2007 Resolutions – Week 8 Results

I gained 0.6 pounds this week.  So far I’m down 10.8 pounds for the year and 26.7 pounds overall. 

No worries on being up in weight this week.  I snuck a peak in the middle of the week and I was down.  This gain is strickly a pre-ride pasta weight gain, and I fully expect that I rode it back off during my 2.5 hour Chilly Hilly ride later in the day.  The great news from the week is that for the second straight week my blood pressure was under 120/80.  Still not ready to start resting on my laurals, but I’ll take it.

I don’t remember much about how I ate during the week.  I don’t think I was ultra strict, but I also don’t think I ate horribly either.  I know I stuck with my oatmeal, no eating 2 hours before bedtime plan.

For exercise, I did a lot, but it was all really low heart rate.  I knew I would tax my system with the Chilly Hilly ride, and I wanted to have a calm week leading up to the ride.  Starting tomorrow, I begin training for Bloomsday.  I haven’t ran in the last couple of weeks, so I’m a bit apprehensive. 

I  Here is how I did in week 8 against my goals:

 

• For Weight loss:  My goal is to get under 200 pounds (or 10% bodyfat).  On a weekly basis,  I am targeting 1 pound a week. 
  • I gained 0.6 pounds this week 
  • My weight is now to 228.3 pounds (started the year at 239.1)
  • I have lost 10.8 pounds year to date
  • In total, I have now lost 26.7 pounds (from 255 lbs)
• For Miles cycled:  My goal is 4,000 miles which equates to 80 per week. 
  • I cycled 43.5 miles this week 
  • I have cycled 443.5 miles year to date
• For Hours exercised:  My goal is 300 hours, which equates to 6 hours per week. 
  • I exercised 8 hours this week 
  • I have exercise 50.5 hours year to date 
  • I worked out 7 days this week
  • I worked out 8 times this week:
  • • 2x cycling - 3 hrs
    • 0x weight lifting - 0 hrs
    • 0x running - 0 hrs
    • 4x walking - 3 hrs
    • 2x volleyball - 2 hr
• For Blood Pressure:  My goal is to be at or below 120/80.
  • My BP was 118/72  
  • Last week was 117/76.