11lbs in 15 weeks

Easter is over, the in-laws have returned to Australia which means it’s time to start the challenge.

Ok, it’s more of a personal goal (although I’m sure it will be challenging at many times) to lose 11lbs in 15 weeks. 

Why 11lbs?  It was originally 10lb as a nice round number, but I jumped on the scales today to find I was 136lbs.  125lb has a much better ring to it don’t you think?

Why 15 weeks? Because that’s when I’ll be in France in the sun and hopefully enjoying some quality poolside sunbathing  -  and the rate the Seattle spring is going, the next time I’ll get to see some sun. Don’t get me started on the weather.

I’ve got off to a good start. I haven’t had a latte in over a week and at 200 calories a pop that surely counts for something.  Today began with a 50 minute pre-work workout (cardio and abs) at the gym followed by a banana and raisin bran for breakfast and a light salad for lunch. Another workout is scheduled for tomorrow evening (cardio and upper body) and hopefully a third one will be squeezed in at the weekend.

I’ve never been one to regularly step on the scales. I’ve always judged my weight by how I’m feeling and how many wardrobe crisis I have in a week. However, at 136lb I am at the same weight as I was when 8 weeks pregnant with Billy.  Should I succeed in my goal to hit 125lb then it will be the lightest I’ve been for a long time – certainly since I hit the ‘wrong’ side of 30.

Hopefully next week’s weigh-in will at show some loss.  Wish me luck.