6 Week Fitness Challenge: Week #5 Analysis

After 5 weeks of the challenge I am at the 13 pound mark for weight loss and feeling pretty good. What makes me feel the best is that I am on target for my 6 week goals and have done so even though I consistently eat above on my calories and come in a little short on exercise.

Over the last 5 weeks I have averaged 2350 calories per day - 250 calories above my daily goal. On a weekly goal I have averaged 30 minutes less on the exercise. With that said it still seems to be enough to keep the weight loss going.

This is good information to have. The use of a journal has allowed me to zero in on what is working for me. When I began the challenge I set up my starting numbers, calories and activity, based on basic assumptions of needs for the goals set. Taking into account my age, starting weight and body fat percentages the numbers I initially established were on target. My journal on the other hand shows a different story.

This information will be invaluable down the road. By using a journal I have taken the guess work out of losing weight - for me. My journal has become my own diet and exercise book - one that has more information, tips and "how to" than any diet book out there.

Are you creating your own Diet Book?