Day #201 - 90 lbs Down

So I weighed in this morning at 212.6 lbs, which is normal due to weight fluctuation. But I was still happy to see that number looking back at me. Knowing that I am around the 90lbs lost mark, makes me extremely happy and proud of myself as well. Even better, is knowing that I am so close to reaching 100 lbs lost. Which seems like it is only a few weeks away. Well, I guess I can officially check off my current small goal of weighing in at 215 lbs by December 31st! And because that goal has been accomplished, I am going to state another one for the record right now. I want to break through the 210 lb wall, right into the low 200's by December 31st. I can't believe I am even saying this right now! Never in a million years would I have pictured myself possibly weighing around 200 lbs, maybe even under 200 lbs eventually.

As I was running today, I was imagining what it would feel like right now being home with Patty and my family, especially since it is Christmas time. And I still get the same feeling inside of being very homesick. But the good news is that Patty will be down here in Charleston starting this Sunday!! I had a credit with Continental that rolled over with me from my last job and we thought this would be a perfect time to use it. If I can't be home with Patty right now, might as well bring Patty here to me. I think it is the perfect solution and maybe it will help me deal with being homesick.

I mentioned before that I went running again today. This is because our replacement keys, to the gym, are still not ready. Don't get me wrong, I have developed a real love for running over the past few months, but I need to get a weight lifting session in soon. Running does help me clear my head but lifting weights really helps to get rid of the stress that builds up during the day. Anyway, the day was very productive again and I feel like we are getting closer to finalizing the details for the big event coming up in a week. But for now, I am going to get some much needed sleep. Have a great night my friends and I will talk to you tomorrow.

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watchers PointsPlus program)

*I had a bowl of homemade chili tonight, that one of my co-workers made and it tasted great. He also made pasta salad as well. I am going to count this as a cheat meal.

Breakfast - 2 rice cakes and a cheese sandwich
Snacks During the Day - 1 serving of pasta salad, 2 rice cakes, and 2 servings of wheat thins
Lunch - 2 grilled cheese sandwiches with a serving of wheat thins
Dinner - 2 cups of homemade chili and 2 slices of whole wheat bread

Exercise

Today I ran outside for 30 mins. I am determined to get into the gym tomorrow to execute my weight lifting routine.

Day #201 - Weigh-In = 212.6 lbs

Day #201 Weigh-In

Day #201 Front Shot

Day #200 - Still Moving Forward

I believe I have reached two milestones in one day!! Well, first I am going to state the obvious one. It is officially the 200th day of my, "Mission to Healthy!" Can you believe that I started this mission 200 days ago??!! And I have not strayed from path the entire time. It is the longest commitment I have ever made, well beside the 7 years I have been with Patty. But common, 200 days straight! I am extremely happy that I did not give up on myself and I don't plan on ever giving up for the rest of my life. Thank you all for your support over the past 200 days and I can't wait for the next 200 days to start.

The second milestone I hit today, happened when I weighed in this morning. The scale displayed that I was weighing in at 211.8 lbs!! This means I have lost 90.2 lbs since the start of this mission!! Of course it might be a little higher tomorrow because of my weight fluctuation but I was extremely happy to see that number on the scale this morning. As a matter of fact, I have been doing great in the weight loss column since I have arrived down here in Charleston, 2 weeks ago. Since I have gotten down here, I have lost 12 lbs! I think that is great, since I am not at home and I don't have access to a gym right now, because the key doesn't work. I do however, want to check my weight on the gym scale when we get a working key again, just to make sure that my scale is still accurate. I always tend to do this when I have a good weight loss streak going. It is just a habit of mine that I have developed.

Anyway, day #200 went pretty well and I am feeling better every single day with my health. I am pumped and ready to hit the ground running for the next 200 days. Until tomorrow my friends, have a great night!

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PontsPlus program)

Breakfast - 2 slices of american cheese on 2 slices of whole wheat bread = Points 16
Lunch - Piece of roasted chicken with a piece of pork loin and a serving of corn = Points 10
Dinner - Turkey with 2 slices of cheddar cheese on 2 large slices of 9 grain bread and a serving of baked chips (Atlanta Bread Company) = Points 20
Late Snack - 1 slices of american cheese on 2 slices of whole wheat bread = Points 6

Total Points Eaten Today = 52 Points (3 points over my daily limit)

Exercise

Today I played basketball outside for an 1 1/2. It was a great workout and the weather was awesome. Tomorrow I hope to get back in the gym, if we ever receive our new keys!

Day #200 - Weigh-In = 211.8 lbs

Day #200 Weigh-In

Day #200 Front Shot

Day #199 - 7 Years!!

Today was another very long yet productive day. I feel like I am moving at a faster speed than I was a few days ago. Like I mentioned yesterday, I have gotten through tough times before that I just had to fight my way through. And this current project I am in the middle of is no different. I am trying my best to do a great job and I only hope that it will come out great in the end.

