Well I worked really hard to follow the schedule and eat every 2-3 hours. Did pretty good all day, felt great, and had tons of energy when I got home. But the scale lied to me this morning, it said 274, just a few ounces over yesterday. Oh well, I'll keep after it. My coach said that there would be days like this when you wouldn't loose anything, but it would catch up soon enough in inches too.
I did notice that my body is shedding weight in areas it never had before! My pants around my legs felt loose. It was an odd feeling, in the past it was always my waist. But as long as it keeps coming off, who cares!
I asked my coach, she said that our bodies are designed to store energy for times in times of plenty for times when there isn't much. Right now my body is loosing a lot and perhaps my body is catching up and saying, "Wait what is going on?" Apparently that is when you plateau for a little spell. No worries though, there are ways of getting off. From talking to my coach and other people on the program they said that when they got off the plateau you would experience another dramatic weight loss. Cool how our bodies work!
Well, it's time to put this energy to good use!
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
End of day nine; Challenge and education
One of the most difficult things for me on this program is eating every 2-3 hours. Yeah, it sounds horrible doesn't it?! But it really is hard to do with my job. People come and go at the drop of a hat which makes it difficult to eat right on schedule so that I stay in the fat burning state.
Through the trainings and classes available in the program I have learned a couple of things that have plagued me and I'm sure most other people out there. There are two major problems with Americans, our sedentary lifestyle and metabolic syndrome.
What is the metabolic syndrome?
As for the Sedentary life, it is exactly what it says. We do not move enough; we have too many conveniences around us. We have done so much just to allow us to sit and do nothing. It is catching up to us. Obviously our bodies need some exercise to be healthy, but a lot of times we simply don't feel like it because we have low energy or just don't feel good, metabolic syndrome plays into this.
While being on this program my energy has increased significantly. This is helping me overcome the sedentary life style. As I loose weight and my body starts functioning correctly, I will over come metabolic syndrome! By day three my energy levels uncreased significantly helping me get out of my chair more and be active. Now (only 9 days into it) I don't want to watch TV or sit around. There are too many important things to do outside.
At the same time I'm loosing weight and my metabolism is now starting to function the way it should. The belly is disappearing!
Time to make changes my friends. Food is not our friend! Think about fast food, it's a fast way to a heart attack! I shudder even thinking about eating fast food or watching my children eat it. Remember you get what you pay for, a $0.99 burger can cost thousands in medical bills.
We live in a most wonderful time when the human life is being extended and medical technology allows us to perform amazing procedures. Yet many things we do daily compromises our quality of life and the length of it; why wait until you have problems! LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE. This is what we need to be doing with those closest to us. I have found living as I did in the past, I have missed out on so many little things that makes life important. It is time to start living again.
The scales said 273.2 lbs this morning. Which is exciting for me! I am now 10 lbs away from reaching my first goal of 263 lbs. Why is that important? That means I will be on the Body Mass Index chart. Before I was off the charts, that is where most people begin though.
Let's get started everyone, a new month is upon us which means spring is on its way. Don't let this spring and summer get away from you.
Through the trainings and classes available in the program I have learned a couple of things that have plagued me and I'm sure most other people out there. There are two major problems with Americans, our sedentary lifestyle and metabolic syndrome.
What is the metabolic syndrome?
The metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors in one person. They include:
- Abdominal obesity (excessive fat tissue in and around the abdomen)
- Atherogenic dyslipidemia (blood fat disorders — high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and high LDL cholesterol — that foster plaque buildups in artery walls)
- Elevated blood pressure
- Insulin resistance or glucose intolerance (the body can’t properly use insulin or blood sugar)
- Prothrombotic state (e.g., high fibrinogen or plasminogen activator inhibitor–1 in the blood)
- Proinflammatory state (e.g., elevated C-reactive protein in the blood)
As for the Sedentary life, it is exactly what it says. We do not move enough; we have too many conveniences around us. We have done so much just to allow us to sit and do nothing. It is catching up to us. Obviously our bodies need some exercise to be healthy, but a lot of times we simply don't feel like it because we have low energy or just don't feel good, metabolic syndrome plays into this.
