I weighed in at 258 lbs. That is my new starting weight. I am still down 58 lbs so far. However, I want to finish this year down 70 lbs. I need to lose another 12 lbs in 2 1/2 months. I would love for more, but I want a realistic goal.
Losing 12 lbs will put me in that elusive 240's category. I am still focusing on my original goal of 235 lbs by March of 2008. I still have six months to lose 23 lbs. I feel that is easily going to be accomplished.
It has been harder getting back on the wagon. However, i am taking it day by day. More to come very soon.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
This Is Getting Tough!!!
As many of you have noticed, I have not updated the old blog site in a while. The fact is, I strayed from the diet and have not wanted to face it over the last 6 weeks. I knew I had put on some weight but was not sure how bad it was. I talked with a good friend of mine yesterday, Brad Shumpert, about my lapse in discipline. He was very encouraging. Time to get back up on that horse and ride harder than I did before. I hope to have a good push over the next few weeks while my body readjust again to the dieting. I still have time to lose a lot of weight by the end of this year.
I will be updating my weight this coming Monday. I will get back on track beginning today. My wife has challenged me to a little competition. She is training for the Race for the Cure in a couple of weeks and is running daily. Being the competitor that I am, I have to get back on track.
Stay tuned for new weight on Monday.
I will be updating my weight this coming Monday. I will get back on track beginning today. My wife has challenged me to a little competition. She is training for the Race for the Cure in a couple of weeks and is running daily. Being the competitor that I am, I have to get back on track.
Stay tuned for new weight on Monday.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Closing in on a Milestone
I do not remember the last time that I weighed 250 lbs. It had to be at least 12 years ago. Maybe in high school. I am not sure that I may have just been born at that weight. I started off large in life. I weighed 6.8 lbs at birth and weighed 18 lbs at only 6 weeks old. Not 6 months, but 6 weeks. I then trimmed down before school and stayed thin till high school. Then, well you know the story. So I am closing in on 250.
I weighed 251.8 lbs today. I am down another 2.2 lbs and have lost a total of 64.6 lbs. I will hit at least 249.8 lbs this week.
Becca and I went to Craighead Forrest park on Saturday morning to go running. Now, I could tell you that I ran around the 2.4 mile loop in 30 minutes flat. But, that would be a lie. Becca naturally finished before me, and that is great. She is wanting to run a 5 k coming up and is trying to train more when possible. However, I did run better than half of the loop and walked the rest. I finished in still about 40 minutes. I will keep shrinking that time as I keep shrinking myself. I want to run it before late fall.
I had a big day today. First was boot camp and that is always enjoyable. I have now graduated to an 8 lb dumbbell. You may think that is a paper weight, but try throwing it around for 45 minutes straight. It is tough and I am proud of myself. Second, Becca and I went to TCBY tonight. We had the nonfat, sugar free, peach yogurt. It is only 90 calories for a 1/2 cup. I had the peach and vanilla swirl and it was unbelievably good. (or it has been a long time since I had the good stuff) Regardless, you ought to try this one while it is 100 degrees outside.
I have three weeks left in boot camp and I already plan on signing up again. I want to meet my goals by Thanksgiving. And then, bring on the turkey.
I weighed 251.8 lbs today. I am down another 2.2 lbs and have lost a total of 64.6 lbs. I will hit at least 249.8 lbs this week.
Becca and I went to Craighead Forrest park on Saturday morning to go running. Now, I could tell you that I ran around the 2.4 mile loop in 30 minutes flat. But, that would be a lie. Becca naturally finished before me, and that is great. She is wanting to run a 5 k coming up and is trying to train more when possible. However, I did run better than half of the loop and walked the rest. I finished in still about 40 minutes. I will keep shrinking that time as I keep shrinking myself. I want to run it before late fall.
I had a big day today. First was boot camp and that is always enjoyable. I have now graduated to an 8 lb dumbbell. You may think that is a paper weight, but try throwing it around for 45 minutes straight. It is tough and I am proud of myself. Second, Becca and I went to TCBY tonight. We had the nonfat, sugar free, peach yogurt. It is only 90 calories for a 1/2 cup. I had the peach and vanilla swirl and it was unbelievably good. (or it has been a long time since I had the good stuff) Regardless, you ought to try this one while it is 100 degrees outside.
