Andy's rise to the challenge
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Came in this morning at 231.4
Im on track - I got a plan - now its just time to DO.
I AM breaking out of 230 before april is over. May is going to be a success month too. Going to check out the 210-219 club by the end of it.
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Weekends are usually where I buckle down and work my ass off.
However, yesterday all I ended up doing was hanging out at a pool party with co workers and day drinking, for about 6 hours. Ugh, I dont even want to think how many beers I went through.
The worst part was towards the end of the night, I had a really pretty girl that wanted to swim with me. But of course, I still have major body issues, and Im not nearly comfortable enough to do that just yet.
So yea, thats just killer. Couldnt stop thinking about it the rest of the evening. Yuck.
To make it a positive, I know I can harness that anguish and use it as motivation to buckle my ass down and finish this weight cut. I've been on this weight loss for so damn long, but the last 30 pounds are fuggin killing me.
In retrospect, I see that a lot of my motivation in the past has come from these failed encounters with the opposite gender. So, think what you will of that, but I guess whatever gets me there.
So today, im going to go hiking before I meet up with the family for dinner. Also not going to go crazy today. In fact, I think ill be eating a pretty light dinner, focusing on proteins and keeping starches to a minimum. I've also made a commitment which I can stick to. Everyday when I get home from work, instead of a bowl of fiber cereal, I am going to steam some veggies and eat that. I really need to make an effort to get more greens in my diet.
I want to be 200 so damn bad right now.
However, yesterday all I ended up doing was hanging out at a pool party with co workers and day drinking, for about 6 hours. Ugh, I dont even want to think how many beers I went through.
The worst part was towards the end of the night, I had a really pretty girl that wanted to swim with me. But of course, I still have major body issues, and Im not nearly comfortable enough to do that just yet.
So yea, thats just killer. Couldnt stop thinking about it the rest of the evening. Yuck.
To make it a positive, I know I can harness that anguish and use it as motivation to buckle my ass down and finish this weight cut. I've been on this weight loss for so damn long, but the last 30 pounds are fuggin killing me.
In retrospect, I see that a lot of my motivation in the past has come from these failed encounters with the opposite gender. So, think what you will of that, but I guess whatever gets me there.
So today, im going to go hiking before I meet up with the family for dinner. Also not going to go crazy today. In fact, I think ill be eating a pretty light dinner, focusing on proteins and keeping starches to a minimum. I've also made a commitment which I can stick to. Everyday when I get home from work, instead of a bowl of fiber cereal, I am going to steam some veggies and eat that. I really need to make an effort to get more greens in my diet.
I want to be 200 so damn bad right now.
Hi Andy, i've just caught your diary. Read a bit at the beginning and the last page. You've made fantastic progresss. How could you possibly give up now. You've shown its possible.
Good to hear are you going to eat steamed veg for breakfast. I couldn't do that but then i don't have trouble getting my vegies as they are the centre of all my meals really.
I think its irrational that you didn't want to go swimming with that pretty girl. Maybe you need to challenge yourself and your body image a bit more by getting out and about with your shirt off more often. Its something you can get used to. As far as how we perceive ourselves, i know that i feel a lot less attractive when i am depressed and a lot more when i am not. You don't sound depressed but your thinking could be a little skewy. I mean if a pretty girl wants to go swimming with you, then it would seem she doesn't find you unattractive.
Good to hear are you going to eat steamed veg for breakfast. I couldn't do that but then i don't have trouble getting my vegies as they are the centre of all my meals really.
I think its irrational that you didn't want to go swimming with that pretty girl. Maybe you need to challenge yourself and your body image a bit more by getting out and about with your shirt off more often. Its something you can get used to. As far as how we perceive ourselves, i know that i feel a lot less attractive when i am depressed and a lot more when i am not. You don't sound depressed but your thinking could be a little skewy. I mean if a pretty girl wants to go swimming with you, then it would seem she doesn't find you unattractive.
Andy2
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Thanks for stopping by and giving support
I think you misread - I actually usually dont eat breakfast at all besides a fiber bar on the way out the door. I find that I get a little sick if I eat too much too early in the morning, so I usually just head to work with that and coffee in hand. Man, I dont think I could have the discipline to choke down some veggies that early. Muchos kudos to anyone that can, but not for me right now haha.
