I don't normally go from a pounds point of view, but hey, Traineo says. : )



So, 40 pounds for a number.



But accurately, I'm looking to get back into size 36 jeans, looking to get back into running 5 miles easily at a pop (I ran a trail marathon in 2004, so 5 is nothing, once I get going), and looking to get back into eating food I know is right for me.



Kim- thanks yet again for getting this started. It means a lot to me.

MY EATING PLAN



I'm going to use the old Jorge Cruise plate method for my eating:



1/2 the plate is veggies. 1/4 is protein, 1/4 is a complex carb. 1 TBSP of good fat.



3 Meals plus 3 snacks, spread out every 2.5-3 hours.



MY FITNESS PLAN



I'm starting out with bodyweight calisthenics and walking, but will move to some running mixed in when I can. I love bodyweight exercises, and have a vast number to choose from as I move along.



MY MENTAL HEALTH



Self-esteem was the most important part of my fitness plan in the past. I'm going to make it the center of this one, too. I will write up a list of things to remind myself why this is important, and how successful I will be, and that will help me get through some of the dark spots.



I haven't decided whether I want people to check in on me. That helped in the past.



So that's my plan.

Hi to you. I'm Chris Brogan, and I decided I'd jump on board, because I was looking for motivation. Thanks, Kim.



http://chrisbrogan.com is my blog. On twitter: http://twitter.com/chrisbrogan



I look forward to doing my best through this site and in my own efforts.