While being on this program my energy has increased significantly. This is helping me overcome the sedentary life style. As I loose weight and my body starts functioning correctly, I will over come metabolic syndrome! By day three my energy levels uncreased significantly helping me get out of my chair more and be active. Now (only 9 days into it) I don't want to watch TV or sit around. There are too many important things to do outside.
At the same time I'm loosing weight and my metabolism is now starting to function the way it should. The belly is disappearing!
Time to make changes my friends. Food is not our friend! Think about fast food, it's a fast way to a heart attack! I shudder even thinking about eating fast food or watching my children eat it. Remember you get what you pay for, a $0.99 burger can cost thousands in medical bills.
We live in a most wonderful time when the human life is being extended and medical technology allows us to perform amazing procedures. Yet many things we do daily compromises our quality of life and the length of it; why wait until you have problems! LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE. This is what we need to be doing with those closest to us. I have found living as I did in the past, I have missed out on so many little things that makes life important. It is time to start living again.
The scales said 273.2 lbs this morning. Which is exciting for me! I am now 10 lbs away from reaching my first goal of 263 lbs. Why is that important? That means I will be on the Body Mass Index chart. Before I was off the charts, that is where most people begin though.
Let's get started everyone, a new month is upon us which means spring is on its way. Don't let this spring and summer get away from you.
End of day eight: I'm loosing my pants!
Life is great as usual! Still melting away. I was so excited yesterday because I kept having to pull my pants up all day, and my belt was on the last notch! Trust me, I'm having a party when I cut a new notch in my belt. I'll post pictures for everyone because this is a big deal, it will be the first time since I bought the belt about 5-6 years ago that it will need to be re-sized.
People have been asking me what my motivation is and if I'm getting accustomed to the food or have cravings. My response to these questions is that my biggest motivation is that I DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO THE WAY I WAS!!!! I am loosing weight, feeling great and have a real hope of getting down to a healthy weight of about 170 lbs. (Although my first goal is to get on the Body Mass Index Chart, because I'm way off, but getting closer every day.) I have no cravings to eat fast food or junk food because I know where that leads to; weight gain, feeling bad, poor health... come on, you know what I'm talking about! I like most of the food I'm eating and want to try different variations of it. There are ways of making sorbets, waffles, muffins, pancakes.... This is getting kind of fun.
I'm also really appreciating the continued support from my coach. There have been a number of times that I have called her with questions or thoughts as I continue with the program. It is a tremendous resource of support, knowledge, cheering me on...
Also it is interesting to see how the weight is coming off. In the past is would just come off my belly. My belly would loose quickly and return again in full force. This time it seems like my body is shedding lbs all over. People have commented that they can see a real difference in my face as well as all over. Just another testament that this program works!
So I have to ask everyone out there, ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? I hope so. So do something about it. Ask me or my coach questions, but because this is designed for exactly how you are living right now and those participating do not have to make major changed to your life!
Anyhow, the scales are becoming my friend and I am looking forward to getting out of bed each morning to have our little weigh-in. This morning it told me a great secret. 274.6 lbs!!!
People have been asking me what my motivation is and if I'm getting accustomed to the food or have cravings. My response to these questions is that my biggest motivation is that I DO NOT WANT TO GO BACK TO THE WAY I WAS!!!! I am loosing weight, feeling great and have a real hope of getting down to a healthy weight of about 170 lbs. (Although my first goal is to get on the Body Mass Index Chart, because I'm way off, but getting closer every day.) I have no cravings to eat fast food or junk food because I know where that leads to; weight gain, feeling bad, poor health... come on, you know what I'm talking about! I like most of the food I'm eating and want to try different variations of it. There are ways of making sorbets, waffles, muffins, pancakes.... This is getting kind of fun.
