Twenty-nine pounds and subtracting! I calculated that if I can maintain a steady pace of weightloss (even averaging a little less than I have been), then I should be on target to reach my goal weight sometime between Labor Day and Columbus Day. My arbitrary goal date is the first day of Autumn, which is September 23, 2010. A new season = a new ME!!

Plus, my hubby comes home for his Army vacation in late August, by which time I estimate that I’ll be within about 20 lbs of my goal. I might not be ashamed to go to the beach, after all!

I know that I need to exercise more consistently (hence, the joke about crunches). I’m seriously considering starting karate with the boys. The oldest two and I could attend the “family” class (which is for older kids &/or advanced belts and grown-ups), and the little three would still go to the beginner class earlier in the evening, which is just for kids. I think it could be a lot of fun. It would give the big boys and me something to do together, not to mention a boost to their egos that they know more than me about something (heehee). The self defense aspect speaks for itself; I think every woman should know how to defend herself from physical attack. And, of course, it would be terrific exercise.

The things I’m most nervous about, if I’m honest, are: jumping jacks (haven’t tried those since my A-cup days), tumbling/rolling/falling practice, sparring (ie, punching/kicking someone or being punched/kicked) and gun techniques. Granted, gun exercises are for more advanced belts, but just watching my husband and older boys practice take-downs and attacks a few months ago brought me to tears, and I had to leave the room. I’m hopeful that I could overcome these hang-ups over time, and the instructors are some of the most amazing folks on the planet, so I know they would bear with me.

Next week, I hope to reach 1/3 of my overall weightloss goal!  🙂