50 Pounds Lost

My morning weight today was 247.2 lbs. That's slightly more than 50 pounds since I began the program back in May. I thought I would be satisfied with 50 pounds lost. I now want to lose another 20 pounds...maybe another 30.

If I could get down to 220, that would be 100 pounds less than what I weighed in December of 2006 when I started working toward living a healthier life.

Exciting Times

I was very excited this morning when I stepped on the scale and saw my weight at 258.2. I'm now lower in weight than the weight I held steady at for over 1 year (more like 2 years) and it feels really good to see results.

I'm hoping with some focus and keeping with my program that I can reach 250 or even 240 by the years end.

Down to a new low

When I did my weight loss program that started in December 2006, I went from 320 pounds to 262 pounds. I held that weight for more than a year before I started creeping up again to the 297 pounds I weighed when I started my new program.

Well this morning I weighed in at 261.8 pounds. My goal now is to get below 250 with trying to hold steady at 240. When I reach the 250 mark i'm going to celebrate by doing a canopy tour of the Chattooga River Valley.

I learned something yesterday

We're leaving on vacation tomorrow. Because of being on vacation with the kids and knowing it will be more difficult to keep focused on the program, I've suspended it for this week. Actually I suspended it as of Saturday.

It doesn't mean I'm eating everything in sight or I'm eating a bunch of high calorie foods. I'm simply going to not be as strict.

Last night, after Disc Golf league, I went for pizza with the club. I opted for two slices of sausage, a salad and diet coke. Shortly after we got done and I was on my way home I realized I wasn't feeling well as all. I realized I have over-eaten.

Several months ago two slices and a salad would've not been enough. Now it's too much. Not only is my appetite less my stomach is smaller.

I just need to make sure I continue to listen to my body.

What did Sheldon Kopp say? I think he said, "the key to happiness is to eat when you're hunger and sleep when you're tired." He didn't say eat when you're not hungry.

A slight gain

This morning's weigh in saw the scale jump to 268. A bit disappointing but after a bigger drop the day before, I think its okay to have a slight gain...even though I kept to the program.

Missed a Day

I took the day off yesterday so no update. Yesterday's weigh in was 268.0. The lowest in more than a year. It felt good. Yesterday I took a vacation day and went to Atlanta with my wife and kids. So I didn't keep to my program as well as I should have.

We stopped at Mayfield Dairy and I had a scoop of no sugar added ice cream. Later we had dinner at Ruby Tuesdays. I ate turkey mini burgers so that included the bread. I also have a salad with regular dressing. At the Braves game I snacked with the boys on some trail mix.

Needless to say, this morning's weigh in was 271. I believe with my planned 3 mile hike tonight and back on track, my weigh in tomorrow will be good.

Up and down

It was up and down over the weekend. I Sunday morning I weighed in at 269.2 while this morning I weighed in at 270.8.

I ended up hiking Friday and Saturday at Chattooga Belle Farm. The loop we hike is 2 to 3 miles and the last 1,500 feet is uphill. I knew those hiking trips would see some calories burn. On Sunday I stayed home and snacked on a couple of handfuls of cashews.

Anyway...I think I'm on track with this cleansing program right now. Today I have homemade chicken/turkey sausage. We bought ground turkey and chicken Saturday. I mixed that with garlic and minced onion with some red pepper.

I started with apple and banana for the morning. Lunch will be a salad with the chicken sausage. Dinner will be chicken sausage only. When I get home from Monday night Disc Golf league, I'll probably have a small salad.

Almost below 270

This morning's weigh in was 270.2. A bigger drop from yesterday's drop. Probably because I hiked several miles at Chattooga Bell Farm.

The GODG Design Team finalized the layout of the new 18 hole Disc Golf course. The course will play about 6,500' with transitions making the total length you'll walk about 12,000'. Add the elevation change and it was quite the hike.

Also eating lots of Bok Choi with my salads. I love Bok Choi.

A small decrease

This morning's weigh in was 272.6. A small decrease in weight compared to what we've seen so far. At least it is a decrease.

Today I'm going hiking at Chattooga Belle Farm with a group of Disc Golfers. We'll be laying out the final design of the Disc Golf course at the farm and will probable walk three to four miles in the 90 degree + heat. That should burn some calories.

I'm bring several 24 ounce bottles of water for the trek. I know I'll need it.

Down a little more

Weighed in this morning at 273. A slight decrease from yesterday.

My wife and I are both doing this program but have altered our diet slightly from the suggestions. We're adding more varieties of fruits and veggies than is suggested or recommended in the program guidelines.

Fruits and veggies that we've added include bananas, peppers, plums, peaches and broccoli. We've also found Crystal Light icicles. No sugar. Very low calories. Its nice to have some more choices while you're working the program.

We've also added more varieties of lettuce.