August 2009

Weigh In & First Walk with Dream Team

by Stephen Vinson August 31, 2009

Weekly weigh-in: 526 lbs.Loss: -10 lb.Total loss: 106 lbs.Emotion: happy Alright, I’m back on track. Last week was a great week! We had our first walk/run group training session yesterday. Coach Danny Haralson told us what we need to be doing everyday. We had a good turnout of aprx 25 people. Here’s what Coach [...]

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Make-A-Wish 5k and Fun Run at Alabama Adventure

by Stephen Vinson August 29, 2009

I had an incredible time at this morning’s Make-A-Wish 5k and Fun Run at Alabama Adventure. I helped setup the laptops for check-in and directed runners as they ran the course. There was a great turnout. Here’s pics from today’s race: I’m already looking forward to next year’s race, and just think, by then the [...]

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Sore

by Stephen Vinson August 29, 2009

I’m sore from yesterday’s workout, but it’s a good, temporary sore. I look forward to volunteering at tomorrow’s Make-A-Wish 5k. I’ve never been to a race, so it’s gonna be neat to see how these races work. Also, the race is at Alabama Adventure, a water/theme park, and volunteers get a free pass to the [...]

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Fitness Together – First Day

by Stephen Vinson August 28, 2009

(left to right) Coach Jack Eyer, Stephen Vinson, Donnie Warnock I started training today with Coach Jack Eyer and Donnie Warnock with Fitness Together at Patton Creek in Hoover, Alabama. They have started me on a great program to accelerate weight loss. Also, They are showing me what to do at home, and we’ll [...]

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Stages of Change

by Stephen Vinson August 26, 2009

If you haven’t visited Stages of Change, you need to check it out: http://stagesofchange.blogspot.com/ I spoke with the gentleman that posts this blog last weekend via phone, and he is incredible. I believe we are going to be able to help each other out because we are in similar situations. We are both in our [...]

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Time

by Stephen Vinson August 25, 2009

Below is a comment that was posted by Mr. Jack Sh*t, and after that is my response. Jack Sh*t: “That’s a great loss, Stephen and I don’t want to sh*t all over your good day, but the math is beginning to work against you and your deadline. Six pounds a week may sound pretty doable [...]

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Weigh In

by Stephen Vinson August 24, 2009

Today’s weigh-in was 536, which is a 6 lb loss from last week. Now I’m moving in the correct direction. Woke up early this morning and walked a mile by the house. I knocked out the mile in 32 min, which is great because there are a ton of hills. Walk Distance: 1 MileTime: 32 [...]

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Training Has Started

by Stephen Vinson August 24, 2009

I officially started my training today (cue the theme from Rocky). It feels great to be back on track. I am so pumped about the upcoming half marathon. I’ve got a lot of work to do from now until Feb. Goodnight folks. Walk Distance: 1 MileLocation: Mall in FairfieldTime: 30 minSpeed: 2 mphNotes: Slower pace [...]

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Mercedes Half Marathon

by Stephen Vinson August 21, 2009

Mercedes Half-Marathon, Make-A-Wish Dream Team I have officially joined the Make-A-Wish Dream Team, and we will start training as a group in mid October, but my training begins today. I am going to walk every day! Here are my two primary goals: Raise money for Make-A-Wish. My personal goal is $1310 ($100 per mile) Finish [...]

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Great Day

by Stephen Vinson August 21, 2009

I had a great food day today, and I hope to post a complete entry tomorrow. I have some great things in the works. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ View my food diary at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/svinson6 View my exercise diary at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/exercise/diary/svinson6