Alright, I FINALLY worked out!! I just did 3 lifts. My goal right now is to do a little consistently, rather than do big workouts inconsistently.

Tomorrow I hope to do a little walking. The 5k is next month.

I am so ready for warm weather. This cold crap has to go.

I lost four pounds last week. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer before I’m back in the 400’s. My lowest weight last year was 498 pounds and I’m ready to go even lower.

Bring on the beach!!!!!!

Panama City Beach

So I have doing well on my nutrition the past couple of weeks. I discovered that I like raw carrots and celery. Also, I’ve discovered some fantastic salad recipies. I’ve done so well that I’m gonna stop logging my food everyday. Now, I’ve just got to get my a** to exercise.

I have been wanting to go to the beach for a few years now. I went about five years ago with some friends and had a blast. So I researched some prices and discovered that I can afford a weekend trip to the gulf. I can drive there in about 5-6 hours, so hotel, food, and gas for a Friday-Sunday trip should cost no more than $500 (I can probably get it down to $400, but I included a little padding.)

So, I’ve come up with my own reward for when I reach the 200 lb loss milestone, which will be when I get down to 432 lbs: I’m going to the beach.

If I can average 5lbs a week, I can be at the beach by the middle of May. Which will be perfect because the kiddies will still be in school, so no overcrowded beaches. I might just do a three day/two night trip during the week. No crowds, and the hotel should be cheaper.

In a nutshell: no weight loss, no beach.

I know one thing, I’m not staying here:

Fell asleep before blogging again.

I tried a new salad dressing. It was two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, teaspoon of EVOO, and tablespoon of Dijon mustard. I tossed it with romaine lettuce and low fat feta cheese. It was GOOD!!

More later this afternoon for Sunday’s post.

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat, skim milk, and clementine

Snack: Granola bar

Lunch: salad

Snack: Jello

Supper: ham and cheese sandwich, southwest vegetable soup with shrimp

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

I fell asleep last night before blogging, so I’m posting it this morning.

I’m tired this morning.

Have a great Saturday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat, skim milk, and clementine

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: 2 ham sandwiches and wheat thins

Snack: kashi granola bar

Pre-Supper Snack: carrots and hummus

Supper: homemade chicken soup with rice and sugar free jello

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

Today was non stop at work. I was in the field all day and will be returning to the same business tomorrow. (I wish all calls were like this.)

So, guess what I didn’t do today: exercise

I’ve got to figure out what I can do to light a candle under my a**. I’ll brainstorm this weekend.

Have a great Friday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat, skim milk, and clementine

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: 2 ham sandwiches, wheat thins, and an apple

Snack: kashi granola bar

Pre-Supper Snack: carrots and hummus

Supper: a little leftover chicken stir fry (naked chicken breast sauteed in olive oil, frozen stir fry, and brown rice), 2 tuna sandwiches, and salad w/ tomato and raspberry vignigrette

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

I went to the doc’s office this morning for my Testosterone shot and natural thyroid prescription. When he asked how I did since my last visit (a week ago), I proudly told him that I lost 16 pounds. His reaction was: “F*ck, I’d be happy with one pound per week.” Then I explained that majority of it was retained fluid, but I was still very happy.

It feels GOOD to be back!!!

Now I’ve just gotta get my a** to exercise.

I’m still taking it one day at a time. Still plugging away. Still slowly chipping away at that big number.

I’ve got one month to prepare for the BE&K 5K. If your in Birmingham on February 13th, I would love for you to join us. Here’s all the info: http://www.whoatemyblog.com/make-a-wish-dream-team/bek-5k

Have a great Thursday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat, skim milk, clementine, and a grilled cheese

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: ham and cheese sandwich, wheat thins, apple, and orange

Snack: ham and cheese sandwich and orange

Supper: chicken stir fry (naked chicken breast sauteed in olive oil, frozen stir fry, and brown rice) cottage cheese, tomato, and an apple

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

Alright, my cold is almost gone.

Weigh-in is tomorrow and I also followup with the doc about my thyroid. He’s going to prescribe a natural compounded thyroid med because armour isn’t available and he doesn’t like synthetics. I will also get a testosterone shot.

Food is going good. I want to incorporate some variety in my food, but right now I am fine with what I’m eating. Still got to get that exercise in.

Have a great Wednesday!!

Food

Breakfast: Omelet with tomato, cheese, and ham – grits, and orange

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: ham and cheese sandwich, wheat thins, apple, and orange

Snack: ham and cheese sandwich and orange

Supper: baked fish, corn on the cob, brussel sprouts, and salad

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

Didn’t workout with Donnie because I was too busy at work. We’re gonna try it again today.

Also, I’ve got a cold. So far it’s just a stuffy/runny nose and stopped-up ear. I hope it doesn’t get worse. I bought some Claritan D and it helped just a little. I visit the doc on Wed for my T shot. He can give me something for the cold.

Fell asleep last night before posting, so I posted this morning.

Have a great Tuesday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat cereal, skim milk, protein powder, and clementine

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: ham and cheese sandwich, wheat thins, and apple

Snack: ham and cheese sandwich and apple

Supper: mixed greens, fish, fried egg, tomato, carrot, raspberry vinaigrette, cottage cheese, and clementine

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

Another lazy day. Gonna meet Donnie tomorrow so I don’t feel so bad.

Have a great Monday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat cereal, skim milk, protein powder, and banana

Snack: kashi granola bar, carrots, and hummus

Lunch: Pork chops with vegetable soup

Snack: carrots and hummus

Supper: pork chops, sauteed onion and celery, and two fried eggs

Snack: Kashi Granola Bar

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None

I had almost forgotten how good it feels to feel good. I believe I felt good today because of my thyroid medication change and I slept good last night. I still didn’t exercise today. I was just lazy but I’m not concerned about it. I’ll be heading over to Fitness Together on Monday morning to walk on the treadmill.

It wasn’t perfect, but I’m proud of how I did on my food and exercise plan. It hands down beats the last few weeks.

I believe that my low thyroid might have played a part in my overeating the past few weeks.

I feel good about the future. If I feel this good or better in the weeks to come, I’ll rock the scale. However, like I said when I started over, I’m not focusing all of my attention on the scale. I’m focusing on being consistent everyday. Consistent in following my nutrition and exercise plans.

Also, I am looking forward to the upcoming BE&K 5k. So far two people have signed up. Hopefully, a lot of folks sign up at the last minute. If not, that’s cool.

Finally, I decided to crank up Twitter and Facebook today. I said last week that I allowed the social media stuff to interfere with my business, but I’m am going to control it.

For a good time, follow me on twitter and facebook

Have a great Sunday!!

Food

Breakfast: Shredded Wheat cereal, skim milk, protein powder, and pear

Snack: kashi granola bar

Lunch: chicken salad sandwich, mixed organic salad greens, tomato, raspberry vinaigrette, and wheat thins

Snack: carrots and hummus

Supper: chicken salad, mixed organic salad greens, tomato, raspberry vinaigrette, and wheat thins

Drinks: a little water and a couple cups of coffee with splenda

Exercise

None