April Goals - 213lbs, Marathon Training, Better Eating

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.

So how did I do on these goals?

215 lbs

I wanted to have a whole week where the scale showed 215lbs or below. I almost got that. The entire last week of March the scale was showing 213’s and 214’s, but one day it showed a 215.2 or so. By the way, I don’t normally weight myself everyday but this was specific to achieving this goal. I’m going to count this goal is 90% successful. I clearly came very close although I didn’t quite achieve my success criteria. Still, I’m close enough to move on to the next weight goal.

Marathon Training

Marathon training is going great. I’m up to running 8+ miles on the weekend. The only bad part is that I’m going to have to find a different marathon since it turns out the Maui marathon I signed is on the same weekend is my grad school sessions. School being a higher priority, I’m planning to sign up for a different marathon at about the same time.

Higher Weights

Mission accomplished. I increased the weights I use on three different exercises and also increased the number of push ups I do.

Better Eating

I managed to avoid all buffets with the exception of one dinner with my wife. Even that one went well since I limited myself to one plate and no desserts. However, I did have some issues with candy when, this being Easter season, a lot of people brought chocolates in to work and social gatherings. My will power failed me and I did overindulge.

GOALS FOR APRIL

213lbs - I want to see one whole week in which that scale says 213lbs or below.
Marathon Training - Continue marathon training.
Better Eating - Back to basics, less candy and keep up the “no buffets” rule.

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What are your goals for the month of April?

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