Day 14 of 365 2 Weeks and Going Strong

Well I have been at this for two whole weeks now and things are going well. I have lost 19 lbs and think that this was the best idea that I have ever had! I finally broke the hated 298 number after hanging there for 3 days and now I am officially 287. I know that doesn't seem like much but in this battle of the bulge we observe victories in small amounts and that is just fine by me.

I do think that I may be hitting this a little aggressive, 19lbs in 2 weeks, but I think that I need to keep this up as long as I am able. I will admit that for the first time I feel a little light headed when I stand up real fast. I think that I am going to up my calorie intake a little to help me feel a little more energized.

On a techie note, Kirsten has helped me set this thing up now so anyone can comment. I guess that there were thousands of people trying to comment on the totally killer radical awesomeness of this blog and they were having troubles. I don't know what I would do with out her!

Day 13 of 365

Well today I learned the parable of reaping what I sew. As a matter of introduction I have to begin with the facts and nothing but the facts. Saturday AND Sunday I fell off the wagon like a drunk Russian farmer racing beet wagons. I went out to dinner on Saturday and on Sunday I ate enough peanut butter cookies to feed all the babushkas watching the beet farmers. And Monday I felt like the south end of the north bound nag pulling the ........wait for it.......Beet Wagon. I worked out on Monday and today and I hope that I will out do any real damage that I caused. The interesting thing was how easy it was to give in. That is something that I need to think about. I don't want this to just be a fad diet and gain it all back in a year. I want this to rewire my head, something that my Father tried to do for 21 years, unsuccessfully I might add.

Day 10 of 365

Weight; 288.8

Measurements are: Net decrease of 2 inches in the waist, thigh, chest!  Nothing is more motivating than to see the changes in the form of better measurements and smaller numbers on the scale.

I have officially broke the 280-something mark. But at this moment it seems like a very small victory due to my incredibly stupid dinner I just had. Thomas is having a Pizza Party and I did partake. Now I have an upset stomach and have an extra 700 calories to burn.  Lesson learned. Its the straight and narrow for me from now on! I cannot go 18lbs in 10 days and let it go to pizza. Plus it made me feel sick so I am not going to fall for that again.

Day 9 of 365 That's It...My body is broke

Well I guess this ride is over. I went 24 hours with no weight loss so I throw in the towel. Seriously I was wondering when this blissful melting of fat was going to slow down. I have read that the first 20 are the easiest so I guess I can agree with that.

On a more somber note I did the stupidest thing.....I journeyed into the valley of death and I now fear the evil that is called the BLEACHERS. I ran 5 sets, one more than last time and I walked / ran a mile. My legs feel like under-cooked spaghetti and I am sure I will be incapable of movement tomorrow. If anyone knows a better remedy for sore legs than popping Advil like Skittles, please let me know asap.

I will end with a quote from Abe Lincoln  "My body will stop being great when I stop eating good" or something like that.  :-)

Day 8 of 365

Weight 292
14 lbs lost in 8 days!

I know this isn't going to last, but I sure am not going to argue with the results! I feel great both in my body and in my head. I know that 14 lbs is a long way from 100 lbs but the success that I have had is absolutely intoxicating and really give me a boost when I come home and need some strength that is not coming from my brain. I go stand on the scale and it is like an instant burst of energy and desire to go work out and sweat a few more lbs off. I think that I am becoming addicted to loosing weight? Is that possible? Do you think I will have to go on a diet of Ding-Dongs and Mt. Dew in a year as part of my 12 step program to stop loosing weight? All of these questions and more I look forward to addressing in the coming months!

 I don't know if anyone who is reading this is struggling with weight gain or anything else that is keeping them from being healthy and happy, but if there is I just want to add my encouragement that if a 306 lb lazy beggar like me can change I believe that anyone can. If anyone ever wants to talk or discuss your own journey to great health and happiness please know that I owe the karma monkey and am always available!

Holy Guanno....Day 7 of 365

I guess some of you may know this but for those of you who don't I am going to reveal a weight loss revelation; a secret guarded by the likes of the Coca-cola corporation, Wonka and all the evil makers and minions of chocolate.  IF YOU EAT LESS CALORIES THAN YOU BURN, YOU LOOSE WEIGHT!

I am amazed at how fast the flubber is coming off of me. I dont have much time to elaborate but it's sufficient to say that i now weigh 293! I know I cant expect it all to come as fast as the first few weeks but I am so glad it works this way. It really gives me confidence to see actual, real results this fast. I have been limiting my caloric intake to 1500 and have exercised every day except sunday and the day after the paralyzing bleacher incident that we do not speak of.

Thanks for all of the great comments, both on the blog and in person, it really helps! I promise we will keep this up until we have a Mick weighs 200 lbs party.

To kill a hummingbird!

Quick side note..... Kirsten is about to help me change this blog background to something a little more masculine than-- humming birds on a pink background!  Wahoo!!!