As for the whole party fiasco - yea, I still have some pretty bad body issues. I admit it. Its one of those things where I sometimes wonder if the loss will ever "be enough". Scary thought. But then I always fallback on the "hey, lets drop down to a healthy weight first, the body WILL be there when I get there." And I sincerely believe that when I finally hit that 200 mark, ill be where I want to be.
If it counts for anything, losing the weight so far has made me confident with clothes on, but that next step is a doooozy. Its only the beginning of summer though, I think I could afford to get a little tan by myself before I unleash this bod on the unsuspecting world.
Anywho - I did moderatley well today considering it was a holiday.
Weigh in this morning showed 228.6, which is a nice low. Made it to the gym (yea, it was open - surprised me too) with a buddy of mine, and got our lifts in and played some basketball. Got a good sweat up, and came home and got ready for the family coming over for easter.
I tried. I TRIED to be good.
In a defensive move, as soon as the appetizers were served, I grabbed a plate full of broccoli, and ate em. Certainly not the best tasting, but it took up some of that stomach space haha
As for dinner, I was just trying to focus on the protein rich food - we had brisket and ham. Even with the glaze, I knew it wasn't going to be too awful for my diet. Then came the notorious buttered rolls and tortellini with chopped bacon bits (JFC SO bad, but unresistable). I was light handed in serving the latter two items, which is a small victory I suppose, but meh. Anywho, walked to a golf course and played 9 holes with whatever daylight we had left. Nothing strenuous in the least, but it felt good to walk off some of that heavy food.And with that, I sit here updating before heading to bed. Rereading what I just wrote, it sounds like I ate a lot more than I actually did. So im considering this a victory day.
Looking forward to having a STRONG week.
If you didn't stuff yourself silly, i can't understand why you should feel so guilty for eating this meal.
Broccoli with brisket and ham (ok a bit too much meat) with gravy, a buttered bread roll and some pasta is not going to do too much damage unless you ate a great deal of it. Really food should be yummy. And you did eat your broccoli!
If you are out and faced with this sort of food, you just have to restrict how much but i can't see why you can't eat a variety of what's on offer.
Broccoli with brisket and ham (ok a bit too much meat) with gravy, a buttered bread roll and some pasta is not going to do too much damage unless you ate a great deal of it. Really food should be yummy. And you did eat your broccoli!
If you are out and faced with this sort of food, you just have to restrict how much but i can't see why you can't eat a variety of what's on offer.
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Hey all,
Good day today. Great actually. Stayed focused on the food, even with all this easter candy garbage around. Ill give it until this weekend before I start slowly throwing it all away.
For dinner tonight, I threw together a tuna salad. I chopped up some celery, onions, pickles and jalapenos. Mixed in a little mayo for consistency. It was really good! The thing ive found with tuna is that ill go crazy on it for a week or 2, then burn out on it. So ill ride this one out for a while haha.
Finished the evening with a nice workout. Feeling so focused - I love it when I get this determined. This morning I was 230.4
Its the end of april. My goal for may is to keep this up and see 220 by the end of the month. Its totally doable, and ill be that much closer. Im stoked to finally see this through!
Good day today. Great actually. Stayed focused on the food, even with all this easter candy garbage around. Ill give it until this weekend before I start slowly throwing it all away.
For dinner tonight, I threw together a tuna salad. I chopped up some celery, onions, pickles and jalapenos. Mixed in a little mayo for consistency. It was really good! The thing ive found with tuna is that ill go crazy on it for a week or 2, then burn out on it. So ill ride this one out for a while haha.
Finished the evening with a nice workout. Feeling so focused - I love it when I get this determined. This morning I was 230.4
Its the end of april. My goal for may is to keep this up and see 220 by the end of the month. Its totally doable, and ill be that much closer. Im stoked to finally see this through!
Andy2
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Life is good. Im having a great day. Weighed in this morning 229 again, so im feeling good about that. Had a light night at the gym tonight - mind was on other things. Still played a couple games of basketball and got a sweat going. Didnt lift, but I was actually a little sore from yesterday, so i figured it would be ok to take a night off. I still have a little energy, so I think that I am going to go take a little run here and work off that energy. Even if its a little run around the block, its still something I can do to work towards my goal.
haha, thinking about it now, sometimes I feel like if I dont go to bed worn out, then I wasted some potential calorie burnage. Its not all negative though, it feels good to work out.
Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well! Stay strong everybody! Just remember that the feeling of being fit is WAY better than any food will taste!
haha, thinking about it now, sometimes I feel like if I dont go to bed worn out, then I wasted some potential calorie burnage. Its not all negative though, it feels good to work out.
Anyways, I hope everyone is doing well! Stay strong everybody! Just remember that the feeling of being fit is WAY better than any food will taste!
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Yea, I think this is exactly right. Maybe thats the body's way of telling us that its OK to get sweaty sometimes haha.
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Had a great week. Stayed on track - looking to keep it going this weekend.
Weigh in this morning showed a random 226 - that kinda surprised me. I was just hoping it was under 230 still. So, my new goal this weekend is to just stay around that, maybe peek at 225 by the end of it haha.
GHAT DAMN its getting hot in Arizona. Gonna have to start cranking the AC soon, which isnt much fun when the power bill comes around $_$
Ah well - have a good weekend everyone!
Weigh in this morning showed a random 226 - that kinda surprised me. I was just hoping it was under 230 still. So, my new goal this weekend is to just stay around that, maybe peek at 225 by the end of it haha.
GHAT DAMN its getting hot in Arizona. Gonna have to start cranking the AC soon, which isnt much fun when the power bill comes around $_$
Ah well - have a good weekend everyone!
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Well, I had a weekend. I didnt intend to, but I drank too much friday and saturday nights, and it wasnt pretty on my weigh in Sunday. Still, ive been good since then, and actually started changing up my exercise a little, mainly by running. Tuesday, I surprised myself by being able to run a mile straight - I didnt know I could do that. Then last night, I ran 2 miles (or jogged, because they were both 10 min miles), but the point is I am really happy I could actually do it. Im looking into some 5ks, because that would be some really cool motivation to be able to run in those, maybe work my way up to a 1/2 marathon.
Anyways, my goal for this month is to run a mile (at least) everyday, except for sundays which will be a day off. Ill still alternate lifting every other day, but thats what im going for this month.
Lets keep May STRONG!
Anyways, my goal for this month is to run a mile (at least) everyday, except for sundays which will be a day off. Ill still alternate lifting every other day, but thats what im going for this month.
Lets keep May STRONG!
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Started a new circuit tonight. It kicked my butt, but it feels good.
Basically, I spend 5 minutes warming up by stretching, then I do 15 reps of each exercise, rest minimally between (like 10 seconds) and just bust my ass to finish them. Afterwards, cooldown and stretch again so my muscles dont tighten up.
Ill update with them later, but I can already feel it in my upper thighs.
Im really looking for some good core body workouts. Im thinking of looking into jump training, but im a little afraid of it tbh haha. I think tomorrow ill work on planks and some situps, maybe thatll get me started.
Cinco de Mayo tomorrow - I already have plans for happy hour after work. Im kinda being bullyed into getting a drink, but my plan is to just limit it to one light beer, and stay away from the food. Ive been too good this week to let the ball drop that way. Anyways, ill update tomorrow.
Have a good night guys!
Basically, I spend 5 minutes warming up by stretching, then I do 15 reps of each exercise, rest minimally between (like 10 seconds) and just bust my ass to finish them. Afterwards, cooldown and stretch again so my muscles dont tighten up.
Ill update with them later, but I can already feel it in my upper thighs.
Im really looking for some good core body workouts. Im thinking of looking into jump training, but im a little afraid of it tbh haha. I think tomorrow ill work on planks and some situps, maybe thatll get me started.
Cinco de Mayo tomorrow - I already have plans for happy hour after work. Im kinda being bullyed into getting a drink, but my plan is to just limit it to one light beer, and stay away from the food. Ive been too good this week to let the ball drop that way. Anyways, ill update tomorrow.
Have a good night guys!
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hey all - had a good weekend, or so I thought.
Long story short, I weighed in this morning, and it showed me 226. Which is irritating because I was looking at 224-225 all week. Its water weight, I know, but all the same. I really want to get sub 220 by the time May is over.
On TOP of that, I got really REALLY sunburned yesterday. Its funny, because my forearms and neck are just fine, but I think thats because I get a lot of exposure to those areas when I hike. But, my shoulders and back and so red. Its a pita, because I know I wont be able to lift today, or run or anything. I cant believe how burned I got after only like 90 mins in the sun. Ah well, I suppose its a lesson learned, considering I havent really sunbathed in years
So, I guess that means I need to really focus on what I put in my mouth this week. Maybe ill take a few long walks until my shoulders dont feel so sensitive, SOMETHING.
