Fake it before you make it!

I decided to start acting like a skinny person.   The idea is that if I act slimmer it will help me to become slimmer.  Think of it as an extension of the “fake it until you make it” philosophy.  Don’t worry, I plan to only use this technique in areas that might help me towards my goal.  For example, I don’t plan to start shopping at the gap anytime soon.  I’m not delusional enough to think I can force myself into a size 38 jeans by shear willpower.

So, I thought about the things that skinny people do and don’t do.  For example, skinny people are less likely to spend time at the local buffet.  So, I’ll pretend to be a skinny and do the same.  Also, skinny people seem to do a lot of moving around – running, swimming and those sort of things.  So, I decided to try running.

I’ve never been much of a runner.  My friends in college and highschool would say I’m “build for comfort, not speed.”  Like all my new endevors, I started my research by hitting Google.  I found a article written just for the skinny wantabes like me.  The Couch-to-5K Running Plan

I’ve been walking a lot the last few months.  So, I was a bit ahead of the curve with this program.  I’ve been following it for a couple weeks and I feel great.  A few more weeks and I can call this an officialy good habbit.  Also, I started looking for a locak 5K event to run this fall.

Today’s Weigh-in
Starting Weight: 385.4
This Week: 339.2
Total: -46.2

Inauguration Weigh In

I had to peel myself away from the TV today.  I’m a bit of a news junkie.  So, the inauguration was a bit more addictive to crack.  I got myself back into the gym this week and kept up with my journal again.

I’m getting close to the 40 pound mark.  I have a wedding later this year and I hope to be around 300.  The latest season of “The Biggest Loser” started up a couple weeks ago.  It’s both a blessing and a curse.  On one hand, it great to see others being successful.  On the other, one of those guys lost 40 pounds is two weeks!  I’m not saying I want to lose weight that fast.  It’s just a bit of a kick in the nutz to see him accomplish in two weeks what took me 9 months!

Starting Weight: 385.4
This Week: 346.2
Difference: -1.2
Total: -39.2

Well, I lost a little steam during the holidays.  However, I’m back in weight watcher meetings and hitting the gym.  A group of us from WW have formed a team for Lighten Up Wisconsin.

Today is day 1.  So, I figured I’d start by posting the before pictures!  My weight as of 01/13/08 was 347.4 lbs.

 

Still on the wagon!

It’s a little over three months since I first started to lose the excess bulk. I’m down 35 pounds – including 3.4 pounds this last week. My clothes are fitting better and I feel great. I did catch myself sliding back into the old self-damaging routine of fast food, but I put a stop to that.

I’ve hit the gym hard the last couple weeks and got a chance to catch up with my old trainer. On a depressing note, I learned that he has been recalled to marines and is being sent back to Iraq. He was working out in preparation of the training he will get before heading overseas. I wish him luck and hope he takes care of himself.

Back on track

Whoohoo!  Down 6.2 pounds at todays weigh-in.  I worked out three times this week.  I’ll be honest…the first day sucked.  I was sore.   The key seems to be to just keep moving.  One you stop it’s harder to get going again.

Starting Weight: 385.4
This Week: 366.4
Difference: -6.2
Total: -19.0

Waiting for the next weigh-in

Alright, I have my next weight-in tomorrow.  Last week I lost no pounds.  That’s right – goose egg.  A little disappointing…but I was traveling and eating out of a hotel room.  Before the diet I would have gained a couple pounds.  So, I’ll take it as a moral victory.

To help accellerate things I started working out again.  I think I should be back on track this week.

Something other than salad and sandwiches

For lunch I wanted something other than a salad or sandwich.  I’d been living on them for about a week now.  I found a restraunt and ordered a lunch that was 570 cal with 9 grams of fat.   It included a salad, come cooked veggies and shrimp.  It had some rice, but, I skipped the rice.  I estimated about 3 grams of fiber because of all the veggies for a whopping 12 points.  Still better than a whopper with cheese, x-large fries and a large coke.  The combo meal would be about 30 points.

On the road weight-in

This week I’m traveling for work.  There was a weight watchers meeting a couple blocks from where I am for the day.  I joined a quick meeting and got weighted.  I lost another 1.2 pounds.  Not too shabby.

Watching what I eat while on the road can be difficult.  So far, I’ve avoided the burger and fry joints.  However, 3 taco bell tacos (fresco style) is only 9 points…so, I indulged for lunch.

Starting Weight: 385.4
This Week: 372.6
Difference: -1.2
Total: -12.8

Second Weigh-in

I had my second weigh-in yesterday – down 1.6 pounds.  Not a huge loss, but I’m happy considering it included an Easter dinner.

Starting Weight: 385.4
This Week: 373.8
Difference: -1.6
Total: -11.6

Easter Dinner – No problem!

I’m not sure how it happen – I managed to make it through Easter dinner without going over my points.  I ended up bearly eating in the morning.  Mostly because I was waiting for the food to be ready.  I managed to pick the foods that were better choices.  Turkey over the baked dish; Bread without butter; and only a small piece of ham.  I’ve 8 points left and I’m gnawing on carrots before dinner.  Yay me!