I am really looking forward to this weeks weigh in. Curioius to see if my healthy lifestyle changes are making the difference I need to drop the weight.
This week, I purchased a membership at a local fitness place here in Barhaven. This place is great. I have 24hour access to the facility and its only a few blocks away. It was very affordable and I can stop the contract at any time without any penalty's. And it sure beats spending 3000$ on a decent treadmill.
I was kinda dissapointed with my weight loss last week, and maybe that was a good thing, cause it keep me thinking on how I can improve each week. 7 pounds was a good start, but in the past the first 2 weeks, the weight always dropped so dramatically. I think this time around is different for many reasons. The main reason is my exercise. I have been going to the pool for almost a year now on a consistant basis but never backed that up with healthy eating. I am thinking that although the pool is great and makes me feel good, my body has become adapted to this workout and I have kind of plateaud.
This week and from here on out I have added the treadmill to my exercise. So far, I have went twice since this past Friday, but its not easy for me as I can't do more than 10 minutes for now. I am not too concerned cause as long as I keep it up I will be doing half and hour non stop in no time and then the pounds should melt away much quicker. Just what I need, the extra shock to my body to help me with weight loss.
My eating has been pretty much perfect. This weekend I did add a small whole grain Pita to my diet and made a sandwich for one of my meals. I added a lot of veggies and lean meat to the sandwich. It was great and the calorie count on the sandwich was under 450. Perfect for a smaller size meal.
I am looking forward to Wednesday when I weight in next and I will post something again then.
Badminton
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Weigh In Today - 7 pounds Lost
Today I went to get weighed in at Dr Bishops office here in Ottawa. I topped the scale at 503 pounds. A total weight loss of 7 pounds since I got last got weighed on January 19.
I have kinda mixed emotions about this weeks weight loss. On one hand I am really happy that I dropped 1 pound a day on average for this week. On the other hand, I want to know what I can do more to drop some more weight.
This past week, I have eaten amazing. On average I am eating two salads a day, with at least 1 protein shake a day, plus an egg white omelette each day. I haven't really measured my calories to be precise but to estimate, I am puttig in about 2500 Calories a day into my body, and I am fine with this.
I have been going to the pool each day as well. I missed only one day this week, and that was on Jan 21. So 6 days of being in the pool combined with a great eating week, I expected more weight to come off.. I think I figured out why. I have been going to the pool for a very long time, and I think my body has been adapting to my time in the pool and in turn, I am not getting the full effect as I should be. What I need to do now, this week, is stun my body with some other type of exercise and still keep going to the pool.
I am not sure as of this second what exercise that will be, but I will note it on my next blog. I am contemplating walking, exercise bike or renting out a gymnasium with some friends a few times a week and just going to shoot some baskets or play badminton. Something needs to be added for me to maximize my weight loss. I am eating so well right now...this is the perfect opportunity to add something else to my workout regime.
Talk soon, will post something on the weekend.
I have kinda mixed emotions about this weeks weight loss. On one hand I am really happy that I dropped 1 pound a day on average for this week. On the other hand, I want to know what I can do more to drop some more weight.
This past week, I have eaten amazing. On average I am eating two salads a day, with at least 1 protein shake a day, plus an egg white omelette each day. I haven't really measured my calories to be precise but to estimate, I am puttig in about 2500 Calories a day into my body, and I am fine with this.
I have been going to the pool each day as well. I missed only one day this week, and that was on Jan 21. So 6 days of being in the pool combined with a great eating week, I expected more weight to come off.. I think I figured out why. I have been going to the pool for a very long time, and I think my body has been adapting to my time in the pool and in turn, I am not getting the full effect as I should be. What I need to do now, this week, is stun my body with some other type of exercise and still keep going to the pool.
I am not sure as of this second what exercise that will be, but I will note it on my next blog. I am contemplating walking, exercise bike or renting out a gymnasium with some friends a few times a week and just going to shoot some baskets or play badminton. Something needs to be added for me to maximize my weight loss. I am eating so well right now...this is the perfect opportunity to add something else to my workout regime.
Talk soon, will post something on the weekend.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week 1 - Done
Week 1 is finally over. My new journey was in my head for the last few months but didn't really get moving till last Monday, Jan 17. This week has been totally amazing, I couldn't have asked for anything better in terms of eating healthy and exercising daily.
I really enjoy what I am eating and the motivation this time around feels more real. All the other time in my life that I have tried to lose weight, I was doing it for the right reason, but my overall health was never my main factor. This time it is.
