Weigh In: 320.5
Calories Counted: Pending
Calories Burned: Pending
Workout Time: Today - Zero
Five Day Average - 319.6
I'm down 30.4 pounds since November 22. The fish in the picture weighs 30 pounds. That's a big deal for me. It's ironic, because the events leading up to my workout today have been the typical roller coaster.
As I said last night, my amazing wife threw me this kick ass surprise party. With that came surprise party food which I did pretty well with. Then, since my friend was in town from Oklahoma, we all got together this morning. We all ended up at another friend's house, and the group wanted to get lunch together. I had just eaten a few hours prior, so I was a bit hungry, but the group decided on White Castles. So, we go out and get 30 cheeseburgers, fried clams and fried chicken rings.
I'm proud to say that I sipped on diet Coke, and passed on the entire meal.
I have to be honest - I REALLY wanted a few burgers. They smelled so good, and for those of you who know me, White Castle is one of those weaknesses of my prior life. But it's different now. I looked at those freakishly square little greaseburgers, and instead of thinking "I bet I can finish the case of 30 in less than 15 minutes", I kept looking at them as little 160 calorie squares. Now, I could have had 'just one', but what's the point? I made my mind up that I wasn't going to eat empty calories just because they sat in front of me, and I made it a challenge to not have one. I won, by the way.
So, as I said, this was a roller coaster day. I leave my friend's place and head directly to the gym. I get changed into my workout clothes, and then it hits me - I didn't bring gym shoes. I'm wearing big brown boots. Not exactly workout style.
So, I went and weighed in, and got 320.5. After 3 days of being out of the 320's, I didn't like seeing it again. I understood it, and it doesn't change the fact that my average is below 320, but I know I'm speaking to the right crowd when I say that it was a tad bit frustrating. But, at the end of the day, I ate smart, I made the right decisions, and even if I didn't get to work out today, I'm in the right direction. Hell, I just went back into my workout log, and the since the beginning of February, I've only had 3 days (counting today) that I haven't worked out.
So, the body rests, the White Castle is defeated, and I drop my average under 320.. meaning over 30 pounds lost.
I'll take that every day of the week.
6 comments:
I'm proud of you, man! Sure, you could've eaten just one, or shoot, just two cheeseburgers. But the key word there is you 'decided' not to. You're shifting your mind and the rest is falling into place! Great job.
Oh, and congrats on the 30 pounds!! :)
Congrats on reaching the big 30! It's crazy that Kevin, me, and you all hit it right at the same time, considering we all started at different times, etc.
PS- you stole my 30 lb. fish idea ;)
PPS- my fish looks bigger than yours ;) ;)
I am impressed... I know the scene - you're with your buddies having a great time, the greasy White Castles you used to love so much are right there in front of your face - it would have been easy to justify in your mind joining them for a feast - but you passed and just had the Diet Coke. Very impressive - and very indicative of the changes you have made in your mental attitude toward food.
Congrats!
P.S. I've done that too - get to the gym all ready for a workout and realize I forgot some key clothing item of one kind or another. Once I didn't realize I forgot my towel until I finished up in the shower soaking wet. Not a pretty sight!
Good job Rob! White castle is hard to pass up and you did it! I am very proud of you, keep it up.
Ohhhh Tuck, they could have gotten something a little healthier for lunch! tsk, tsk...I tried to help by bringing a fat-free dip to the surprise party :)
And I know, I came home to that crave case in the frig (and didn't dare eat them as well).
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