Month 12 Goals: December 07
December 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Dec. 1 - 195.4 lbs
Q4 Weight Goal: 193 (revised to 190) - adjusted goal from original (yearly) - *BIGGER GOAL: 188 lbs
Weight loss goal for month: 5.4 lbs (190) - *BIGGER GOAL: 7.4 lbs (188)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.4 lbs - *BIGGER GOAL: 1.9 lbs
December Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
- There will be less exercise due to wk of work launch (12/11) and wk in WI/MI for Christmas
December Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1400-1700/day (play around with calories if not losing)
- more consious of fruits, veggies, fiber, etc - general nutrition
- experiment with steamer (new) and different veggies)
Month 11 Goals: November 07
November 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Nov. 1 - 203 lbs
Q4 Weight Goal: 193 (17.6 lb loss) - adjusted goal from original (yearly) - *BIGGER GOAL: 188 lbs
Weight loss goal for month: 5 lbs (198) - *BIGGER GOAL: 7.5 lbs (195.5)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.3 lbs - *BIGGER GOAL: 1.9 lbs
November Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk (more biking this month, can also walk same days as biking)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
November Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1400-1700/day (play around with calories if not losing)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- more consious of fruits, veggies, fiber, etc - general nutrition
- experiment with steamer (new) and different veggies)
- aim for earlier meals to fit with new schedule - going for 7am, noon, and 6-ish
Month 10 Goals: October 07
October 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Oct. 1 - 210.6 lbs
Q4 Weight Goal: 193 (17.6 lb loss) - adjusted goal from original (yearly) - *BIGGER GOAL: 188 lbs
Weight loss goal for month: 5.9 lbs (204.7) - *BIGGER GOAL: 7.5 lbs (203.1)
Weight loss goal per week: 1.5 lbs - *BIGGER GOAL: 1.9 lbs
October Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk (experiment with more walking, less cycling to see if it affects weight loss)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
October Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1500-1800/day (play around with calories if not losing)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- double water to 128 ounces day
- aim for earlier dinner
- protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack
Month 9 Goals: September 07
September 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Sept. 1 - 214.6 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss) - adjusted goal from original (yearly)
Weight loss goal for month: 10.6 lbs (204)
Weight loss goal per week: 2.7 lbs
September Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk (1-3 hours each workout)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
September Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1800-2100/day (needing more calories with increase in cycling)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- double water to 128 ounces day
- aim for earlier dinner
- protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack
Month 8 Goals: August 07
August 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: Aug 1 - 223 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss) - adjusted goal from original (yearly)
Weight loss goal for month: 10 lbs (213)
Weight loss goal per week: 2.5 lbs
August Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 5 times/wk (1-3 hours each workout)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
August Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1800-2100/day (needing more calories with increase in cycling)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- double water to 128 ounces day
- aim for earlier dinner
- protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack
Month 7 Goals: July 07
July 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: July 1 - 230 lbs
Q3 Weight Goal: 204 (26 lb loss) - adjusted goal from original (yearly)
Weight loss goal for month: 8.7 lbs (221.3)
Weight loss goal per week: 2+ lbs
July Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking or biking 6 times/wk (40-60 minutes)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - lower body (8 minute workout dvd)
- Abs 3-5 times/wk (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
July Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1500-2100/day (play around with calories if not losing)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- double water to 128 ounces day
- aim for earlier dinner
- protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack
Month 6 Goals: June 07
June 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight: June 1 - 235.8 lbs
Q2 Weight Goal: 214 (31.6 lb loss) - does not look like I am going to hit this goal
Weight loss goal for month: 7.8 lbs (228) (it’s ok if I need to adjust to be more realistic)
Weight loss goal per week: 2 lbs
June Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking 6 times/wk (60 minutes)
- Cardio/biking 1-2 times/wk
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - upper body (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk - lower body (8 minute workout dvd)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
June Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1500-2100/day (play around with calories if not losing)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- double water to 128 ounces day
- aim for earlier dinner
- protein drink in the evenings if hungry/feel like a snack
Month 5 Goals: May 07
May 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight May 1 - 239.2 lbs
Q2 Weight Goal: 214 (31.6 lb loss)
Weight loss goal for month: 11.2 lbs (228)
Weight loss goal per week: 2.8 lbs
May Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking 6 times/wk (60 minutes)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
May Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1500/day
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- smaller, more frequent meals/snacks (to help with metabolism)
- 64 ounces water/day
- aim for no eating past 9pm
Month 4 Goals: April 07
April 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight Apr. 1 - 245.6 lbs
Q2 Weight Goal: 214 (31.6 lb loss)
Weight loss goal for month: 10.6 lbs (235)
Weight loss goal per week: 2.7 lbs
April Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking 6 times/wk (60 minutes)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Pilates 3 times/wk - (video)
April Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Calories 1500/day
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- fish 3 times/wk
- aim for no eating past 8pm
Month 3 Goals: March 07
March 1, 2007 by Paula
Filed under 2007 Monthly Goals
Weight Loss and Fitness Goals:
Starting Weight: Jan. 1 - 278 lbs
Starting Weight Mar. 1 - 256.8 lbs
Q1 Weight Goal: 246 (32 lb loss)
Weight loss goal for month: 10.8 lbs (246)
Weight loss goal per week: 2.7 lbs
March Exercise Goals:
- Cardio/walking 6 times/wk (60 minutes)
- Strength Training 3 times/wk (3 sets of each machine/exercise)
- Abs 3 times/wk - (8 Minute Abs Dvd)
March Food/Nutrition Goals:
- Adjust calories to 1500/day (try for a few weeks)
- 5-6 fruits and vegetables a day
- more conscious of eating protein with every meal
- more conscious of drinking water
- add fish/shrimp
- Multivitamin daily
- aim for no eating past 8pm