Things are so much different this time around. I am on 3 medications right now. Have been for the last 2 years. 2 blood pressure pills and 1 cholesterol. Also in September of 2009 I had a situation with my heart, called Atrial Fibrillation. Alghouth it was not life threatening, it did require attention to the emergency room and I had to be put under and have my heart re shocked back into rythym. Scary stuff.
From what I have been told by my doctor and a Cardiologist, losing weight will more than likely eliminate any issues that have arised in my life health wise. Signifacant weight loss will be key in me eliminating my blood pressure and cholesterol pills and the likelyhood of Atrial Fibrillation to ever come back.
Well I am going to weight mysefl in 2 days. That will be one week since my last weigh in at 510. Wish me luck. I am sure its going to be a great result. I am happy, confident with what I have done and how I feel right now.
I really enjoy what I am eating and the motivation this time around feels more real. All the other time in my life that I have tried to lose weight, I was doing it for the right reason, but my overall health was never my main factor. This time it is.
Things are so much different this time around. I am on 3 medications right now. Have been for the last 2 years. 2 blood pressure pills and 1 cholesterol. Also in September of 2009 I had a situation with my heart, called Atrial Fibrillation. Alghouth it was not life threatening, it did require attention to the emergency room and I had to be put under and have my heart re shocked back into rythym. Scary stuff.
From what I have been told by my doctor and a Cardiologist, losing weight will more than likely eliminate any issues that have arised in my life health wise. Signifacant weight loss will be key in me eliminating my blood pressure and cholesterol pills and the likelyhood of Atrial Fibrillation to ever come back.
Well I am going to weight mysefl in 2 days. That will be one week since my last weigh in at 510. Wish me luck. I am sure its going to be a great result. I am happy, confident with what I have done and how I feel right now.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
First weekend on the 2011 Weight Loss Mission
This weekend is shaping up to be pretty good. I have been able to stick to a complete healthy meal pattern and so far so good...haven't fallen off the wagon.
I can honestly say that the last 6 days, I have never eaten so healthy. I am even amazing myself right now. I have gone to the pool 5 days this week and plan on finishing the week off tomorrow morning with one more appointment in the swimming pool.
I am already starting to feel better, and thats a good thing, cause prior to this week..I had been feeling like crap everyday. I guess the saying is true...you are what you eat, and if you eat healthy you will feel healthy.
I have been really good with my meals too. I hope I don't get too bored of them, but I am pretty much eating the same things each day.
Every morning I start off with an mushroom omelette, with a fruit or two. Then during the course of the day I end up eating two salads with some kinds of lean protein, whether it be in chicken or fish...and I have at least one protein shake a day. If I find myself feeling a bit hungry, I will usually add another protein shake to my meal plan. My fave snack that I find I enjoy a lot are grape tomatoes and mushrooms and I eat them with Hummus. I am loving this so far and I hope I don't start getting bored with my food.
One thing I have identified to be a huge killer for me are restaurants or any type of take out. I have declined invitation all week to go out and eat or drink. For the time being, I will try my best to avoid any type of food that is not made by my own hands. I feel this will be key to my success. I know a lot of people thing that going to restaurants and such are ok, as long as you eat healthy but over the course of my life, I have obviously haven't been able to stick to eating healthy all the time when I eat out..so I just have to cut it out for now. Someday I guess I will add eating out at restaurants again to my life..but for now..staying away.
Talk soon
I can honestly say that the last 6 days, I have never eaten so healthy. I am even amazing myself right now. I have gone to the pool 5 days this week and plan on finishing the week off tomorrow morning with one more appointment in the swimming pool.
I am already starting to feel better, and thats a good thing, cause prior to this week..I had been feeling like crap everyday. I guess the saying is true...you are what you eat, and if you eat healthy you will feel healthy.
I have been really good with my meals too. I hope I don't get too bored of them, but I am pretty much eating the same things each day.
Every morning I start off with an mushroom omelette, with a fruit or two. Then during the course of the day I end up eating two salads with some kinds of lean protein, whether it be in chicken or fish...and I have at least one protein shake a day. If I find myself feeling a bit hungry, I will usually add another protein shake to my meal plan. My fave snack that I find I enjoy a lot are grape tomatoes and mushrooms and I eat them with Hummus. I am loving this so far and I hope I don't start getting bored with my food.
One thing I have identified to be a huge killer for me are restaurants or any type of take out. I have declined invitation all week to go out and eat or drink. For the time being, I will try my best to avoid any type of food that is not made by my own hands. I feel this will be key to my success. I know a lot of people thing that going to restaurants and such are ok, as long as you eat healthy but over the course of my life, I have obviously haven't been able to stick to eating healthy all the time when I eat out..so I just have to cut it out for now. Someday I guess I will add eating out at restaurants again to my life..but for now..staying away.
