Holding Steady

238.8 seems to be the lucky number these days. My diet has really gone to pot, but the number on the scale still reads 238.8, giving me two happy realizations:

1. I'm still out of the 250's, and 240's.
2. The exercise is working!

I plan on going back on the diet soon, very soon. I still feel like I'm swimming in some pants which were a little tight on me before, so I think I'm doing well - just want to get moving on the weightloss before I put much more back on.

The goal for March is to lose 20 pounds. That would put me at 218.8 at the beginning of April, which I think I can do reasonably, without dieting as harshly as I had before.

I've started with HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) for my Cardio work out before weight lifting, and I have to tell you - boy does it work! I've never sweat like this, and I think that I'm building up my endurance and strength to be able to complete my summer time goal of running 2 miles without stopping, or being completely winded! Deconstructed, it is pretty much this:

4min. at 3.5mph
1min. at 7mph
1min. at 2mph
1min. at 7mph
1min. at 2mph (repeat 6-8 times)
4min. at 3.5mph
1min. at 4mph, 10.5 grade
1min. at 4mph, 0 grade
1min. at 4mph, 10.5 grade
1min. at 4mph, 0 grade (repeat 4-6 times)
10min. at 3.5mph

I'm breaking sweat like crazy, burning close to 400 calories in just 20 minutes, and most of all - after I get off the treadmill, I feel fantastic! So that I'll stick with for sure!

I'll keep you posted on successes!