WOW

Well my weight loss is staying on the even keel. I know that I can do better on the eating part but really have lost a little bit of fire. I do really good all day and then I go a blow it at dinner. The answer to my problem is easy and I know how to solve it. Maybe I should stick my finger in a light socket you know a little shock treament lol :) Anyway an amazing thing happened to me friday night. I was on stage with kenny chesneys band at ford field during there sound check. Pretty frickin amazing. All those guitars were really making me drool. The only thing I like better than food is a whole rack full of guitars. Anyway I'm gonna keep my goals in sight and stay a little more active with all these blogs and I'm gonna let you guys keep me motivated as you oh so often do!!!!!

I've discovered all these new 100 calorie snack packs in the grociery store. Other that the plain popcorn anything good for you even though it is only 100 calories. I;m sure it's just another marketing skeem to think we are eating healthy when quite frankly we are eating the same crap only smaller portions. Anyway I better get to bed before I can't get up in the morning and tuck the destroyer kills me.

I'm Surrounded

Well Another day gone and went and i missed the gym again today. Can't seem to get out of the bed in the morning. Worked 30 hours in the heat the last two days and I just can't get out of bed lateley. Everybody wants that ac running so no rest for me. I know I probably sweat of the lbs during the day cause frankly who wants to eat when its 96 degrees outside. Some fruit and water usually gets me through but damn am I hungry when I get home around 11:00 pm. I know its not good to eat that late but just fruit and water isn't good for me either. My other problem (not really a problem mostly a blessing) is my wife is about 5 months pregnant and she ain't cravin fruit and yogurt. If you've been pregnant I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. But I refuse to get pregnant also. But oh the temptation. I AM SURROUNDED. anyway two blogs in a row I am on fire. (lol)
I hope everyone has a good weekend talk to you monday..

Back in the race

Well it feels pretty damn good to be back. I can't believe how much I missed reading all yoo guys blogs. Makes me forget where I get all my motivation from. Although I hit the gym with rob as much as humanly possible true life stories really keep you movin. Well I have been the same weight for two friggin months but kinda fell off the strict eating plan but hell atleast I'm still smoke free. I also think that i really hate the computer because I really don,t know how to use it. All you guys post pictures and slogans and get cool designs. All I can do is turn the damn thing on. But anyway gonna start hitting the eating right thing hard core and ge down to my goal weight. Before I left for vacation I weighed in at 241. Today 247. My fault. Well anyway its good to be back and I will do my best to stay in tune and be a productive part of this party. Good Day All!

This is great

Well after a long todo my new computer has arrived and let e tell u what a blessing it really is. Took me about 10 seconds to pull up my e mail page and about five seconds to my blog page YES !!!! Anyway I have a ton of catching up to do so I'll Talk to all tomorrow.

I'm Alive

It,s about 11:00 pm. My computer time is totally off. Although I booted up about a half hour ago I finally got on. Everything is going good. I need to get to bed so I can catch some sleep for the gym in the morning. Hopefully talk to everyone tommrrow

GROUND HOG DAY ?

Well It's been three days and I have stayed the same weight to the T 251.4. Have not moved one way or the other. I read in a magazine that your supposed to do 30 minutes of cardio a day i've only been doin 10 or 15. Am I wasting my time? Anyway work outs are goin good. We got some brand new equiment at the gym so kind of excited to use all the new toys.

The Fortunate Son

Well I am down 23.4 pounds since my journey has started and I feel frikin awesome. I cant't thank rob enough for motivating me to get of my ars and be somebody. I would have never quit smoking if I didn't work out everyday cause quite frankly there would have been no reason to. So I guess U can say that he sorta saved my life in a way. I really haven't changed my eating habits except for absolutely no fast food. Well in habits I mean that I still eat the same foods I just don't eat them by the truck load. Know what I mean. I realize there will soon be a point where I will have to start losing the stubborn weight, but right now I think it's all the excess weight that my body doesn't realize is there. I figured out that before robs intervention on me I was probably consuming about 6000 calories a day. Pretty rediculous, sometimes I think my heart was pumping jell-o. Anyway Rob if your out there THANKS BRO. To everyone else KEEP THE DRIVE ALIVE!!!

Lost And Found

Well I'm glad to be back after my long lay off. I'll have you know that I really dislike the fact that I have to use a computer to talk to all of ya'll.My computer still sucks but I can now deal with it a little better since i have all my patience back. 3 Week or more of no smoking and down 22 pounds. Hell Yeah!!!! Can't remember the last time I smoked so I don't know how olong it's been. This is my busy season at work so my life is pretty hectic right now. Subway has been my best friend. I might change my name to jerrod:}. I refuse to eat after 7 so I have to get sonmething b 4 I get home. Worked my way back into my xxl work shirts inmstead of my xxxl. What a good feeling. Well I'm not a man of many words {rob was givin that gift in our family, I was given everything else (: .} So I will catch up on all your your blogs and talk to you all soon.

