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"