Week 1 Weigh In

I had a good week this week. I have been making some better eating choices and getting to the gym more. This week is critical, I am going to Hobbs, NM for Thanksgiving and there isn't much to do there other than eat. I am going to try to not eat out of boredom and have another good week this week!

Starting Weight (Nov. 17, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Nov. 17, 2008) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (Nov. 24, 2008): 279 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.9

Weight Change This Week: -1 lb
Total Weight Lost: - 1 pounds
Goal Met Streak: 1 week in a row
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (24 lbs. to go)

Gearing up for Winter

For many reasons this is the most difficult time of year to be healthy.

1. it's getting cold, so there is less motivation to do stuff outside
2. holidays make eating healthy more difficult
3. the end of the year means less sleep and more stress

i am back to my starting weight of 280. I have been going the gym sporadically and watching what i eat somewhat, but still gaining weight. I just wonder what would happen if i wasn't trying at all... Since this is a challenging time anyway and I want to keep this health thing going as well as possible, I am going to set my goals for a year from today. I have done a lousy job at being accountable and checking in every week. This is where i need your help. Each time that I start this challenge over, I learn a new lesson and learn that I need to take a step back and focus on the lowest common denominator. So, even if I am not being healthy, the least i can do is check in each monday. If I am not checking in, please send me a message and feel free to bug me. It is not anyone's job except mine, but if anyone wants to help me out this way I would really appreciate it. So... here we go again 280.

Two weeks in 1 Week 3 and 4 Weigh in

Small changes are going well and I am losing a small amount every week. This seems to be working well for me and I am going to keep it up. I am jamming with a new band that plays some harder music so I am burning more calories drumming regularly with them. We are practicing again tonight for the second day in a row. I think we are going to be practicing a lot because we have set some aggressive goals!

LAST WEEK
Starting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Sept. 8, 2008) 275 lbs.
Weight Today (Sept. 15, 2008): 274 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.2
Weight Change This Week: -1 lb
Total Weight Lost: - 6 pounds
Streak: 3 weeks
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (19 lbs. to go)


THIS WEEKStarting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Sept. 15, 2008) 274 lbs.
Weight Today (Sept. 22, 2008): 273 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.1
Weight Change This Week: -1 lb
Total Weight Lost: - 7 pounds
Streak: 4 weeks
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (18 lbs. to go)

Week 2 Weigh in

Had another good week, had some more exercise this week as I practiced a lot and played a show on Saturday night as well as doing a lot of work around the house. I have added a new idea to my data to help my motivation. I am going to keep track of my "streak" or how many weeks in a row I have met my goal of losing at least 1 pound. Since this is about lifestyle change, I feel like consistency is more indicative of my progress than how many pounds I can lose in any given week. Anyway, two weeks in a row and i'm going for three!


Starting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Sept. 1, 2008) 278.5 lbs.
Weight Today (Sept. 8, 2008): 275 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4
Weight Change This Week: -3.5 lbs
Total Weight Lost: - 5 pounds
Streak: 2 weeks
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (20 lbs. to go)

Week 1 Weigh In

I weighed in on Monday, but just got around to posting it after a crazy week! So far so good, I lost a pound and a half and am feeling good about this week. I've been eating better and my workouts have mostly been about painting and scraping off wallpaper. Next weeks workouts may be the same and I will get in the gym as soon as some of the initial house stuff is done.

Starting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Aug. 27, 2008) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (Sept. 1, 2008): 278.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.8
Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs
Total Weight Lost: -1.5 pounds
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (23.5 lbs. to go)

Here we go!

So this is my first weigh in again! My plan this time is to count calories, which kind of worked with WW, and exercise. Sounds simple, yet I know it's not. To start, I am going to use the Biggest Loser book and an Og Mandino book for motivation. I will do the "Couch to 5k" program because I think it will work if I do it. I am going to start riding my bike as well. This is the heaviest that I have ever been in my life and I am pissed off at myself for letting this happen, while consciously trying to lost weight! My weight is the biggest thing holding me back and I wonder sometimes if there isn't some sort of psychological issue going on. Maybe I should see a shrink. Maybe a support group, i don't know. For now, this is my plan and I'm sticking to it!

Starting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Aug. 27, 2008) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Current BMI: 39

Weight Change This Week: 0 lbs
Total Weight Lost: 0
NEXT GOAL: 255 lbs. (25 lbs. to go)

Starting Over

OK, so here I am a year later. I am supposed to be 100 pounds lighter, but I am in the same place I was a year ago. It's time to start over with new goals. I keep asking myself, "What is going to be different this year?" Life continues to get in the way of my health and I know it needs to stop. I lost over 25 pounds only to gain it back. Maybe 100 pounds in a year was overwhelming, maybe setting a more attainable goal of 50 pounds in a year is better. Seriously, if I lose 100 pounds in 2 years, that's still pretty amazing and I will be where I want to be. Maybe I am too inpatient, perhaps too willing to settle for quick fixes instead of really doing what it takes to live a healthy lifestyle. So the journey begins again. I am done feeling sorry for myself, I am done beating myself up. I am going to erase this past year and start over. Today is the first day of the rest of my life... again!