Thursday – Tired

• BP – 136/89
• Resting Pulse Rate 57

Blood Pressure is a bit high because I forgot to call in my medication, must do that today.  Lifted weights yesterday and then walked a good hour at at a quick pace, so I was quite tired when I got home.  Didn’t sleep well, so will rest today, just walk, and hopefully have a great jog in the morning.  I’ve got to remember the steps in order to regain my sanity.  They are:

1. Exercise
2. Discipline
3. Affection

Thank you Cesar, for spelling it out so succinctly.

Maintaining at 272 lbs

I feel bloated.  My estrogen count must be high.  I’m all waterlogged and puffy.  I’m giving blood today. It makes for a great day for eating.  No exercise today.

• Weight – 272 lbs.
• BP – 142/89
• Resting Pulse Rate – 60
• Mood – Sour

Broke Toilet Seat

• BP – 142/91
• Resting Pulse Rate – 54
• Weight – 272 lbs

Gads, all this working out and I am gaining weight. I officially broke the toilet seat today; snapped it in two.  I feel like I’ve joined some sort of a special club.

Day 12 – Must Remain Focused

• Weight 269 lbs
• Blood Pressure 129/87
• Resting Pulse Rate 52

It’s time for me to remain steadfast and focused because mentally I feel great.  The weight will eventually drop; I will wait out this plateau and see where it takes me.  I feel a bit bloated, so maybe once my water recedes, I will have a better reflection of what I weigh.

In today’s Toastmaster meeting my assigned role will be Evaluator, which means I will evaluate one of the given speeches, the evaluation lasting 2-3 minutes.  This is by far my least favorite role, but I need the practice.

Day 11 – Up one Pound

I took yesterday off, so back to work. After five days at a stubborn 268 pounds, I gain a pound to 269. Imagine my agony. Once the shock subsided, I slumped down in my chair and began balling like a 48 year old. Now I’ve got to compose myself and get ready for the day.

• Blood Pressure – 134/88
• Pulse rate – 61
• Weight – 269 pounds