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.
Monday, November 28, 2011
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
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