Anyway, that is enough about work for tonight. I ate a little better today than I have the last few days. Now don't get me wrong, I have eaten healthy the last few days but my meals had consisted of grilled cheese sandwiches, egg sandwiches, and peanut butter & toast. I was forced to eat these meals because we have not gone food shopping in a few days because we all have been working constantly. However, today was a different story. I ate a nice turkey and bagel sandwich for lunch and I had a nice plate full of steamed chicken, broccoli, and rice for dinner. I was happy that I was able to get some different food in my system. I also ran outside for the second day in a row because our gym keys are not working anymore. Any exercise is better than none at all.

I have one more announcement to make before I turn in for the night. Today marks 7 years that Patty and I have been together as a couple! She has seen me at my best and has definitely seen me at my worst. But no matter what, she has stuck by my side through all of it. I will be happy to spend the rest of my life with her and call her my wife in just 8 short months. Patty I love you very much and I can't wait to see you soon!!

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PointsPlus program)

Breakfast - Peanut butter on 2 slices of whole wheat toast = Points 9
Snacks During the Day - 2 rice cakes and peanut butter with whole wheat toast = Points 12
Lunch - Turkey with american cheese on a whole wheat bagel and a serving of baked chips = Points 15
Dinner - 2 cups of steamed chicken and broccoli and a serving of steamed white rice = Points 11

Total Points Eaten Today = 47 Points (2 points under my daily limit)

Exercise

Today I ran outside for 30 mins. Hopefully our gym key gets fixed tomorrow so I can execute my weight lifting routine.

Day #199 - Weigh-In = 214.0 lbs

Day #199 Weigh-In

Day #199 Front Shot

Day #198 - Getting Work Done and Making Time For Me

I felt like myself again today!! These last two weeks have been very long and extremely stressful but I made it through them. I have to keep on reminding myself that this event and everything associated with it, is not the end all be all. I have had rough times like these in the past but I survived. Hell I was in the worst shape of my life, a little over six months ago, but I managed to work my way through it. If anything, this mission has taught me that not everything in life is easy or will be handed to you. It is up to you to make your own path and control your future.

I sat in the kitchen of our house / make shift office, down here in Charleston, the entire day from 9am - 11pm. And I did nothing but book flights for 40 people and made sure that everything, pertaining to traveling, was on the right track. The entire time I was working, I kept on thinking about running a successful event. I know it is said, "If you believe it, it can be done." I am hoping that this applies to my event as well. And the event was not the only thing I was thinking of. It had been 2 days since my last workout and I was determined to not make it 3 in a row. My goal was to be finished with everything by 11pm so I could run outside. And sure enough, 11pm rolled around and I was out the door faster then you could blink your eyes.

It was extremely cold outside but I made sure to pack on the warm clothes. As I was running, I felt like I was in my own world and nothing could bother me. I actually ended up visualizing the entire week of my event from start to finish. And I know I can translate what I was imagining into reality. Anyway, my run was very relaxing and was the perfect way to end a very productive day. Until tomorrow my friends, have a great night!!

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PointsPlus program)

Breakfast - 2 eggs on 2 slices of whole wheat bread = Points 9
Snacks During the Day - 2 rice cakes = Points 3
Lunch - 2 peanut butter and whole wheat toast sandwiches = Points 18
Dinner - 2 eggs on 2 slices of whole wheat bread = Points 9

Total Points Eaten Today = 39 Points (10 points under my daily limit)

Exercise

Today I ran for 30 mins outside. Tomorrow I will be executing my weight lifting routine.

Day #198 - Weigh-In = 215.8 lbs

Day #198 Weigh-In

Day #198 Front Shot

Day #197 - Needing Some Me Time

The days are starting to run into each other down here. I actually thought that today was Tuesday. And I didn't make that mistake just once today, I made it a few times. There seems to be work upon work that keeps on piling up. And every time I think I have a little break, something new pops right into the picture. Now I am not complaining because I knew what was ahead of me coming down here. But I think the hardest part about this whole trip is that my family and Patty are not here with me. It is Christmas time and it really doesn't feel like Christmas at all. I just wish that this event is successful and that January comes very fast.

Work filled my day once again and I didn't workout now for the second day in a row. I am disappointed in myself because that is 2 days in a row now that I didn't make time for myself. And I have to make a conscious effort to not let that happen any more. I have come to far to slip now. It is a good thing that I remain eating healthy everyday. I am thinking about trying to workout in the morning because my days are only going to get busier from here on in. And if I start my day off exercising, hopefully it will keep me going strong and energized the entire day. Plus it allows me to get my workout in everyday, this way I can focus on getting what I have to get done for work the rest of the day and not have to worry about getting to the gym late at night. The one good thing about living in my mobile office is that I can sleep in a little, get up and workout, and still have a full day ahead of me.

Anyway, it is getting late and I was up to 3am last night trying to get things done. I think I am going to try and catch up on a little sleep tonight. Until tomorrow my friends, have a great night!!

