Emily's About-Time Training Log

[EmilyQ]

2026 T-ransformation Challenge
December 31, 2025
Weight 141.2 (139.4 on 1/1)

This time last year, going into the 2025 Challenge, I had this to say:

@EmilyQ

Starting weight this morning was 158, which is only a pound lower than last year’s starting weight. My pics look a great deal like last year’s, too, but I don’t feel the same at all. I’m stronger now, and feel much more athletic. My goal is to do more of the same stuff. I want to continue to build strength and endurance, which makes my primary goal consistency.

For the start of the challenge I’m hoping to drop weight. I did lose 10 lbs last year, but then switched my focus to strength, so let myself eat more, which was healthy and good. My weight has been pretty steady at 154-155, so I’m hoping the first 3 lbs will be low-hanging fruit from the holiday, and I’ll be able to drop that quickly. (Probably lying to myself, lol.)

Not sure what a weight goal would be for me right now that makes sense, as I’m more muscular and am taking creatine, but ten pounds to start would be good. Then I’ll reevaluate.

Last year’s overarching goal was reduced inflammation and better overall fitness, which goal was successfully achieved. So I’m viewing this as the next phase of a longer transformation. Lean down; build up.

My pics don’t necessarily show all the “build up” I’d hoped for, but I have leaned down and am feeling stronger, which the weights I’m using reflect. I don’t track them, but I’m very aware that there is progress. (Along with anti-progress in my budget as I keep having to buy more weight to pick up and put down.)

So this year’s goal is strength and continued recomp. I want to find my caloric maintenance level - enough to fuel growth without putting all of the flub back on.

And just keep feeling better and better.

(Un)official 2026 T-ransformation Challenge

@TrainForPain [IMG_5142] [IMG_5141] Okay, 2026. Let’s see…starting weight as of today (I’ll probably edit it to tomorrow’s weight, as we had one last hurrah last night for my son’s birthday) is 141.2 (edit 139.4 on 1/1/26). I think I’m happy with the weight and the way things look generally, and feeling that I achieved last year’s goals. So this year’s goal is strength and continued recomp. I want to find my caloric maintenance level - enough to fuel growth without putting all of the flub b…