If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I am a firm believer in setting goals. I like to set small, SMART goals and I review them here on the blog every week. I also like to set more ambitious monthly goals. You can read more about my goals for the month of August right here.
To re-cap, here are my August goals:
Goal #1: Track my caloric intake daily and remain within my alloted calories 95% of the time.
Eek. I just checked my reports on My Fitness Pal, and I only tracked 18 days out of the month of August. Granted, I spent a few days in Florida with no internet access so that contributed to those days I didn’t track (though I did try to keep track in my head, though apparently not very well since I gained that week). Grr. I hate not meeting goals I have set for myself.
Goal #2: Exercise at least 4 times per week.
According to My Fitness Pal, I didn’t meet this goal, but I know there were days I exercised but did not track them on MFP. I came very close if I didn’t quite get there.
Goal #3: Lose 10 pounds in the month of August.
Ugh, another goal not met. Geesh, I’m starting to sound like a broken record! I started out the month of August at 312.2 pounds and at my last weigh in I was down to 306.4 pounds, for a total loss of 5.8 pounds. Boo hoo! But I refuse to be disappointed with an almost 6 pound loss. I still am averaging more than a pound a week and have lost a total of 23.6 pounds in just over 2 months. I can NOT complain about that.
Goal #4: Drink at least 100 ounces of water at least 90% of the time.
Yep, not met. But I have a new plan for that.
Goal #5: Lose at least 2 inches in all my measurements (waist, hips, chest)
Man, this is getting a little embarassing. I didn’t meet this goal. I lost 1.5″ on my chest, .5″ on my waist and 1″ on my hips. At least those numbers are moving in the right direction.
Goal #6: Blog a minimum of 5 times a week.
I didn’t go back and look week-by-week, but I did write 24 blog posts in the month of August, so it averages out. Yes, I got one!
So after reviewing those goals I am thinking they were a bit ambitious. I am all about setting realistic goals that are attainable. I don’t want to set myself up for failure, but I do also want to push and challenge myself. So here are my goals for the month of September.
1. Complete the 30/40/50 Challenge
2. Track my caloric intake on My Fitness Pal, 90% of the time
3. Drink at least 80 ounces of water daily
4. Lose 10 pounds in the month of September (I’m keeping this goal because I totally think it is doable)
5. Lose 1″ from all of my measurements this month
6. Blog at least 5 times a week
And now, the moment you have all been waiting for, our two month progress pictures. I apologize in advance for the poor quality and lighting. Photographer I am not. I don’t even play one on tv.
The Chick-Before
The Chick-After One Month, 17.8 pounds lost
The Chick-After Two Months and 23.6 pounds
The Chick-Profile Before
The Chick-Profile After
Profile-After 2 Months
The Chick Magnet-Before
The Chick Magnet-After one month, 30.1 pounds lost
The Chick Magnet-After 2 Months and 38.7 pounds lost
The Chick Magnet-Profile Before
The Chick Magnet-Profile After
Profile-After 2 Months
Yay for loose clothing!
Talk about loose clothing!
What do you think? Can you tell a difference? How did you do last month?
Do you have any new goals for the month of September? Any tips to help me with my photography? Share them in the comments!
The Chick
