Weekly Wednesday Weigh In - Weeks 14 & 15

I'm shaking things up!  I'm actually setting a new Goal Weight.  I'm bound and determined to not be over weight any longer.  And I really think I can actually do this.  2 weeks ago I posted that I had my first 5km race...  I had set a goal for myself to try to do the 5km in under 35 minutes.  (I never claimed to be fast or good, but at least I'm doing it!)  Well I did it in 30 minutes and 31 seconds!  Woot!  Woot! 

Anyway here's my stats for the last two weeks...

Starting Weight : 169 lbs.

Last Week's Weight : 157 lbs.

Current Weight : 153 lbs.

Goal Weight : 130 lbs

Ideal Goal : 125 lbs.

1. Reiterate my Goal and where I stand in reference to it.

Healthy lifestyle and an athletic body. Slowly but surely I will get there. This was definitely easier in my 20's. I have another 5km race this weekend.  And I am trying to build myself up to the 10 km.  My ultimate goal is to do a sprint Tri at the end of the summer.

2. Discuss what I am doing to achieve these goals.

Running 3x a week (at least)

Biking 2x a week

Swimming 1-2x per week. (I'm meeting with my old Tri coach on thursday mornings!)

Some muscle endurance classes (when time allows)

Eating smaller portions and more frequently throughout the day.

Drinking 8+ large waters a day.  (no pop or flavour water)

Cut out the FATS!!!

Activities and Goals for this week

Thursday - swim with training coach

Friday - Run 3 miles +

Saturday - OFF

Sunday - outdoor run 5 km's

Monday - bike 10km then run a quick mile

Tuesday - run (hard 3 miles with sprints) - last run of the week as 5km race on Saturday! :)

3. Post a reasonably healthy recipe, cooking tip or new idea for working out.

Watch your fats.  You would not believe how little oil you really need when cooking.  If a recipe calls for a tablespoon use a teaspoon instead.  And if you love your cream and sugar in your coffee, instead try a fat free flavour creamer.  It satisfies the sugar crave and still sweetens your coffee enough that it is enjoyable!

Much Love!