As the graphic shows, today was a good day. A week's worth of hard work has paid off, and I'm feeling pretty good about it. Josh The Destroyer predicted that I'd lose about 6 this week, and the guy is starting to look like Nostradamus.
Between Saturday and Tuesday, I lost 4 pounds. Between Tuesday and today..
ANOTHER 4 pounds.
That's right. In one of my first blogs, I was talking about how my last diet got me from a scary 379 down to 341, and then I felt content and soared back up to above 350.
It's taken me two weeks to get back down, as I'm now at 341 again.
Here's the difference: I'm happy to be back down to where I started, but I'm not content this time. I feel like I'm just starting to get into the swing, and I feel like I'm starting to get into a groove. For those who are interested in doing the New Year's Eve walk, let me know.
This is a lifestyle chance, and I'm a long, long way away from my goal. Hell, even the 100 pounds isn't my final goal, but it'll get me within striking distance of where I need to be. I feel great today, and maybe I've gotten to the end of the first chapter of the story, but there's plenty more story left in this book.
Keep the comments coming, it's like Spinach to Popeye for me.
7 comments:
8 lbs in a week is outstanding- awesome job :)
just think, if you keep this up with 8 lbs per week, you will be around 315 to ring in the new year :)
~erin
OK, I'm equal parts jealous and excited for you. I think I could put up better numbers with a trainer or even with a gym, but I'm proud of what I'm doing with just the earth bench presses and diet.
I'm stoked for you, man. Nince pounds is a great number, and this time next week, it'll be even better. You'll be in the teens, and this whole thing will seem more attainable.
Good Job dude...
I'll make you a deal
I'm at 295.
You make it down to my weight and we'll diet together....
Think you can make it?
JIM
Damn Rob, you're off to a GREAT start! Keep up the good work!
And hey, let me know a bit about this New Year's Eve walk...I could certainly use the exercise (I'm afraid to look at a scale...) As long as it's not a run, I think I can do it! Let me know...
Brian -
The New Year's Eve deal is a walk. There's a 4 mile run and a 4 mile walk, and I'm going to do the walk. If you want, I posted one blog ago about the race, check out the details in it. Usually registration takes place a day or a few days beforehand, so you'll be in town. The more, the merrier.
Kevin - I feel the same way about you. You're going STRONG yourself, and you're down to 80. We're in this together, and you're my inspiration in this, so if I help you at all, it makes us even. Keep on keeping on.
Jim - Go ahead and get a head start, I'll catch up. When you get up to 6'4", we'll start ;)
Hey Rob...way to go on the pounds that you beat off of ya! I know it wasn't the easiest things to do, and you hit a few tough spots that had you frustrated, but you've got to be pretty damn happy right now! Good for you. And you're right...you're not content...nor should you be. You've got a road ahead of you...but you've got friends right here ready to push you down that road! Haven't commented lately I know, but things have been a tad be chaotic here. I have thought of you though, and been hoping and praying you were still doing great!
Ok...keep up the good work...I gotta head to bed though. Proud of ya!! :)
Congrats Tuck-I'm proud of ya! You're inspiring me to start weight loss again after the holidays. I lost 40 lbs with Weight Watchers and I plan on eating that healthy way again-FOR LIFE, myself, Jim and Riley. :) My little bundle of inspiration.
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