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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
Well, last year I posted a whole long list of resolutions. Really
this was a combination of resolutions -- things I had control over, and goals -- sports-related things I hoped to accomplish. My success was mixed. The important resolutions were to maintain my weight in the 130s and keep up my exercise schedule. Those were fully successful. Many of the other resolutions -- like limiting Diet Pepsi consumption and keeping up better with stuff like vitamins and moisturizer -- kind of had major lapses (especially the Pepsi :-) ), A semi-important goal was limiting my clothing purchasing. I cut way back from the previous year (when it was much more necessary due to weight loss) but could still do better. Knowing that I'm going to be leaving the office environment this year has started to make me cut back more (or to spend on sports-related clothing instead of work-related). I had also resolved to do some competing in weightlifting and in running and I did neither. This is mostly related to the fact that both my coaches/trainers have left, and without them to push me to compete I'm not inclined to do it. I find it really stressful (because I get unreasonably nervous) and am disinclined to do it if not pushed. As far as goals, about the only one I met was being able to do a chin-up. Strength gains were not what I would have wished -- just doesn't seem to be happening for me right now. (I think I didn't fully appreciate the impact that doing more cardio stuff would have on my ability to also build strength.) And I consciously backed off on this sort of goal mid-year as it was starting to make me enjoy my workouts less, and I think it's more imporant that it be fun. So anyway, my resolutions for this year are much simpler: a) Continue to maintain my weight in the 130s. b) Maintain a comparable level of exercise to what I'm doing currently (generally lifting 4x/week, running a few times a week, walking and hiking when schedule and weather permit). And continue enjoying it :-). c) Figure out what I'm going to be doing with my life when I retire in July, and then do it. Current thoughts are that I'll combine some consulting for my current employer with part-time work as a personal trainer. If I'm going to do the latter, I need to work on getting the required certification. d) Add in some work on flexibility -- yoga classes or more stretching. Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
"Chris Braun" wrote in message ... So anyway, my resolutions for this year are much simpler: a) Continue to maintain my weight in the 130s. b) Maintain a comparable level of exercise to what I'm doing currently (generally lifting 4x/week, running a few times a week, walking and hiking when schedule and weather permit). And continue enjoying it :-). c) Figure out what I'm going to be doing with my life when I retire in July, and then do it. Current thoughts are that I'll combine some consulting for my current employer with part-time work as a personal trainer. If I'm going to do the latter, I need to work on getting the required certification. d) Add in some work on flexibility -- yoga classes or more stretching. I've done the same thing. Last years goals and resolutions were a bit unrealistic and difficult to do with the events of the year. Even though I didn't keep all of my resolutions I did a good job on the important stuff. This year the simple way is the best. 1. Become more organized (like I used to be) - using my Palm to do more than play Scrabble with my coworkers during boring meetings. 2. Get back into yoga on a regular basis to improve flexibility and along the same vein make sure to stretch thoroughly after all workouts. 3. Continue with Weight Watchers even when/if I reach my goal. 4. Do more working out at home, including lifting, to prepare for the possibility of my gym closing. 5. Keep my head down when I swing at a golf ball! -- the volleyballchick |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
Last years: To reach a body fat level I'm satisfied with.
I did achieve this but the last few weeks I've put some pounds back on with all the partying so I feel a bit bummed out I wasn't at my peak on 31 Dec. But a bigger problem is I realize I'm not too happy living the way I have been. I have been recording calorie intake and weekly weight figures for a long time now. My meals have become too planned and too restrictive. I really want to break out of this and have a more natural relationship with food. So 2006 and I'm taking a new direction with intuitive eating as espoused by Steven Hawks. This means no more Fitday and no more calorie counting. And to get away from all the numbers I've even decided to give up weighing myself - the mirror image has always been my best guide anyway. It feels a bit like letting go of the steering wheel, but I'm giving myself six months to get the hang of it. So ... This year: To have a great body by 1 July 06. Happy New Year to all at ASD. Wanwo |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
I pulled mine up and found I didn't do too bad.
