Finally made it!

Well I finally made it. I'm under 300lbs for the first time in 20+ years. The last time I remember being 300lbs was the first time I went on Weight Watchers. That was in 1988-1989. I went on the program and lost 50lbs. I then proceeded to gain that all back and more.

I was bummed last week. I figured since I was so close the week before to being at or below 300 I would have surely made that goal as well as a 100lb loss by months. I actually gained about 2lbs that week. I, as well as my nutrionist/trainer feel that the gain was my body adjusting to my new workout regimen.  Three weeks ago Heather and I made a commitment to get to the gym and get our body's in shape. We have been getting up at 4am every morning to get to the gym by 4:30 and we work out until about 5:15. We have been consistent and dedicated. There have been many mornings that I've gotten up and don't feel like going, but I do. The nice thing is that once I get to the gym I love it. I never thought I would hear myself say/think that. Me, lazy ass, liking the gym. I like the way that it energizes me, and I like the results that I am getting. I love that I am showing my kids that it is smart to be healthy!

I have nowhere to go but down from here (weight wise). Attitude and energy are way up!

Until next time.

So close I can taste it!

Yesterday I did my weekly weigh in. I've now surpassed 95lbs lost, 95.7 to be exact! I'm so happy with my new life and my weight loss. 95 pounds in 4 months!  The so close part is that I am less than a pound from being under 300! I can't remember the last time I was near here. It has been more than 20 years! I remember when I went on weight watchers for the first time just out of high school. At that point I weighed 300 even. I've got between 80-90lbs left to go.

Heather and I started back at the gym this week. Well I guess I should rephrase that, I started back at the gym. Heather has been going since she is training to run her half of a half marathon in November. I made a commitment to get started back at the gym. I need to start getting more cardio and weight training so that I can tone and build muscle. With all of the weight loss I don't want saggy skin.  I don't have time to work out in the evenings. With soccer practice and just being downright tired after work (I work 10 hour days) I figured the only time that I can work out is early in the morning. Since I have to leave for work by 6, that means getting up super early. Heather and I have gotten up every morning at 4am this week to get to the gym by 4:30. We work out until 5:15-5:30. I did miss one day due to server problems at work, but I was still up at 4:30. I like getting my workout done early. Yes I am tired, but I also feel energized throughout the whole day. The only problem is that I crash by 8:30-9, but most of the time this week I haven't gotten to be until after 10.

Next report will hopefully be a big celebration. I should be at 100+ lbs lost and under 300!

Overdue update

It has been a crazy summer at our house. We started a project in our master bed room and what was the office, now the couples cave. On July 4th weekend I started ripping up the floors in both rooms. Since the dogs spend the bulk of their time in the rooms, and the fact that Bandit is now 16 years old and senile, the room was starting to smell of dog pee. We decided to pull up all of the flooring and do stained concrete. I have to say it was a hard process to prep it, but the actual application was rather easy. We're now back in the rooms after almost a month and we are pleased with the results.

Now on to the weight loss. As of Friday, July 31, 2015 I am down a total of 90.3 pounds! I am so happy and pleased with myself. As I told Heather a week or so ago, the only regret I have about the surgery is that I didn't do it 15 or more years ago!  I'm down from wearing a size 5x shirt to comfortably fitting in a 2x shirt. I've gone through all of my old clothes and donated most of them, or will be soon. I'm buying new clothes in limited quantities as I know I won't be at these sizes for very long.

Tomorrow starts my serious gym work. We are getting up at 4am to head to the gym. It is not going to be fun getting up that early, but I don't have time to work out any other time. With soccer and life in general mornings are my only time. The bad thing is that I have to get up that early since I have to leave for work by 6.

I'll try and update more frequently from here on out.