so today i went to the gym with my best friend. i got a 7-day guest pass, and only had to sit through an interview where they try and sell me a membership. The incredibly fit and easy on the eyes employee asked what my weight loss goal was. i told him i would like to be 140. he asked when and i said i planning on being there by NEXT christmas. he looked at me oddly. he was like "why not this christmas?"
i told him that i thought that 60 lbs in 3 months was a bit on the extreme side for me. he looked again and said "you know it's possible." at this point i was just trying not to get sucked into a gym membership that i would love, but cannot afford. so, completely deadpan, i responded, "seeing as i have already lost 100 lbs since last christmas, i thought i would give myself a little more time on that last 60."
he was visibly taken aback. i felt good about myself.
the catch is, now that i am home, planning my return trip...my mind keeps wandering back to his optimistic view of my weight loss goals. to be honest, i plan on reaching my goal long before next christmas. i just didnt feel like i had to set an amazingly aggressive schedule because...well really? its the HOLIDAYS. im gonna eat. i know i'm going to eat. why set myself up for dissapointment and self loathing.
but 140 by christmas. it would almost be worth it. almost.