I'm also really appreciating the continued support from my coach. There have been a number of times that I have called her with questions or thoughts as I continue with the program. It is a tremendous resource of support, knowledge, cheering me on...
Also it is interesting to see how the weight is coming off. In the past is would just come off my belly. My belly would loose quickly and return again in full force. This time it seems like my body is shedding lbs all over. People have commented that they can see a real difference in my face as well as all over. Just another testament that this program works!
So I have to ask everyone out there, ARE YOU SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED? I hope so. So do something about it. Ask me or my coach questions, but because this is designed for exactly how you are living right now and those participating do not have to make major changed to your life!
Anyhow, the scales are becoming my friend and I am looking forward to getting out of bed each morning to have our little weigh-in. This morning it told me a great secret. 274.6 lbs!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
End of day seven: Education & Support
I would have to say that this is one of the most important elements that makes this plan work. You are never alone throughout, unless you decide to isolate yourself. Kara and I went to a little training meeting last night where we listened to one of the regional directors speak. Twice a month we have these and they are fun to go to because you learn more about the program, healthy living, new recipes to make with the food: such as muffins, waffles, pan cakes... Also there are phone conferences that we take part in twice a week where we get further training from doctors, scientists, nurses, dietitians and other health professionals. This is unlike any other program out there.
In two weeks we are planning on going to Boise where one of the leading doctors will be speaking and training. I am excited to attend this and learn more because everything is so common sense once you start learning.
One thing I noticed today was that my craving for "unhealthy" foods is curbing. Which is nice because that taco wagon still sits across the street. Kara was asking me how I felt about fast food and if I still wanted to eat it. I has to say NO! I'm finally on a path that will work. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED! I have no desire to go back to the weight that I was, I want to lead a normal, healthy life. And enjoy it!
The scales today said 276.0! For anyone just tuning in, that is 12.+ lbs in the first week!
Recap: Feeling good, feeling confident, no desires to return to my unhealthy habits, I want to share this with everyone because it works, this plan is designed to make you successful in your goals.
Congratulations to all those who are have decided to make changes in your lives! Keep up the good work and keep sharing your successes. For those reading this, you may be surprised that people across the country are reading this and reacting!
In two weeks we are planning on going to Boise where one of the leading doctors will be speaking and training. I am excited to attend this and learn more because everything is so common sense once you start learning.
One thing I noticed today was that my craving for "unhealthy" foods is curbing. Which is nice because that taco wagon still sits across the street. Kara was asking me how I felt about fast food and if I still wanted to eat it. I has to say NO! I'm finally on a path that will work. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED! I have no desire to go back to the weight that I was, I want to lead a normal, healthy life. And enjoy it!
The scales today said 276.0! For anyone just tuning in, that is 12.+ lbs in the first week!
Recap: Feeling good, feeling confident, no desires to return to my unhealthy habits, I want to share this with everyone because it works, this plan is designed to make you successful in your goals.
Congratulations to all those who are have decided to make changes in your lives! Keep up the good work and keep sharing your successes. For those reading this, you may be surprised that people across the country are reading this and reacting!
End of day six: Come what may and love it
Good morning everyone! Life as normal around here. Last night as a family we all went out to the garden and started planting radishes, lettuce and spinach. Hopefully things will grow soon.
The blog this morning is a little different. We need to focus not only on physical health but mental. Lately there has been a lot of bad news that is causing people a lot of mental stress. Several months ago I listened to a church leader who spoke on this topic. In short, life happens. We will all encounter adversity, but the real test we face is how we react. Do we let it bring us down, or do we square are shoulders and go forward? A lot of people have been coming in my office for months singing the blues. I just say, "It's tough isn't it? You may be in a tough situation right now, but you are not alone. Everyone out there is expierencing these same things. You need to realize this and go forward and live your life. Just do it more prudently and do the best you can. Come what may and love it."
Anyhow the scales said 277.6 this morning, no change. Yet when I put my belt on, it was down a notch!!!