I wanted to be at 140 but after 6 rounds (each 2 weeks) of Prednisone I'm still at 142. The one thing that has changed this year is the body fat percentage. It's now 2 points lower than last year. Maybe I'll take my doctor's advice and stay out of the yard this year :-) I've managed to exercise 2-3 times a week with just a few lapses. I didn't make it to the gym as often as I had planned but I've found that I really prefer biking or exercising at home. My biking goals were to ride 2000 miles but I only made it to 1400 due mainly to doing more non-biking volunteer events with the MetroParks. I wanted to do a century ride and I did do a metric century - just didn't make the 100 miler. I didn't participate in a sponsored on-road event but did do more road riding than usual this year. The one sponsored ride I rode was held on the bike trails this year. My goals for this year a Continue to work-out regularly and hopefully lower body fat and weight to below 140. My other goals are biking related: I'm going to set 1500 miles as my goal this year to accommodate the non-biking events. My main goal will be to train and complete a 70 mile charity ride. I've already signed up for it - a LiveStrong ride in Philadelphia in September. Beverly |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
My goals changed midway through the year and placed my focus on the
most important, life-altering decision I've ever made. I became sober in June and everything has gained focus in my life. No, I didn't the weight I needed to, but I "fixed my head", I we say. One can lose all the weight one wants to, but unless the inner problems are worked out, the extra weight won't stay off. I truly believe that. Being over weight is like smoking or drinking or over working; they're all symptoms of something deeper. Work on that and you're on the right road... : ) Anyway, here are my lifestyle/health Goals for 2006: - Keep sober! Work on steps daily. - Lose weight, eat healthy. I have 20 to 30 pounds to lose, I want to lose them and keep them off. - Run. Up my mileage slowly and perhaps run the Sacramento-Cowtown Marathon October 1st. (the only other time I ran a marathon was in the 80s.) - Get back into climbing. - Ski, as much as my wallet can afford. - Live each day with a positive, can do attitude. : ) Martha |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
question for you-- How do you "fix your head?" I agree. It's all
mental. I love to exercise but can't seem to get over what goes in my mouth. Any advice? I have been doing hypnosis lately -not much headway. |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
"Chris Braun" wrote in message So anyway, my resolutions for this year are much simpler: a) Continue to maintain my weight in the 130s. b) Maintain a comparable level of exercise to what I'm doing currently (generally lifting 4x/week, running a few times a week, walking and hiking when schedule and weather permit). And continue enjoying it :-). c) Figure out what I'm going to be doing with my life when I retire in July, and then do it. Current thoughts are that I'll combine some consulting for my current employer with part-time work as a personal trainer. If I'm going to do the latter, I need to work on getting the required certification. d) Add in some work on flexibility -- yoga classes or more stretching. Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 Mine are 1) to stay under 119 (anniversary Feb 24th) 2) keep training for the London Triathlon which I have been "bullied" into entering in August even though I hadn't been on a bike in 20 years. (only the super sprint version but still....) 3) keep up the running to prepare for a decent shot at the London Marthon in 2007. -- Rachael 176/114/119 |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
No real huge New Year's resolutions, but I have some goals I would like
to continue to work on in 2006: 1. Control my bingeing habit. To do this, I must eat regular, complete meals that consist of three of the macronutrients and avoid my incessant need to snack. If I do snack, I must do it between meals, not immediately after a meal, which is what I tend to do. 2. Get back into my exercise program. I moved away from my gym in L.A. which used to be a mere one mile from my house. Now the closest 24 hour fitness is four miles away, which, for me, is quite a trek. (I know, I know, it's a car culture out in this part of the country, but I try to abstain!) Coupling the distance with my extremely busy schedule in this past fall and winter meant I was able to go to the gym about one or twice a week. Thankfully I was able to bike throughout the fall and much into the winter, but now that my schedule has eased up a bit, I'll get back to my 5x/week gym regimen. 3. Be a little nicer to people, be a little less grouchy, and a little less of a snob. 4. Try not to fall asleep without brushing my teeth. (This tends to be the case when I am reading right before going to bed.) 5. Dress a little nicer when running errands. Outfits that are typically comprised of sweat pants or knitted sweaters must be replaced by well-tailored pants and layered/textured tops. 6. Lose five to seven pounds-ish. (My goal is 130lbs.) That's all! Chris Braun wrote: Well, last year I posted a whole long list of resolutions. Really this was a combination of resolutions -- things I had control over, and goals -- sports-related things I hoped to accomplish. My success was mixed. The important resolutions were to maintain my weight in the 130s and keep up my exercise schedule. Those were fully successful. Many of the other resolutions -- like limiting Diet Pepsi consumption and keeping up better with stuff like vitamins and moisturizer -- kind of had major lapses (especially the Pepsi :-) ), A semi-important goal was limiting my clothing purchasing. I cut way back from the previous year (when it was much more necessary due to weight loss) but could still do better. Knowing that I'm going to be leaving the office environment this year has started to make me cut back more (or to spend on sports-related clothing instead of work-related). I had also resolved to do some competing in weightlifting and in running and I did neither. This is mostly related to the fact that both my coaches/trainers have left, and without them to push me to compete I'm not inclined to do it. I find it really stressful (because I get unreasonably nervous) and am disinclined to do it if not pushed. As far as goals, about the only one I met was being able to do a chin-up. Strength gains were not what I would have wished -- just doesn't seem to be happening for me right now. (I think I didn't fully appreciate the impact that doing more cardio stuff would have on my ability to also build strength.) And I consciously backed off on this sort of goal mid-year as it was starting to make me enjoy my workouts less, and I think it's more imporant that it be fun. So anyway, my resolutions for this year are much simpler: a) Continue to maintain my weight in the 130s. b) Maintain a comparable level of exercise to what I'm doing currently (generally lifting 4x/week, running a few times a week, walking and hiking when schedule and weather permit). And continue enjoying it :-). c) Figure out what I'm going to be doing with my life when I retire in July, and then do it. Current thoughts are that I'll combine some consulting for my current employer with part-time work as a personal trainer. If I'm going to do the latter, I need to work on getting the required certification. d) Add in some work on flexibility -- yoga classes or more stretching. Chris 262/130s/130s started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004 |
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New Year's Resolutions -- last year's and this
Funny things...New Years resolutions I could go through my journals and
I am sure that I have had the same goals for the last 20 years. Lose weight~exercise~get my **** together etc... Guess by now I should be well versed on how to get started but they key is how well are things going in May or September? Here are my goals for 2006 Get fit for my RTW ( Round the World) trip-- Weigh 180 by June (that's 40 lbs and it's been years since I have been under 200) Do something special every day ( not clearly defined yet just something different/exciting/meaningful/educational etc...) Go through all my stuff (too Much!) and if I want to keep it forever-use it or pack it, sell, give away or throw away all the rest! Less is More! Lighten my load! Get Happy!!! Best Wishes D |
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