Week 26 came and went with much anticipation and excitement. I hit my week 26 goal and hit my 50 pounds lost and all was right with the world. Then it was week 27 and it suddenly felt like the day after Christmas. I am only halfway, but seem to be finding myself lacking in motivation. Did I put too much emphasis on the halfway point? Maybe I need another carrot? I guess I need to get pshyched about week 39, and the 75 pound mark. So with out further delay... The good, bad, and ugly of week 27...
I had been up at one point in the week to 242.5, but by weigh in time I was able to get that number back down to 239.0 for a total loss of 1.0 pound for the week. That takes me to 51 pounds lost. I am grateful for that pound after the week I had, but it isnt enough to keep me on pace. I should be at 51.84 lost. I am .84 off pace, so I am off pace almost a full pound now. This is the first time I have been off pace for months. I would need to lose 2.76 pounds next week to get back on pace. Is it doable? Yes. Will it be done is the question.
I have a few ideas for working out other than the traditional weight room. I want to try something new and fun, something I can really get into and find excitement in. Has anyone done any MMA training? I have heard that is a really great way to cut weight and gain strentgh and flexibilty. I know on the biggest loser two of the trainers have taken more of a "boxing/ martial arts" training regimen, and it looks like it has brought results. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Til next week... Keep on keeping on!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
04/15/2011 Week 26... Its halftime and were down by 50!
Its week 26, The halfway mark! I cant believe it has been 6 months since I started my journey. It has gone by so fast. So here's the recap:
It was mid October and I had just gotten back from Disney World and saw my vacation photos. I decided that things needed to change and fast. I started on weight watchers and set a goal to lose 100 pounds in 1 year, or 52 weeks. I need to average 1.92 pounds of weight loss each week to hit my goal of 100 pounds in a year. I thought it was a reachable goal, and wasn't too aggressive. So it began...
In the last 6 months I have changed a few things up. I am no longer on weight watchers. I have been following the livestrong.com plan and just counting calories. No points, no weird calculations, just easy math. I use the livestrong app on my iphone to track my calories. Its pretty easy, the hard part is not eating the bad stuff! I have not been doing a lot of working out either. Due to knee problems my physical activity has been down, so it has really just been diet for the most part. I am hoping to get started back at the gym within the next few weeks and really get into a strength training program. Its time to firm up and start getting stronger. I think that's when the real body transformations will happen.
Weight recap:
Starting weight: 290 lbs
26 week goal: 240lbs
52 week goal: 190lbs
My current weight: 240.0 , I did it! I hit 50 pounds lost at the halfway mark! 50% to my goal and I feel great!
I wanted to thank all of you for your support and encouragement. It has really helped me and kept me accountable to keep a weekly blog. I have often felt like having lazy days and just giving up at times, but I KNEW I had to write my weekly report and I didn't want to have to report I gained weight or gave up. I just didn't want to let you guys down, or myself. As I said in my first post. I am a great started but have always had trouble finishing. I want to finish! Thanks for keeping me accountable.
All right guys. Its time to get back to business! I need to lose 1.92 this week and keep pace. There is only 26 weeks left, and I know there gonna fly!
It was mid October and I had just gotten back from Disney World and saw my vacation photos. I decided that things needed to change and fast. I started on weight watchers and set a goal to lose 100 pounds in 1 year, or 52 weeks. I need to average 1.92 pounds of weight loss each week to hit my goal of 100 pounds in a year. I thought it was a reachable goal, and wasn't too aggressive. So it began...
In the last 6 months I have changed a few things up. I am no longer on weight watchers. I have been following the livestrong.com plan and just counting calories. No points, no weird calculations, just easy math. I use the livestrong app on my iphone to track my calories. Its pretty easy, the hard part is not eating the bad stuff! I have not been doing a lot of working out either. Due to knee problems my physical activity has been down, so it has really just been diet for the most part. I am hoping to get started back at the gym within the next few weeks and really get into a strength training program. Its time to firm up and start getting stronger. I think that's when the real body transformations will happen.
Weight recap:
Starting weight: 290 lbs
26 week goal: 240lbs
52 week goal: 190lbs
My current weight: 240.0 , I did it! I hit 50 pounds lost at the halfway mark! 50% to my goal and I feel great!
I wanted to thank all of you for your support and encouragement. It has really helped me and kept me accountable to keep a weekly blog. I have often felt like having lazy days and just giving up at times, but I KNEW I had to write my weekly report and I didn't want to have to report I gained weight or gave up. I just didn't want to let you guys down, or myself. As I said in my first post. I am a great started but have always had trouble finishing. I want to finish! Thanks for keeping me accountable.
