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

Filed Under Eating Healthy, Exercise, Monthly Update 

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.

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4 Responses to “March Goals - 215lbs, Marathon Training, Higher Weights, Better Eating”

  1. AndrewE on March 3rd, 2008 1:57 pm

    I definitely agree that specific goals are the way to go.

    By the end of March I want to be able to run 5K in under 30 minutes. I’ve got my first 5K race on the 30th March so am looking forward to that.

  2. Stephanie Quilao on March 4th, 2008 3:33 pm

    Running a marathon, cool! Maui is my favorite place on the earth. What an awesome place to run a race.

  3. Amy on March 5th, 2008 1:29 am

    Wow, great target…I cannot imagine how to make myself eat candy especially on weekend. I usually spend my weekend with watching TV and eating popcorn and candy.

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