"...back in the saddle again"

I read my last post and laughed. Almost 6 years ago and i thought i had hit rock bottom. I guess we never know what rock bottom is until we hit it for the last time. I hesitate to use that term anymore. I've been on the road with my band since a month after I posted that, and I lost about 60 pounds during that time but also gained it all back plus some. So i hope this is the last time. I hate using the word hope but at this point this whole health thing seems almost out of my control. I just have to control what I can. The little things. And the big things will follow. Here is the blueprint for the next stage of my journey...

GOALS 
                                            next goal           total goal
Weight:                                299 lbs.              199 lbs.
Body Fat:                             40%                   20%
Water:                                  65%                    n/a
Muscle:                                35%                   50%
Bone Mass:                          37                      40
BMI (Body Mass Index):         40                       25
BMR (Basil Metabolic Rate): just gonna watch this number, get it as high as possible

So... here is where I am so far:

Jan. 1 2018 (team high) 315 lbs.

Jan. 9, 2018                                   total          to next goal        to total goal
Weight: 314.6 lbs                          -.4             -14.6                    -114.6
Body Fat: 41.4%                                             -1.4                      -21.4
Water: 43.3%                                                  +17.7                 
Muscle: 33.6%                                                +1.4                      +16.4
Bone Mass: 36                                                +1                          +4
BMI: 45                                                           -5                          -20
BMR: 2340       

Jan. 15, 2018             this week      total         to next goal        to total goal
Weight: 308.8 lbs       -7.8              -8.2            -8.8                       -108.8
Body Fat: 41%           -.4                -.4             -1                           -21
Water: 43.5%             +.2                                +17.5                 
Muscle: 33.8%           +.2               +.2             +1.2                       +16.2
Bone Mass: 35.4         -.6                -.6             +1.6                       +4.6
BMI: 44.2                   -.8                 -.8           -4.2                        -19.2
BMR: 2314                 -26

Jan. 24, 2018             this week      total         to next goal          to total goal
Weight: 307.2 lbs       -1.6              -9.8          -7.2                        -107.2

until next time... let's see what we can do

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)