All right guys. Its time to get back to business! I need to lose 1.92 this week and keep pace. There is only 26 weeks left, and I know there gonna fly!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
04/08/2011 Week 25 Weigh in, and Tiger is on the hunt!
Week 25: Not only is it almost the halfway mark, but it is Master Week, and Tiger is on the prowl!
Now on to the weigh in. I ended up losing 1.8 pounds this week and now tip the scales at 241.4, for a total loss of 48.6 pounds. Next week is the halfway mark so I need to lose at least 1.4 pounds to be on pace. I really cant believe how fast this has gone by.
Alright guys, wish me luck. This is a big week. I NEED to hot that 50 lb mark this week. Til next Friday (or Saturday...)!!!
Now on to the weigh in. I ended up losing 1.8 pounds this week and now tip the scales at 241.4, for a total loss of 48.6 pounds. Next week is the halfway mark so I need to lose at least 1.4 pounds to be on pace. I really cant believe how fast this has gone by.
Alright guys, wish me luck. This is a big week. I NEED to hot that 50 lb mark this week. Til next Friday (or Saturday...)!!!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Saturday, April 2, 2011
04/1/2011 Week 24 Weigh in...This is no April fools joke!
It looks like I was a little bit tardy in getting my post out this week. I was rather busy last night and it was late when I got home. Now on to the report!
My starting weight for the week was 245.6 and I had a really low weight loss the week previous so I had my sights set on a good number this week. I am happy to report that I lost another 2.4 pounds for the week and am currently hitting the scales at 243.2, putting my total weight loss at 46.8 pounds. I am only 3.2 pounds away from hitting the halfway mark! I am still above my 52 week average so that made me happy too! My average per week loss is now at: 1.95 pounds. Keeping me just above the average needed to lose 100 pounds in 52 weeks.
It has felt pretty good to get back into wearing clothes with only one "x" in front of it! I am getting to the point where my old clothes are literally falling off me. Thank goodness for belts! Fortunately for me I don't have to do too much shopping for new clothes. I kept a good portion of my clothes that were too small with the intention of someday wearing them again. My whole closet fits now, not just a small portion.
I also have begun to feel a little more confident again too. Not that I was ever lacking in that department. I have always been confident in my abilities, but was always self conscious in the business world about my weight and the impression I left on people. I have always felt that a man who is trim and in shape is taken more seriously than one who is overweight. So in that regard I am gaining more confidence, and feeling better about my appearance and the overall impression I leave when I visit and office.
Along with the physical changes comes the mental an emotional changes. It was a part of the journey I wasn't expecting or anticipating. Its hard top describe it, but there are serious deep seeded emotional issues that I have had to work through. The way that I approach food now versus the way I used to approach it. Food became a medicine, a drug, a way to self medicate and deal with stress and anxiety. When I was happy, it was time to celebrate and go out and eat food. When I was sad, depressed or stressed I turned to food for comfort. Double cheeseburgers always understand you and have a way of letting you know things will be okay. Lol! It truly has been a journey of more than weight loss.
Do the extra rep, and dig a little deeper! Til next week!
My starting weight for the week was 245.6 and I had a really low weight loss the week previous so I had my sights set on a good number this week. I am happy to report that I lost another 2.4 pounds for the week and am currently hitting the scales at 243.2, putting my total weight loss at 46.8 pounds. I am only 3.2 pounds away from hitting the halfway mark! I am still above my 52 week average so that made me happy too! My average per week loss is now at: 1.95 pounds. Keeping me just above the average needed to lose 100 pounds in 52 weeks.
It has felt pretty good to get back into wearing clothes with only one "x" in front of it! I am getting to the point where my old clothes are literally falling off me. Thank goodness for belts! Fortunately for me I don't have to do too much shopping for new clothes. I kept a good portion of my clothes that were too small with the intention of someday wearing them again. My whole closet fits now, not just a small portion.
I also have begun to feel a little more confident again too. Not that I was ever lacking in that department. I have always been confident in my abilities, but was always self conscious in the business world about my weight and the impression I left on people. I have always felt that a man who is trim and in shape is taken more seriously than one who is overweight. So in that regard I am gaining more confidence, and feeling better about my appearance and the overall impression I leave when I visit and office.
Along with the physical changes comes the mental an emotional changes. It was a part of the journey I wasn't expecting or anticipating. Its hard top describe it, but there are serious deep seeded emotional issues that I have had to work through. The way that I approach food now versus the way I used to approach it. Food became a medicine, a drug, a way to self medicate and deal with stress and anxiety. When I was happy, it was time to celebrate and go out and eat food. When I was sad, depressed or stressed I turned to food for comfort. Double cheeseburgers always understand you and have a way of letting you know things will be okay. Lol! It truly has been a journey of more than weight loss.
Do the extra rep, and dig a little deeper! Til next week!
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