Welcome Faithful Reader! So I have a great week to report! Last week I weighed in at 457.4 down 11 pounds from the week before. My goal for this week is to make it down to 450 pounds. If I could do that I would be very, very happy.
Nikki and I signed up for the Y again and I started going there to work out. I know you all know that I hate exercising, but, unfortunately I can not exercise outside in the winter. My lungs just can't take it. So this past week I went swimming, walking and I used a stationary bike and worked on the treadmill. Let me tell you that I absolutely hate the stationary bike. I rode it for a little over 3 miles, but, my ass felt like I had been riding it for hours. Now granted I haven't ridden a bike in years and I believe it will be many more years before I do it again.
That said I had a good week and look forward to another one.
Besides that let see what else happened in the last week...not much really. This orning was St. Nicholas Day and in my stocking I got a pair of Packer slippers, some Rumane and Pocky. Well like my week I guess this blog is going to be a short one and probably not worth a dollar, so it's a good thing is that it is free to read.
Until next week Faithful Readers...
Chad 180
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thanksgiving 2011 - Oh Shit!
So here I sit, I said this would we be a Blog of good and bad, successes and failures. The last week...failure. I weighed in this morning at 468.4 up 9.2 pounds from last week. Part of me hates this and part of me is happy that I could still enjoy the holiday. That said I am back on the horse, attempting to do it better. With the cold weather coming and my asthma I have to move my exercise indoors. So today we re-installed our membership with the YMCA so walking and swimming are on the docket for the next few months until mother nature brings the good stuff back.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know I did. It was too much food and not enough family. Those I got to see was nice, those I didn't get to see was naughty. See how I have switched from Thanksgiving to Christmas? I can now get into the Christmas mood (Yes for purposes of this blog it is Christmas, I do not wish to offend others. I am Roman Catholic and since Christ is the reason for the season, I will continue to say Merry CHRISTmas!).
Avoided the Black Friday crowds as much as I could and it sounds like it was a good idea. Many incidents of overt assault and shootings around the country. Including a pail of Lego's into some ladies face at the local Wal-Mart. Instead on Black Friday the Family put up the Christmas Tree and decorated outside for the holiday's. It was so nice on Friday and the lights went up fast, now just need to finish so I can put it out of my mind until spring.
So that's what is happening in my world, hope all is well in yours!
Enjoy the Holiday's and family of this time of year.
Thank-you Faithful Reader!
Chad 180.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I know I did. It was too much food and not enough family. Those I got to see was nice, those I didn't get to see was naughty. See how I have switched from Thanksgiving to Christmas? I can now get into the Christmas mood (Yes for purposes of this blog it is Christmas, I do not wish to offend others. I am Roman Catholic and since Christ is the reason for the season, I will continue to say Merry CHRISTmas!).
Avoided the Black Friday crowds as much as I could and it sounds like it was a good idea. Many incidents of overt assault and shootings around the country. Including a pail of Lego's into some ladies face at the local Wal-Mart. Instead on Black Friday the Family put up the Christmas Tree and decorated outside for the holiday's. It was so nice on Friday and the lights went up fast, now just need to finish so I can put it out of my mind until spring.
So that's what is happening in my world, hope all is well in yours!
Enjoy the Holiday's and family of this time of year.
Thank-you Faithful Reader!
Chad 180.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Ok, I Can Deal
Hello Faithful Readers,
So I weighed in at 459.00 this week. That's a gain of 1.2 pounds. I'll take it. I lost 10 pounds the week before and I have learned over time that I have a pattern of lose some weight, and the more I lose the more pronounced the gain is, and then gain the next week. We saw earlier when I lost 7.4 pounds one week and gained it all back the next. So only gaining 1.2 pounds...I'll take it!
I hate winter! I find it depressing and outright cold. I don't only mean in the temperature way only. People start bundling up and you lose a lot of that human contact that we have in the summer months. We are a hardy people in Wisconsin, but, after a certain point you find that people crawl into their houses and their coats and run from other people. At least that is how it feels to me.
Anyway, We are trying to find a way to get more exercise in this winter, because I become a real bad couch potato. We are looking at different options, but, if you have a good suggestion for something INSIDE that will help with getting more exercise...I am listening.
I have heard from some people that there is an issue posting to my blog...well, I am sorry. I am going to check out my settings and see if I can make it easier. That aside you can feel free to email me chad180knight@gmail.com or just post to my facebook page.
I am looking forward to a good week as I am refocusing my efforts into this project. I know I say that a lot about refocusing, about buckling down, etc. But I do that for myself and so that you al realize that I am human and I am trying very hard to make this project a success. I look forward to any help or suggestions from any of you.
Again I ask that you share, comment and pass this on to anyone you think it could help.
