FatBloggers.net A little push to lose the tush.

I am 2 weeks deep into my weight loss and fitness plan. When I started I weighed in at 293.5 and felt like I had to do something I have never done in my life. Stick with a healthy diet and fitness routine! Every day I felt like I had been rolled down a hill, a real train wreck. My joints were aching, I was always out of breathe, and every timeI looked in the mirror it was a funeral. 

So I came up with a common sense approach that will hopefully maximize my results.  No more diet plans that make you count calories, carbs or points.  From now on I’m using three rules. First I am going to eat frequent smaller meals (5-6) to speed my metabolism up. Second I’m never going to eat until I am full. I’ll eat just enough so that I am hungry again in 3 hours.  And Third, I will concentrate on quality food. Lean protein, veggies and the occasional serving of wheat bread and pasta.  Straight forward and to the point.

I came out strong with my diet but my exercise plan is coming along much slower.  By sitting on my rump all day every day my body cannot take the pounding of a 1 hour workout so I’m taking small steps. I do 20 mins of cardio and 2 sets of circuit training hitting every body part.  I’ve been doing this 3 times a week since I have started and will increase the work load gradually. 

So I got the plan, now I have to implement it which takes a little more discipline with time management. I work 8 hours a day, go to law school m-th, and then usually study 2-3 hours a night. I have to make every minute count. The Results for the first 2 weeks have been promising. I jumped on the scale and on 9/8  it read 284 (-9.5 lbs). Not too bad but I know I still have an uphill battle.  I spent years growing my gut, its going to take a little while to strip it off!

8/25/08    293.5 lbs

9/8/08      284lbs

Total-9lbs

Hi all. Thanks for the warm invite onto FatBloggers. I’m really excited to be a part of this community. I think this will be helpful for my motivation and accountability. It really does seem like the guys here are very supportive of each other.

A little about me. I’ve been overweight my whole adult life. I recently discovered an activity that I thought would help motivate me to a more active lifestyle. I starting geocaching just a few months ago. It’s amazing, when you’re looking for treasure buried somewhere in the woods it’s easy to forget you’re actually out taking a hike. So I’ve worked caching into a weight loss plan. I supplement my outdoor activities with time in the gym supplied graciously by my employer. I record heart rate info for all my workout sessions. I’ve taken a few body fat percentage readings as well as blood pressure.

So far, I’m down 23 pounds from my June 1st start. I’ve hit the wall I never challenged myself to get over in past half hearted attempts and somehow got over it this time. I’ve hit on a program that I find stimulating, makes sound nutritional sense, and most importantly seems effective for my weight loss. And I feel better. That’s paramount.

Again, thanks for the invite and I look forward to sharing in our mutual struggles.

Each and every one of my fellow FatBloggers are handsome, intelligent, and exemplary examples of manhood. But now, we have someone to kick the “cool” factor up a few notches…. an Air Force Officer! I want to welcome Lt. Jeff Taylor, USAF.

Jeff wrote:

I am currently an Air Force officer working as a healthcare administrator. I am 5’10”, running at around 230 lbs. Ironically, I had to join the military to become obese! Joking aside, it’s a serious issue considering I am in an occupation where I can lose my career if I don’t get these issues under control. I am hopeful this could be an interesting avenue to “fly, fight, and win.”

I don’t think any of us were in jeopardy of losing our livelihood because of our weight, It’s going to be interesting to hear his perspective with this added incentive.

Welcome to the team, Jeff!