Planning- Out of the Rut

7 Things I want to accomplish in the next week:

1. Get down to 243 lb. (today I was 246)
2. Research! This part of my project is practically nonexistent (oops)
3. Research the different nutrition methods. Someone the other day told me that cutting out carbs for a week or two from my diet helps weight loss immensely, but I want to make sure that's legitimate.
4. Decide if I really want to run a 5K, or am perfectly fine with just the personal fitness aspect of my project.
5. Maybe have a conversation with my trainer and see if he wants to change my workout routine up. But, I've began working on my own, so for now I should just have a conversation with him about my progress.
6. I want to get to the gym 6 out of seven days in the next week
7. Incorporate more healthy foods into my diet and blog about it, and post pictures for my viewers to visualize this.

5 People I should talk to about my project:

1. My trainer- I've strayed away from working with him because of cost. Also I'm more comfortable with the gym equipment on my own, and don't need as much guidance anymore. But, he could be a good resouce because I've changed the direction of my project.

2. A nutritionist- My doctor wanted to refer me to one because of my high blood pressure, and although he would be sending me for the wrong reasons (He thinks I eat unhealthily, but I'm a teenage boy... lets just cut the shit and be honest here), they may still be a valuable resource to get in contact with in terms of eating healthier.

3. My mentor! She knows my project the best besides myself, and things are going well, but checking in regularly and meeting will help me stay focused and on track to achieve my goals.

4. Other WISE students- the best way to get motivated is to hear about other students failures and successes, and it keeps us updated on what our peers are doing.

5. Molly Pritz- She's another WISE student who has a similar project to mine, so her and I bouncing ideas off of each other wouldn't hurt.


Right now, I need no supplies. I have my sneakers and workout clothes, and my gym membership.

3 Things I should talk to my mentor about:

1. What's a reasonable goal weight to reach in the last 8 weeks of my project
2. Ideas about maximizing my time at the gym in terms of what equipment I use

3. I should definitely run any diet changes by my mentor, like cutting out carbs for 2 weeks or doing a detox, etc. just so her and I are on the same page.


7 Things I want or need to know more about:

1. The no carb diet

2. Does whey protein help maximize my workout? I heard that somewhere, but want concrete information backing that statement

3. How bad is snacking at night when it comes to weight loss, whether its healthy food or not?

4. I need to know (or remind myself) that everyday I can go alittle harder and alittle farther.

5. I want to know more about dieting in general, which falls under my research section which is practically non-existent at this point.

6. Is grazing throughout the day proved to be better than 3 significant meals and a snack?

7. What things to avoid when looking at nutrition facts on food labels