Weigh In: 316.5 (lowest yet!)
Calories Consumed: 2531
Calories Burned: 4022
Workout: Today, 15 minutes. March, 876 minutes
So, today I ate well, and the last thing that I ate today was a slice of my wife's AMAZING Strawberry/Chocolate torte. I stepped on the scale today at 316.5, my lowest yet. I sit back and think of where I was just in late November, and think that I've lost almost 38 pounds.. that's pretty damn cool to me. And the best thing is, I've done it healthy and smart - and changing the lifestyle as I went. On my past blog, my wife Erin posted this comment:
"I don't think I have told you lately how proud I am of you, so here it is! You have been sticking to this change of lifestyle for a long time now and I can only imagine the amount of willpower you need for that. There were many times this weekend alone where you could have fallen off the wagon, but you didn't. You are doing an amazing job and as a result you and me are going to have a longer time on this Earth together! :) ~ERIN"
I got that feeling in my stomach that is so hard to explain, but you all know what I'm talking about. I've been feeling like I'm fighting the whole motivation thing, and she goes ahead and types that out. Needless to say, I'm feeling stronger than ever about things right now - and her posting that is validation of everything I'm working hard for. So Erin, I know you read this - you kick ass.
In other news, tomorrow is a big weigh in for me, as it marks me changing the name of the blog. I've fought off another plateau (I hope), and continue to head down. I'm impressed - and I've notice that ever since I've been counting calories, my weight loss trend has improved greatly. You can tell by the chart at the top that my trends have accelerated since I have been aware of PRECELY what I've put into my body.
Not only that, but because I'm conscious of this counting of the calorie, I'm paying attention to my choices MUCH more closely. Many times I've thought "oh, only a few bites won't hurt", but when I started counting the cals, I've seen that those 'few bites" WILL hurt you if you're not paying attention.
So, things are well. The fight continues. It's crazy. 300 has always been a pipedream.. one of those things that I never really TRULY thought about. The lowest I've ever gotten was 314.. and I'm so close to that. I'm focusing on getting to 313 and passing that previous goal.. but I'll tell you - once I get past 314, it's full steam ahead to the 200's.
Good night!
5 comments:
Yeah, the lowest I can remember being is 218 - Can't wait till I hit that!
I need to make more of an effort to zigzag as you are. My problem is I'm good at zigging, but not zagging. Like, I'm good at eating low calories, but have a hard time pushing to eat more. I think I should try to coincide those days with the days I am doing heavy weightlifting, it will probably feel better.
Anyway, you're doing great!
PS- you say you've lost almost 38 lbs? I thought you and I were both around 32???
Great work!. You're doing excellent. I think you're gonna have to sacrifice watching your beloved tigers when they start playing. Unless you jump around when they hit a homer. You proably do that anyway. Anyhoo, keep up the good work.
Billy - I'm telling you, go to calorie-count.com and register. I hated counting calories and all that, but using that site has changed ALL the rules for me. It doesn't get much easier.
As for the 38 vs. 32.. when I first started (my first blogs in November), I started the blog at 350 pounds, but recognized that it wasn't registering at 350.. only that that's as much as the scale could handle. I could balance it out, but not without the scale bar being WAY past the 50.. so I estimated 354.
I kept the blog title at 350, because it was a nice 'round' number. For blog purposes, I work all of my numbers off of the 350, but in the back of my head (and apparantly in my blog counting numbers), I identify with the 354.
Also, for what it's worth, I came in at 315 today, so that would be 39 pounds.. but I need to count it as 35 to be accurate.
And TCK, I'll be doing a lot of jumping around with my Tigers this year, I hope =)
Also, Billy.. one thing I'm starting to learn is that zagging helps with the zigging. If you're good at 'keeping it low', just add a few components a day that you like to eat, or have bigger portions. If you're counting the calories EXACTLY (I'll keep pimping that site), you can plan our your entire day without thinking twice, so you know what you're dealing with.
For me, I already know what my breakfast choices are, so my adjustments are usually found in my lunches. I pack a lunch, so on the "more cal" days, I just throw a little extra in there and spread it out.
It's mentally tough to let myself get to 2600+ cals on a given day, but I'll be damned if isn't working like a charm.
There is nothing so nice as a body which you have convinced that it is ok to spend your fat reserves, because there obviously isnt a famine or anything going on.
Great stuff. And im glad you like the pipe. I managed to figure out how to add our names, so its more clear than before.
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