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.

Sorry for the delay!!!

I spent a lot of time at church last week getting ready to move into our new worship center and did not have the time or the focus to update the website. However, I am back and ready to give you the news.

I am now 264.4 lbs. I have now lost a total of 52 lbs in 12 weeks. A few updates on the last couple of weeks. First off, Becca and I went shopping in Memphis for some new blue jeans. I was all jazzed to buy 44 inch blue jeans because I would not have to go to a big and tall store. However, to much dismay, we got to Dillards only to find out that they now stop regular sizes at 42 inches. I told the sales lady, that I would have to pass. I was not going to go to the big and tall section to buy any clothes. I was really bummed. Then we went ahead and tried on some 42 inch pants and they fit fine. I was smaller than I had thought. Very Exciting day for me. NO MORE BIG AND TALL!!!

Another update for places to go out to eat. Fast Food: I love going to Wendy's and getting the grilled chicken sandwich and a dry baked potato. As far as a sit down meal, try Ruby Tuesdays grilled Tilapia. It comes with Cajun grilled Tilapia, broccoli, and rice. However, swap the rice for their green beans. Tilapia turns out to be one of the lower calorie meals you can eat. Make sure not to get the creole catch that has the white sauce over the top.