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Weight-Loss Goals: August 2008

urban masala on 08 9, 2008

Warning: This is going to be one boring-arse entry, but, all things considered, I believe it is absolutely necessary and vital to my success. I got bored just writing it so I’ll keep it as brief as I know how.

It’s that time again. Well, I’m a bit late, actually, but I’ve got ‘em.

As can be seen from my previous reports, though I managed to lose 15.5 pounds before the fiasco, my June 2008 goals were pretty much shot to hell. I didn’t even bother setting any goals for July. That being the case, I’ve give quite a bit of thought to goals in general and the best way to track and measure my progress. As I reviewed my June goals, I realised that they overlap with my overall and weekly goals (which I haven’t began posting yet) and it became clear to me that I need to take a different approach. Since my total weight-loss goal is so massive (100+ pounds), I’ve decided to break it down into manageable components just as I do other huge tasks — monthly and weekly chunks, if you will. I already knew that in order to hit that ultimate target I must achieve my monthly goals, but I now see that I need daily and weekly goals and plans to help me hit my monthly target, so I’m going to break it down like that (my common sense is a bit slow to kick in sometimes).

So, starting with August, I will post my 10 most important goals for the month. Each month, I will review the previous month’s goals and discuss my progress. Weekly weigh-in posts will include my nutrition, exercise and other goals for the following week, as well as a review and discussion of the previous week’s goals and progress; including a daily nutrition and nutrition report. Okay, all that said, here we go.

August 2008 Weight-Loss Goals

1. Lose 10 pounds.
2. Eliminate processed sugar and foods.
3. Eat more whole grains, brown and black rice.
4. Exercise 30 minutes, 21 days.
5. Yoga/Meditation - 30 minutes, 9 days.
6. Eat within my calorie limits.
7. 80 oz. water per day.
8. Vitamins and supplements daily.
9. Prepare all meals; take lunch and snacks to work.
10. Log food and exercise daily using FitDay.