Day 17 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 17 - July 28, 2011 


Weigh in was today. I was dreading it. Since I went and had Mexican last night, cheese dip and nachos along with a 22oz bud light with 2 beef tacos.... I thought i would pay for it today at weight in...   Well low and behold 2.4 lbs gone! WooHoo!!!!! I guess all that running is paying off little by little!

 More to come later dang busy days!

Day 16 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 16 - July 27, 2011 


Ah day 16... Its going pretty good at staying on track. Tomorrow is weigh in day :(... Not sure how I feel... Have I lost, gained, or stayed the same... I have ran 5 miles total this week, with 2 more miles tomorrow morning before weight in. I have my new running shoes



work the crap out of your calves. Barefoot running! Not bat, I actually ran the Warrior Dash in these and it was pretty easy. I could dig into the mud for up hills and worked good on the obstacles..They will also double as Jet Ski shoes.

Well more tomorrow

Day 15 of 75lbs in 365 Days....

Day 15 - July 26, 2011 


Ah good ole Day 15 here... Made it thru the weekend without gaining the weight I loss last week back! That's a great accomplishment on a weekend for me!! Busy week sorry not writing more!

Day 11 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 9 of 75lbs in 365 Days....

Day 11 - July 22, 2011 

Ah the weekend starts in a few hours... I have decided to go to weekly weigh-ins... this daily weigh-in just frustrates me. I can be down 3 lbs one day and up 2 the next... I guess weekly will be better for me to keep my sanity! I run 6 miles eat healthy and weigh in higher than the day before where I didn't work out geish damn scale I know it's laughing at me! :)

So the weekend for me starts here in a couple of hours. The weekends are always the hardest to stay on goal! It's just too easy, get bored there is the fridge... I got to change that mentality!!! At least during the week I have work and so I just can't keep going to the fridge!  So this weekend I will be busy so it may not be as hard as usual! We will see come monday morning how good I did!

Day 9 of 75lbs in 365 Days....

Day 9 - July 20, 2011 

Todays Breakfast


Ciabatta Roll - 5 pts
Egg - 2 pts
Turkey Bacon (2 pieces) - 1 pt
Kraft single Cheese - 2 pts
Kiwi Water (12oz) - O pts

Total = 10 pts



Todays Lunch


Salmon - 7 pts
Oswigo Cheese/shrimp/Crap topping - 3 pts
Salad - 0 pts
Cheese - 1 pts
Tomato - 0 pts
Cucumber - 0 pts
Salad Dressing - 2 pts
Propel Zero Water (36oz) - 0 pts

Total = 14 pts
Day Total = 23 pts


Today started off early for me. Bright at early at 5:15 AM... It starts getting light that early. Who would of thought that haha... But yes I have decided that during the week its easier to workout at 5:15 in the AM that in the evening. The gym is nice and cold and there are no (in Jason Moores words MoMo People around). You know the (MoMo People) they are the people that go to the gym for social time. They are the type of person that walk on the treadmills at 1.2 mph while drinking a gateraid... May as well walk and eat a krispy kream! Your putting more sugars/carbs into your body that you are working off at 1.2 mph there MoMo!!  MoMos also venture into the free weight rooms... They are the guys who put all this weight on to bench press but you never see them do it... They put the weight and then continue to talk to anyone in the gym that will listen to them, they then sit down only to stand back up and continue talking... Then when you ask to use the bench they say they are going to do their reps... Sometimes they actually do 1 rep then take the weight off... OR I just take the weight off with out asking... MOMO.... I swear...

BUT this is the AM and only people that are really devoted go in the AM or the old folk go. But they can run circles around people. They have some major energy and its always nice to talk or listen to them. They have some good stories.

This morning was the same its been all week. Nice and cool in the treadmill room. I had 2 miles I had to run today... I use the Walk/Run/Walk/Sprint method. I am actually up to running 2 miles with no problems now. I remember when I first started. I would run not even 20 seconds and my shins would kill, it would feel like they were going to break in half when running for 20 seconds. They hurt so much!

Found out 2 things...
1) out of shape DUHHH
2) I was wearing the wrong shoes! Never knew they made that much of a difference. (don't judge im no runner here) But with the Help of Body N Sole in Champaign I found the correct shoe. Needless to say I had been running in Nike Shox.... Which were size 12R which ment size 12 Regular Width... Well found out I should be wearing 12 4E which is 4 times the with of the regular shoes... WOW what a difference that made.

