2 LB Loss

January 27th, 2010

I was hoping for more, but this morning I weighed in at 510 lbs, which is a 2 lb loss from last week. At least the numbers are moving the correct direction.

I have got to work out more, but I am pleased that my eating is going very well. I will start walking more when the weather gets better, but I need to get some walking in for the upcoming 5k race that I’m walking in February.

I don’t know why I’m using the cold as an excuse not to run. My buddy Randy here in Birmingham runs approximately 4 to 7 miles a day. He uses tracking devices like a Garmin GPS watch to track his runs, and then he posts them on facebook. It’s encouraging to log on to facebook to see what Randy’s doing every day.

Do any of you pre measure your food for the day in the morning? I am thinking of doing this. Like, pre measure snacks and meals, and when it’s time to eat, just grab one of the plastic containers. This way I’ll know how many calories and such that I’m eating.

Also, what do you do to motivate yourself to exercise. Lately I have a bad habit of thinking that I’m too tire to go lift weights. I’ve reduced my weight lifting down to just 3 sets of 3 exercises to get back in the groove of exercising, and I feel so much better after I workout.

Aside from those minor issues, I’m losing weight, and that’s my main objective. Things are going very well at work and I’m looking forward to the future.

Last night I attended our monthly Make A Wish Junior Board meeting, and I look forward to our annual Wine for Wishes fundraiser at the end of April. It will be on Thursday, April 29th at the Wine Loft in downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It’s a fun event for a great cause. I’m thinking about applying to coordinate a wish, of course I won’t do this until I lose a good bit of weight, but I think it will be a great way to help someone in their time of need and it’ll also be a great life experience.

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morticiadelicia

Hi Stephen, your blog is inspiring!

I pre-measure my food the night before, and plan all my meals and snacks for the next day, after I've eaten dinner. I tend to think more clearly on a full tummy. I plan my three meals, and a mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening OR post-workout snack. I pack it all up and put it in the fridge, so I can grab it and go the next day. My downfall has often been 'snacking' out of containers and not realizing how much I've eaten. Even if the items are healthy, the calories can still add up if we're talking cashews or almonds. I allow myself unlimited amounts of raw vegetables.

As for motivation to exercise ... I make sure the people around me know my goals. I always tell myself that, even if I feel lousy, I'll go to the gym for just a little while. If I still feel awful, I can always quit. Most times, once I get there and I get going, I feel better a whole lot better. If I'm really not feeling that well, I still try to do something less strenuous, like yoga or bobbing around in the pool for a bit. I get some exercise, and I stayed on schedule, and I allow myself to cut out a bit early. I also plan days off from the gym, so that my body has time to recover. I try to go for a nice walk or bike ride on 'off' days.

Keep up the fantastic progress!

MizFit

Two pounds is GREAT!!
and then two more and two more and two more.

PERFECT PACE and youre so well on your way.

Jen

Hey Stephen. Glad to see your blog, and congrats on the 2 lb loss. Any loss is good. I'm glad to see that you are staying upbeat and trying to be consistent! That is awesome. I have never premeasured food for snacks but I know that it works for people. Also, whenever I start working out and then have those days where I just don't want to do anything but sit on the couch and veg out, I think...you know how much better you will feel after you work out, so just get your butt up and move. That usually works for me. Just acknowledging the accomplishment after a good workout makes it worth it to me. And if I am short on time, I will just do a nice short workout, cause that is better than nothing at all.

Keep up the good work!! Good luck with finding what works best for you!!

Anne

congrats on the loss :) any loss is a good loss indeed.

ETL

Your doing great man. I'm going to be following from now no. Keep up the great work.

ETL
http://eattolive2010.blogspot.com/
http://weightlossbloggers.ning.com/

AndrewENZ

I like my Garmin GPS for tracking runs too.

