Goals/Progress

WEIGHT LOSS GOALS AND PROGRESS:

(Re) Starting Weight: 251 (April 2009)

Lose 5 pounds (246) Done 5/4/09
Lose 10 pounds (241) Done 6/23/09
Lose 15 pounds (236) Done 7/28/09
Lose 20 pounds (231) Done 10/16/09
Lose 25 pounds (226) Done 11/30/09
Lose 30 pounds (221) Done 12/13/09
Lose 35 pounds (216) Done 1/17/10
Lose 40 pounds (211) Done 6/27/10
Lose 45 pounds (206) Done 9/26/10

Lose 50 pounds (201)
Weigh under 200 pounds.
Lose 75 pounds.
Lose 100 pounds?
Find my happy weight.

FITNESS GOALS:

COMPLETED:

Run a mile nonstop. Fitbloggin 1 Mile Done 3/20/10
Complete a triathlon. TriWoman Series Tri Done 1/23/11
Learn to salsa dance. Learning to Salsa 2/15/11.
~~Do a proper pushup~~. Goal Accomplished: Pushups 1/25/12
~~Walk up Rangitoto Island~~. Rangitoto Island Hike 4/21/12

IN PROGRESS:

Run a 5k.
Hike Tongariro Crossing.
Do a bike race or charity bike ride.
Go on a multi-day biking trip.
Go rock climbing indoors.
Go white-water rafting.
Go kayaking in New Zealand, Alaska, an ocean, a river.
Snowboard in 1098 7 different mountain ranges. (So far: Austrian Alps, Appalachian, Rockies)
Learn + go swing dancing.
Take a bootcamp fitness class.
Do a cartwheel again.
Do a handstand.
Do a pullup.
Do the crow pose in yoga.

{ 32 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Teresa Lammie February 1, 2010 at 4:54 am

Hey Mary! My cousin, Ryan Dagen told me about your blog and sent me the link. I started a weight-loss journey on this past Tuesday to lose 100 pounds. I havn’t had time to completely look around on everything you’ve got on here, but what I’ve seen so far, I”m so impressed! Thank you for doing this! –Teresa

2 Seth February 11, 2010 at 10:05 am

Awesome list! I think I might steal some of those and make my own list. I’m doing my first 5K in April.

3 Pat March 30, 2010 at 8:09 am

Thank you !! I am 38 year old and my weight is out of control.I like your goals and progress page. I hope you have reached your goals.

4 Results Not Typical Girl April 22, 2010 at 4:04 am

I like the check off list – what a sense of accomplishment! I have my tickle factory thing on my blog too, but I think I will add the goals in as well. Thanks for the idea! :) Hugs, Kirsten

5 Linda April 28, 2010 at 7:00 am

I actually just started a blog a few months ago(my first blog ever… I have no idea what I’m doing) and came across your site. Your site is pretty much exactly what I had in mind for mine, but WAY better and very well put together. Do you mind if I swipe some of your ideas (like the checklist)?

I WISH I could run a full mile! Great job girl! Keep it up!

6 Candeecakes July 11, 2010 at 12:06 pm

So I think whenever you decide to run a 5k (and it will probably be in NZ) I would like to visit and run it with you. Or maybe your first one can be in Chicago after I move there?! That would pretty freaking sweet as well.

7 Mary September 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm: Please join me! Eventually we will run one together. :)

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8 Yasmin August 17, 2010 at 6:29 am

Hi,
Just discovered your site and I think it’s great. I actually just started my own blog that is also about my own personal journey. I’m really impressed how you made your ordinary blog into a great website! I don’t think I’m cut out for that though!

I really want to go to NZ… I hail from AUS. You’d think that would be one of the first overseas places I’d go, but it hasn’t happened!
I’d love to go on a biking trip in NZ so I’ll be looking forward to when you cross that off your list and see how you liked it.
Cheers and well done with the site!

9 Kelsey September 9, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Just dicovered your site! This is amazing! I love your fitness goals, I am not that ambitious. I am starting my own journey to lose 52 lbs in 52 weeks: http://skinnyorbustin52.blogspot.com/

I plan to track my progress, post recipes I try, and find ways to substitute ingredients to make my favorite foods healthy. I hope you come check it out!

10 icannotweight September 27, 2010 at 7:59 am

I really like this list, and how you just cross things out that you achieve! It is amazing :D You are doing wonderful, keep it up!

11 Kelly (KellyisLosingWeight) September 29, 2010 at 8:03 pm

I love your goals! I challenged JackSh*t to run a 5K on Sunday, Nov. 14. I’m running one to benefit prostate cancer research. If you are willing, and I hope you are, you can participate in the challenge and cross off something else from your list!

12 Yolande October 7, 2010 at 10:58 am

I have been lurking for a while, but now I am finally writing to say that you look absolutely fantastic in those latest pictures. Having said that, I also think you look lovely and delightful in your older pics. But on the before and current/after set above, before you looked overweight and unhappy and now you look so happy and have such a nice figure!