Talk soon
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
First weight in for 2011 - 510 pounds
Well today was my first visit with a doctor in 2011. I haven't weighed myself since early December 2010 when i was 500 pounds even.
Today was a different story...although not as horrible as I thought, caue the past month and a half I have been a wreck food wise, I weighed in at 510 pounds.
This past month and a half had been horrible for me food wise. Although I eat a lot of great healthy meals each day, I was going out way too much at night and eating out way way too much. Natcho's, wings, pizza, chinese food had gotten the best of me. To only gain 10 pounds, was some sort of relief cause I could have gained a lot more.
Today is part of a new year, and this past month and a half is gone. So time to get the show going..LONG TERM. I need to concentrate on more on healthy eating, daily exercises and cutting out my restaurant and bar visits. Bar food is really a killer, not that we don't already know that. This past month I have also found myself drinking a lot more than I usually do. I am not really one that enjoys alcohol but lately I have found myself have a few beer or drinks each time I go out. I have stopped that immediately and resorted back to water and the odd diet cola.
One thing that is in my mind a lot lately is the gastric bypass surgery and how a lot of people are suggesting it. I have spoken to a lot of well respected doctors and they all seem to be against it but they also seem to think that if thats what its going to take to finally help me reach my long term goal, then I should consider it.
I have done my own research on gastric bypass surgery and although a lot of people have lost weight from it, it's long term effects physically and emotionally may not have the most favorable results. There is also a huge lifestyle change you have to adhere too if you plan on having the surgery. The way I am looking at it right now, is that if I have to change my lifesyle for surgery, why not just change it for my own well being.
I know I can fight beat this battle I am having with my weight and in succeding I will have to do it naturally through hard work, determination and focus. Stay on the wagon and don't get off...EVER...Its tough when you lived your whole life a certain way, but since the way I lived doesn't come highly reccomended, then a change is needed and I will do it. I am tired of not being able to enjoy my life the way I see my friends enjoy it.
Today was a different story...although not as horrible as I thought, caue the past month and a half I have been a wreck food wise, I weighed in at 510 pounds.
This past month and a half had been horrible for me food wise. Although I eat a lot of great healthy meals each day, I was going out way too much at night and eating out way way too much. Natcho's, wings, pizza, chinese food had gotten the best of me. To only gain 10 pounds, was some sort of relief cause I could have gained a lot more.
Today is part of a new year, and this past month and a half is gone. So time to get the show going..LONG TERM. I need to concentrate on more on healthy eating, daily exercises and cutting out my restaurant and bar visits. Bar food is really a killer, not that we don't already know that. This past month I have also found myself drinking a lot more than I usually do. I am not really one that enjoys alcohol but lately I have found myself have a few beer or drinks each time I go out. I have stopped that immediately and resorted back to water and the odd diet cola.
One thing that is in my mind a lot lately is the gastric bypass surgery and how a lot of people are suggesting it. I have spoken to a lot of well respected doctors and they all seem to be against it but they also seem to think that if thats what its going to take to finally help me reach my long term goal, then I should consider it.
I have done my own research on gastric bypass surgery and although a lot of people have lost weight from it, it's long term effects physically and emotionally may not have the most favorable results. There is also a huge lifestyle change you have to adhere too if you plan on having the surgery. The way I am looking at it right now, is that if I have to change my lifesyle for surgery, why not just change it for my own well being.
I know I can fight beat this battle I am having with my weight and in succeding I will have to do it naturally through hard work, determination and focus. Stay on the wagon and don't get off...EVER...Its tough when you lived your whole life a certain way, but since the way I lived doesn't come highly reccomended, then a change is needed and I will do it. I am tired of not being able to enjoy my life the way I see my friends enjoy it.
Monday, January 17, 2011
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It is cold here in Ottawa today, minus 25, so I don't plan on going out much today. I will go to the pool after dinner and spend a couple of hours treading water.
So far today, I had a mission in mind. That was to eat as healthy as I could and be realistic at the same time.
From here on out, I am hoping that most of my days I hope will go like this, eating wise.
1 egg white omelette
2 salads with some sort of lean meat or fish
2 protein shakes
some almonds and walnuts
2 to 3 fruit a day
mulitiple servings of veggies
If I feel I am having a good day or week, i am sure to throw in a Latte as well. As I do enjoy a hot beverage once and while.
I also plan to drink at least 5 bottles of water per day. Minimum.
I have an appointment to get weighed on Jan 19, I will post my weight after seeing my doctor.
wish me luck