5.4 and counting

Great news! Despite having a few difficult food days, I lost an additional 3.2 pounds for a total weight loss of 5.4 pounds! Things that worked: exercised three days ( thanks Mr. Placitas!), stayed away from fast food- eating salads for lunch, getting lots of water. Things that need work: more meal planning ( more home cooking), more work outs.

2.2 and counting

Good news sports fans, I met my weight loss goal for this week -losing 2.2 pounds. I did not make my gym goal, I made it to the gym twice, which is better than last week. My eating is getting better. Need to plan my dinner meal, need to get to the gym more. Not a perfect week by a long shot but I'll take it!

SSB:Brawl - die Kirby

Ok- After eschewing SSB:Brawl for being a button masher, I bought in. Let me just say I don't normally go for fighting games but when I played the game at Ash's the other day- it was really fun. The wife likes Kirby and she's killing me.

I hate Kirby.
There is nothing like getting your ass kicked by a cute little pink balloon thing. Even if you don't like fighting games, give it a try. I like meta knight.

305 and counting....

Well, I'd like to say my first week was a rousing success... more like a good lesson- this is tough. No weight loss to report- have not been to the gym- I have to schedule my gym time better. I have been drinking more water and eating smarter- portion control is a problem. I am keeping healthy snacks at my desk and that has been working well. I guess my big take away for this week is as follows- I'm not giving up, I will do this, and I will succeed. Thanks for your kind comments last week, this next week will be better.

cans, not cannes fest

stumbled upon this- thought it was cool- cans fest

305 and counting.....

As many of you know I have struggled with being overweight for a long time, and health issues are starting to be more and more evident.

Following up on my wedding to my beautiful bride, I am dedicated to getting healthy. I have an eating plan and I have an exercise plan. In the past I always get off to a good start and then slack off when the going gets rough.

In an effort to get support, and maintain accountability, I will update this blog once a week with my progress. What can you do? Please leave comments of support, and check in with me when you don't see me making regular posts. THURSDAYS will be my posting day.
My goals?
Lose 2 pounds a week.
Exercise ( walking, swimming) 30 minutes 5-6 days a week.
short term goal- 30 lbs weight loss 15 weeks from now
long term goal- 100 lbs weight loss one year from now