P.s.
I've been setting mini-goals for a while and felt like I could finally set a longer term goal, so I did.
My short-term/long-term mini goal is to be at 250 by May 31st.
I am 285 now so that means I will need to lose 35 pounds or a little less than 9 pounds a month for the next 4 months.
I'm excited and think that is a reasonable goal. The last time I weighed in at 250 was 2004. I was a comfortable size 24 at that time so knowing this will help keep me reasonable about how my clothes are fitting.
My long long term goal will be somewhere in the 100's. Maybe 160 - 175. I'll know it when I get there. And just to be clear, I'm not super concerned about "the numbers" even though it might seem like I am in this post. It's just that the numbers serve as milestones for me, a little extra encouragement to know I am going in the right direction.
I intend to do the Susan G Komen race in October here in Arkansas. It's a 5k. I don't know if I'll be able to run the whole thing or if I'll have to run/walk but I'm doing it come hell or high water.
