Weeks 13 and 14

In the last 2 weeks I’ve lost a pound each week again. I’m on week 6 of the “couch to 5K” (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) The last day of week 5 is to run 20 minutes straight and I can’t believe that I did it! I’m pretty happy losing a pound a week, as long as it keeps up. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. in 2 years, so I’m right on track. I find myself not as hungry and eating less the more I work out. I haven’t been going to the gym and need to start that back up again. Just the running has been working for me, but I know it will be even better to go to the gym on my off days at least.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (August 24, 2009) 272 lbs.
Weight Today (August 31, 2009): 271 lbs.
Current BMI: 37.8

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 14 pounds
Loss Streak: 4 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (11 lbs. to go)

Weeks 11 and 12

In the last 2 weeks I’ve lost a pound each. I’ve started week 5 of the “couch to 5K” (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) Working out and being somewhat careful with what I eat has helped give me consistent losses the last couple of weeks, and it seems easy enough to keep it up. I’ll just keep plugging away at it… gym 2 – 3 times a week and running 3 times a week. If I hit a plateau, which I’m sure is coming, my plan is to ramp up that gym time to 4 times a week and doing the elliptical machine on my days off from running.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (August 10, 2009) 274 lbs.
Weight Today (August 17, 2009): 273 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.1

Weight Change This Week: -1 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 12 pounds
Loss Streak: 2 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (13 lbs. to go)

Week 10 Weigh In

I feel pretty good that I only gained .5 of a pound these last few weeks that I haven’t been working out. I am going to hit the gym and get through week 3 of the “couch to 5K” (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) I’m feeling great and I feel like I am starting over again 10 lbs down from where I started. I can take on these next 15 lbs. from where I am now, instead of at the beginning. I feel like I am at a save game spot and I can just work from here now. I’m very happy with my progress and now I’m just going to work hard to hitting my next goal!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (July 27, 2009) 274.5 lbs.
Weight Today (August 3, 2009): 275 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4

Weight Change This Week: +.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 10 pounds
Loss Streak: 0 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (15 lbs. to go)

Week 9 Weigh In: Damage Undone!

Well I undid the damage of the last couple of weeks this week. I am feeling better each day and will try week 3 of the “Couch to 5K” program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) probably on Wednesday or Thursday. I want to make sure I am all the way better before I do too much. I haven’t been eating nearly as much while I’ve been sick which is a great thing. Usually I overeat because I seem hungry, but I am trying hard to match what I eat to how much energy I am using. The only way to lose weight while I’m sick is to do it with what I eat since I can’t exercise.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (July 20, 2009) 278 lbs.
Weight Today (July 27, 2009): 274.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4

Weight Change This Week: -3.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 10.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 1 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (14.5 lbs. to go)

Week 7 & 8 Weigh-ins

Well, the last two weeks I haven’t done very well at all. I gained a couple of pounds each week but I am hoping my next weigh-in in the next day or 2 will be good news. I have been out of town and got sick which are two things that often trigger weight gain for me. I haven’t been running and hope I can continue back on week 3 of the “Couch to 5K” plan, which is where I left off. I worked out a couple of days ago and it went well with good weight lifting and 15 minutes on the elliptical machine, which means I will hopefully not miss a beat this week. I am still getting over the flu, but I hope I will be better in a couple of days.

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (July 13, 2009) 276 lbs.
Weight Today (July 20, 2009): 278 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.8

Weight Change This Week: +2 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 7 pounds
Loss Streak: 0 weeks in a row
Longest Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (18 lbs. to go)

Week 6 Weigh In... 1st Goal Met!!!

I met my first goal of 10 pounds lost and I finished my second week of the “Couch to 5K” program this week! (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I lifted weights 2 times this week and hope to do better than that this week, but everything seems to be working well together. To lose weight over a holiday week is a great thing for me. I got some new running shoes to reward myself for finishing my first goal… the next reward will be a massage!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 29, 2009) 276 lbs.
Weight Today (July 6, 2009): 274.5 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.4

Weight Change This Week: -1.5 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 10.5 pounds
Loss Streak: 6 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 260 lbs. (14.5 lbs. to go)

Week 5 Weigh In

I didn’t really do very well on my second week of the “Couch to 5K” program I am starting… again (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml). I did do it one day in the mountains, and it was a killer and I was sore for the rest of the week. I did start it again this week however, and while it is harder than week 1, it is still quite manageable. I am starting to lift weights this week in addition to the running. I am taking protein shakes and I feel like eating better when I am doing other healthy activity. I am stoked about losing 2 pounds this week while out of town and not running much. I feel good about my progress this week and I am looking forward to having another good one!

Starting Weight (May 25, 2009): 285 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39.7
Weight Last Weigh in: (June 22, 2009) 278 lbs.
Weight Today (June 29, 2009): 276 lbs.
Current BMI: 38.5

Weight Change This Week: -2 lbs.
Total Weight Lost: 9 pounds
Goal Streak: 5 weeks in a row
NEXT GOAL: 275 lbs. (1 lbs. to go)