Mulligan

BBQ pork and chicken are not a good way to start off kicking my gut's butt. I went to a luncheon today, and was greeted by these scrumptious temptations. Tomorrow, even though I have to sit through class, I'm going to be more active. I'm not exactly sure how yet. The details are kinda fuzzy, but I'll get it.

On the positive side, I did walk more. (It's easier to do as the student teacher takes over more.) Sam precluded my exercise routine, but I was able to sneak in some crunches before work. Now, if I could only get that smoky aftertaste to go away.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!

Okay. I'm mad about my weight loss or lack thereof. In fact, I would like to kick my eating habits in the teeth. I weighed in this morning at 285.7. What the crap is that? I haven't been that heavy in ages...or at least months. I am resolute in getting down to 270 by the end of the year and keeping it off. Earlier would be better.

So, stay tuned for more updates as I devise a plan. While I am pondering, I'll accept any feedback or suggestions.

A for Effort

Hey! I believe I need a reward. Exactly what kind of reward is my conundrum. When I looked and saw that I have exercised 6 days in a row (not counting weekends) this morning, I thought, "Man, I need to celebrate!" I have--disgustingly--not done that since June. And what's worse, is that so far in January, I have matched my total number of exercise days for December and November combined. Those months I'll just consider epically failed, and I'll start over. It's a new semester, right?

The better news is that since last Monday, I've already lost. Today's weigh-in was 281.8 lbs!

So...my idea to celebrate with donuts was probably not the smartest. I probably shouldn't bring chips to my party either. Does anybody out there have a suggestion for a reward? All I can think about right now seems to involve brownies or bacon or ice cream.

P.S. It was a good thing someone ate all the seven-layer dip before I got to lunch.

I'm Baaaaaaaack!!

So, for all those suckers who thought I was done, sorry to disappoint. You also should have taken me up on my bet back before Thanksgiving. Heh-heh.

Supposedly, January was National Weigh-in Day. And guess what? I weighed-in. Before I found out it was a "national" thingy. Otherwise I would have waited until the next day. That's just the way I am. Some of you know that already, though.

On Monday, I reappeared on the scale at 285.5 lbs. Not too bad considering all the crap I threw down the pie hole: fast food, liquid poison (as Leah calls it), chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, more chocolate, hot chocolate, even more chocolate, homemade chocolate, and then a little more chocolate.

But now, I am repentant. I have exercised three days in a row (as opposed to the entire two in the month of December). I am off the juice (carbonation). And I don't eat after 8 p.m. And boy, am I hungry. That's okay. It's better to do it cold turkey (Mmmm...turkey!) than to try and wean myself. And I've already lost half a pound! The goal this year is to drop another 10 or 15 and keep it off. More good news: despite my gain, I'm still riding a minus ten from when I started exercising on a somewhat regular basis last February.

So, there. Any naysayers out there? Speak up and/or I'll sit on you.

Encouragement? It's always welcome. Happy New Year! Let's make it a little happier.

Small Change

Instead of snacking on leftover Halloween candy and Christmas treats, I ate celery during class.

Just in Case You Were Interested

Despite my consumption of a stereotypical American meal (Big Mac, large fries, and a large Coca-Cola) yesterday, I did throw away or give away several treats that my students brought to me. No, I didn't ask them to do it, and believe it or not, none of them were trying to bribe me.

The latest weigh-in was 280.9, so all hope is not lost. If I can make it through the stress of this week, all should be well again.

Just Don't Ask Today

I have not been good. Period.

However, I will update you on my bruise. It now runs the length of my lower leg (knee to ankle), and the coloration is lightening. There's still some swelling, but I can kneel without too much discomfort.

I am working on other aspects of my health, though. See my latest post on Joe Average Writer for an update. That would be the entry from December 1st. So if you don't hurry, you might have to exercise your scrolling finger!