Long story short, I weighed in this morning, and it showed me 226. Which is irritating because I was looking at 224-225 all week. Its water weight, I know, but all the same. I really want to get sub 220 by the time May is over.
On TOP of that, I got really REALLY sunburned yesterday. Its funny, because my forearms and neck are just fine, but I think thats because I get a lot of exposure to those areas when I hike. But, my shoulders and back and so red. Its a pita, because I know I wont be able to lift today, or run or anything. I cant believe how burned I got after only like 90 mins in the sun. Ah well, I suppose its a lesson learned, considering I havent really sunbathed in years
So, I guess that means I need to really focus on what I put in my mouth this week. Maybe ill take a few long walks until my shoulders dont feel so sensitive, SOMETHING.
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Hey all -
Had a really good week. Well sorta. I had this horrible sunburn from last weekend all week, so I didnt work out at all because my skin was so sensitive. The good news is I am out of the woods on that one, I can lift my arms above my head again Still, I learned a valuable lesson about tanning - well how not to do it anyways.
Food was really good all week - no major slips ups. I was really tired all week, so I slept a lot - although I think this was my body just trying to fix itself.
Moving on, I went to the gym last night and had a really good cardio workout. Felt good to sweat again. I plan on going right after this post is finished too - I want to get started running again, so my goal is 2 miles again tonight.
The big wedding is tomorrow, and it doesnt look like I will hit my goal of 220. I weighed in yesterday @ 224, which I am still happy with, so I have a 2 more weeks at this level.
Funny story - I bought a suit for the wedding yesterday, but the store was having a buy 1 get 1 free deal. My suit fits really well - I will update with pictures. The guy who sold me the suit also said I can come by and grab my second one whenever I need to, so I want to wait until I finally hit 200 lbs and make that my reward. Hell, even if its a sharp sports coat, it would totally be worth it.
This is the LAST summer I spend in arizona fat. Its too damn hot.
Had a really good week. Well sorta. I had this horrible sunburn from last weekend all week, so I didnt work out at all because my skin was so sensitive. The good news is I am out of the woods on that one, I can lift my arms above my head again
Still, I learned a valuable lesson about tanning - well how not to do it anyways.Food was really good all week - no major slips ups. I was really tired all week, so I slept a lot - although I think this was my body just trying to fix itself.
Moving on, I went to the gym last night and had a really good cardio workout. Felt good to sweat again. I plan on going right after this post is finished too - I want to get started running again, so my goal is 2 miles again tonight.
The big wedding is tomorrow, and it doesnt look like I will hit my goal of 220. I weighed in yesterday @ 224, which I am still happy with, so I have a 2 more weeks at this level.
Funny story - I bought a suit for the wedding yesterday, but the store was having a buy 1 get 1 free deal. My suit fits really well - I will update with pictures. The guy who sold me the suit also said I can come by and grab my second one whenever I need to, so I want to wait until I finally hit 200 lbs and make that my reward. Hell, even if its a sharp sports coat, it would totally be worth it.
This is the LAST summer I spend in arizona fat. Its too damn hot.
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Hey all, its the weekend!
Got up this morning at 7:00 - I couldnt sleep anymore. I suppose its from working so early - anyways I wasted a little time on the internet, and decided to get a workout in before the wedding today. Did a little lifting and a mini circuit with squats and jumps. Also played 3 games of basketball (won all 3 btw *SHAZZAM*) and finished the workout with a brisk mile run. I had planned on doing 2, but by the time I got to the 1 mile mark I was pretty gassed. I hadnt realized how much the games had worn me out.
Came home, weighed in at 221 (lol water) took a shower, and made some lunch. 2 tins of tuna, some chopped celery, diced pickles and a dollop of mayo for consistency. It hit the spot, and not a second too early, because as soon as I finished, my roomate brought a pizza in. So yea, dodged a bullet there ha.
My goal tonight is to limit the alcohol, so far ive budgeted myself plenty of calories for tonight, but its important to stay conscious of where I am at.
Hitting 220 by the end of may is looking good. Im thinking of making it 215 - still very obtainable. Id love to hit 200 by july 4th!
Have a STRONG weekend all!
Hey all, its the weekend!