Running will always be a chore for me, people say it becomes addicting but I do not think so! I am signing up to run Tough Mudder but not until next fall. So I still have PLENTY of time to run and get in better shape for that. If you don't know what touch mudder is:
Tough Mudder is not your average lame-ass mud run or spirit-crushing ‘endurance’ road race. Our 10-12 mile obstacle courses are designed by British Special Forces to test all around strength, stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie. Forget finish times. Simply completing a Tough Mudder is a badge of honor. Tough Mudder has raised over one million dollars for the Wounded Warrior Project.
WARNING: Tough Mudder is 3-4 times longer and MUCH TOUGHER than a typical mud run such as Warrior Dash. On average, only 78% of participants finish the event. Only those in reasonably strong physical condition should enter.

Yes I know thats crazy but it give me some more motivation for this weight loss thing and to get in better shape!!!

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Day 8 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 8 - July 19, 2011 

 Day 8... Well yesterday was a great day. Actually stayed on track with food and working out. Not alot really happened yesterday, mostly busy at work then went shopping at Sams Club. Got some veggies/fruits/meats/water. Going to try these new jupiter peaches... Never heard of them but they are suppose to be sweet. I also got my cherries and some salad, along with chicken, salmon, and pork chops. So dinners/lunches will be good for the next 2 weeks :)

So looks like i lost a pound somewhere yesterday... I stuck to my guns and ran 2.15 miles then done some weight training for 45 min. It was nice in the gym. Actually had the air on  in the weight room! Ah tonight I will be running outside for softball. Please let someone turn the air on out there its too hot!

Day 7 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 7 - July 18, 2011 

 Well gained a bit... Too much fun in Chicago this weekend I guess... But in all reality I did not think I would lose every single day. Its a struggle with a goal in mind. Didn't work out at all over the weekend. Today I have to get it in high gear! Tonight starts 2 mile runs and weight training... Tried full body didnt really like it so going back to my 3 days of weights... Today is 2 mile run with Chest/Back weight workout. More tomorrow very busy today.

Day 4 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 4 - July 15, 2011 

 "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." 

It will be a tough day 4 and 5... Going to Chicago area with Alison to visit some friends and family. Plan on going to Giordanos Famous Chicago Style Pizza... if you know anything about their pizza its deep dish and delicious!!!!!!!!!!!! But it is also 17 pts per slice!!!! EEEkk!!!!

 

But man it looks so good! I should have plenty of points to have a slice of this tonight, but if not I know my goal and won't let anything get in the way of my goal! 

Now onto the other thing I will prob consume this weekend... BEER.. Yes Cold yummy Beer... 4 Pts per 12 oz of lite beer!!!! Damn is it really worth 4 pts? I gave up drinking a beer or anything other than H2O thru the week. Maybe I can have 1 or 2 this weekend. We are going to a Minor League Baseball game on Saturday and no not the Chicago Cubs tho I think they should join the Minor Leagues. We are going to The Cane County Cougars game Saturday. Front row down the 3rd base line. So Ball park food aka Hot Dogs and Beer will be tempting.  

As you can see this weekend will be my first true test on this year long journey. I am sure I may falter a few times but I need to stay strong and not give into temptation. 

Ok I tried Shakeology shake today for breakfast... Tried the Green one, some of my friends say they are so good blah blah blah... Well I mixed it with some strawberries and honey... Ya this is not for me. First it tasted like green crap, Left a funny after taste and smelled like rotten vegetables...  They say the Chocolate is better. Well when I try that one I will let you know. But so far its not looking so good for it... I like the lean shakes from GNC still. 

Today Pts 

Shakeology Shake - 4 pts

6oz Pork Chop - 7 pts

asparagus - 0 pts

Strawberries - 0 pts

honey 1 tbs - 1 pt

pasta with carrots & broccoli - 5 pts

Total so far today: 17 pts

Dinner to be determined.......

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Day 3 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 3 - July 14, 2011 


"Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels."

Great Quote from one of the followers on facebook page 75lbs in 365 Days


That quote hit the nail on the head! I have heard stories of people losing weight and not having the back aches, knee aches and getting off their meds... (I am not on meds at least not for my weight :^)) But I do pray for the day where I can wake up and not have a back ache or run with the bad knee pains. 


