80in08.com

Since this site was developed with a goal in mind I think it’s important for me to take some time and outline the goals I have for 2008.

I will start with the most obvious goal which is to lose 80 pounds in 12 months.

1. What will it take to accomplish this goal? I need to lose, on average, 1.5 pounds a week.
2. Is this goal realistic? It won’t be easy, but I think it’s very realistic. Others have lost a lot more weight in the same amount of time.

My second goal for 2008 is to develop my healthy hobbies. I love to ride my mountain bike and to kayak. At my current weight biking might be tough, but kayaking is definitely still an option.

1. What will it take to accomplish this goal? In reality I just need to get out and do it, but it would be nice to find some like minded individuals to keep me going.
2. Is this goal realistic? Completely. I can easily kayak as soon as it warms up a bit. In the fall I will be fit enough to get out and ride some easy trails.

My ultimate kayaking goal is to eventually get in to sea kayaking. I need to lose some weight, get a sea kayak, and develop the skills needed to paddle off shore, but it’s never too late to get started.

A third goal I have is to finish a website I have been working on called grubfi.com. Once my workout schedule is solidified I plan to create a daily routine for myself that includes some time for working on the site.

My fourth goal is to read a book a month about diet and/or fitness. Knowledge is power and the statistics say even if I lose the weight the likelihood I will gain it all back is very high. So this is not just a diet but a true lifestyle change and it should be pretty obvious that I have a lot to learn.

My career goal for the year is to push myself and develop in to a great Sales Engineer. I am training to transition in to the role of Sales Engineer at Jaduka. I believe developing a lifestyle of fitness will help me with this goal. I will have more energy and feel more confident about myself.

My goal for this blog is for me to post at least once a day and produce a “Week in Review” podcast. I can’t promise either will be all that good, but I am hoping to improve my skills as the year goes along.

– Jeremy