Cliché New Year Weight Loss

I’m currently 194.2 lbs. I’m not happy with how I look or feel. In 2024, I ran the most I’ve consistently run in my life, around 1300 miles for the year, and I completed 10 half marathon races. Still, I actually got slower over the year.

Even last year, I had a weight loss goal. And I had like four other goals as well. I only accomplished one of them. And my weight is the thing that I regret not completing the most.

For 2025, weight loss is my one and only current goal. All other personal desires and aspirations are on the back burner.

I aim to get to 150 lbs by the end of May. I’ll be sharing progress pics on the blog here. I’ll crop them so you’ll have to click through to see the whole thing. Here’s my first pic:

I plan to weigh myself daily and take progress pics weekly.

My plan is:

• Two small meals per day plus a simple protein smoothie with lunch for a total of about 1500 calories.
• No other foods for the day other than 2 tbsp. of half&half in my coffee and a splash of cranberry in my drink.
• Most days do a 30-minute run and 30-minute weightlifting.
• Drink lots of water with electrolytes.
• One cheat meal per week.

I’m really looking forward to this. I want to feel and look better. And I think I will get faster at running, too. It’ll be great to not have to carry that extra 40+ lbs. around.