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Update - October 5, 2009 - 227 lbs.

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:14:08 +0000

Hey everyone. Sorry for the lack of updates. I had a family emergency and have been tending to that for the past week and 1/2. I’m hoping to start my daily posts again, along with the pics.

As for my weight loss, I haven’t gained or loss much since my last update. I have been traveling, so it’s been hard to keep up with my normal routine. I am currently at 227 lbs. I’ll try to get new pics up soon.

Sorry to let those down who have been following me.

Day 45 - September 23, 2009 - 229 lbs.

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:14:56 +0000

Finally, in the 220s! Only 19 pounds left until goal. When I started this diet, I thought 53 pounds was very aggressive, and some of my family members thought that was too much weight to lose in only 12 weeks. However, after looking at myself in my gut area, I think there is still plenty of more fat that can come off. I believe I will hit my goal.

Also, today marks the halfway point through my 12 week weight loss challenge. I am on schedule, with plenty of room to spare.

Breakfast - 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
Snack - Orange
Lunch - Chunky Beef and Potato Soup
Snack - Ruby Reds Nutritional Supplement
Dinner - Turkey Wrap with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onion, Banana Peppers, and Onions w/ Chips
Snack - Brand Flakes Cereal with Fat Free Milk
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Shoulders
Sit Ups
Sauna
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 44 - September 22, 2009 - 230 lbs.

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:40:30 +0000

Very good day today. Had a great workout and good diet. One more day and I think I will be in the 220’s! The more I continue with this, the more I want to improve. Once you have momentum and start to see these kinds of results, it only motivates you to want to do more.

Breakfast - Honey Nut Cheerios with Fat Free Milk
Snack - Hard Boiled Egg
Lunch - Sliced Beef Cooked in Soy Sauce with Snow Peas and Carrots
Snack - Ruby Reds Nutritional Supplement
Dinner - Weight Watchers Spaghetti and Meatballs
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Back
Biceps
Sit Ups
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 43 - September 21, 2009 - 331 lbs.

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:21:54 +0000

No workout today…I am still recovering my sore muscles from yesterday’s workout. Hope to soon be in the 220’s. Weight loss progress seems to be grinding very slowly, considering that I lost 10 pounds the first week I started.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Honey Nut Cheerioes with Fat Free Milk
Snack - Naval Orange
Lunch - Weight Watchers Spaghetti and Meatballs Meal
Snack - Apple with Skin
Dinner - Progresso Italian Style Soup
Snack - Ritz Crackers with Ham Slices
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
None

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Before and After Pics - Day 42

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:14:54 +0000

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Day 42 - September 20, 2009 - 232 lbs.

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:59:06 +0000

Had one of the best workouts today since I started this whole thing back in August. I did some intense chest exercises. I was visiting a friend in another town and was able to work out in his gym for the day. I took advantage of it and really pushed myself.

Tomorrow starts week 6, so I will be officially a little more than halfway through my 12 week challenge on Thursday. I’ve had a lot of success, also have seen some setbacks. I will treat tomorrow as if it is Day 1 and keep pushing from there.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
Snack - Red Seedless Grapes
Lunch - Ham and Cheese Sandwich on Wheat Bread
Snack - Banana
Dinner - Large Chefs Salad with Light Blue Cheese Dressing
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Chest
Triceps
Push Ups
Sit Ups

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 41 - September 19, 2009 - 233 lbs.

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:40:41 +0000

Took a diet holiday today and ate a lot of food. No workout either. I spent time visiting family and could not resist the food. Probably set myself back a few days, but I will work it out this coming week.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
Snack - Banana
Lunch - 2 Slices of Dominoes Pizza with Ham and Pineapple
Dinner - Meatball Sub with Chips and 2 Bud Lights
Snack - Cookies and Milk
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
NONE

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 40 - September 18, 2009 - 232 lbs.

admin — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:14:00 +0000

I think my camera has just about had it. Second day in a row I’ve gotten a wierd green tint. Spent most of the day working, so didn’t get a chance to get in a good workout, other than a quick 15 minute swim.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Two Scrambled Eggs Cooked in 1 Teaspon of Olivio Margine
Snack - Hard Boiled Egg
Lunch - Italian Wedding Soup with Crackers
Snack - Apple with Skin
Dinner - Chicken Strips with Light Ranch Dressing and Steamed Vegetables
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 39 - September 17, 2009 - 232 lbs.

admin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:23:40 +0000

Another excellent day, both with my diet and exercise. I am really getting some stamina, particularly on the elliptical machine. I have upped my time to 40 minutes and slowly work my way up the the strongest resistance throughout the workout.

Looking forward to getting in the 220’s. It’s close! Also, I’m not sure what happened to today’s picture…it came out a little green. It was taken in a dark room, so I’m sure that had something to do with it.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal w/ Fat Free Milk
Snack - Banana
Lunch - Ham with Ritz Crackers and Pickles
Snack - Orange and Ruby Reds Supplement
Dinner - Progesso Soup (Light) - Southwestern Style Chicken
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Chest
Triceps
Push Ups
Sit Ups and Ab Crunches
Sauna
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 38 - September 16, 2009 - 233 lbs.

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:48:29 +0000

Good day today, back on track. Had an awesome workout and swim this evening. Also, I’m officially at the 30 pound weight loss mark. Feel a lot better now.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal w Fat Free Milk
Snack - Rubs Reds Nutritional Supplement
Lunch - Progresso Light - Italian Meatball Soup
Snack - Orange
Dinner - Beef in a Soy Sauce and Vegetables
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Chest
Triceps
Push Ups
Sit Ups and Ab Crunches
Sauna
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 37 - September 15, 2009 - 234 lbs.

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:40:53 +0000

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed at the weight loss progress in the past 8 days. It has virtually come to a stand-still. I cheated quite a bit last week and I believe my body went into “survival” mode and stored a lot of the non-healthy and fatty stuff I ate, contributing to my slowed weight loss progress.

I anticipate things will pick up again in the coming days as I will be really buckling down.

This past week was the hardest for me and there were times that I wanted to pull down this blog and quit. I did not let those thoughts get the best of me and I know there are people following me who I do not want to let down. Most of all, I don’t want to let down myself. I will keep pressing forward and try to still reach my goal as I still feel it is very attainable.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Almonds and Oats Cereal with Fat Free Milk
Snack - Ruby Reds Nutritional Supplement
Lunch - Sushi (5 California Rolls)
Snack - 2 Hard Boiled Eggs
Dinner - Turkey Cobb Salad with Light Honey Mustard Dressing
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Day 36 - September 14, 2009 - 235 lbs.

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:09:29 +0000

No photo for the second time in four days. I promise I will be more consistent in posting my daily pics — today was a little tough as my schedule did not permit.

On a positive note, I had a really super-intense workout today and was able to burn quite a few calories.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Almonds and Oats Cereal with Fat Free Milk
Snack - Orange
Lunch - Turkey Sub Wrap with Veggies, no mayo, no cheese, no oil
Snack - Ruby Reds Nutritional Supplement
Dinner - Spicy Beef with Scallions in an Asian Soy Sauce
Lots of Water.

Exercise:
Elliptical Machine
Back
Biceps
Sit Ups and Ab Crunches
Swimming

1 Corinthians 6:19-20