So - let's go about looking into how to set up my inevitable outcomes!
Weight
Let's face it - we all say we want to loose weight. Ideally, I want my weight right smack bang in the middle of my healthy weight range - 65 kg (143lb). That's 20kg (44lb) to loose. You know what though? I haven't weighed 65kg since I was about 21 years old. I'm 30 this year and I honestly do not think 65 is going to happen for me ever again.
I think a realistic goal, an achievable goal, is 69kg. It means I would we inside my healthy weight range at a sustainable level.
I would love to loose 500g to 1kg a week. More than that and I have to restrict my eating way too much, which I don't deal well with mentally, and I need more calories for the days I am out and about trimming horses especially.
I have lost a stack of weight (12 kilos or so) before. I know what to do, what foods to steer clear from, what portion sizes work for me, what healthy foods work better for me. I use My Fitness Pal to log my diet. I find it is a great guide to how my day is going. It motivates me to do that last ditch effort to get on the bike or go for a run to get my calories under for the day.
Sugar and lunches at work are my killers. I just need to make the time to plan.
Fitness
I have never been a runner. Up until a few years ago I couldn't even regulate my breathing while running. I've figured out my comfortable breathing now (in via nose for four, out via mouth for four. I have big lungs). I'm still not a fan of running, though. So I need help with this one. If you're a runner, give me your tips! :)
I do, however, enjoy weights and circuit type stuff. The gym is fun to me. I don't even mind all the meat heads - they're not looking at me anyway. Too busy trying to get a good spot for themselves I front of the mirror!
So my question on this one is - how fit do I have to be to event? What is a sustainable level of fitness? Your feedback on this one would be awesome.
Next up - my next 'inevitabilities' - mostly in relation to time management. It needs a post if it's own!!!
Allie is not quite sure about all of this....
I have never, ever been in the middle of my 'heatlhy' BMI. I think aiming for the high side of the chart is ideal for me, but really right now I'm just trying to shave off lbs in small, doable chunks.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I will aim for the high side too? I'm a fairly muscular build.
DeleteI weight train twice a week and without changing my diet I was able to weight the same, but lose 2-3 inches and totally lean out, its pretty great.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of long, lean muscles that weight training gives me. It looks so healthy and I feel super strong. What is your normal routine?
DeleteRunning: try trails if you've only ever run roads, or vice versa? I can't do pavement; the concussion is too much for my fragile little legs, but having to watch my footing and change my stride constantly on the trail suits me just fine!
ReplyDeleteI have honestly given up on losing weight, but I have gotten a LOT fitter and dropped a few sizes this year. I'll take heavy and fit over heavy and fat. :)
HEAVY AND FIT FTW
DeleteDo you have dogs? I take my midgets out running with me and they LOVE it. It's hard to say no to big brown beagle eyes in the morning. Remember to feed/condition them like athletes if you take this route, but it makes running fun for me.
ReplyDeleteI really dislike running with other people, but the dogs are just my speed.
I don't have a dog at the moment. We are building a house and I'm living in a tiny granny flat. But once that house is built we are getting a puppy dog! Definitely. Running with my dog sounds awesome.
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