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PointsPlus program)

Breakfast - 1 slice of pound cake = Points 8
Snack During the Day - 2 rice cakes = Points 2
Lunch - Foot long Chicken Teriyaki sub on whole wheat bread with 2 slices of american cheese, a serving of baked chips, and apple slices = Points 25
Dinner - 1 baked chicken breast, a side of green beans, and a serving of wild rice = Points 12

Total Points Eaten Today = 47 Points (2 points under my daily limit)

Exercise

I did not workout today due to work. Tomorrow there will be no excuses.

Day #197 - Weigh-In = 217.2 lbs

Day #197 Weigh-In

Day #197 Front Shot

Day #196 - Another Long Day at the Office

Today's post is going to be short and sweet. I hope you all don't mind but I have been up since early this morning, planning for the upcoming week. And I just got done working for the night and it is currently 2:51am, Monday morning. I actually spent the entire day, at the kitchen table down stairs, organizing everything so I can be on top of my game come tomorrow morning.

However, working the entire day does mean that I did not get to workout. Now don't get me wrong, I tried executing a workout today but I just don't think it was meant to be. I worked until 10:30pm tonight and then decided to try and run outside. But the weather was so bad, with rain and high winds, that it wasn't the ideal running outside situation. I then attempted to go to the gym, I have been using for the last week and a half, but the key wouldn't work to let me in the door. It was already approaching 11:00pm and there was nobody inside to let me in. So I ended up going back to the house to do some more work.

Needless to say, today was a day filled with work and nothing more. At least I still ate healthy the entire day. Hopefully that will keep me going strong in my current weight loss streak. Anyway, I hope you all have a great night and I will talk to you all tomorrow.

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PointsPlus program)

Early Afternoon - 2 grilled cheese sandwiches with a serving of wheat thins = Points 17
Snacks During the Day - 1 serving of wheat thins and 2 rice cakes = Points 7
Late Afternoon - 1 grilled cheese sandwich with a serving of pita chips = Points 11
Dinner - 1 homemade slider burger, 2 slices of whole wheat bread, and 2 slices of fat free american cheese = 14

Total Points Eaten Today = 49 Points

Exercise

I did not make it to the gym or run outside due to weather. I will be doing cardio tomorrow.

Day # 196 - Weigh-In = 216.6 lbs

Day #196 Weigh-In









Day #196 Front Shot

Day #195 - A Little Rest at Last!!

The weekend is finally here!!! I was so happy when I woke up this morning and my calendar said it was Saturday. The long week of meeting after meeting was finally over and I could actually sit down to organize everything. Now granted I had 2 meetings today but they were on board a World War II battle ship and I didn't mind those meetings at all. Other then those two work related objectives, the rest of my day was pretty relaxing and I totally needed that after this last week.

I also woke up this morning weighing in at 215.6 lbs!! I am still amazed that I was able to lose a good amount of weight since arriving down in Charleston a little over a week ago. I guess the constant working out and the new Weight Watcher's program has really helped with this current weight loss streak. However, I did go a little over board at dinner tonight and ate a little more than I normally do. We had turkey tacos tonight and I ended up eating 3 instead of my intended 2. And to tell you the truth, I felt a little guilty for doing so at the time I had finished the third taco. But then I realized that it has been a long time since I had a cheat meal and I have done so well this past week. This might not be a good excuse to do so but I am not going to let it bother me at all. I might weigh-in tomorrow morning more than I did this morning but I feel that I will be in the low 210's by the time my event rolls around on December 31st.

Anyway, I am going to get to sleep soon because I want to get up tomorrow morning to play a little basketball before I get back to work. I hope you all have a great night and I will talk to you tomorrow.

With that being said, let's get to the details of the day:

Meals of the Day (The Heavy Man - 49 Points)
(I am currently following the Weight Watcher's PointsPlus program)

*Today I ate more for dinner than I normally do. So I am going to count this as a cheat meal day.

Breakfast - 2 slices of american cheese on 2 slices of whole wheat bread
Snacks During the Day - 3 servings of wheat thins
Early Afternoon - Grilled chicken on a roll with american cheese and a serving of sweet potato fries
Late Afternoon - 2 flour tortillas with 2 eggs, american cheese, and cheddar cheese
Dinner - 3 turkey tacos with cheddar cheese and lettuce

Exercise

Today I executed my weight lifting routine: Dumbbell Press on stability ball, Lat Pull Down, and Leg Press (4 sets of each x 15 reps each), Stability Ball Push Ups, Cable Upright Rows, and Alternating Single Arm Curls ( 4 sets of each x 15 reps each), Bent Over Cable Rows, Side Raises into Flyes, and Alternating Single Leg Extensions (4 sets of each x 15 reps each), and Planks, Triceps Push Downs, and Side Dumbbell Bends (4 sets of each x 15 reps each). Tomorrow I will be doing cardio.

Day #195 - Weigh- In = 215.6 lbs

Day #195 Weigh-In

Day #195 Front Shot