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.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
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.
Monday, June 11, 2007
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.
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.
Monday, May 28, 2007
Closing in on 50 lbs!!
I am now 269 lbs. I lost another 3 lbs this week bringing my total to 47.4 lbs in 10 weeks.
I want to hit 50 lbs by next Monday. I have seven days to lose 2.6 lbs. My next checkpoint will be the fourth of July. I want to be down to 250 at that time. I have 5 1/2 weeks to lose 19 lbs. This may be my toughest goal yet. However, it may be time to add a little more challenge to my plan.
Becca and I bought bikes this week. I want to start out riding a few miles a day and work my way up on my distance. I also want to begin walking, running, and biking. Try to mix up the routine and break some of the monotony.
I have had many of you ask for things that I am eating. I have no real clue to tell you how Becca cooks some things. However, I can start giving you some meal ideas that I am eating while out in Jonesboro. For starters, I like Fat City Grill. I will order the grilled chicken platter. It comes with steamed veggies and I add a dry baked potato to the platter. I get a side of barbecue sauce for the chicken and the potato. I already asked and they do not use any butter on the veggies. Be sure to throw the bread stick aside when the plate comes out. Total calories should be around 500 for the platter.
One more idea for you. I don't know if you have seen the new 100 calorie Twinkies and Ding Dongs, but they are excellent. We have not found the Twinkies, but the Ding Dongs are great for curbing that desire for sweets. I will begin passing more food ideas along to you as they come to me.
However, the bike is my new friend and I look forward to seeing my 50 lb mark this week.
I want to hit 50 lbs by next Monday. I have seven days to lose 2.6 lbs. My next checkpoint will be the fourth of July. I want to be down to 250 at that time. I have 5 1/2 weeks to lose 19 lbs. This may be my toughest goal yet. However, it may be time to add a little more challenge to my plan.
Becca and I bought bikes this week. I want to start out riding a few miles a day and work my way up on my distance. I also want to begin walking, running, and biking. Try to mix up the routine and break some of the monotony.
I have had many of you ask for things that I am eating. I have no real clue to tell you how Becca cooks some things. However, I can start giving you some meal ideas that I am eating while out in Jonesboro. For starters, I like Fat City Grill. I will order the grilled chicken platter. It comes with steamed veggies and I add a dry baked potato to the platter. I get a side of barbecue sauce for the chicken and the potato. I already asked and they do not use any butter on the veggies. Be sure to throw the bread stick aside when the plate comes out. Total calories should be around 500 for the platter.
One more idea for you. I don't know if you have seen the new 100 calorie Twinkies and Ding Dongs, but they are excellent. We have not found the Twinkies, but the Ding Dongs are great for curbing that desire for sweets. I will begin passing more food ideas along to you as they come to me.
However, the bike is my new friend and I look forward to seeing my 50 lb mark this week.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Moving on Down...
I am now 272 lbs. I lost another 4.8 lbs this week. I am down a total of 44.4 lbs in 9 weeks. I am getting close to my 50 lb mark and hope to get it in the next two weeks. I am now 54.5% of the way to my goal.
I am in Omaha this week. However, traveling is getting much easier now that I am not as picky of an eater as I used to be.
I worked in the yard a lot this weekend. It is very exciting when I throw a 40 lb bag of fertilizer on my shoulder and think how heavy it feels on my body. Then I realize that I have lost more weight than that bag of fertilizer. If you want to feel the relief that I feel on a daily basis, then strap a bag of this stuff to your back and wear it around 24 hours solid. It is no wonder I don't tire down as much as I used to.
Many of you have been checking this website and offering comments in person or in print. I want to thank you all as I continue on my journey. Your comments have been a huge help.
I am in Omaha this week. However, traveling is getting much easier now that I am not as picky of an eater as I used to be.
I worked in the yard a lot this weekend. It is very exciting when I throw a 40 lb bag of fertilizer on my shoulder and think how heavy it feels on my body. Then I realize that I have lost more weight than that bag of fertilizer. If you want to feel the relief that I feel on a daily basis, then strap a bag of this stuff to your back and wear it around 24 hours solid. It is no wonder I don't tire down as much as I used to.
