A New Low Motivates: Week 1

I stood on the scale a week ago and saw the biggest number I have ever seen on it. It depresses me, but it motivates me. I don't know how many times I will need to start this weight loss thing over until it sticks, but I don't know anything else I can do except keep trying. I started the Couch to 5k again and continue to work on my diet. I won't be traveling for 6 weeks, so I hope some normal living will help me get on a good roll. This first week was good. Lost 4 pounds. I will do everything I can to keep it up!

Starting Weight (March 25, 2012): 287 lbs.

Starting BMI: 40

Last Weigh in: (March 25 , 2012) 287 lbs.

Weight Today: (April 1, 2011) 283 lbs.

Current BMI: 38.6

Weight Change This Week: -4 lbs.

Total Weight Lost: 4 pounds

Loss Streak: 1 week in a row

Longest Streak: 1 week in a row

NEXT GOAL: 265 lbs. (18 lbs. to go)

Weeks 3, 4 and 5

Ok I'm slacking... Posting helps me when I slack. I gained a few lbs. over thanksgiving up to 279.5 then got back down to 277.5. I'm a slacker this week and for back up to 280.5. I'm going snowboarding this week so that should get me a loss for next week!

Week 3 Weigh In

Now this working out stuff is paying off. I am trying really hard to get through this Thanksgiving week at least breaking even or maybe even losing a bit. We'll see how it turns out.

Starting Weight (October 31 , 2011): 286 lbs.

Starting BMI: 39.8

Weight Last Weigh in: (November 7, 2011) 282 lbs.

Weight Today (November 21, 2011): 277.5 lbs.

Current BMI: 38.7

Weight Change This Week: -4.5 lbs.

Total Weight Lost: 8.5 pounds

Loss Streak: 3 weeks in a row

Longest Streak: 3 weeks in a row

NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (17.5 lbs. to go)

weigh in #2

Did well this week about going to the gym and I'm working hard on eating better. That's now the key to success since I am going to the gym 3 - 5 times a week!

 Starting Weight (October 31 , 2011): 286 lbs. Starting
BMI: 39.8
Weight Last Weigh in: (November 7, 2011) 283.5 lbs.
Weight Today (November 14, 2011): 282 lbs.
Current BMI: 39.5

 Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 4 pounds
Loss Streak: 2 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 2 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (22 lbs. to go)

Week 1... again!

So the hardest part of this battle is to keep on going. So I am starting again, I got back up to a new high by one pound so it's time to lose it all! Going to the gym 5 times a week and starting to eat better. Here we go again! This time has to be different!


Starting Weight (October 31 , 2011): 286 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.8
Weight Last Weigh in: (October 31, 2011) 286 lbs.
Weight Today (November 7, 2011): 283.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 39.6

Weight Change This Week: -2.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 2.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 1 week in a row
Longest Streak: 1 week in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (23.5 lbs. to go)

Back at it again... Week 15

So I took a few months off from paying attention to my weight, and during that time I began to take Aikido classes. I gained some of the weight back, but these classes have helped me to begin losing again, surpassing where I was when I began my unintentional hiatus. I am trying to finish my dissertation and have been very busy, but these classes are helping me stay focused and eat better while getting some really good exercise. In order to keep up, I really need to do a lot more working out. I have gotten to the point where I can run for 30 minutes and now I am just trying to run fast enough to run a 5K in somewhat close to that time. I have to allow myself to take breaks when I need to, so I am just going to pick up where I left off and push my goal date back 3 months since that’s how long my break was. Even if I take a break after 15 or 20 pounds again, as long as I come back to it, I count that as a win. I am beginning again where I left off and not having to make up for anything, so I am happy!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (August 24, 2009) 271 lbs.
Weight Today (August 31, 2009): 269.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 37.5

Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 15.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 1 week in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (9.5 lbs. to go)

Weeks 13 and 14

In the last 2 weeks I’ve lost a pound each week again. I’m on week 6 of the “couch to 5K” (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) The last day of week 5 is to run 20 minutes straight and I can’t believe that I did it! I’m pretty happy losing a pound a week, as long as it keeps up. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. in 2 years, so I’m right on track. I find myself not as hungry and eating less the more I work out. I haven’t been going to the gym and need to start that back up again. Just the running has been working for me, but I know it will be even better to go to the gym on my off days at least.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (August 24, 2009) 272 lbs.
Weight Today (August 31, 2009): 271 lbs.
Current BMI: 37.8

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 14 pounds
Loss Streak: 4 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (11 lbs. to go)