to remind myself I didn't want my jeans to be like that. This week, they fit better. I read somewhere about making a challenge for yourself by trying to fit into a smaller item of clothing. When I went to New York City I bought two NYC shirts. They're definitely tight and form fitting. I've never worn them because I felt they were too tight. My goal is by the end of January to be comfortable wearing one. I'm going to take pictures of myself tonight to also see my progress. Probably not posting the pictures because I'm not comfortable being that exposed yet.

I am very excited for 2011, I think it will be a great year!