2011 Goals

Torture, kinda

At my family's insistence, I am making Buckeyes for the holiday. These fat bombs are made basically of sugar and chocolate. They are a bit like reeses peanut butter cups, but shaped the nut of a Buckeye tree. Being an Ohio State fan, I always loved eating them.

But I am not eating these. Just making them. It seems that I am the only one who can get them just right.

I made about 200 of them, and just nibbled on one, to make sure it tasted right. At one time I would have eaten at least 20 just in the process of making them.

It is not worth it to forget what I have gained (read lost) in the past year. I want to live to be over 100. I can't do it eating like that.

One good thing. As everyone around me gets fatter, I look even thinner.

Celebration

I can't believe I did it. I am now 102 pounds down. I failed so miserably before, hence I quit posting here. But this time I succeeded, and was so focused that I forgot to post my success.

Thanks to those on here who were supportive. Fortunately, I have some real life friends who are also supportive.

If you are currently struggling, I can tell you how I lost my weight. But the key is commitment to the Program. I have never been really committed, and I NEVER cheated on my Program. THAT is why I succeed in losing over 100 pounds.

I suspect the next 40 pounds will be harder, But I am gonna celebrate my new self anyway. And fight that temptation to nibble on all the good tasting stuff during the holidays.

Great fortune to all who read this.

Back, Reset, and it is working.

I got fed up and forget this blog back in Feb 2007. I had regained the weight, and realized that pills were not the answer. So I pretty much gave up.

 

I reached 140 pounds overweight when I met a friend last November that I hadn't seen in 6 months. He had lost 65 pounds in that time, and was healthier and was off of his medications for diabetes.He was using Take Shape for Life.

I went on the program he was on last November,and have lost 92 pounds so far. I am working to lose the other 48 pounds by January 1st, 2011 . Plus, my doctor took me off of medicines for diabetes, cholesterol, and high blood pressure. I have some before and after pictures on my facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/dick.hudson

 I had tried everything before I found this program. It is called Take Shape for Life and it focuses on health. It is simple, and you can expect to lose 2-5 pounds a week. I actually lost 27 pounds the first month.

 More important than the weight loss was the gain I have in self-esteem. I really like myself now for the first time in many years.

 Basically, you eat 6 times a day. 5 of the meals are provided by the program, and the 6th is a lean and green meal that includes a protein (fish, meat) and a vegetable. For many people, like me, the program cost less than I was spending on food everyday. And the food really is good, and there is a great variety. Even pancakes and soft serve ice cream.

 I am so excited about my personal success that I became a Certified Health Coach, and I help other people succeed on the program. I am currently working with people in 5 states, and all have been successful in losing weight.

 Take a look at my website for more details. You can e-mail me or call me at the number on my website: www.ucanbefit.tsfl.com

 I know how you feel, and also know that it is better to feel healthy. I wish you the best in meeting your goals.

More important pounds

I just lost one of those important pounds. You know the ones that cause your weight to end in a nine.  This one pound moved me from 290 to 289,

Yesterday I was in the 290s, and today I am in the 280s. It sounds so much better. If I were a linebacker, I would be perfect. But since I work behind a desk, I am not.

That movement down to another tens category is a motivator. Getting to it is important and staying below it is important. My big failure in my last attempt was because I didn't respect the 280 when I weighed 279, I want another chance on that one soon.

Now all my motivation is directed toward getting back to 279. Once I hit that I will refocus on 269.

To me, 280 and 289 are the same. All are preliminary to the 279. And no celebrations until I get there. My celebrations do not involve food. But they do involve some other enjoyable special activities my wife cooks up.

She wins too. A fitter husband, and a nice celebration. I need 10 more important pounds in the next year. Can't wait.

Two more. Still working slowly

Ok, I hit 290. That is a total of 15 pounds since I began this oddessy. I am out of Phentermine, but expect a refill in the mail soon.

I was once down to 279. But let an unwanted cruise start a failure cycle. I hope my family gets on board and quits trying to sabotage this effort. I have at least 90 more pounds to go.

I am beginning exercise again after the problems from my knee surgery. The surgeon said that losing weight would help me keep my knees. THAT was good motivation.

I am on a yo yo string.

I don't like the yo-yo diet. The string keeps getting caught in my teeth.

Seriously, I lost back some of the weight I mysteriously gained yesterday. I guess this is an endorsement of once a week weigh ins. But I can't do that. I need to know every day.

My wife and I have noticed that the scales will weigh differently if you move it around the tile floor in the bathroom. We haven't found the lightest spot yet.

WTF - Gained

I know that I have to be patient. And i shouldn't weight myself every day. And that I have been drinking too much liquid.

Gaining a few pounds in a day isn't the end of the world. But it is very disappointing early in the diet. I didn't do anything off of my diet, just drank a lot of liquids. And I feel bloated, and I have been constipated.

I need a good meeting with my toilet seat and I wil probably be right back on track.

I am gonna make this work.

Thirsty

I am ok on the hunger part of my diet, but I am always thirsty. I am low carbing, so I have a tendency toward bad breath if I don't watch it. Drinking something helps. But it keeps my water weight high.

I lost one more pound in the last two days.

I checked out my "ideal weight"  Ugh. I need to get all the way to 169 to be at my ideal weight range. I was over 180 the whole time I was in the army. Over 20 years. My goal is to get back to 189. But then I will still be overweight in the eyes of the world. Well, I guess I will worry about that when it comes.

I am seeing reduction in the area around my face, despite not losing many pounds yet. That is a good sign.

Renewal Day One - OK so far

Down 3

I weighed in this morning at 293, three pounds less than yesterday. I know I will lose the first few pounds fast.

I am not hungary. I didn't expect to be. I will do good once I get started.

I tried to quit smoking 20 or so times, and one day I actually did quit, and haven't smoked in about 16 years. But I feel like I would be back to a pack a day immediately if I ever had even one.  That fear of having to break the habit over again is my motivation.

I need to use the same type of motivation now. One french fry and I will return to over 300 and probably more. It seems I lose 30 pounds, then think it is ok to have a bunch of french fries. That will be my new mantra. No french fries. they are my Achilles heel. If I can stop that, I can do this, because it is easy to stop the rest.