First Weight Loss Goals Page

My Dad had his second heart attack in 18 months in March of 2012.  This is my wake-up call.  I do not want to develop diabetes, have a heart attack, or be fat.  I am tired of having low back problems, primarily caused by being over weight.  I also want to look better for my 20 year reunion in 2016.  My highest was 248 lbs in 2010.  After ups and downs, I am starting this phase of my journey at 238 lbs in March of 2012.  I have always admired the people that serve in the military so I included some of the Army fitness test standards in my goals.  These are my goals.

Goals

Weight-Loss (since 3/10/12)

• Lose 8 lbs to get to 230 lbs - Achieved 4/3/12
• Lose 18 lbs to get to 220 lbs. - Achieved 5/7/12
• Lose 28 lbs to get to 210 lbs. - Achieved 6/13/12
• Lose 38 lbs to get to 200 lbs.
• Lose 58 lbs to get to 180 lbs.
• Lose 70 lbs to get to 168 lbs. (the max Army std.)
• Lose 78 lbs to get to 160 lbs.
• Lose 98 lbs to get to 140 lbs. 

Health

• BMI down to 29 (190 lbs for my height), taking me below the Obese line
• BMI down to 24 (160 lbs for my height), taking me below the overweight line and into the healthy zone
• BMI down to 20 (135 lbs for my height), taking me to the middle of my healthy zone.

Fitness

• Jog without stopping, around the block - Achieved 6/6/12
• Jog without stopping, around 2 blocks - Achieved 6/10/12
• Jog down to the swimming pool and back without stopping (5 blocks away) - Achieved 6/17/12

• Do 15 pushups consecutively (min for Army fitness test)
• Do 20 pushups consecutively
• Do 30 pushups consecutively
• Do 40 pushups consecutively
• Do 45 pushups consecutively (full pts for Army fitness test)

• Do 10 situps consecutively
• Do 20 situps consecutively 
• Do 30 situps consecutively  
• Do 42 situps consecutively (min for Army fitness test)
• Do 50 situps consecutively 
• Do 60 squats consecutively
• Do 70 situps consecutively 
• Do 76 situps consecutively (full pts for Army fitness test)

• Begin running with this 8 week program
• Begin the program!! - Accomplished 4/4/12
• Week 1 - Accomplished 4/8/12 
• Week 2 - Accomplished 4/15/12
• Week 3 - Accomplished 6/3/12
• Week 4 - Accomplished 6/10/12
• Week 5 - Accomplished 6/17/12
• Week 6 - Accomplished 6/25/12
• Week 7 - Accomplished 7/9/12
• Week 8 - Accomplished 7/19/12
• Week 9 - Accomplished 7/30/12

• Run the C25K app with faster pace -
• Week 1
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4
• Week 5
• Week 6
• Week 7
• Week 8
• Week 9

• Run 1 mile without stopping - Accomplished 6/17/12
• Run 2 miles - Accomplished 6/23/12 (in 32 min.)
• Run 2 miles without stopping - 7/30/12
• Run 2 miles in under 21 minutes (min for Army fitness test)
• Run 2 miles in under 20 minutes
• Run 2 miles in under 19 minutes
• Run 2 miles in under 18 minutes
• Run 2 miles in under 17 minutes
• Run 2 miles in under 16 minutes (full pts for Army fitness test) 

• Bike 1 mile - Achieved 6/28/12
• Bike 2 miles - Achieved 6/28/12
• Bike 3 miles
• Bike 4 miles
• Bike the local State Park (3 miles with 140ft elevation gain)
• Bike 5 miles
• Bike 6 miles
• Bike 7 miles
• Bike 8 miles
• Bike 10 miles
• Bike to the State Park, do the bike trail, and bike home (8 miles and Huge hills)

• Complete the EA Sports Active 2 PS3 Game 9 week program on Easy- Accomplished 5/17/12
• Complete the EA Sports Active 2 PS3 Game Cardio program on Medium 
•  Complete the EA Sports Active 2 PS3 Game 9 week program on Medium
•  Complete the EA Sports Active 2 PS3 Game Cardio program on Hard
• Complete the EA Sports Active 2 PS3 Game 9 week program on Hard 

•  Beginner Week 1 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
•  Beginner Week 2 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
•  Beginner Week 3 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
•  Beginner Week 1 Biggest Loser Exercise Program 
•  Beginner Week 2 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
•  Beginner Week 3 Biggest Loser Exercise Program 
• Intermediate Week 1 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
• Intermediate Week 2 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
• Intermediate Week 3 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
• Intermediate Week 1 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
• Intermediate Week 2 Biggest Loser Exercise Program
• Intermediate Week 3 Biggest Loser Exercise Program 

• Run in a 5k
• Run in a 10k
• Take a UFC style fight class
• Take a Boot Camp style class
• Be able to pass the minimums for an Army fitness test

Travel

• Go on a Cruise
• Visit Alaska - Accomplished in May 2010
• Go on a backpacking trip
• Go on a canoe trip
• Visit Australia

Other

• Fit into a Men's XL Shirt - Achieved 4-2-12
• Fit into a Men's L Shirt - Achieved 6/27/12
• Buy a smaller belt - Achieved 5-17-12 (size 38) 
• Fit into a Men's L Work Shirt - Achieved 7-20-12
• Fit into my Women's XL Work Shirt
• Fit into a Women's XL Shirt
• Fit into a Women's L Shirt
• Shop in the Regular size women's section - Achieved 6/27/12
• Fit into a size 16 Jeans 
• Fit into a size 12 Jeans 
• Fit a 32 x32 Jean