The blog this morning is a little different. We need to focus not only on physical health but mental. Lately there has been a lot of bad news that is causing people a lot of mental stress. Several months ago I listened to a church leader who spoke on this topic. In short, life happens. We will all encounter adversity, but the real test we face is how we react. Do we let it bring us down, or do we square are shoulders and go forward? A lot of people have been coming in my office for months singing the blues. I just say, "It's tough isn't it? You may be in a tough situation right now, but you are not alone. Everyone out there is expierencing these same things. You need to realize this and go forward and live your life. Just do it more prudently and do the best you can. Come what may and love it."
Anyhow the scales said 277.6 this morning, no change. Yet when I put my belt on, it was down a notch!!!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
End of day five: Hope & Confidence
Day five was Sunday. It is always nice to get to church and be fed spiritually. Everything was so enjoyable today as I continued feeling better, having more energy, and a renewed confidence in myself as I'm around other people. In recent years my self esteem has decreased as the pounds have increased. I was never happy or content with how I looked and felt around other people, always wishing to be the skinnier person. At times things seemed despairing as diets came and went and the pounds went and came back, plus some. I was almost ready to convince myself that there must be a genetic problem that is causing the pounds to stay and this was just my lot in life. I'm sure that there were many times that I was very unpleasant to be around, especially with people close to me just because of those feelings of inadequacy. I'm still a fat man, with a long way to go, but I am confident that this is the right path to be on to become healthy for life. My final goal is still a long ways off, but this time I feel that I have found the solution to my weight problem and life-time habits.
One of the main reasons for this great confidence is that this is just not a diet. THIS IS A LIFE CHANGING PROGRAM!
Well The scales are looking good, 277.4! Tune in tomorrow for a recap of the first week
One of the main reasons for this great confidence is that this is just not a diet. THIS IS A LIFE CHANGING PROGRAM!
Well The scales are looking good, 277.4! Tune in tomorrow for a recap of the first week
End of day four: the honeymoon was over
This was easily the most difficult day so far. We celebrated our two oldest daughters birthdays, threw a little party for them and invited some of their friends. Kara needed help getting everything ready, including baking and decorating the cake! As usual she was busy cleaning while I worked in the kitchen.
The entire day the kids would sneak in, grab some Cheetos, peanuts, candy... everything that was off limits. Normally when cooking I'll taste things just to be sure that they are turning out alright. But thanks to the support of my wife/health coach, I DIDN'T EAT ANY OF IT!!!! (It was misery!)
Suddenly the realization set in that this was the end of the line for eating most things that I enjoyed in the past. Oh yeah, we had some great times...... In fact they come with me everywhere I go, but that is changing!
As of this morning I am 279.2 lbs. I'm not sure why I plateaued so quickly only 5 days into the program. Perhaps it is because on Friday I was using so much energy working outside all day and consuming so few calories; then later my body decided to retain a few more calories when I was less active? I don't know, I'll ask my coach when she wakes up.
To everyone following this, thank you! Good luck to all who have decided to make some changes in their lives as well, report back and let us all know!!!!
The entire day the kids would sneak in, grab some Cheetos, peanuts, candy... everything that was off limits. Normally when cooking I'll taste things just to be sure that they are turning out alright. But thanks to the support of my wife/health coach, I DIDN'T EAT ANY OF IT!!!! (It was misery!)
Suddenly the realization set in that this was the end of the line for eating most things that I enjoyed in the past. Oh yeah, we had some great times...... In fact they come with me everywhere I go, but that is changing!
As of this morning I am 279.2 lbs. I'm not sure why I plateaued so quickly only 5 days into the program. Perhaps it is because on Friday I was using so much energy working outside all day and consuming so few calories; then later my body decided to retain a few more calories when I was less active? I don't know, I'll ask my coach when she wakes up.
To everyone following this, thank you! Good luck to all who have decided to make some changes in their lives as well, report back and let us all know!!!!
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