I also make all my lunches for the week on Sundays and freeze them so I have lunch ready and good to go. It makes life a lot easier.

greggorob64

I'm not sure if were talking literally with the aspect of running, but take it from me (500lbs down to 415) its EASY to mess up your knees really bad. I'm just finishing up 10 weeks of physical therapy, recovering from the damage I did to them from overworking them out.

Keep up the good work, it inspires a lot of people.

whoatemyblog

I hate that your knees were injured. I take it easy on my knees for that reason.

My cardio exercise of choice is walking. I hope to run once I reach my ideal weight.

Thank you for commenting.

Hallie

I think having your snacks premeasured is a great idea. I have been eating a lot out of tupperware because I make my food and then pack it, so it's sort of the same thing. I'm on a predetermined meal plan, so portion sizes have been pretty much predetermined all along. There is something very easy about having your portion sizes already there - there's no thinking about it, and you are satisfied when you're done.

Lorie

I have not been here in a while and I must say I am really impressed!! You are doing an awesome job!! Keep it up! I also added you on facebook :)

Karen

Great job on the loss!

I measure out my food either the night before or in the morning and then take everything to work with me for the day. For example I usually eat breakfast (granola bar; whole wheat english muffiin w/ peanut butter, or oatmeal usually), lunch (leftover protein, whole grain, and veggie cooked earlier in the week or night before), and snacks (whole fruit; carrots & hummus, granola bar, cheese & crackers, etc) at work.

Dinner is measured as I cook or serve it and the leftovers (if any) are put away for future lunches.

As for exercise, I just do it. I tell myself it is not negotiable. It might help to pencil it in on your calendar or planner if you use one just like you would a dr's appt. Or if I think I don't have time or am too tired I tell myself I can work out for 10 or 15 mins and see how I feel. Most of the time I end up working out longer and completing a full workout; but if I don't, at least I worked out for a little bit. It all adds up!

Good luck!

Lisa

great job!

Carol

Two pounds is two pounds..I always think of each pound as a pound of butter...FAT gone!! It helps me visualize that a pound is a lot of fat! Try to find exercise that you enjoy and it will be much easier to get motivated. Walking outside or maybe you're a dvd kind of guy...do you have FIT TV on cable? Lots of good exercise programs on there. Mix it up. Swimming??? I love to exercise but it's the food I struggle with. I have to remember it's much easier to consume 1000 calories than it is to burn 1000 calories! But, we must have both exercise and a healthy diet to be successful! Love the blog. Carol.

tammyhart

I haven't tried measuring my food before hand, but when I cook, I am starting to use measuring spoons for things like oil and sugar, so I can better tell how much is in my serving. This helps when I'm tallying up for the day on Spark People.

You're doing awesome, Stephen. That is so cool you're doing a 5K next month. I just started the couch to 5K program yesterday. It's hard to get off your bum and get outside when it would much easier to spend that time working or another lame excuse, but it's worth it, and I hope I can build a habit out of it so that I'm driven to continue to do more.

Way to go man, thanks for persevering and being an inspiration!

whoatemyblog

Hey Tammy!! Thank you for commenting. We need to connect on sparkpeople!! I'll try to find you on there. - Are you doing Danny Harralson's couch to 5k program? Also, have you scheduled a race yet? I hope to see you Friday at the Lunch Bunch gathering.

tammyhart

No, I'm doing this program from Cool Running: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I also found this music I'm going to start using: http://www.djsteveboy.com/intervals.html
@shopefowler is giving me an mp3 player, and she's bringing it to Lunch Bunch this Friday. Can't wait to see u there! We can pore over the menu for the best items together! :)

I haven't scheduled a race yet, but I should be done with my program in time for the late March/early April runs. After yesterday, it seems inconceivable that I'd ever be able to do it, but I'm trying to focus on my successes instead of my failures.

My name on Spark People is PixelPerfect. Did you buy the Spark? I am only a few chapters from finishing it, and it has been a great motivator. It has helped me change my thinking and believe in myself more.