I have three weeks left in boot camp and I already plan on signing up again. I want to meet my goals by Thanksgiving. And then, bring on the turkey.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
When Did I Start To Like Exercise???
As of Monday, I am now 254 lbs. I lost another 2 lbs bringing my total to 62.4 lbs.
It hit me this week that I am only 19 lbs from my original goal of 235 lbs. I had hoped to hit this weight by March 12, 2007 on my one year anniversary of my diet. I am now realizing that I am going to hit, or surpass, this goal well before the one year anniversary. I hope to hit my goal of 235 by October 1st. I am not going to look around, smell the roses, and celebrate; I am going to keep going and try to get to around 220 by Christmas. To think, close to 100 lbs is possible by the end of the year. Goals are meant to be met, otherwise, they are just dreams.
When did I start to like exercising? We are now 2 1/2 weeks into Fitness Boot Camp, and I actually am enjoying myself during the class. I find myself pushing more each time I go to class. I now find myself coming home and even getting on the treadmill for more exercise. Much to my unbelief, I found that my cardio ability is climbing drastically. I got on the treadmill Monday night at did a 12 minute 40 second mile. I have never run this much in my life. I am on the verge of being able to run a full mile. So, with that being said, I am shooting for a 5 k distance by Christmas as well. I will keep running, keep working out, and keep losing weight. As I said, goals are meant to be met, or better yet, they are meant to be beat.
It hit me this week that I am only 19 lbs from my original goal of 235 lbs. I had hoped to hit this weight by March 12, 2007 on my one year anniversary of my diet. I am now realizing that I am going to hit, or surpass, this goal well before the one year anniversary. I hope to hit my goal of 235 by October 1st. I am not going to look around, smell the roses, and celebrate; I am going to keep going and try to get to around 220 by Christmas. To think, close to 100 lbs is possible by the end of the year. Goals are meant to be met, otherwise, they are just dreams.
When did I start to like exercising? We are now 2 1/2 weeks into Fitness Boot Camp, and I actually am enjoying myself during the class. I find myself pushing more each time I go to class. I now find myself coming home and even getting on the treadmill for more exercise. Much to my unbelief, I found that my cardio ability is climbing drastically. I got on the treadmill Monday night at did a 12 minute 40 second mile. I have never run this much in my life. I am on the verge of being able to run a full mile. So, with that being said, I am shooting for a 5 k distance by Christmas as well. I will keep running, keep working out, and keep losing weight. As I said, goals are meant to be met, or better yet, they are meant to be beat.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The Boot Camp Way!!!
I lost 4 lbs this week dropping to 256 lbs. That brings my total to 60.4 lbs.
Lets talk about Boot Camp. We finished our first week and are half way through week number two. You may ask, How is it going? Well, I lost four lbs if that is any indication. I also believe I am losing size faster than weight going to this class. Many of you may know that I signed up for "The Biggest Loser" here in Jonesboro last year and dropped out after 3 weeks. It was terrible. I was around 320 lbs and had to go at 4:45 in the morning. I did not know that 4:45 existed outside of deer season. I HATED IT!!
Now, I am 60 lbs lighter and it makes a difference on ones ability to be more active. If you want to feel the pain I went through, grab a bag of fertilizer at Lowe's the next time you go, throw it on your back, and then jump up and down and exercise for 45 minutes without a break. You won't make it three weeks either. (if so, congrats, you are more of a man than I am)
I have been able to last all the classes, the full 45 minutes, without stopping. It is very intense, but I actually am liking the class this time. It makes a difference that Becca is going with me. We go every night from 6:00-6:45. It is intense, if I haven't said that already. Did I mention it was intense. I have never done this many stomach crunches in my entire life, adding them all up. But we will keep going, because it is working. I mean it, it is really working. Last year, I did not have the determination to bare through the pain to make it through to where I am now. It is working, and I am losing weight. I am not only shrinking in size, I am getting in much better shape. I look forward to progressing in this class and getting more advanced with the moves and exercises. By the way, Boot Camp is running a half price six week class right now. I beleive that it last through the end of July. Don't miss out.
