Weigh-In Wednesday Week 14!!!

14 Weeks Completed 

98 Days Down 

Starting Weight -- 294

Week 13 Weight -- 267.5

Today's weight -- 2-6-5.8! So that's another 1.7 pounds down!

Total Weight Loss to date = 28.2 pounds !!!




One of my big goals I had when I started out, was to have lost 30 pounds by the end of October. With just 1.8 pounds to go to reach this goal, and 5 days left in the month, I think I can do it. Anyways, my parents just got into town tonight and we are going with my sister and bro-in-law and their kids to Orlando for a nice long weekend.  I still got my late workout in tonight though, and I wanted to get this posted so I could make my Wednesday deadline. 


Before Pic... This is from December, 2010 when Jaimie and I went to see Wicked together. 

After Pic - Front 

And from the Side .. 

Sorry for not updating this more often lately. I have some other posts I want to finish and put up this week so stay tuned. I'll have another from our Orlando adventures coming up this weekend. 

It's a busy time of year, and with that comes more and more opportunities to hit major roadblocks. I've definitely had to pick my battles. For the most part I've been able to enjoy myself, while making sacrifices in other places. I'm glad I'm still on the downward trend, and I can't wait till I start closing in on the 50's .

It's getting late, so that's all for tonight. More to come soon...I promise.

Thanks for all of your support!!! 

“You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.” ~Margaret Thatcher

Weigh-In Wednesday...Week 13!

13 Weeks Completed 

91 Days Down 

Starting Weight -- 294

Week 11 Weight -- 269

Today's weight -- 2-6-7.5! So that's another 1.5 pounds down!


Total Weight Loss to date = 26.5 pounds !!!


Back on the losing team! After my first 0 pound loss last week, I'm back on track with another 1.5 lb loss this week. I was hoping to make it down to 27 pounds. However, as I've learned, it's not always about the number on the scale. 


This week's set of before and after pics feature the same shirt. These before pictures were taken on our Honeymoon in June/July of 2010. 


BEFORE... 

BEFORE...

After...

And From the Side ... 

This week I noticed the biggest difference not in how I look necessarily, but in how I feel when working out. As you all know I really kind of hate running ... but I'm starting to like it more. I can go farther and faster then I can remember since high school. I've been doing it more and more during the week. I still don't love doing it, but let's face it...it probably burns the most calories and gets you in the best shape in the quickest amount of time.  Working out is continually a challenge in pushing myself further each time. Regular exercise is a huge stress reliever and just makes me feel better all around. 


My family is coming down next weekend and my goal has been to be at a 30 pound loss by the time they get here. I'm going to be pretty close :-) 


Not much more to write tonight, but I'll have more updates later this week. 


Thanks to all for your continued love, prayers , and support. Here's to seeing less and less of me. 


“Willpower can produce short-term change, but it creates constant internal stress because you haven’t dealt with the root cause.” ~Rick Warren

END OF MONTH #3 --- Weigh-In Report

Welcome to weigh-in Wednesday Week TWELVE. I have officially completed THREE full months of this lifestyle change and I feel great! 


12 Weeks Completed 

84 Days Down 

Starting Weight -- 294

Week 11 Weight -- 269


Today's weight -- 2-6-9! So no change in pounds this week. 

Total Weight Loss to date = 25 pounds !!!


Ahhh. I was talking to my Mom and Jaimie today and we all couldn't believe it's been 12 whole weeks since I started this incredible journey. At first, when I saw the number this week I was kind of let down because there was a ZERO pound change. However, I looked at the total number so far and I'm still averaging a little over my goal which is 2 pounds per week. 


Then I did myself a favor and looked at the most telling before and after pic comparison yet. I found a picture in my Mom's photo album from our Europe trip this summer, and I beheld this gem of a picture. A rare before SIDE shot. Oh boy. That ain't no basketball baby. 


You can really see the difference in the ole' bread basket here. I use this as motivation whenever I get discouraged. I finally decided to put it up as a commemoration of this first three months of lifestyle change. (Side note. Jaimie cracks me up in this pic lol)  Enjoy ... 

Before Pic -- From the Side 

After Pic -- Side 

And from the Front ... 

To answer the question I've already been asked, "Do you think you're finally hitting the plateau?" No, I don't. Here's why. This last week was kind of a crazy week and I lost some of my structure. I didn't have any "Huge Cheats" but I definitely could have used more self-control, portion control, and overall better preparation. Good thing I was able to keep up with my exercise. I attribute the lack of loss this week to simply me, being me. Not to worry though, I had an exceptionally good workout tonight, and I expect to see a nice big loss by next Wednesday's Week 13 weigh-in. Carry on , carry on. One set back, does not a crisis make. 

I've had lots more encouragement this week from many of you out there. I got to see one of my best friends Adam in Orlando last weekend. He hadn't seen me in person since I've started this , and he was "genuinely shocked." Nice. 

Things to work on this week: 

1) Step up intensity in my running workouts ( I HATE running, but I'm learning to enjoy it more)

2) Tighter portion control

3) Find a new "healthy restaurant." I have a few that I really like, and I want to find another around here. Help me out people... \

4) More BLOG posts. 

Overall, still many victories this week , and I'm getting new clothes out of my old clothes all the time. It's fun getting some of that stuff back. 

Thanks all. Support from family, friends, and of course God, have made this possible for me so far. I can't even believe I've dropped 25 pounds. What a huge step. I'm excited to see what this next month has to offer.

I put this quote up on my Facebook the other day, and I love it.

"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there." ~ Will Rogers

Weigh-In Wednesday...Week 11!

11 Weeks Completed 

77 Days Down 

Week 9 Weight -- 271.5

Today's weight -- 2-6-9! So that's another 2.5 pounds down this week.

Total Weight Loss to date = 25 pounds !!!

Oh yeah broke the 60's this week! Bye bye 90's, 80's, and 70's!

Before Pic with my brother Pat in Brussels ... 

Week 11 ... Front View

Week 11 ... Side View

We've had alot going on this week, so I'll keep this brief. I'm really going to try and post more often this next week coming up. Anyways, this week was actually quite a surprise. I thought I was getting a plateau effect because I kept seeing a flux of 270-272.5 all week long. So today, when I did my official weigh-in I was pretty excited about the loss for week. 

I've been incorporating some jogging and running into my workouts. Some days I'll do biking for about 10-15 minutes first to get my heart rate going. I'm working out at least 5 days a week, and most weeks I can get at least some form of exercise in every single day. 

FOOD:

Some people have messaged me, asking about my meals I plan for during the day. So....

Here's a picture of typical lunch I have during the  week. Special K Protein Meal Bar, Low-Fat String Cheese, and a piece of fruit. 

I really will have more posts this week, so keep checking in. Thanks to all again for your love and support. TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS! WOO HOO!!!

“Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it. Establish your priorities and go to work.” ~H. L. Hunt