I Think I Made It

Well last week was a pretty wild ride. Although my first two days of not smoking went well the last 5 or so have been a bit to be desired. I probably have the worlds slowest computer and last week was not a good week to try my patients. Every time a sat down to load my blog the f#$^$^'n computer just took way too long to get going and I would just lose my cool and walk away. One thing that I hve learned in my 33 years is do not break anything that you have to fix or replace yourself.(learned that from experience):) Anyway I lost like 3 more punds which takes me to 259 from 276. I think(hope) The worst is over and my body understands tht the old me is back. Someone told me once that PAIN IS WEAKNESS LEAVING THE BODY. Well I've had alot of weakness leave since working out with rob. I'm just wondering how much I have.:) Anyway sorry about the little unexpected vacation but sometimes you gotta just battle MONO-E-MONO. But atleast I know who the boss is now.ME!!!!

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Don't really have too much to say today. Just battling those habitual demons. Good work out today good day at work. Beautiful wife great family and friends, roof over my head and a kick ass support group. LIFE IS GOOD!!!

Well has anyone out there quit smoking. I did monday and although I've had a few about 8 all week, my body is going crazy. No more crappy food and no nicotine holy smokes my body is not happy. Think it might be going into shock:) I don't know if it was a good idea to change everything at once but I really saw no point doing step classes and cardio and then fire up when I was done. I know I'll be fine but food and nicotine were my crutches so now I guess I'm forced to stand on my own. READY OR NOT HERE I COME!!!!

Just Another Day

Another day in the quest. Although I feel great I really wish I had started this whole thing a long time ago. Man it is so great to hear about everybodys success that It kinda motivates me to work even harder. Don't know if it's possible as hard as rob an I go everyday. Oh well. Congrats to everyone whos come this far and congrats to those of us that are well on our way. What a great group to be part of Thanks.

Hello Everyone

Well I'm back from vacation and am happy to say that I really didn't lose or gain any weight at all.(1lb gained)To me it was a small victory in my long road. I had fun Didn't walk around limiting myself or telling myself no pretzel no fries no alcohol. Just used self control and sensibility. I've found that If I tell myself tht I can't have something my body seems to want it. Just can't help but think How much weight I would have lost if I'd stayed home and worked out with Mr. 299. Any way hope everyone is well!!

See YA!!

Sorry I Didn't blog for a few days but I waz hangin out wih my nwew niece. Days got late so never made it on. Well my last weigh in befoe vaction was 265. Started at 275. If It wasnt for rob I wou ld still be 275. I just want to come home atleast the same weight I left if not lighter. I WILL NOT Gain any weight over vaction because I worked way too hard to get where I'm at right this minute. I hope eveybody has a great week, Rob keep me in mind during aerobics. I hope U still go. if not we'll whoop ass when I get home.

Back in the Saddle

Things seem to be getting easier everyday. Although the Aerobics this morning were quite the feat, My body seems to be getting used to getting up and going to the gym. I'm noticing that my body isn't as sore is it was the first couple days. Seems to be recovering a little faster. Got a big trip coming up this weekend so I'm trying to get a good week of fitness in to carry my momentum into next week. The good thing is the hotel has a gym so for the first time in my life I'll be utilizing that. Another good thing is that my wife is reallly supporting me and is helping me find ways to better my situation and make things easier for me to stick to the program. It's so much easier to accomplish my goals when I've got two people focusing on them, cause I'm not easily motivated. Thats why we make one hell of a team. Well hope everyone is well and life is good.

Jack N' Me

Well gotta funny story for you so tell me if there is any logic to it or just a coincidence. Went out with rob last night to dinner then bowling. Only consumed 1014 calories in food so I could save some calories for a little Jack Daniels. Well I consumed the rest of my daily colories in liquor! Thats about 1000 calories. Did my colorie count analyzer and it gave me an A for the day. Make sence? I must say I feel good today in the sence that my body doesn't feel like I went out and ate a ton of junk food. Guess my weigh in will tell the tale in the a.m. Are calories just calories? are some better/worse than others? Do tell!

This is how I feel today. Although I stuck to my diet I guess its just because I didn't go to the gym yet. Took the dogs for a walk but guess its just one of those days. Weekends are tough for me cause i'm used to working so much that when i'm not I don't know what to do with myself. Anyway I'm going to find something to do even if it's wrong.

One Day at A Time

Man it's tuff sitting next to your work partner in a van when he's eating a triple from wendy's. Just the smell alone makes me hungry. Just realized that stuff will never be for me again if I want to reach my goals. Gonna miss it but there is no food that tastes as good as it feels to be in shape.

Thank You!!!

Thanks everyone for all the encouraging words and the welcome to the new group. I hope I can be as strong and determined as all of you. Actions do speak louder than words and I think its time I comitted to something other than laziness. Bought a pedometer the other day and trying to atleast walk more than I did the days before. Probably would be a little easier if rob the destroyer would go a little easier on me :). Anyway thanks again and I will be talking to all of you tomorrow.

Well this is the first day to my new recovery over the disease of obesity. What a word to hear out of your doctors mouth. Even though I don't look it in my eyes the scale don't lie. Thanks to my cousin rob I am joining the coalition of F.A.T. and going to begin my road to health and well being again.