8 Week Challenge

Fall weather has officially set in here, and I am really enjoying the cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, with the cooler temps comes a strong desire to curl up under a blanket, watch movies, and drink hot chocolate. Sounds nice, right?

Well, sadly, that's all I want to do sometimes, and I've lost my motivation to exercise and eat healthy.

So, I've decided to give myself an 8-week challenge. This will lead me right up until the last week of November, perfect timing for me to have my mom ship me some new, smaller clothes! I plan to be very open about this journey because I find that the more shut off I am about things, the easier it is to let my bad behavior slide. Now, I've got the whole blogging world my few readers on the edge of their seats waiting to find out what happens. hah. Plus, I realized that I'm bound to not be the only person who struggles with these things.

Let's start by talking about my goals. A few days ago, I ordered my very first pair of goal jeans. They will hopefully be here by mid-October (thanks, mom!). Now, when I tell you the size, don't laugh because I've never been this size before, and I'm really excited to get there. They are a... wait for it... size 8! I've never been a single digit pant size in my life. Well, maybe as a child. I set this goal a few months back but unfortunately, living in Korea, doesn't allow me to just go to a store to see how far away I am from that goal. And I'm super nervous that when I try them on in a few weeks, I'm going to go into hysterics because they won't even fit over my leg (trust me, that's happened).

I also have a weight goal of 68 kilos (roughly 149 lbs), but at this point I'd just be happy to get out of the 160s. Not sure I can lose 4.5 kilos in 8 weeks, but I'm still gonna try!

Now, let's talk exercise. My goal is to run AT LEAST 3 times a week, usually a 5k if not more. I also plan to do some type of strength training exercise 2-3 times a week.

Finally, let's talk eating. Oh, how I love eating. I think that's my biggest problem. Food is just so... delicious. I love pizza. I love Baskin Robbins. I love Dr. Pepper and Coke. Can you see where I'm going with this? Pretty much anything bad for me, I love it. I am a firm believer of cutting back, not cutting out but sometimes I just need to. So, no soda and no Baskin Robbins. Pizza.. only once a month (hey, a girl still needs a taste of America once in a while). More veggies. More fruits. More water. Less sugar. Less calories. Speaking of calories, I do plan on tracking my calories on MyFitnessPal.

I always say that I need accountability, but in reality I just need determination and self-control, something I lack. So my hopes in continuously blogging my progress and struggles is that I will be able to reflect and continue to be determined and excited about accomplishing my goals. The challenge begins on Sunday. Let's pray I can actually follow through this time!

So, who wants to join me? Ready. Set. Go!