Got up this morning at 7:00 - I couldnt sleep anymore. I suppose its from working so early - anyways I wasted a little time on the internet, and decided to get a workout in before the wedding today. Did a little lifting and a mini circuit with squats and jumps. Also played 3 games of basketball (won all 3 btw *SHAZZAM*) and finished the workout with a brisk mile run. I had planned on doing 2, but by the time I got to the 1 mile mark I was pretty gassed. I hadnt realized how much the games had worn me out.
Came home, weighed in at 221 (lol water) took a shower, and made some lunch. 2 tins of tuna, some chopped celery, diced pickles and a dollop of mayo for consistency. It hit the spot, and not a second too early, because as soon as I finished, my roomate brought a pizza in. So yea, dodged a bullet there ha.
My goal tonight is to limit the alcohol, so far ive budgeted myself plenty of calories for tonight, but its important to stay conscious of where I am at.
Hitting 220 by the end of may is looking good. Im thinking of making it 215 - still very obtainable. Id love to hit 200 by july 4th!
Have a STRONG weekend all!
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Had a ho hum week. Nothing to really brag about. I feel like ive been snacking more lately, but ive done a good job balancing out my dinners. We will see how that turns out saturday when I weigh in.
I got up nice and early this morning and actually made it to the gym before work. Got my lifts in. Not enough cardio to matter. Its been something ive really been trying to work into my regiment. I think its what is going to take me to that "next level" and finally get me to the end goal. Ive been trying to adjust my sleep schedule for longer than I can remember. So hopefully I can make this change permanent - 1 day at a time.
Anyways, tomorrow is a big day for me. We have our monthly potluck @ work, and im DETERMINED not to lose a weeks worth of progress. My plan is to slam water to keep my stomach full, and make sure to load my plate up with at least half fruit/veggies and then be moderate with the rest.
Watching the NBA game atm, afterwards ill stroll down and meet a friend at the gym. I feel like I havent had a good sweat in a while. So, tonight I want to work myself.
Thats all for now - stay strong!
I got up nice and early this morning and actually made it to the gym before work. Got my lifts in. Not enough cardio to matter. Its been something ive really been trying to work into my regiment. I think its what is going to take me to that "next level" and finally get me to the end goal. Ive been trying to adjust my sleep schedule for longer than I can remember. So hopefully I can make this change permanent - 1 day at a time.
Anyways, tomorrow is a big day for me. We have our monthly potluck @ work, and im DETERMINED not to lose a weeks worth of progress. My plan is to slam water to keep my stomach full, and make sure to load my plate up with at least half fruit/veggies and then be moderate with the rest.
Watching the NBA game atm, afterwards ill stroll down and meet a friend at the gym. I feel like I havent had a good sweat in a while. So, tonight I want to work myself.
Thats all for now - stay strong!
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Did okay at the potluck - still ate more than I think I should. Sigh, I hate that I can have such a strong willpower the whole week, slip up once and have it cost so much. I compensated with a easy dinner (tuna salad) and some exercise, but still, I lost control, and I hate that.
Sometimes I get the feeling im just treading water. I feel like I used to be able to drop pounds on command, now I have to fight tooth and friggin nail for every one.
I think the biggest part of this headache is ive spent (literally) years for the time when I could look in the mirror, and just say "You have arrived". But im so tired of waiting for that moment. Im also worried whats going to happen if I get to 200 pounds and I still dont like what I see. 180? maybe? 170? Thats pretty low for a 6'3 guy.
I know I want this bad enough - I WILL get there, I just wish I was there already. I have more self confidence, but I feel so unsatisfied that its not perfect yet.
Sorry about the whine, just feeling a little frustrated today. I'm going to go the gym and im not coming home until im covered in sweat
Have a good weekend everyone! Stay strong!
Sometimes I get the feeling im just treading water. I feel like I used to be able to drop pounds on command, now I have to fight tooth and friggin nail for every one.
I think the biggest part of this headache is ive spent (literally) years for the time when I could look in the mirror, and just say "You have arrived". But im so tired of waiting for that moment. Im also worried whats going to happen if I get to 200 pounds and I still dont like what I see. 180? maybe? 170? Thats pretty low for a 6'3 guy.
I know I want this bad enough - I WILL get there, I just wish I was there already. I have more self confidence, but I feel so unsatisfied that its not perfect yet.
Sorry about the whine, just feeling a little frustrated today. I'm going to go the gym and im not coming home until im covered in sweat
Have a good weekend everyone! Stay strong!
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