Hitting a New Low

My daily ritual for the past year has been to weigh myself.  I know what the experts say, but keeping track--reminding myself, as it were, is my best tool to keep me motivated.  Although I weigh daily, Monday has always been my "official" day to record.  Monday morning's dial: 182.5 lbs.

I wanted to trim to 190 prior to the start of the motocross season--I knew that if I wanted to any chance of winning I needed to have a better grip on my cardio and a bit less weight to carry around the track.  After reaching that goal, I was happy to maintain that weight throughout the summer--that was until I started running with South's cross country team.  Running with them re-ignited the fire to focus on my fitness.  My goals now are not centered around an "arbitrary" weight, but a performance goal.  The weight will be what it will be.

I thought this would be a good time to remind myself of my journey thus far...

225 lbs Summer 2009

190 lbs (beginning of Motocross 5/15/11)

With Ethan, Kincaid Motocross Track

186 lbs (Zombie Half-Marathon, 10/15/11)

Mary and Ethan kept me motivated

L-R, Chuck Strauss, John Lynn, Niles Woods and Scott Mayfield

185 lbs (ARL Banquet 10/21/11)