Day 8 – One Week Complete

Yesterday was a great day because I resisted donuts, cake, and cookies,  and stayed on the diet. That was a true victory. I came home and wallowed in my own glory,  enjoying every second of it.

I completed seven days of dieting, so that is a small victory, averaging 1894 calories, and losing five pounds from 273 to 268. I will continue onward, as I feel in the zone right now, trying to stay under 2000 calories per day.

I completed the walking for February, tracking every day, averaging 7974 steps per day. My new goal for March is upping that to averaging 12,000 steps per day. I’m thinking of upgrading my pedometer, as a nice birthday present to myself. I also need a nice new exercise watch.

Goals for the week:

• 12,000 steps/day
• Less then 2000 calories/day
• Utilize Fitday and Walker Tracker

Blood Pressure – 130/87 Pulse Rate – 59 Weight – 268 pounds

Day 5- Still Fat and more Happy

Good Morning world. I have to give a speech at Toastmasters that I am totally not prepared for, but I’ll give it with hopes that as I become more extemporaneous in my efforts, future speeches will improve. What a crock.

This is day 5 of my diet, and right now I feel fine. I’m utilizing Fitday and Walker Tracker, and most of the battle is actually using the programs to stay in control. I resisted the brownies at work, so that in itself was HUGE. I ate a little too much yesterday, but the carbs were low, so as far as the day is concerned, I won.

My shins still hurt from the walking, but I think the pain is beginning to subside. I hope to put in some big numbers on the pedometer over the next several days. I’ve got to average over 12,000 steps daily to be effective in staying in control.

Nothing else to say at this time, except that I watched the debates last night and Hillery is done. Stick a fork in her, she’s finished. Obama’s likability factor looms large, in fact so large that he will eat McCain for lunch. I predict Obama will win it all because he is so well liked, plus, he will garner a large Republican vote. McCain really isn’t conservative enough, and Republicans will vote for Obama because they think he’ll screw things up just enough to give the Republicans the opportunities next time.

It’s time for a group hug.

ASSUMED CONTROL

ATTENTION ALL PLANETS OF THE SOLAR FEDERATION, WE HAVE ASSUMED CONTROL – Rush 2112

Yes, and I believe I am slowly regaining control of my my attitude.  Really, attitude is  most important.

The week was rough, but I managed.  After a rise in 1o pounds, I dropped again.  losing one pound for the week.  I resumed Fitday on Friday because I was just eating too many carbs.  Hopefully this and walking will keep me in check.

On a bad note, I have suspended any jogging or weights, as my knees and lower legs are in pain, so right now I am only counting on slow and deliberate walks.  To combat any negativity,  I discovered the IPOD and have been utilizing it to its full potential.  Music and Podcasts, along with XM RADIO will guide me to the promised land of 173 pounds.

Excuse me for being pigheaded, but that’s how I feel right now.

Weight Gain and Walking

After going to the doctor on Tuesday, I found out I gained 21 pounds since October 22, 2007. YIKES! Of course, Mrs F and I high-fived each other. I think the ten pound gain over the last few days was an anomoly, and it is proving to be true as my weight is starting to drop from my 284 pound high on Wednesday. Right now I am at 277 lbs. In reality, I think I’ve gained about 15 pounds since October 22.

My exercise program has been put on hiatus as I recover from a walking accident; I was hit by a car. I was fortunate and unfortunate, as it could have been much worse.

I am getting into walking again, but I have never found it to be a very good method for controlling weight. An article I found supports my theory that someone my age and sex needs to walk 12000 steps in order to just maintain weight. Christ, what do I have to do to lose weight? Fortunately, I use walking as means to clear out my cobwebs and maintain my mental health. At any rate, I think I will work to get up to 12000 steps per day.

I haven’t been using Fitday to keep track of my food intake, so I believe that has really done harm on my diet. Diligent efforts are needed in watching what I eat. Today I hope to begin using Fitday on a daily basis.

270 Pounds…Methane and H20

Yesterday was a low carb day. I ate around 50 grams of carbs, the rest in fat and protein, so I think that helped me in getting rid of this bloated feeling. I also dropped FIVE POUNDS. It’s hard to imagine that all my weight loss was water and gas, but the scale doesn’t lie. I feel so much better today.

It’s time to do two things – break out the pedometer, and sign up for Fitday. I shall get in rhythm with my fat.

- Mr. F.