This running landmark took about two years and three months but I did it! I should’ve hit this mark weeks ago, really months, yet my health hasn’t always been optimal for exercise. I’ll take it though.
Running on a treadmill has contributed to weight loss. Last year was when it finally took. I used to weigh as much as 243 pounds (110 kg) after Jose’s wedding, this would be Fall 2007. Eating less wasn’t enough. Exercise being in my daily routine appeared to be futile despite all the sweating I experienced through the Wii Fit. Eating less along with more fruit to snack on proved to be the winning combination in 2012. From 2007-2010 I dropped to the 230s. The year 2011 fizzled out when my treadmill broke over the Summer. Joining Apple’s gym as a backup last Spring helped maintain the momentum I lost in 2011. I am down to the low 210s!
What’s next?
- Reaching my brother’s house in Chicago
- Getting my weight under 210 consistently while 200-ish becomes the new norm
- Reaching the time share before the year is over
- Making new distance goals after Las Vegas: Apple HQ, WOTC’s HQ, Sonia’s house in Switzerland
- More rowing
Onward to 2000 miles!