Chad 180
So I weighed in at 459.00 this week. That's a gain of 1.2 pounds. I'll take it. I lost 10 pounds the week before and I have learned over time that I have a pattern of lose some weight, and the more I lose the more pronounced the gain is, and then gain the next week. We saw earlier when I lost 7.4 pounds one week and gained it all back the next. So only gaining 1.2 pounds...I'll take it!
I hate winter! I find it depressing and outright cold. I don't only mean in the temperature way only. People start bundling up and you lose a lot of that human contact that we have in the summer months. We are a hardy people in Wisconsin, but, after a certain point you find that people crawl into their houses and their coats and run from other people. At least that is how it feels to me.
Anyway, We are trying to find a way to get more exercise in this winter, because I become a real bad couch potato. We are looking at different options, but, if you have a good suggestion for something INSIDE that will help with getting more exercise...I am listening.
I have heard from some people that there is an issue posting to my blog...well, I am sorry. I am going to check out my settings and see if I can make it easier. That aside you can feel free to email me chad180knight@gmail.com or just post to my facebook page.
I am looking forward to a good week as I am refocusing my efforts into this project. I know I say that a lot about refocusing, about buckling down, etc. But I do that for myself and so that you al realize that I am human and I am trying very hard to make this project a success. I look forward to any help or suggestions from any of you.
Again I ask that you share, comment and pass this on to anyone you think it could help.
Chad 180
Monday, November 7, 2011
Great Week!
Hey Faithful Readers!
I had a wonderful week this week, even though I kind of slacked on the exercise. I weighed in at 457.8 that's exactly 10 pounds less than I was last week. I am at my lowest weight in the last 6 weeks, which means since the weight challenge has begun I have lost 8.2 pounds. Not horrible for 6 weeks. Though I really plan on buckling down now. I am actually in 5th place out of 7 in our 12 week challenge and I only have 6 weeks to go. This is done of course by percentage of weight loss and not sheer loss or I would be in first. That's ok, it gives me something to work for. I lost over 2% last week and am at almost 2% for the entire competition.
Audie, here is my shout out to you, I wrote my blog this week and I hope you found last weeks.
Let's see since the whole thing started I have lost 25.8 pounds. My goal is 40 pounds by Christmas. I think being down around 440 will be nice and may get me into the next size of pants down, etc, etc...
I feel good about most things in my life right now, I feel energized about life in general and I think that it helps in my striving for a better, healthier lifestyle. Do I stumble...yes. Do I sometimes get so sick and tired of working on losing weight that I go a pig out somewhere...absolutely. Do I feel bad when I back slide...yes, but, then I set it aside and get back on the horse. It is easy...no. Should losing weight be easier...yes, but, it isn't. Unfortunately it is a lot easier to put weight on then to take it off and I think God does that so you will appreciate the whole process.
I loved getting fat! I loved eating whatever I wanted. I love food. There is no way to disguise or dispute that fact I LOVE FOO!!! What I have learned is I can still love food, I just can't eat as much. So if I want something that would be considered bad for me, I eat less of it. I trick myself/taste-buds by having sugar free or fat free items instead of the real thing. I had pistachio pudding last night it was fat free and damn good. I knew it wasn't "real" pudding but it still hit the spot. So I guess all I am saying in a round about way is don't give up, don't let yourself, defeat yourself. I only know what I know, but, sometimes I think I know a lot...sometimes I don't think I could find my ass in my pants...but over all we are all intelligent beings and are able to move forward with intelligent thought. Go forward my friends and think your way through life and find your peace in your heart.
Again, thank you faithful readers for reading and I will see you next week.
Chad 180
I had a wonderful week this week, even though I kind of slacked on the exercise. I weighed in at 457.8 that's exactly 10 pounds less than I was last week. I am at my lowest weight in the last 6 weeks, which means since the weight challenge has begun I have lost 8.2 pounds. Not horrible for 6 weeks. Though I really plan on buckling down now. I am actually in 5th place out of 7 in our 12 week challenge and I only have 6 weeks to go. This is done of course by percentage of weight loss and not sheer loss or I would be in first. That's ok, it gives me something to work for. I lost over 2% last week and am at almost 2% for the entire competition.
Audie, here is my shout out to you, I wrote my blog this week and I hope you found last weeks.
Let's see since the whole thing started I have lost 25.8 pounds. My goal is 40 pounds by Christmas. I think being down around 440 will be nice and may get me into the next size of pants down, etc, etc...
I feel good about most things in my life right now, I feel energized about life in general and I think that it helps in my striving for a better, healthier lifestyle. Do I stumble...yes. Do I sometimes get so sick and tired of working on losing weight that I go a pig out somewhere...absolutely. Do I feel bad when I back slide...yes, but, then I set it aside and get back on the horse. It is easy...no. Should losing weight be easier...yes, but, it isn't. Unfortunately it is a lot easier to put weight on then to take it off and I think God does that so you will appreciate the whole process.
