Unconventional Exercise

I have to admit, I have not been this sore for a LONG time. This weekend I began putting up a privacy fence in our backyard. It really is turning out good, but I am sore in places I didn't know I could ever be sore. I have dug about 13 post holes already and have 4 and 1/2 left to go. I've hit the biggest root so far and gave in for the evening. I'll be able to get through it tomorrow, but I am beat. My wife just does not realize how much work it has been and she has pointed out a few problems that I am aware of, but when she has pointed them out, I have not been pleased. Hope she realizes I'm just getting frustrated.

Week 13

Week 13: 230.0
Last Week: 233.2
Progress: Down 3.2
Starting Weight: 270.2
Total Weight Loss: 40.2

I am extremely proud and excited about my progress. 40 pounds in less than 3 months. I only hope that I am able to stick with it and continue on to a goal. I know I'm in the easy part right now. I'm losing weight and people are noticing and commenting, but what happens after I have gotten to a goal weight. Will I still be motivated enough to continue on?

Tonight in our meeting, we discussed self worth. Our leader had been at a Wellness Conference last week and talked a lot about the conference. It was a meeting with a lot of information, but little interaction. I feel like everyone at Weight Watchers is there because we are trying to do something positive for ourselves. We brainstormed about how we view ourselves and how to improve our self worth.

Size 38x30

I have not worn this size for at least ten years. When I started college, I wore a 34x32. I am inching my "weigh" back. I bought two pairs of 38's on Wednesday and got around to washing them yesterday. Today, I wore a pair to church and it felt great. They are a little snug, but I know they will get too lose before I know it. Hoping to get down to the 34's I had back at the beginning of college. Too bad the food was always around and helped me gain 40 pounds in my freshman year. That 40 pounds is what I still need to lose to get down to a realistic type weight. Time will tell, and I've get plenty of that. Until then, I'll enjoy wearing my new 38x30 pants.

Oil or not to Oil

Yesterday on the "Guys on a Diet" message board there was a question about how you get your oil healthy guideline into your diet. I have to admit, this is the one healthy guideline that I've not been following everyday. When I have fresh veggies in the house, it's easy to throw them in a saucepan with a little canola oil and they're great. I hate to think about having to "waste" 3-4 points daily on oil. There just seems to be so many other things I'd rather be stuffing my face with. Someone mentioned that if they don't get their healthy oils in by bedtime, they take 2 tsps. of light olive oil straight off the spoon. I would definitely have a problem with that one. When I was in college, I was a bit reckless on the party scene and was tricked into slamming a 16oz. cup of Wesson Oil instead of the beer I thought I had. Needless to say, I haven't enjoyed beer or veggie oil much since so drinking it straight from the bottle will not be an option for me. Now, I'm much older and some what more mature and wiser, so I know the importance of oils, but I still struggle with getting them in.

Temptations

I have to admit, I am a sucker for food. I love it...doesn't matter what it is, I love food. I have been so good the last 12 weeks at not giving into temptations and the challenges continue. I know this is a life long committment and I hope I am strong enough to withhold the biggest tempations. Yesterday, I went to a Brewer game and was so proud of myself. Brought my own meat and buns. I've always thought that was so dumb to do when people talk about it during Weight Watchers groups, but it did help me stay on plan. Good thing I brought the fat free hotdogs, because the sugar cookies were going down way too easy. Temptation gone bad!

Tomorrow, I'm going to an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Surprisely, I usually do well at buffets and other all-you-cans because there are so many people watching you. I know I'll do fine as long as I'm planning for it.

Here's a bad one

Thought I'd throw a really bad picture that my daughter took of me. This should be some motivation to lose. Taken about one month before starting Weight Watchers. At my heaviest, 270.

Week 12

I've been on the Weight Watcher program for a dozen weeks now. I am very pleased with my success. Thought it was time to take a picture of myself. Since I've had a hard time finding a before picture, I'll call it a work in progress picture. Can't post it from home so I'll add it tomorrow.

Week 12: 233.2
Last Week: 235.4
Progress: Down 2.2
Starting Weight: 270.2
Total Weight Loss: 37.0

So far, so good, haven't had a week in which I've lost less than 2.2. Tonight, after my meeting, I went to buy two new pairs of pants. 38x30. Haven't seen the 30's since college 10 years ago. They are a little snug, but I'll grow into them. My 40x30's have done my well for almost two months. I haven't tucked my shirts in for a while either, so it is rather strange to see that as well.

Long Tough Week

Saturday morning...woke up early to take a walk...it's raining.

I lost another 3 lbs. this week. Very proud of myself. I did have a few temptations this week. Wednesday night after weigh-in, I eat too much Kringle. We had one left in the freezer. Thursday night, company came over with some delicious desserts. Four different desserts and I'm not quite to the point where I can refuse a really good dessert. If it was something I made or my wife made, I could say no, but this stuff was too good to pass up. So it's Saturday morning, can't go for a walk and I justed guessed at how many points I consumed those two days. Trying to pass on everything else this weekend.

Morning Walks

Over the weekend I woke up insanely early to go out for a walk. It was supposed to be hot and was, so I decided to beat the heat and go walking early. What a difference in the world during the morning. I'm used to going after supper and seeing so much activity. I have to say, it was rather refreshing being the only one around. I walked through the state fair park and saw things I had never seen before. Don't think I'll be doing it during the week, but I will definitely make another early rise this weekend to see the world before everyone else.

Holiday Weeks

It sure is difficult to stay on plan during these weeks without routine. I've found myself digging into weekly points and activity points. I know I did great on the 4th and I'm glad I ate plenty of fruit instead of extra meat. I worked it off well with my walking. My wife said, "You're going on another walk?"

Lost my 3 year old!

I have lost 31.8 pounds so far. That's as much as my 3 year old daughter weighs. No wonder I feel so much better.

Hope to lose much more. Next goal: 219.2

That will be my second 10% and 50 pounds. How about losing my 6 year old too!

Last picture at Halloween?

Last Halloween, I think I ate more candy than all the kids. Will not happen this year.

Pictures from a wedding last November. Where has the time gone and why I am I not in any pictures?

What am I hiding from?

This is the only picture I can find of myself since Halloween. Don't know what I've been hiding from?

Can't seem to find a picture

I've been looking at other blogs of GOAD and I have realized the reason I have joined WW. I can't find a picture of myself within the last six months. I mean there is not one picture of me since Halloween. None at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday, Easter, etc.

I have finally found my "Ahaa!" moment. I have been so unhappy about the way I have looked that I have hidden from every camera possible.