LONG TERM GOALS:
- Get down into a women's size 12 comfortably by the end of 2012.
- Get into the "normal" BMI range.
- Get my resting heart rate and blood pressure well into the "normal" range and keep it there.
- Run at least a 5K (doesn't have to be fast).
- Get my blood sugar levels back into normal range with good control.
- Get off my carb-addiction bandwagon and stay off it.
- Develop an active lifestyle where my career in writing is offset by time outdoors and being active at least three days a week for life.
- Change my diet to gluten-free and low-carb and stick with it.
- Get to the gym at least six days a week, no excuses.
- Walk at least a 5K under 60 minutes.
- Take my medication and vitamins daily and on schedule and check my blood sugar on schedule so I can adjust my diet accordingly.
- My daily carb limit is 30g and I need at least 30g of protein per meal. Emphasize REAL food, not junk though the protein shake on the way to the gym is allowed.
- Go to the gym NOW and keep going, no excuses. Has to be the morning (even though I hate mornings) because I have no reliable time after work. Sundays are the only acceptable days off.
- Drink lots of water or equivalents.
- Weight myself and track my progress.
- To be able to shop at any of the higher-fashion stores in the regular size department.
- To wear the cowboy boots I want to because my calves will fit in them again.
- To wear my wedding rings again.
- To have my size not be an impediment to travel anymore.
- To think nothing of going out for a run or walk when the weather is nice.
- To go hiking with friends without being the slow one.
- To have a gluten-free cupcake once a month and be able to both tolerate and limit it to that (after goal weight).
- To have better health so I can see my sons grow up and keep up with the youngest (I hope).
- New wardrobe.
- Cute skirted tankini swimsuit.
- New pair of Lane "Stud Rocker" boots.
- Start a new fancy bra collection.
- Buy a hiking pass for the local trails.
