Week 9 Weigh In: Damage Undone!

Well I undid the damage of the last couple of weeks this week. I am feeling better each day and will try week 3 of the “Couch to 5K” program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) probably on Wednesday or Thursday. I want to make sure I am all the way better before I do too much. I haven’t been eating nearly as much while I’ve been sick which is a great thing. Usually I overeat because I seem hungry, but I am trying hard to match what I eat to how much energy I am using. The only way to lose weight while I’m sick is to do it with what I eat since I can’t exercise.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (July 20, 2009) 278 lbs.
Weight Today (July 27, 2009): 274.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4

Weight Change This Week: -3.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 10.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 1 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (14.5 lbs. to go)

Week 7 & 8 Weigh-ins

Well, the last two weeks I haven’t done very well at all. I gained a couple of pounds each week but I am hoping my next weigh-in in the next day or 2 will be good news. I have been out of town and got sick which are two things that often trigger weight gain for me. I haven’t been running and hope I can continue back on week 3 of the “Couch to 5K” plan, which is where I left off. I worked out a couple of days ago and it went well with good weight lifting and 15 minutes on the elliptical machine, which means I will hopefully not miss a beat this week. I am still getting over the flu, but I hope I will be better in a couple of days.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (July 13, 2009) 276 lbs.
Weight Today (July 20, 2009): 278 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.8

Weight Change This Week: +2 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 7 pounds
Loss Streak: 0 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (18 lbs. to go)

Week 6 Weigh In... 1st Goal Met!!!

I met my first goal of 10 pounds lost and I finished my second week of the “Couch to 5K” program this week! (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I lifted weights 2 times this week and hope to do better than that this week, but everything seems to be working well together. To lose weight over a holiday week is a great thing for me. I got some new running shoes to reward myself for finishing my first goal… the next reward will be a massage!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 29, 2009) 276 lbs.
Weight Today (July 6, 2009): 274.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4

Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 10.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (14.5 lbs. to go)

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)