Power of One: Week 8 Final Weigh-In

We've come to the end of another awesome Shrinkingjeans challenge.  This has been an absolutely crazy week at work.  We haven't had internet access for 2 days and between gymnastics meets and swim meets, the evenings and weekends have been a bit packed as well.  Here it is 9:30 at night and I'm finally doing my weigh-in post.  GAH.  Anyhoo, let's take a look back at the goals I set in week 1 and see how I did.

• Drink at minimum 64 oz of water 6/7 days a week. - I'd say I met this goal, at least 80% of the time.
• Run 2-3 times a week - met! Last weekend I finally got outside for a 7 mile "long run", but it is looking like this weekend's 8-miler will be on the treadmill.  Gotta love Michigan winter - NOT.
• Sign up for my 25k race - YEP! Signed up for this one, and a 10 miler for 2 weeks later.  With the Fitbloggin 5k the weekend in between.  I'm clearly mental.
• Do the Shred DVD, EA Sports Active, or some other strength/crosstraining 2-3 times a week. - I've been very inconsistent with this one.  I need to be better with the cross and strength work.
• 25 push-ups and 25 sit-ups after each run. - I started good with this, but then ended up with major shoulder problems.  The push-ups went by the wayside, and so did the sit-ups.  Fail.
• Log my food on Daily Plate at least 4/7 days a week. - I did this for the first couple weeks, but then decided my focus needed to be on overall health and eating a well-rounded diet.  I'm trying to maintain, not really lose, so I'm trying to do so without active tracking.
• Lose at least 3 pounds to get back to 135.8 or less. - Nope (well, last week I was there).  About 1/2 way thru the challenge, I decided I needed to focus on staying within a range.  135-138.  I've managed to do this, so I'm going to call this a modified goal and a win.

Now let's take a look at the numbers:

Weight on June 23, 2009: 165.8

Challenge Starting Weight: 138.8

Last Week's Weight: 135.8

This Week's Weight: 137.8

Change: Up 2.0 (crud - not unexpected though)

Challenge Change: down 1.0

So, I did manage to stay within my range during the challenge.  I would have liked to have been closer to the 135 side, but I'll take this.  I really didn't participate in the "mental" aspects of this challenge.  Sadly, I feel like I didn't really give the challenge my all.  Next time will be better.