Another month bites the dust, so it’s time for a goal update:

1. Drop 50 pounds

After losing 14 pounds in January, my weight loss tailed off in February.  I still lost 6 pounds, bringing my total to 20.  Only 30 more to go.  I’ll blow this one away!

2. Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds

I’m able to benchpress 235 and deadlift 225 pounds, 8 reps each.  If I stick to my routine, I’ll hit this one, too.

3. Post more frequently

FAIL!  While I surpassed my January post total, this is still only the tenth post for February.  But it’s the shortest month.  Yeah, that’s the reason.  I need to kick myself in the ass.

4. Fund my 401(k)

On track, due to direct deposit.

5. Read a new book each month

I read a collection of Ernest Hemingway’s short stories.  I’m open to suggestions for March.  Any ideas?  Leave a suggestion in the comments.

6. Run 3 miles

The bad weather has curtailed my walking program, but I’ve shoveled a lot of snow lately.  Spring is coming.  I’ll get back on track.

Check back for more updates!

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Spurred on by a fortune cookie, I wrote about my modest goals for the year in this post:

My Goals for 2010

So, now that we’re a month into the new year, I’ll give you my status.  Here goes:

1. Drop 50 pounds

I lost 14 pounds in January, primarily by sticking to the Metabolic Diet (thank you Dr. Di Pasquale).  If you can live without bread, you’ll have success with it.  I haven’t had any terrible cravings, and the worst thing that I ate for the entire month was a slice of pepperoni pizza on my son’s birthday.  I achieved 28% of my goal in the month, so I’m off to a good start.

2. Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds

I’ve been hitting the weights three times a week, and I increase the amount of weight every Monday.  I’m using a 5 rep x 5 set routine, and I’m benching 220 pounds and deadlifting 210 pounds.  I’m taking it easy because of my bad back.  You can see that I’ve got a long way to go.

3. Post more frequently

Eight posts for the month.  Pathetic!  Well, I’m way behind on this goal.  I’d hoped to post 5 times a week, but between a death in the family, a crazy work schedule, several birthdays, and the demise of my home computer, I’ve really dropped the ball.  Hopefully February will yield more posts.

4. Fund my 401(k)

Thank goodness for automation.  This is a set-it-and-forget-it goal.  My contribution gets deducted from my paycheck each week, and gets dumped with the rest of my soldiers in an index fund with a low expense ratio.  I’ll hit my goal, no problem.

5. Read a new book each month

With a broken computer, I’ve had the time.  It’s a good thing, too, because Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment isn’t the easiest thing to read.  I’ve also read Never Be Lied to Again by David J. Lieberman.  So that’s two in one month.  A good start.  I’m playing with house money.

6. Run 3 miles

I’m currently walking 3 miles each morning, at a really fast pace, so it won’t be long before I start jogging a little bit.  It sure is cold at 6 am, so there aren’t any neighbors that I have to run in to.  I hope to be able to run at least a half mile by my next report.

So that’s two that I’ve exceeded, two that I’m on track with achieving, and two that I need to kick some ass in order to achieve them.

How are you doing with your goals?  If you’ve fallen short, don’t give up; just start over.  There are many bloggers that start on Groundhog Day, so why not join them?  Good luck!

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