223

still holding at 223 pounds

this week it's been incredibly cold here, and i've been incredibly busy with work (and preparations for the holidays) - so i haven't made time to exercise at all

this leaves me with 5 pounds to make goal weight, and i suspect now that i might not get there by the end of 2010

if that turns out to be the case, i'll be a bit disappointed, but there's still a lot to be happy with in my progress

1) i've lost nearly 20 pounds since july - i feel a lot more comfortable in my clothes, i have a lot more energy, and confidence that i can continue to get fitter

2) the slower weight comes off, the more likely it will stay off

3) stress test and such came back showing no problems, and, in fact, a surprisingly decent level of fitness

4) i've begun to develop the habit of regular exercise again - it's unlikely that i'll be tempted to sink back into couch potato status now - i actually miss running this week

i'll have another podcast update out before long - keep an eye out for it