Week 5 Weigh In

I didn’t really do very well on my second week of the “Couch to 5K” program I am starting… again (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I did do it one day in the mountains, and it was a killer and I was sore for the rest of the week. I did start it again this week however, and while it is harder than week 1, it is still quite manageable. I am starting to lift weights this week in addition to the running. I am taking protein shakes and I feel like eating better when I am doing other healthy activity. I am stoked about losing 2 pounds this week while out of town and not running much. I feel good about my progress this week and I am looking forward to having another good one!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 22, 2009) 278 lbs.
Weight Today (June 29, 2009): 276 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.5

Weight Change This Week: -2 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 9 pounds
Goal Streak: 5 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 275 lbs. (1 lbs. to go)

Week 4 Weigh In

I was actually kind of surprised that I only lost 1 pound this week. I completed the first week of the “Couch to 5K” program I am starting… again (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I haven’t been lifting weights yet, but I have been getting the cardio in. I’ll take a pound, as long as they keep coming off! I am going to the mountains for the week and hopefully when I get back I’ll be another pound or two down. I’m going to try really hard to do the second week of “Couch to 5K” in the mountains, but it is a few thousand feet higher than where I live, so it may be tough. I have found some additional channels of support, so I hope those help as well.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 15, 2009) 279 lbs.
Weight Today (June 22, 2009): 278 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.8

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 7 pounds
Goal Streak: 4 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 275 lbs. (3 lbs. to go)

Week 3 Weigh In

One pound lost this week… I think I was pretty dehydrated though, so I’m looking for another 2 pounds or so next week. We will see on Monday. I got blood work back from the doctor and need to make an appointment to talk about the results. It doesn’t look too good though… most stuff is in the middle, but a couple of things are kinda high. I’m pretty sure losing weight would fix it all pretty easily. I am on a good streak and have been trying harder to think about what I am eating. I will be in the mountains next week, and that should be fine for my weight loss efforts. I am also meeting with a group on Monday that is concerned with getting healthy and holding each other accountable.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 8, 2009) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (June 15, 2009): 279 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.9

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 6 pounds
Goal Streak: 3 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 275 lbs. (4 lbs. to go)

Week 2 Weigh-in

Well… after traveling, I hit a new all-time high of 285 pounds. Since then I have lost 5 of those pounds and have been doing a good job the last 2 weeks. One of those weeks I was out of town. I have been really concentrating on portion control and have been drinking protein shakes this week. I have been making some goals and want to find some ways to reward myself if I meet those goals. I am thinking of setting goals at 275, 260, 250, 235, 225, 200, 190, and 175. This way each 10 pounds and 25 pounds lost will result in some kind of reward. Has this kind of thing worked for anyone else? I am still on the road to discovering how to beat this weight thing!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 1, 2009) 282 lbs.
Weight Today (June 8, 2009): 280 lbs.
Current BMI: 39

Weight Change This Week: -2 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 5 pounds
Goal Streak: 2 weeks in a row

NEXT GOAL: 275 lbs. (5 lbs. to go)

Week 2 Weigh-In

I had a great week and a terrible weekend... luckily the week was good enough to knock off a pound even though I sabotaged myself big time once the weekend hit. My Birthday is this week, so I will be happy if I can work out a few times and not screw up too bad. Stress is a killer! Well, the scale is still moving in the right direction, so I just have to work for at least another pound this week!

Starting Weight (Apr. 27, 2009): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (May 4, 2009) 278 lbs.
Weight Today (May 11, 2009): 277 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.7

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs
Total Weight Lost: 3 pounds
Goal Streak: 2 weeks in a row

NEXT GOAL: 270 lbs. (7 lbs. to go)

Week 1 Weigh-In

Well, 2 pounds down this first week! I have been going to the gym every other day and doing more cardio and weight lifting each day. I feel so much better and I haven't gotten sick or anything like I sometimes do when i start working out. I went to the gym at lunch time today and am going running again tonight, and I ate a pretty healthy lunch! It's easy to be motivated at first, I think I need to identify when I start making bad choices.

Starting Weight (Apr. 27, 2009): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Apr. 27, 2009) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (May. 4, 2009): 278 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.8

Weight Change This Week: -2 lbs
Total Weight Lost: 2 pounds
Goal Streak: 1 weeks in a row

NEXT GOAL: 270 lbs. (8 lbs. to go)

I fear change... I guess

So, I've gone up and down within 10 pounds for the last year plus and really have made little to no progress. My blood pressure is high and i am really starting to feel the effects of being overweight! I need to change, but somehow my discipline or will-power is sooo poor. I know it isn't supposed to be easy, but I get so angry at myself for choosing the easy way or the lazy way through the day! So I weighed myself on Monday and I was back to 280 again so i watched what I ate for the most part this week and went to the gym twice. I feel good about this week and I'm sore and all that good stuff, but I have lost all confidence in myself to keep this up. I really don't know what to do to really make the lasting change that I need. All I know is to try to work out every day and count calories every day and drink lots of water etc. So, I guess I just have to start over again and hope it takes this time. I wish I could figure out what is stopping me from making the changes I need... maybe it would be good to go and talk to a counselor or something to find out what I can do mentally! I HAVE to be healthier!!! I'll check back in on Monday...