Here we go again!
08-26-08
So this is my first weigh in again! My plan this time is to count calories, which kind of worked with WW, and exercise. Sounds simple, yet I know it’s not. To start, I am going to use the Biggest Loser book and an Og Mandino book for motivation. I will do the “Couch to 5k” program because I think it will work if I do it. I am going to start riding my bike as well. This is the heaviest that I have ever been in my life and I am pissed off at myself for letting this happen, while consciously trying to lost weight! My weight is the biggest thing holding me back and I wonder sometimes if there isn’t some sort of psychological issue going on. Maybe I should see a shrink. Maybe a support group, i don’t know. For now, this is my plan and I’m sticking to it!
Starting Weight (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Starting BMI: 39
Weight Last Weigh in: (Aug. 27, 2008) 280 lbs.
Weight Today (Aug. 27, 2008): 280 lbs.
Current BMI: 39
Weight Change This Week: 0 lbs
Total Weight Lost: 0
NEXT GOAL: 270 lbs. (10 lbs. to go)
I do calorie counting, too, and have had good success tracking calories & nutrition in diet software called “Dietpower”. It can be used in WW mode, too, I believe.
You can get a small discount by clicking on my referral link, but to show sincerity, I’m just directing you to http://www.dietpower.com to get a free trial (no benefit to me). It tracks your metabolism and adjusts your daily calorie allowances to keep you on track to your goal. You can exercise to earn more calories per day, but that’s a good idea anyway — just plain dieting would leave you much more vulnerable to rebounding when the diet’s done. Anyway, I highly recommend it!!
Also — sorry to go on — you can do some thinking about the psychological issues by listening to Rene Stephens’ podcast “Inside Out Weight Loss” ( http://renee.personallifemedia.com/ ). The episodes are short, but give you some great insight. I recommend listening to them on a relaxed drive or something, when you’re feeling receptive and have time to really listen and think. I’ve used some of the coaching techniques to create habit-changes with my employees, on things completely unrelated to weight of course. It’s really helpful when you’re questioning what’s holding you back inside.
I guess I’ll do a blog post on this stuff, since it’s been so useful for me. Good luck!