For those of you thinking that it is not possible to go do something like this, you could not be further from wrong. Don't get me wrong, there are some people in this class that don't weigh as much as this laptop I am typing on. But there are many in there that are fighting the same struggle that you may be. Everyone is giving the same effort. To the people in there that are out of shape and battling a weight loss crisis, I commend you. You are going for the prize. Keep it up. For those of you that are sitting at home thinking you should be doing something, look at me. I am not there yet, but I am progressing. Look at my friend like Debbie and Brad. Both are chipping away at their goal one day at a time. We are all waking up the next morning in better shape than we were 24 hours before. You can't go from being a couch potato to a marathon runner overnight. But you can get off the couch and make a difference in one night. Go for the prize. Don't stop and don't let anyone discourage you. Go For It!!!
Lets talk about Boot Camp. We finished our first week and are half way through week number two. You may ask, How is it going? Well, I lost four lbs if that is any indication. I also believe I am losing size faster than weight going to this class. Many of you may know that I signed up for "The Biggest Loser" here in Jonesboro last year and dropped out after 3 weeks. It was terrible. I was around 320 lbs and had to go at 4:45 in the morning. I did not know that 4:45 existed outside of deer season. I HATED IT!!
Now, I am 60 lbs lighter and it makes a difference on ones ability to be more active. If you want to feel the pain I went through, grab a bag of fertilizer at Lowe's the next time you go, throw it on your back, and then jump up and down and exercise for 45 minutes without a break. You won't make it three weeks either. (if so, congrats, you are more of a man than I am)
I have been able to last all the classes, the full 45 minutes, without stopping. It is very intense, but I actually am liking the class this time. It makes a difference that Becca is going with me. We go every night from 6:00-6:45. It is intense, if I haven't said that already. Did I mention it was intense. I have never done this many stomach crunches in my entire life, adding them all up. But we will keep going, because it is working. I mean it, it is really working. Last year, I did not have the determination to bare through the pain to make it through to where I am now. It is working, and I am losing weight. I am not only shrinking in size, I am getting in much better shape. I look forward to progressing in this class and getting more advanced with the moves and exercises. By the way, Boot Camp is running a half price six week class right now. I beleive that it last through the end of July. Don't miss out.
For those of you thinking that it is not possible to go do something like this, you could not be further from wrong. Don't get me wrong, there are some people in this class that don't weigh as much as this laptop I am typing on. But there are many in there that are fighting the same struggle that you may be. Everyone is giving the same effort. To the people in there that are out of shape and battling a weight loss crisis, I commend you. You are going for the prize. Keep it up. For those of you that are sitting at home thinking you should be doing something, look at me. I am not there yet, but I am progressing. Look at my friend like Debbie and Brad. Both are chipping away at their goal one day at a time. We are all waking up the next morning in better shape than we were 24 hours before. You can't go from being a couch potato to a marathon runner overnight. But you can get off the couch and make a difference in one night. Go for the prize. Don't stop and don't let anyone discourage you. Go For It!!!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
I'm Back!!!
Well, it has been a while, I know, a long while. I seem to have fallen off the wagon for the last 3 or 4 weeks. It got a little busy at first and I just did not have time to do the blog site. Then it began to take over on the diet as well and, you guessed it, I started eating a little more. So, we are back on track and not looking back.
As of last night, I weighed 260 lbs. I hate to post the gain of .2 lbs over the last three weeks, but I need to admit it so that I will get back on track. I do appreciate some of you riding me the last 3 weeks. I was cornered by Brad Shumpert last week over the lapse in progress. So, Brad, here I am. Back and ready to fight.
To pick up the pace quickly and get back on track, Becca and I have started going to Fitness Boot Camp. I did it last year for three weeks and dropped out. I will finish this time. It was much easier last night than I remembered it being last year.
Hopefully Boot Camp will help get me to my next checkpoint. I want to weigh 240 lbs by Labor Day. I have 7 weeks to do this. I will need to average 2.86 lbs per week. My next point will then be Halloween. I want to get to 230 by October 31st.
Long Story Short..... I am back and so is the blog. See you later this week.
