At this point, given all the time that has passed since my last Ironman and my return to this blog, I'm not sure if anybody other than me is reading this. However, I really think I need some sort of public ridicule (even if imagined) to get my butt back into gear - and it's formally taut shape :).
So in the interests of feigned public disclosure the masses should know that as of this morning I tipped the scales at 207 pounds! Well into the Clydesdale division! When I started my Herbal Magic weight loss program I tipped the scales at 223 pounds. Hitting that goal again is not an option. For one thing, I can't afford to reinvest in my wardrobe again!! It's a bloody expensive undertaking.
Now in both my Ironman races (and likely all of my prep events leading up to Ironman) I tipped the scales at about 195 pounds pre-race. So I was not the poster boy for Ironman anyway. That being said, I still fit into my clothes rather nicely. Now...not so much.
So I think it is beyond time to recommit to a diet and exercise plan. Must forgo - again - any thoughts of juices, pop, chips and liquor (stick to only one glass of wine a day). Must again exercise portion control! Must again limit the carbs! And must start to work out at least once a day.
In my head the goals become these. 2012 - lose between 10 and 20 pounds before Christmas. 2013 - book in some races. I believe 10k and half-marathon runs. Great White North half-Ironman at least. And the 100k or 180k version of the Tour de Alberta. Rest of year then try to lose another 10 to 15 pounds - goal weight being in the 180s. 2014/2015 - same again with consideration of taking on another full Ironman. Technically I won't be racing at 50 in 2014 - I only hit that category in 2015.
That's the general template for getting the flab off and my hard body (or as close as I ever was) back!
Wish me luck!
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