March Goals – 215lbs, Marathon Training, Higher Weights, Better Eating

Back at the beginning of February, I laid out a few goals for myself.  I like to do this sort of thing on a regular basis since it helps me focus on what I need to do.  Those goals were:

• Get to 215 lbs
• Up my running speed to 6.4 mph when on the treadmill
• Stop eating candy on weekdays

215lbs Goal

I  came close but did not quite achieve this one.  I am currently hovering around 216lbs.  However, I saw a steady decline in weight over the past month, which is encouraging.  Remember, weight should not be the sole indicator of your health.  However, if you combine it with a few other goals and measurements, it can give you a good idea of how you’re doing.

6.4 mph Running Speed

This one went well.  I slowly increased my running speed and I can now run at a steady 6.4mph for 40 minutes.

No Candy On Weekdays

This one also went pretty well although I wasn’t 100% perfect.  Still, I managed to cut down my candy consumption by a rather large amount, which makes me quite happy.

GOALS FOR MARCH

This month, I would like to accomplish the following:

• 215lbs - I didn’t quite make it last month, so I’m hoping to do it this month.  I want to see a whole week in which my morning weigh in is under 215lbs.
• Marathon Training – I am starting my training for the Maui marathon on the 8th.  I have a detailed training plan that a friend worked up for me and I want to make sure I follow it.
• Higher Weights – I also want to improve my weight training this month by increasing the weight I use on at least 4 different exercises.  That means I’m going to pick one exercise a week and increase the weight.
• Better Eating – Along with the no candy on weekdays rule, I want to make an effort to avoid buffets.  These are my weakness as I love food so much that I usually keep eating it even if I’m full.  I want to see if I can go a whole month without buffets.

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What are your health goals for the month of March?  If you only have some nebulous goal such as “I want to get healthier” you may find yourself at a loss on how to take that first step.  Take a few minutes to write up some specific goals you want to accomplish this month and then write down exactly how you plan to accomplish them.  It’s a quick little productivity exercise that will make your life a lot easier.