30 Aug
On the road: Week 35
According to a story on MS-NBC, 16 million people will fly during the End of Summer holiday weekend. I have done my share of flying, and while flying is quick and easy, I would rather drive. Driving allows you to experience the small things that become memories; the stop at that roadside stand for fresh peaches, breathtaking scenic vistas,
historical markers (my kids love those, “Great! Who died on this spot in 18-whatever?”) and a sense of accomplishment. Which sounds more impressive, I flew from Seattle to Vegas OR I drove from Seattle to Vegas!?
The lovely drive pictured above (can’t you just see yourself in a convertible?) is in the Ocala, Florida area. State Route 326 runs east to west from Ocala to the west coast of Florida. And speaking of Labor Day weekend, I had a goal of losing 25 lbs. during the Summer of 2007. I not only nailed it, I sailed past it by 3.4 lbs! I believe I deserve a trip in a convertible in the Florida sunshine, with Jimmy Buffett along for the ride to… hmm? Isn’t it 5 o’clock somewhere?
Anton, a drum roll please…
Starting Weight (Dec. 22, 2006): 392 lbs.
Starting BMI: 51.7
Weight Today (August 30, 2007): 326.6 lbs.
Current BMI: 43.1
Weight Change This Week: -3.8 lbs.
Total Loss: -65.4 lbs.
MADE GOAL! Lose 25 lbs. by Labor Day (Overshot by 3.4 lbs. — Total: 28.4 lbs )
NEXT GOAL: 75 lbs. (9.6 lbs. to go)
Cross-Published on I Reject Your Reality…
Posted by Tony on 30.08.07 at 1:22 pm
Way to go John!!!! That is awesome. And what a big finish. Now you can enjoy the weekend.
Posted by Rick on 30.08.07 at 1:22 pm
Well done! It’s a great feeling to reach a goal like that. Very impressive work.
Looks like our Beavs sputtered a bit in the first quarter but turned it up a few notches for a big win last night. I caught the last part of it. Yvenson was on fire.
Posted by Lady Rose on 30.08.07 at 1:22 pm
Hi John - wasn’t sure how to reach you (didn’t see an email) so hope it’s ok to leave info here in comments (you can delete it once you make the update) - I had a request to get in touch so a link in the side column could be update (the blog has moved) - she contacted me to update my link and asked to have it updated here too — VP Health is now at http://vphealthandfitness.blogspot.com/
and the Blog Name is VP Health & Fitness
Posted by The Diet Pulpit » Blog Archive » Miracles of the Scale on 30.08.07 at 1:22 pm
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