Starting a new weight routine tonight... Been going back and forth on a 3 day set of workouts with cardio mixed in between the days or a 5 day total body workout with cardio on same day after weights... Not 100% sold on my decision but I will give it a shot for a week or 2 and see how it goes.


Going with the Full Body workout routine for the first 2 weeks with cardio on same day after weights. After this 2 week trial period I will try the 3 day sets working 2 muscle groups per session with cardio. 
We will see how this goes. Less weight more reps... 


Today at Weight Watchers the topic was vegetables.... mmm mmm m my favorite (can you hear the sarcasm?) I do like some veggies... I have grown to like fresh green beans (still can't eat the ones out of a can) I blame that on my parents haha, they tried to make me eat them one time as a kid and once was all it took for them to never make me try them again!!! But the fresh ones are really good! Asparagus is becoming one of my new favorites too (on the grill)!!! Sweet corn on the grill is amazing also! But the question was raised how many vegetables have you ate in the last 2 days?

Lets See 2 Days Veggies:
Lettuce, Banana Peppers, Tomato, Green Beans, Onion, Pickles?, and Red Peppers... So I guess I had over 4 so that works. I am trying to think of different ways to get veggies into my meals. Leave a comment if you have any good recipes and I can try it out and post it for everyone! 

Trying to think of topics to make these 365 days go by and have something to talk about. 

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Day 2 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

75lbs in 365 Days

Day 2 - July 13, 2011 

Facebook Page -75lbs in 365 Day Now has 2 friends... Just alittle more motivation for me. People to hold me accountable!


So I read a quote today "I wake up every day with the realization that this is it, that there's only one shot at this life and I can either enjoy the ride and live it to its fullest and to my highest potential or I can stay the way I am."

This is one of the quotes I read that really made me think. Do I want to always have back problems, knee aches, and sluggish days.... Not really and this is the quote thats on a post it on my computer at work so when I think hey I can skip this day... I just have to look up and read it.


Ok So Day 2 of 365... Started off today at 6:45... Wanted to work out this morning but the bed felt way too good! Nice and cold so when my alarm went off at 5:30 the SNOOZE was hit!!!!! I really need to go to bed before midnight so I can get up and work out in the morning... Maybe one of these days I will learn!!!  Highly doubt it but with the heat I need to start making myself get up and go in the morning! 


So when I weighed in this morning I was expecting to have same weight since really all the exercise I got was playing softball last night. Tho it was hot and I did run alot due to the fact we scored a bunch or runs, I thought well all I have done was eat and work on the computer... So i was thinking i may of gained... But I actually lost 1.8lbs!

So today for breakfast I had another lean shake w/non fat milk. Cookies N Cream for breakfast is there anything really even better? Ok well maybe eggs, turkey bacon and a slick of wheat toast but come on its cookies n cream for breakfast!!!! Throw in alittle ice and you have a pretty good smoothie! For lunch today it will be left over pork cop with garlic and peas... Not sure about dinner yet. I am thinking turkey 6 in sub from subway... Tonight is Beer league softball. First true test of not eating pizza and having beers! Taking a pizza, breadsticks and pop over to a buddies house. I have a game plan and plan on sticking to it, Turkey Sub with all the veggies! 


Point total so far for Bfast/Lunch/Dinner 
Lean Shake - 4 pts
Fat Free Milk -2 pts
Pork Chop - 7 pts
WW Bar - 3 pts
Subway (Turkey w/all veggies) - 7 pts
Banana  - 0 pts
Apple - 0 pts
H2O - 0 pts


Total Used= 23 total points 
Allowed = 58 total points


Need to mix in some more veggies and fruits...  Will get around to doing that for sure! 

Day 1 of 75lbs in 365 Days...

Day 1 of "75lbs in 365 Days"

Well today (July 12, 2011) is day 1 of the next 365 days devoted to losing 75lbs!


So for the past 10,950+ days of my life (30 years) I have devoted myself to eating and getting up to 301... I stepped on the scale 5 months ago and seen 301... 301 I thought to myself WOW... In High School I was 190 then in College went to 225 (damn alcohol and buffet style lunch/dinners). I have always been the "big boned" kid, now I want to shed that persona and lead a healthy lifestyle. Not only for myself but for my wife and family. I do not want to leave my family early because I didn't take control of myself sooner!