13 Shannon October 14, 2010 at 8:16 pm

My sweet Mary! You look amazing! I have just been going through looking at back posts on here. I am so proud of you! Since leaving Green Mountain, I have lost about 40 lbs. Sadly, divorce will do that for some of us. Now I am working (not as hard as I would like) to maintain and lose an additional 30. You never cease to inspire me. I am happy to have you in my life and happy that you are doing so well! I LOVE YOU! AND YOU ROCK!

14 Madame: The Journey October 20, 2010 at 5:03 am

I love this list as well! As it’s not just focused on weight, but ability measures! Best wishes to you as you embark on Triathlon training. You’re welll on your way to accomplishing all you’ve set out to do for yourself!

15 Jessica October 20, 2010 at 3:44 pm

FANTASTIC website! I totally pinched your idea for the goals and progress. I love the every 5 lbs thing – very inspiring!

16 Stef November 30, 2010 at 2:07 pm

Hi there :)

A big congratulatory hug on your loss? hehe :P

I love that goals and progress idea….think am gonna rip that one off!

I wanted to ask you…how do you know when you’re hungry and when you’re not?? I am so used to boredom eating…i think its been ages since i felt any real hunger pangs…

Thanks!

17 Ash @ The Middle Finger Project December 4, 2010 at 6:34 am

Mary -

You RTed my post on 67 Emotions yesterday, which led me to your blog.

I am honored to be here, lady!

YOU ARE AMAZING.

Keep it up. I’m inspired.

18 Andy December 14, 2010 at 8:05 am

I am so glad I found your blog. You have made some huge strides! I have just started blogging about my struggle to lose some middle aged weight and am compiling a group of blogs to read for encouragement. You are on the top of the list, young lady! Thanks for what you do here, you may not know the impact you are having on people like me.
Andy

19 Sheri December 22, 2010 at 4:55 am

Great job Mary! I am with you on running a 5K, I can’t wait until I can! You look great you can do this!

20 Mike January 8, 2011 at 3:33 am

Excellent progress Mary! You’re an inspiration. I’m trying to lose 200 pounds myself. I have a long way to go, but stories like yours really motivate me. Thanks! Mike

21 Alexia @ Dimple Snatcher January 23, 2011 at 11:44 pm

You look considerably happier in the CURRENT PHOTOS. Huh.

22 Mrs.Sean Leverette June 21, 2011 at 7:39 pm

Wow you are very inspiring!!
Keep up the good work & keep us posted!
Hooray you :)

23 Reg B. July 13, 2011 at 9:15 am

Love to see a person reach there goals. You are looking good,and I think that you are feeling better an healthier then ever before… You are a inspiration to everyone that reads your blog.
Reg B.´s last [type] ..Four Easy Ways to Loose Weight

24 Johnny July 25, 2011 at 10:13 pm

God knows how much I love achieving my own Goals not to mention getting extra energy from seeing others achieving their goals too. You did something good that I learned the hard way, making your goals more like milestones instead of getting yourself down by setting very hard goals.

Best of luck and I hope you enjoy your life while achieving the rest of your goals.

25 Nicki Traikos October 27, 2011 at 12:54 pm

Hey Mary, I stumbled across your blog and am compelled to follow your progress!! Congratulations on your goals, and your results this far!! I have lost 10 pounds myself and am down 7 inches. I belive that we need to feel healthy from the inside out and you are doing just that!!!
I wish you much success and look forward to following your journey!
Warmest,
Nicki

26 Adan: Weight Loss Video November 28, 2011 at 6:34 am

I chanced on your blog and it was very inspiring to see the progress you have jotted down. One fact about weight loss which people require to understand is that weight loss requires persistent efforts. In the process one may encounter discouragements but a strong will power to stay fit will help them win. Quite the way you have presented and persisted. Great going!

27 Angie December 8, 2011 at 4:36 am

Hi Mary!
Congratulations – what amazing progress you have made! What an inspiration!!
All the best with your ‘still in progress list’!! Angie :)

28 Angel Collins December 23, 2011 at 2:57 am

You’re so determined. You already lost many pounds. That’s good for you. Keep it up. Congrats to you for that great success!. XD

29 Carla December 30, 2011 at 12:35 pm

What a great idea! Do you find that you can come on here and see all the great things you have already accomplished and feel motivated? I really think its awesome to have some physical goals in here that equate into a healthy lifestyle! I will definitely be following your blog now to see what you have been up to! Happy New Year!

30 Allana March 5, 2012 at 6:59 am

Hi Mary, just stumbled across your page. It’s awesome. I have just started a blog for my weightloss journey after just having two babies one after the other :)
Still have 45pounds/ 20kgs to go But i am motivated to get the weight off. :) Thanks for doing this it has also given me a few ideas for my blog :) Thanks again and hope you stop by one day :) http://lmfaofitness.com Keep up the good work :)

31 fran March 30, 2012 at 8:23 pm