SelmerMKVI

I ran a 5k on Labor Day and managed a time of 30:18! Now some might say that’s close enough, but I’m going to keep at it and hit that sub-30 minute time in an official race. I have two coming up toward the end of the year. I’ve started trying to lower my mile time so I can be more comfortable at a faster pace in a 5k. I ran an 8:07 minute mile last week. This one’s MINE! :)

Well, it has been a hard fought battle, and has taken more discipline than I thought I had, but I think I have this bull by the horns! Strong start, strong finish they say. I have 5 pounds to go, and I’m feeling good. After I drop the 50 pounds, I will proceed to my goal weight. A total of 62 pounds in actuality. Come spring, I’m set for my hike! Now to actually start saving for the ridiculous amount of gear I’m going to need for the week on the trail! :)

A word of encouragement for those who may be having difficulties: Just hang in there. There will be days when you eat the snack you shouldn’t have, or when you don’t exercise when you should have, or any number of things. There is no need to quit. There is no need to worry. Worry never fixed anything. It just makes you discouraged and miserable here and now. You haven’t ruined your chances. You just need to stay on the horse and keep your head down and go for it! Find something to think about that reminds you of your goal, not your current position. Some call it a mantra. For me, “The less I weigh, the less I have to carry up that mountain!” is how I get through a run, or turn down candy, or anything else that may hinder. That and a prayer. Maybe it’s music, or clothing you’d like to fit into. Could be anything. Just stay the course and keep plugging along. Soon your progress will be further encouragement. Where will you be next year at this time if you stay with it? Good luck, and God bless! You’ll make it!

-Jon

SW:227.5
CW:182.5
GW:177.5

Ideal Weight Goal: 165

Well, I have currently lost 32 pounds. That leaves 18 pounds to go. In reality I will probably lose a little more than 50 pounds when this is all finished, but 50 is the first goal. I have been limiting calories and exercising daily. Usually running. I am down to under a 9 minute mile, but I need to be able to do that for more than 3 miles at once to accomplish my other goal of running a 5k in under 30 minutes. Anyway, I’m feeling good, feeling strong and feeling determined. I’m going to pull this one off!

-Jon