Therapeutic Writing, plus some updated Goals and Rewards

I think that writing in here helps me to feel better about this whole thing. Like I'm doing more or something.

175 this morning. I did some Wii and the SI6 yesterday...kind of felt like my legs were about to give out. I don't know how in the world I will be able to switch to the second level of the SI6 next week...that shit is TWICE as long as the first level, and I can only imagine that it's that much more difficult. We shall see.

One good thing is that I can feel my metabolism getting faster, if that makes any sense. I feel more heat radiating from my body at any given time, I'm hungry all the time, and I think my heart rate has sped up a bit. My only question now is, when does this manifest itself in weight loss? I'm ready for that now!

It's time for some updated goals and rewards. I've been really good about working out, and I'm going to assume that I'm going to keep this up...I don't like doing goals and rewards unless I know I'm on a good workout streak, it seems silly otherwise.

I'm going to say that I want to be down to 145 by August 1. That's roughly 19 weeks...about 30 pounds. I'm not going to lie, that won't be easy...that's more than a pound a week on average. But, if I continue my 5-6 day/week workout schedule, which is even more strenuous than what I was doing before my appendectomy, I cannot help but think that it is possible.

By May 1, I would like to be down to 160. That's 15 pounds in about 45 days...again, not easy, but theoretically possible. If I am able to accomplish this wondrous feat, I shall purchase a dress for myself from ModCloth. Either that, or some new Birkenstocks...it depends on the state of my credit card at the time.

By July 1, my birthday, I would like to be down to 150. That will be a bit easier...10 pounds in 2 months. If I am able to do that, I will buy the first level or two of some Rosetta Stone software...I don't know which one yet, I need to see where I'm moving first.

Then, by August 1, I would like to weigh 145. If I can do that, I will purchase another level or 2 of Rosetta Stone. I really, really want to learn several languages...so, that will be my gift to myself.

Ok, there we have it. In order to accomplish these goals, I will continue to eat as well as I can, and I will continue to exercise absolutely every day I am able. I will also be continually ramping up my exercise levels and variety...by May, I want to be on the third level of SI6, and maybe looking at graduating to some sort of P90X or Insanity or something. I also want to be up to AT LEAST 4.5 miles by May.

Ok, there's my current plan. Here's hoping I can follow it. : )