I have been thinking of this for the past few weeks. Can I really do this? Can I shed 75lbs in 365 days... That is only .205 pounds a day! I thought about the ways to do it...  

1) Surgery??? I have known people that have went through it and lost tons of weight. But is that realistic for me? I mean a guy who is terrified of needles and blood and being cut open? Come on no way i can do that! Plus too much money....

2)  Liquid Diet (Fad Diets) This one crossed my mind a few times. But come on how realistic is this one? Yes I have seen some amazing results. BUT once they go back to solid foods they mess up and gain it all right back... I mean do I want to have a liquid salad, liquid chicken for dinner and lunch etc... NO WAY!!!!!

So I decided on 
3) Weight Watchers and holding myself accountable!!!! Came to the conclusion that this is what it will have to be! I joined weight watchers about 24 weeks ago... I have had mixed reviews so far. Granite its because I have been well lets say lenient with my points.... Don't get me wrong I have lost while being on WW but just not as much as I should be. The good news is I have not gained the weight I have lost back. But I have not been truthful about recording points and all that like you should be. I have the WW app for iphone and it really helps me account for what I eat and be able to read up on what other people are doing to help them! Yes, I go to the meetings... Every Thursday at 9:30 A.M. I have tried other meetings before but really enjoy the leader in my meeting. She is my age and has alot of energy. Most the other meetings I have been to the leader has been older and lost such and such weight back in 1998 or some other late year.... But this meeting has stuck with me and I really enjoy the people there.  At first it was a little intimidating... Just because I was the only guy there in a room of women. They make it fun and to listen to people with the same problems I have really helps. I like the weight watchers slogan of its not a diet its a life style change... Which is true, portion sizes and knowing whats good for you rather than loading up a plate full of stuff not good for you. I have kinda stalled out so thats why I am starting a new goal!!!!  "75lbs in 365 Days"

July 11, 2011
A few days ago I had it in my mind I will start this journey on Tuesday... Why Tuesday you ask? Well because I gave myself 1 night where I could have my last supper... Yep and that would come Monday the 11th... MONICALS ALL YOU CAN EAT PIZZA NIGHT...  Why not have that one thing that I absolutely love! Monicals Pepperoni Pizza!!!! I did not go all wild and get 10 pizzas and stuff myself... I ordered a Small Pepperoni Pizza all to myself!!!!!! Weight Watchers says you can have anyfood you want as long as you count it... Well a Small Pepperoni pizza is 42 pts... Well You get 49 extra points for the week and I used all but 7 of them on this pizza! So technically I am still in the clear for WW points this week...... Man it was so good, I sat there afterwards full and knowing what lies ahead... Sure I can still have pizza and what not but not a whole pizza, a few slices yes, deep dish (well half a slice) haha but the road starts in the morning...

Tuesday Morning
Woke up at 5:15 A.M. TIME TO WORK OUT LETS START THIS WITH A BANG... 5:16 A.M. back to bed damn its dark outside... I like working out in the morning but just not this morning....Well Finally rose back up at 6:45 time to get breakfast and ready for work. Today I decided to drink a GNC Lean Shake with fat free milk. I do this prob 1-2 times a week for breakfast... It usually keeps me satasified till about 10 am... Then I will have an apple and a ww snack bar to hold me over to lunch.

Lunch will be chicken breast and a bannana...

Dinner is pork chop and some sort of vegetable (YUCK)

Not sure on workout today, Hoping to get to the gym before softball tonight to at least run or do a weight routine. But will no doubt sweat and run at softball tonight.


Reasons for doing this
Overall Health, Back Pain, Knee Pains, and wanting to be around for my family...
I first started this because my son Colton was on the way and was to be born July 31, 2011... My wife and I received some bad news about Colton a few months ago. He was going to be born with a kidney disease that would ultimately take his life a short time after being born.  This was devastating to us, as he would grow and kick inside Alisons stomach but we knew his fate. It was very hard and still is... Ali went into labor on June 8th and Colton Paul was born June 9th, he was a strong little guy. He held on and was with us for 36 wonderful minutes.  Although he was with us for only a short time we will always hold him in our hearts and remember him with a smile. He is our little angle looking over us. My reason and motivation behind this change is so I can be around for my family as long as possible, and to not take anything for granite.



No one not even my wife  knew I was going to start this "75lbs in 365 Days" today.  But Today is the first day to a better lifestyle!

Day 1 of "75lbs in 365 Days"