Day 1310 - Again

Last year I purchased a year supply (not meant to last an entire year) of Atkins Shakes/Bars and started a weight-loss program. Today I still have supplies left over and no progress.

Moments ago I joined 24 Hour Fitness for the next two (2) months (paid first and last months). This time I have no choice to drop about 30-40 pounds in roughly 5 weeks!

I did it once before and this time I have the same motivation. I must be around 230 pounds no later then February 3rd / 4th in order to complete my High Adventure Training with the Boy Scouts.

So here I am again ...

Today's Weight/Size: ~270 (4XL)

Day 1 - Shopping Spree

Good Morning

Last night I went on a $150 Shopping Spree and got myself a one month supply of Atkins Shakes and Snack Bars. I know I am going to the extreme again and need to watch myself as it comes closer to the end of the three weeks where I usually begin to eat more food.


A good note, I weighed in a lot less then I thought I was yesterday. I am actually starting at 261 Pounds. I have been able to maintain a 10 pound reduction in my size over the last year. Not a bad feeling this morning.

This morning I woke up at 4:40 and headed to the gym for an hour of very low key workout. Mostly Aquaweights and 5 laps of swimming.

Today's Weight/Size: 261 (3XL)

Day 875 - Try Again?

Here I am again looking at myself in the mirror with the same results for doing the same thing for the last two and a half years. Do I make it a 3rd Attempt or do I throw the towel in and call it a day at trying to drop a hundred pounds and 20 inches from my waist?

Eventually we have to ask ourselves are we serious about getting better or are we just doing it to make ourselves feel a little better for a few days. For me, I find myself happy knowing that I can drop the weight with some effort as I have done so in the past. It is just staying with the game plan that always seems to prevent me from keeping the weight managed.

Looking back at the last 3 years I was motivated by an end result. Which is not a bad idea; however, am I only looking at the short-term goal vs the long-term result. It is time to look at an end result not in a month but in a year. With a game plan for life.

Planning is going to be key to this round of dropping the excess weight. I am looking for a method that will allow me to drop 15 pounds the first month (of course I want more):

1. Nov 09 - 15 lbs
2. Dec 09 - 15 lbs
3. Jan 10 - 10 lbs
4. Feb 10 - 10 lbs
5. Mar 10 - 10 lbs
6. Apr 10 - 10 lbs
7. May 10 - 5 lbs
8. Jun 10 - 5 lbs
9. Jul 10 - 5 lbs
10. Aug 10 - 5 lbs
11. Sep 10 - 5 lbs
12. Oct 10 - 5 lbs

H.E.L.P. is the method I am going to use this time around. Here I am today and Eventually where do I want to be by Looking at the Long-Term and Planning for managable results.

Today’s Weight/Size: ~270 (4XL)