Category Archives: Goals

6th Anniversary Of Making Lifetime At Weight Watchers

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Steve

Six years ago, today, after being on the program for seven months, I reached “lifetime” status with Weight Watchers.  And, over all this time, I have consistently maintained that status. On January 31, 2007, I weighed 174.8 pounds (which was … Continue reading →

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Bleeping French Fries

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Steve

For the first five years, or so, of my Weight Watchers journey, I never touched a french fry – for the most part. Actually, the only time I ever ate french fries, like most Americans, was when eating out.  And, … Continue reading →

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Ending 2012 On A Fat Note

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Steve

I jumped on the bedroom scale this morning and it read 180.8 pounds.  That’s horrifying and way too heavy for me. It’s no secret what’s been going on here – I have been eating crappy and eating too much.  Plus, … Continue reading →

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Year-End Weight History, The Last Seven Years

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Steve

Here it is, for me: Date Weight 12/27/2006 177.6 12/26/2007 166.6 12/31/2008 165.2 12/31/2009 171.8 12/29/2010 176.0 12/29/2011 175.0 12/28/2012 179.0 I am really disgusted in how I have allowed my weight to creep up.  I need to get this … Continue reading →

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Setting An Exercise Goal For 2013

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Steve

My goal for next year is a simple one – in terms of definition.  Achieving it will be a challenge – for me. I want to “workout” 220 times in 2013.  By “workout,” it could mean a run, or a … Continue reading →

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Goals, Obstacles & Honesty

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Steve

By just about every independent assessment I hear, I’m in good shape.  And, via the same sources, I’m in “great shape for someone my age” – although that speaks more towards the state of most people, today, by the time … Continue reading →

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Age 50 InBody 520 Analyzer Test Results

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Steve

This morning, I went for my annual InBody 520 Analyzer Test. Below are the results from today along with those since I started doing these back in 2008: Age Weight Body Fat % Dry Lean Mass % Intracellular Water % … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Race

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Steve

I ended up registering for that race I thought about two weeks ago. It’s 20 days from today.  So, that gives me three weeks to get myself into gear for this one. Last year, there were 379 people who ran … Continue reading →

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Time For Another 5K Race?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Steve

It’s been about 4 1/2 months since I last ran a 5K race.  And, it’s been a while since I have been about to run 3.1 miles without stopping – probably close to three months. In any event, there’s a … Continue reading →

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Six Years Ago, To The Day, I Joined Weight Watchers

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Steve

Yes, on June 21st, 2006, I signed on to the Weight Watchers program.  And, it was one of the smartest things that I ever did in my life. Click here to see my Weight Watchers story. Bottom line, I have … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan 2.0 – Cycle 1 – Day 49

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Steve

Yesterday’s disaster was not sitting well with me. And, it wasn’t just because of the bruises on my shoulder, elbow, hand and knee. All my recent running failures have been eating away at my brain. So, today, after six hours … Continue reading →

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5 Years Of “Lifetime” At Weight Watchers…And I Don’t Know?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve

Today is the 5-year anniversary of when I made “lifetime” status at Weight Watchers. And, I have “maintained” during these five years. But, I have also added a few pounds during that time – mostly lately – as well. I … Continue reading →

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New Plan To Lengthen My Runs

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Steve

I’ve been thinking more about my recent running issue.  Maybe I have just been getting ahead of myself with my goals – albeit per my legs, lungs or head? After all, for the first 48 years of my life, I never … Continue reading →

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3-5 Pounds In 4 Weeks?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Steve

Four weeks from today is the 5-year anniversary of me reaching “lifetime” status at Weight Watchers. While I have maintained my goal weight over this time, I would still like to lose 3 to 5 pounds (from my weight this … Continue reading →

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2011: A Good Workout Year With A Bummer Endnote

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Steve

I’m in a bad place right now. I did something to my left rib cage. I’m not sure when and how it started. I want to say it was at least a week ago where I felt like I tweaked/pulled/strained … Continue reading →

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Pre-Holiday Scale Thoughts

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Steve

My scale this morning read 172 pounds.  That’s pretty close to the goal of 170 pounds by December 23rd that I set for myself. Can I drop another two pounds over the next nine days?  Sure, it’s possible… But, I very … Continue reading →

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My Second Ever 5K Race

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Steve

Two weeks after running my first ever 5K race, I ran another one today. I did pretty good. And, I came close to my goal – despite my last minute concerns. Per my Forerunner 205, my time for the race … Continue reading →

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Setting A Reasonable Second Ever 5K Race Goal

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Steve

Eight days ago, I said that my goal was to run my upcoming race on Sunday in less than 28 minutes – and hopefully as close to 26 minutes as possible.  Now, I am re-thinking that goal. My best time ever for a … Continue reading →

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Itching To Run Again

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Steve

Since I had so much fun with my first-ever 5K race, I have been itching to do it again.  And, today, I signed up for another one – to be held 10 days from now. It’s a bit of a … Continue reading →

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My First Ever 5K Race

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Steve

The day after turning 49, I ran my first ever 5K race (today). First, my early fears about the weather conditions were a waste.  It was perfect out there this morning – high of 54° F and partly cloudy.  (And, … Continue reading →

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Scale History

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Steve

Below is my weight history since joining Weight Watchers back in June of 2006: Click on the image above to enlarge it. Another way to look at my history is to use my average weight each year as comparison: Year … Continue reading →

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Setting A Reasonable First Ever 5K Race Goal

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Steve

The other day I shared my concerns over my upcoming first-ever 5K race.  It will be here soon – as it is just 12 days away. Last night, I decided to drive the “road” part of the course again.  (It … Continue reading →

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Diet Coke Dilemma

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Steve

Earlier this year, I gave up drinking Diet Coke – and went seven months without having one. However, over the last few weeks, I’ve slipped back into the habit of having one a day, on weekdays, where I grab a … Continue reading →

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Scale Horror

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Steve

Most days, I weigh myself after breakfast on the bathroom scale.  And, my magic number (or target weight) for that time of the day is 170 pounds – give or take a pound.  If I am around that mark, I’m … Continue reading →

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My Own Fitness Plan – Cycle 3 – Day 11

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Steve

Per the plan, I was supposed to run a 5K today.  The issue?  I was not in my best mental state this morning.  I was tired, sore and still feeling my cold a bit.  Also, I was still down over … Continue reading →

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