I loved getting fat! I loved eating whatever I wanted. I love food. There is no way to disguise or dispute that fact I LOVE FOO!!! What I have learned is I can still love food, I just can't eat as much. So if I want something that would be considered bad for me, I eat less of it. I trick myself/taste-buds by having sugar free or fat free items instead of the real thing. I had pistachio pudding last night it was fat free and damn good. I knew it wasn't "real" pudding but it still hit the spot. So I guess all I am saying in a round about way is don't give up, don't let yourself, defeat yourself. I only know what I know, but, sometimes I think I know a lot...sometimes I don't think I could find my ass in my pants...but over all we are all intelligent beings and are able to move forward with intelligent thought. Go forward my friends and think your way through life and find your peace in your heart.
Again, thank you faithful readers for reading and I will see you next week.
Chad 180
Monday, October 31, 2011
Appologies...
Hello Faithful Readers...
It has been a couple weeks since I last wrote and I want to explain why. On October 16 2011 We lost a very good friend in a car accident. Matthew will be missed by anyone who knew him, and his passing effected me greatly. I have been working through a lot of emotions and feelings of losing someone that close to me. I assure you faithful reader that I am still here and am back at my exercise routine.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
What have I been up to the last couple of weeks? Well, mostly gaining weight. My weekly weigh in I was at 467.8. Grrrr!! I want to know how walking 6.7 miles in the last week can really cause weight gain? So here is the break down of the last week...I walked 1.1 miles on October 26th and October 27th. Then on Saturday October 29 2011 I did my first official 5k! I walked it with my daughter Molly and we had a goal of walking it in 1 hour. We were about as close to our goal as we could get, we made it in 1 hour and 23 seconds. In one month on November 26/27 2011 we will be walking another timed 5k and my goal is to shave off 2 minutes and do a 58 minute 5k. So training resumes on November 1 2011.Then again on Saturday Molly and I walked 1.4 miles for the walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Wausau. It was really cool and interesting.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
We ran a cool special at the store this past weekend and I am not sure how well received it was. We offered 10% off if you came to the store in costume and not just on one item, but, on your entire purchase.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Halloween is my favorite time of year. I like the darkness and fun that is part of this pagan holiday. I am not a pagan, but, I like their holiday's. I like the imagery of the day and the smell of the fall time. The smell of sweet decay. The colors, the crisp cool mornings and warm sunny days. I just love Fall!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Anyway, nothing really more to say, except thank-you faithful readers for following my weekly babblings.
Chad 180
It has been a couple weeks since I last wrote and I want to explain why. On October 16 2011 We lost a very good friend in a car accident. Matthew will be missed by anyone who knew him, and his passing effected me greatly. I have been working through a lot of emotions and feelings of losing someone that close to me. I assure you faithful reader that I am still here and am back at my exercise routine.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
What have I been up to the last couple of weeks? Well, mostly gaining weight. My weekly weigh in I was at 467.8. Grrrr!! I want to know how walking 6.7 miles in the last week can really cause weight gain? So here is the break down of the last week...I walked 1.1 miles on October 26th and October 27th. Then on Saturday October 29 2011 I did my first official 5k! I walked it with my daughter Molly and we had a goal of walking it in 1 hour. We were about as close to our goal as we could get, we made it in 1 hour and 23 seconds. In one month on November 26/27 2011 we will be walking another timed 5k and my goal is to shave off 2 minutes and do a 58 minute 5k. So training resumes on November 1 2011.Then again on Saturday Molly and I walked 1.4 miles for the walking Ghost Tour of Downtown Wausau. It was really cool and interesting.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
We ran a cool special at the store this past weekend and I am not sure how well received it was. We offered 10% off if you came to the store in costume and not just on one item, but, on your entire purchase.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Halloween is my favorite time of year. I like the darkness and fun that is part of this pagan holiday. I am not a pagan, but, I like their holiday's. I like the imagery of the day and the smell of the fall time. The smell of sweet decay. The colors, the crisp cool mornings and warm sunny days. I just love Fall!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
Anyway, nothing really more to say, except thank-you faithful readers for following my weekly babblings.
Chad 180
Monday, October 10, 2011
Great Week, New Record!
Hello Faithful Reader!
I was pretty sure that this week was going to be interesting. I was down and out on Friday, didn't get out of my chair pretty much all day. Sick, sick, sick. I also did eat like crazy. I do that when I am ill and don't know why. I figured after that I would not lose if not gain. Was I wrong! I lost 7.4 pounds this week faithful reader! I weighed in at 458.6 pounds. Let's step back and look at this. When I started this whole thing, I weighed 486 pounds. So since then I have lost 27.4 pounds since July 18, 2011. I am averaging about 2.25 pounds a week. Man, am I feeling good about this last week.