As of last night, I weighed 260 lbs. I hate to post the gain of .2 lbs over the last three weeks, but I need to admit it so that I will get back on track. I do appreciate some of you riding me the last 3 weeks. I was cornered by Brad Shumpert last week over the lapse in progress. So, Brad, here I am. Back and ready to fight.
To pick up the pace quickly and get back on track, Becca and I have started going to Fitness Boot Camp. I did it last year for three weeks and dropped out. I will finish this time. It was much easier last night than I remembered it being last year.
Hopefully Boot Camp will help get me to my next checkpoint. I want to weigh 240 lbs by Labor Day. I have 7 weeks to do this. I will need to average 2.86 lbs per week. My next point will then be Halloween. I want to get to 230 by October 31st.
Long Story Short..... I am back and so is the blog. See you later this week.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
13 Weeks....
After 13 weeks, I now weigh 259.8 lbs. I lost 4.6 lbs this week bringing my 13 week total to 56.6 lbs.
When Becca and I discussed my diet options 13 weeks ago, we debated whether to go at it alone or go to a diet plan at a local medical facility. The cost was a determining factor in our decision. I hated to spend the money to go do a "diet plan" without ever having the discipline to stay on a diet in the past. The agreement Becca and I came to was this....Spend 13 weeks on the diet. If I lost after 13 weeks, we would continue to stay on the plan we designed ourselves. If after 13 weeks, I had not lost, then we would consider a diet plan. The local diet plan said that their average after 13 weeks was 67 lbs. I am extremely happy with my progress.
I know that many people have tried dieting and come to dead end roads. For those of you in that situation, I say find the solution that works for you. If it is something similar to my route, then go for it. If it is signing up for a disciplined diet plan with coaches, then go for it. Just do something. I can't tell you how much better I feel on a daily basis. I have lost 18% of my body weight. YOU FEEL IT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I feel it even just walking across the room.
I am no where near done, but I am definitely making progress. Progress is what it is all about. Brad Shumpert, a good friend of mine on a similar track, told me that a loss is a loss. Even if it is a small loss, it is better than where you were a week ago. That is how I live my weeks now. Be smaller on Monday than I was last Monday. Progress. I still wish to lose about another 40 lbs from this point. Progress will get me there.
As far as a place to go out to eat. My selection this week was Demo's Barbecue. We went Saturday night and I got the half chicken. Peel the skin off and it still very delicious. For a side item, they do have the baked Lay's potato chips here. You can eat healthy and good at this place.
Thank you to all of you who are following my journey. Continue to remember and pray for my success. I will hit my goal by year end, but it won't be because I have done this myself.
When Becca and I discussed my diet options 13 weeks ago, we debated whether to go at it alone or go to a diet plan at a local medical facility. The cost was a determining factor in our decision. I hated to spend the money to go do a "diet plan" without ever having the discipline to stay on a diet in the past. The agreement Becca and I came to was this....Spend 13 weeks on the diet. If I lost after 13 weeks, we would continue to stay on the plan we designed ourselves. If after 13 weeks, I had not lost, then we would consider a diet plan. The local diet plan said that their average after 13 weeks was 67 lbs. I am extremely happy with my progress.
I know that many people have tried dieting and come to dead end roads. For those of you in that situation, I say find the solution that works for you. If it is something similar to my route, then go for it. If it is signing up for a disciplined diet plan with coaches, then go for it. Just do something. I can't tell you how much better I feel on a daily basis. I have lost 18% of my body weight. YOU FEEL IT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I feel it even just walking across the room.
I am no where near done, but I am definitely making progress. Progress is what it is all about. Brad Shumpert, a good friend of mine on a similar track, told me that a loss is a loss. Even if it is a small loss, it is better than where you were a week ago. That is how I live my weeks now. Be smaller on Monday than I was last Monday. Progress. I still wish to lose about another 40 lbs from this point. Progress will get me there.
As far as a place to go out to eat. My selection this week was Demo's Barbecue. We went Saturday night and I got the half chicken. Peel the skin off and it still very delicious. For a side item, they do have the baked Lay's potato chips here. You can eat healthy and good at this place.
Thank you to all of you who are following my journey. Continue to remember and pray for my success. I will hit my goal by year end, but it won't be because I have done this myself.
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