So in January I had a goal to loose 5-10 pounds this month. For the last couple of days I have been boarding on 246-245 and this morning I reached 245.4 pounds.. which makes it a 5 pound weight loss for the month.. meaning I reached that goal. On the lower end but hey its a start. (total loss from last year 8 pounds)
We did start a little late in the month when it comes to exercising. With our friend coming over to help set up a program with the gym down stairs not coming until mid Jan but we still went a few times. Out of the 31 days in January I worked out 10 of them. Yes I counted. We every time I worked out I put some money I a jar and the marked it down so when it reaches 100 workouts I can use that money for a reward... :) Workout also included the swimming we have been doing to.
This doesn't counting the walking I have been continuing to do with my friend. We walk about, on average about 30 minutes 3 times a week. I don't count that as a workout through.. that's separate. When the weather gets warmer and lighter longer we will increase our walks to 90 minutes like we do every Spring/Summer.
I have spent the week or so really being vigilant on keeping track of my calorie count. I think that will help a lot (well I know it will) so that's good as well.
I am hoping to loose another 5-10 pounds in the month of February. Already in my calendar is when I am going swimming and I want to do a couple of aerobics classes this month. I have done well so far I want to keep going.
Money
So far the budget is pretty good for the month of January. Our travel budget is on track which is good. The Bf is borrowing money next week from our savings account to go on a trip with his buddy next weekend.. so hopefully he can pay that back soon.
If things go really well I will have all 3 credit cards paid off completely and a huge chunk of the line of credit paid off.. so working hard to pay that off..
I am going to look at ways to get some more cash.. like selling some stuff I have and perhaps some crafts to.. hoping to work on that over the month of Feb.