Today is March 15th and that means I am due for another weigh in. I mentioned in my last blog post that I need to lose at least a pound at every weigh in between now and the end of month in order to reach my goal of being at or below 330 pounds. I managed to improve on my previous weight by losing one pound. My current weight is 334 pounds.
I don't know what my problem is but I am still drinking too much soda. I think I had three since my last blog post five days ago. I really need to do better. I think it is just a convenience thing. Whenever I do not have water or tea I find the temptation is stronger to get a soda. The bottom line is I need to plan better so that I can minimize those temptations. A good friend once told me that if you can identify the temptations that lead you to failure then you can learn to recognize the situations that lead to those temptations and avoid them altogether. That is what I need do.
I really want to achieve this goal. I have been contemplating making some drastic lifestyle changes in order to make this happen. The main change I have been considering would be switching to a fruit and vegetable diet. This would have to be more of a lacto-ovo vegetarianism as I would not be giving up milk. Does anyone have an opinion on this or suggestions? Let me know in the comments section below.
I got in a pretty good work out today on my Xbox 360 and Kinect with Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012. That game really kicks my butt. Since it tracks calories burned it really makes you pay attention to what goes in your mouth and how long you would have to workout to make up for it. A lot of work is required to burn such a small amount of calories.
My next weigh in will take place on March 20th. I need to lose at least another pound to stay on track with my goal. I would really like to upload another video blog post between now and the 20th. I will try to work that into my schedule. Thanks for checking in on me. I look forward to next time. Take care friends!
Sheldon, so you know - I'm cheering you on as you engage in this journey. I'm excited for you and for the decisions that you are and will continue to make in pursuit of this all important lifestyle change.
ReplyDeleteTo that end, I believe in using technology as a training tool and holding yourself accountable. Over a six month period, I was able to drop 35 pounds through the use of a Fitbit. Additionally, my wife has seen dramatic changes in her fitness level as a result of using her Fitbit.
What the Fitbit does is provide constant positive reinforcement to engage in a level of accountability that takes into account foods eaten, calories burned and overall activity level. I highly recommend considering this technological advantage in your pursuit of your desired goal.
http://www.fitbit.com/
Have a wonderful day and thank you for sharing your journey!
John Howell