Day 30 - September 8, 2009 - 236 lbs.

Pretty weak workout today.  Went early this morning, which I think was too soon from last night’s workout.  I don’t think my body adequately recovered from yesterday.  As a result, I took it pretty easy in the gym.  Between my sunburn and my fatigue from last night, I didn’t have much energy today.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - [...]

Day 19 - August 28, 2009 - 245 lbs.

I relaxed my diet for the first time in 3 weeks and ate a lot of food today. I have gained a pound and probably set myself back by a day or two, but I really needed to get more calories in me today. Also, I didn’t work out, which also hurt.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Hard [...]

Day 8 - August 17, 2009 - 251 lbs.

Another two pounds overnight, bringing my total weight loss amount to 12 pounds in 8 days. Didn’t really get a good workout in today, was feeling a bit fatigued. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better.

Today’s Diet:
Breakfast - Banana and Pineapples
Snack - Carrots
Lunch - 6 California Rolls (Sushi)
Snack - Hard Boiled Egg
Dinner - Lettuce Wraps with Ground Beef [...]

Day 6 - August 15, 2009 - 252 lbs.

Not going to do any kind of workout today — taking the day off. Next week, I will be including a pretty intensive weight training routine. I am really looking to tone up and not put on any size.
Today’s weigh-in was at 252 pounds, giving me a total weight loss of 11 pounds in 6 [...]

Day 5 - August 14, 2009 - 253 lbs.

Good workout day today.  I used an elliptical machine for the first time and I think that is one of the most effective pieces of exercise equipment for burning calories and working up a sweat — far better than the stationary cycle or treadmill.
I’m really happy that the weight is coming off quickly.  I officially [...]

Day 2 - August 11, 2009 - 258 lbs.

I shed 5 pounds overnight!  This is very common for me when dieting — I have a tendency to lose weight very fast in the first few days, then the weight loss acceleration will taper off after around day 6 or day 7.  Also, after reviewing my diet yesterday, I’m not sure I took in [...]

Day 0 - August 9, 2009 - 263 lbs. (My Journey Begins)

After a failed diet over a year ago, I have decided to re-challenge myself to lose weight.  This time, it will be a 12 week diet challenge and I will be blogging daily to create accountability for myself.  I will also be posting daily photos, along with weekly video updates.
Please feel free to follow along [...]