Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008...5:36 am
Welcome 2008
Well I officially weighed in on the first day of 2008 at 267 and a waist of 50″. Looking at my pictures it looks like I actually gained weight in my belly, although that could be deceiving because it looks like I may be standing straighter. And of course I could have lost weight in other spots and gained in my stomach, who knows. Shame on me for not keep better measurements all over.
So 267 is where I start the year. I am shooting for 220 by years end, a pace of less than a pound a week. That will put my BMI at 29.8, which is just into the “Overweight” range rather then the “Obese” range. I know it seems like a slow pace but I am trying to be realistic. If I make 220 in a year I’ll be very, very happy.
In 2008 I expect to ski in Colorado, run some 5ks and do a lot of swimming.
I think this will be a good year.
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January 2nd, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Happy New Year. Realistic is the best approach!
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Wishing you the best in 2008.
220 is a great goal, and a great weight. You are gonna feel great!
Best,
Coop
January 2nd, 2008 at 2:41 pm
That definitely sounds like a realistic goal, John. Sounds like you should have a great year!
January 2nd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
That’s not a slow goal–it’s a great goal! Goals are worth nothing if they are unattainable. Yours is right on track. I’m picturing you at 220 in just 52 weeks!
January 2nd, 2008 at 5:36 pm
You can do it John- no doubt. My best wishes for continued success throughout the year.
January 2nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Sounds like a very doable goal.
Pictures~I’d wouldn’t say you gained around the middle, looks to me like it’s becoming more firm than flab.
January 3rd, 2008 at 10:52 pm
your RSS isnt delivering to me, is it an error on my end or yours?
anyway, i think you can easily achieve your goal. up that intensity and you will be there in no time.
January 4th, 2008 at 8:33 am
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January 4th, 2008 at 11:30 am
Good luck with your goal! I’m sure you will attain it! Enjoy your year!
January 4th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Good luck to you this year!!!! You can do it. You’ve proved that by losing the wieght you already have!!!
January 4th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Hey John,
You should be able to reach that goal by years end without a ton of effort. Possibly sooner.
Can’t weight to hear about the first 5k run.
Happy new year
January 4th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Sounds good John. I’m also looking to lose about 47 pounds this year. Best of luck to you and me.
January 8th, 2008 at 12:18 am
That’s very realistic and doable, excellent goal John! I think that sometimes people might watch the Biggest Loser and think that they should be dropping 3, 5, or 8 pounds every week. That just doesn’t happen in the real world, and it’s not healthy to lose weight that fast anyway (I know, they each have a doctor standing by, but does anyone not on the show have a doctor by their side 24×7?
).
WTG John, keep up the great work.
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