Many of you have been checking this website and offering comments in person or in print. I want to thank you all as I continue on my journey. Your comments have been a huge help.
Monday, May 14, 2007
I Conquered Mexico!!!
I am now 276.8 lbs. I lost another 2.2 lbs bringing my total to 39.8 lbs in only 8 weeks. Mexico was a challenge. However, in four days I did not cheat one single time. I ate chicken (so I think, it could have been seagull for all I know), veg tables, and then a plate of fruit with every meal. I did a lot of walking in the heat while there as well.
I was hoping for a break even week. I at least wanted to maintain the weight I was before we went. The good news, I did not even have a desire to try the deserts and sweets that they threw at you all week long. It was not a challenge for me to avoid the foods I should avoid. I actually had a craving all weekend to get home and have some decent veg tables to eat. A little weird for me because I am used to wanting to come home and eat Twinkies and King Dongs.
So now I have a renewal of determination on my diet quest. It is back to exercise, exercise, and more exercise. I am down 39.8 lbs in 8 weeks. My 13 week target was to lose 50 lbs. I want to pass this mark. I have 9 weeks left until the fourth of July. I want to lose another 26.8 lbs in the next 9 weeks bringing my new weight total to 250 lbs. I could possibly lose a total of 66.4 lbs by the middle of the year. I Will Hit My Goals!!!
I was hoping for a break even week. I at least wanted to maintain the weight I was before we went. The good news, I did not even have a desire to try the deserts and sweets that they threw at you all week long. It was not a challenge for me to avoid the foods I should avoid. I actually had a craving all weekend to get home and have some decent veg tables to eat. A little weird for me because I am used to wanting to come home and eat Twinkies and King Dongs.
So now I have a renewal of determination on my diet quest. It is back to exercise, exercise, and more exercise. I am down 39.8 lbs in 8 weeks. My 13 week target was to lose 50 lbs. I want to pass this mark. I have 9 weeks left until the fourth of July. I want to lose another 26.8 lbs in the next 9 weeks bringing my new weight total to 250 lbs. I could possibly lose a total of 66.4 lbs by the middle of the year. I Will Hit My Goals!!!
Monday, May 7, 2007
Can't Eat On Vacation Like I Used To!!!!
I only lost .8 lbs this week bringing me down to 279 lbs. I am down a total of 37.4 lbs. I will chalk my low weight loss up to two different things. Lack of exercise and eating more than normal.
For starters, I have not been on the treadmill in a couple of weeks. Don't ask me why, but I have gotten away from the daily exercise. Things have been a little hectic with work and travel and I just haven't done it lately. No excuses, I have to get on the exercise trail.
Becca and I celebrated our one year anniversary in Branson this weekend. For those of you who have not been to Branson in while, there is evidently a big sign on every corner saying, Eat Everything You Can Find while you are here. So, I did. I had my first read meat with a lot of other things including Peanut Butter Pie and a good size piece of our wedding cake. Both were good.
However, after not exercising and eating what I thought was a lot of food, I did still lose. I think that I am starting to get more perspective on what is a "lot of food". I still did not eat near what I used to eat. We are in Mexico this week and I plan to stick to it more while we are gone. I still want to hit 260 by the 4th of July.
For starters, I have not been on the treadmill in a couple of weeks. Don't ask me why, but I have gotten away from the daily exercise. Things have been a little hectic with work and travel and I just haven't done it lately. No excuses, I have to get on the exercise trail.
Becca and I celebrated our one year anniversary in Branson this weekend. For those of you who have not been to Branson in while, there is evidently a big sign on every corner saying, Eat Everything You Can Find while you are here. So, I did. I had my first read meat with a lot of other things including Peanut Butter Pie and a good size piece of our wedding cake. Both were good.
However, after not exercising and eating what I thought was a lot of food, I did still lose. I think that I am starting to get more perspective on what is a "lot of food". I still did not eat near what I used to eat. We are in Mexico this week and I plan to stick to it more while we are gone. I still want to hit 260 by the 4th of July.
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