Walked 7.5 miles last week, with 4.2 of those coming Sunday. I made 4.2 miles in 1 hour and 34 minutes. It was great and painful and everything in between. I was proud and chaffed. My heels got blisters and I got satisfaction. I don't know what else to say then it hurt and I am happy I made it.
I have been trying really hard to get back in shape and I know I am in better shape than I was when I started this and I know I have a long way to go to make it to 180 pounds. I feel like it is possible though. If I can do things like 4.2 miles in 1 1/2 hours I should be able to do the 5K on November 6, 2011 in under an hour. That is my goal. I don't care if it is 59 minutes and 59 seconds...I want to finish it in less than 1 hour. I hope you will all cheer me on that day from anywhere you might be. If you want to join us, I will be letting you all know where we will be doing this 5K in a post closer to the date.
I really want to thank my daughter Emma who was walking with me yesterday and encouraging me the whole way. Whenever, I would start slowing down or wanting to give in, she was very encouraging saying things like "Good job daddy" and "Your doing great dad" but the best thing she said all day was when we got back to the house and she said "Daddy, I'm proud of you." You can bet your ass that is more incentive than anything else. A child's encouragement is what makes me work even that one little bit harder. As I write this I am holding back tears, wishing I could tell her in person what her encouragement means to me. Holding back tears of anger for ever letting myself get to this place. However, I am on my way back, to be healthy again.
Until next week Faithful Reader, thanks for reading.
Chad 180
I was pretty sure that this week was going to be interesting. I was down and out on Friday, didn't get out of my chair pretty much all day. Sick, sick, sick. I also did eat like crazy. I do that when I am ill and don't know why. I figured after that I would not lose if not gain. Was I wrong! I lost 7.4 pounds this week faithful reader! I weighed in at 458.6 pounds. Let's step back and look at this. When I started this whole thing, I weighed 486 pounds. So since then I have lost 27.4 pounds since July 18, 2011. I am averaging about 2.25 pounds a week. Man, am I feeling good about this last week.
Walked 7.5 miles last week, with 4.2 of those coming Sunday. I made 4.2 miles in 1 hour and 34 minutes. It was great and painful and everything in between. I was proud and chaffed. My heels got blisters and I got satisfaction. I don't know what else to say then it hurt and I am happy I made it.
I have been trying really hard to get back in shape and I know I am in better shape than I was when I started this and I know I have a long way to go to make it to 180 pounds. I feel like it is possible though. If I can do things like 4.2 miles in 1 1/2 hours I should be able to do the 5K on November 6, 2011 in under an hour. That is my goal. I don't care if it is 59 minutes and 59 seconds...I want to finish it in less than 1 hour. I hope you will all cheer me on that day from anywhere you might be. If you want to join us, I will be letting you all know where we will be doing this 5K in a post closer to the date.
I really want to thank my daughter Emma who was walking with me yesterday and encouraging me the whole way. Whenever, I would start slowing down or wanting to give in, she was very encouraging saying things like "Good job daddy" and "Your doing great dad" but the best thing she said all day was when we got back to the house and she said "Daddy, I'm proud of you." You can bet your ass that is more incentive than anything else. A child's encouragement is what makes me work even that one little bit harder. As I write this I am holding back tears, wishing I could tell her in person what her encouragement means to me. Holding back tears of anger for ever letting myself get to this place. However, I am on my way back, to be healthy again.
Until next week Faithful Reader, thanks for reading.
Chad 180
Monday, October 3, 2011
Running?
Ok, here we are again, it's Monday morning and I just got off the scale...DOWN 2 POUNDS! So I weighed in at 466.0 this morning. This is the good news, the bad news...I didn't exercise very much last week. In fact, the big day of exercise was last night, I made just over 1.2 miles in 27 minutes or so. I think I needed a week of recoup for the body, because walking last night felt very good. I did something I haven't done in a very long time...I ran. That's right I got all this moving forward in a motion that was faster than I was walking. I didn't sustain it for very long, but, I covered about 1/2 block, then finished the walk.
So what's new, you ask? Well, simply this. Today kicks off our 12 week, Biggest Loser competition. 7 of us are going to be weighing in every Monday and working on a percentage of weight loss, not actual amount lost. I plan on getting on this bitch and riding it to the finish line and making me some good cha-ching!
I don't have a whole lot to say this week, but, to thank you constant reader for reading what gibberish I post. Until next time, Thanks!
Chad 180
So what's new, you ask? Well, simply this. Today kicks off our 12 week, Biggest Loser competition. 7 of us are going to be weighing in every Monday and working on a percentage of weight loss, not actual amount lost. I plan on getting on this bitch and riding it to the finish line and making me some good cha-ching!
I don't have a whole lot to say this week, but, to thank you constant reader for reading what gibberish I post. Until next time, Thanks!
Chad 180
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