140 DAYS: The race to October 13th

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140Days

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This new Journal is my third on this site. The first two ran consecutively for exactly 140 days each, and met with various success.

The first Journal (The long road to new year) had me committing 100% rather late in the days, yet saw me loose 30 pounds. I can only imagine my progress had I given 100% from day one.

The second Journal (140 days to a better me) was committed to 100% from day one. I incorporated much more physical activity into my efforts as well as start a 'progressive video' of myself over the stages of weight loss. These will all be put together in exactly 140 days and posted in the photos section. This 140 day period saw me loose another 23 pounds, bringing my total weight-loss to 53 pounds.

Now I find myself 25 pounds away from my goal weight. The weight loss is one thing, the toning and muscle-build is a completely different matter. This Journal will cover my last 140 days as I complete my 420 day journey.

The date has been set: October 13th. By then, ready or not, I will post my before, during and after pics plus a video charting my progress. I will be accountable for the time and effort I have put into this mission. I will be successful!
 
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Good for you dude!
Get it done!
I am down 59 since oct, but have been stalled for several weeks so I am ramping it up myself!
Jump in the game!
 
brawny77 said:
Good for you dude!
Get it done!
I am down 59 since oct, but have been stalled for several weeks so I am ramping it up myself!
Jump in the game!
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Thanks for the good wishes Dude!!!

Sounds like you are really KICKING it with your journey :) 59 pounds is awesome!
 
Day One

A good start. Ate like an :Angel_anim:, but didn't manage to get any cardio or weights done. Work has me presenting a course tomorrow and I am a stickler for 'preparation'.

Time was a factor today :(

Also had our first IVF appointment tonight. We start up in August with the process, so tonight was an induction on what to expect :ack2:

I will be weighing in once a week this time round (on a wednesday). These last 25 pounds will be slower in coming off than the last 50 odd. Weekly weigh-ins seem more appropriate.

Right, off to bed for me. Part of this final 140 is making sure I get a good sleep every night...
 
Day 6

It was my 9th wedding aniversary this weekend and the 'cellebrations' led me to over-endulge, both food and drink. A moderate set back, but I have done a clean-of-house tonight and have things back on track. No exercise other than walking and general activity, so that's not so good. Planning on some weights this week.

It's been really cold here lately. We are starting into a cold winter and I had forgotten how much that can wreck my motivation. For that reason alone i need to get back into the habit of Cardio/Weights the minute I get in the door after finishing work. We'll start this tomorrow :)
 
Day 7

Right, almost the end of the first week of twenty.

Ate really well today. Tuna for lunch, no breakfast (no time) and mushrooms (fried without oil in a non stick pan) with 2 eggs as a delicious omlette for dinner.

Still not time to get the cardio/weights done. Not the best start to my140 days, but i guess this can only happen one day at a time. Hopefully the weigh-in will be ok tommorrow. I have fears of the weekend debauchery catching up, but we shall see.
 
Day 15

Well....

Two weeks into this and I am still where I started LOL. I haven't put on any weight, but I still haven't given even 50% effort. The exercise plan hasn't kicked in, not entirely through lack of time, but from a combination of that and apathy :( The weather has been crap and I have a new computer (which meant visiting a few old games that used to be favourites of mine)

OK, new week... new resolve!

I went to my meeting tonight. It dawned on me that I need to put more effort into looking at leaving each 24hour period to its fullest potential.

Something that would terrify me to do for the rest of my life, IS achievable, if I only have to do it for one day. I need to live each day as I can't affect yesterday or tommorrow.


I think I need to get back into weighing in each morning... I read my bigbook each morning (well the 1st paragraphs of chp3 anyhow) so an adition to the ritual of stepping on the scales and a quick entry shouldn't be to much effort ;)
 
monday morning; 6.30am

Not a great start to the day. I couldn't sleep last night, I remember it being 2am when I looked at my alarm clock last, and my wakeup was 6am. A sub-four hour sleep isn't good at all :(

Even worse, scales have me at 207lbs :banghead:

Ok, 2 pounds backtracking.... that means this week has to be AWESOME in order to fix things.

Cardio session (60 min) plus an appointments with the weight bench when I get home from work ;)
 
Day 16

It's been a great day today. I ate really well, lots of protein (fish) and hardly any carbs. I even managed 40 minutes on the treadmill before getting all my work done around the house :) - tommorow night I'll aim for the same and add the weight bench into the equasion.

Work was also great! It's going to be a busy next few days, and this weekend I am off to Taupo (6 hours away) for a sign language weekend. 52 hours of 'voice off'. Should be great practice for work!

This particular 24 hours has been a success, but I will not congratulate myself to much... I have to do the same again tomorrow.
 
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Tuesday morning

A really interupted night's sleep. The TV turned itself on in the lounge at some point (ghosts) and I woke up in the early hours from the sounds. The dogs woke up to and were pacing the halls. I had to get up and turn it off, but never quite got back to sleep.

I got on the scales to recieve a pleseant suprise. Back to 205lbs ;) Well 205.8 to be exact, but a step in the right direction.

I have a full on day ahead, and a busy evening if I intend on getting cardio AND weights in at the end of the day.


Just for today I will try to live through the day only and not tackle my whole life problem at once. I can do something for the next twelve hours that would appal me if I felt I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
 
Tuesday Evening

I have eaten extremely accurately today. I have had a busy day, and working (admin) at home has taken me to 9pm. No time left for my planned exercise :(

Bit pissed off at myself for not making time, but my weekend planned away leaves me with no choice but to get the work done now.

The rest of this week is fully chocka-blocked, but hopefully I can fit in some cardio at least.
 
Wednesday Morning

God I am tired. It's 3 degrees this morning.... one of the coldest days I've had in this country. The house is not designed for this kind of cold. The dogs pushed their way in to our room at 4am (they know how to open doors) and climbed into bed with us. That meant no more sleep until I got up a few minutes ago.

I weighed in at 204.7lbs... a record for me :)

I have comittments all day plus after work too... The kids have a school production until 9pm, so I shouldn't be getting back much before bedtime :(

This afternoon also has me visiting the fertility clinic to drop off a sample for freezing. The last lot didn;t work... so fingers crossed
 
Wednesday 24th June (AM)

Wow, it's been seven days since my last post :(

Ok, I went away on Friday for a sign language weekend. It was a great 3 days where I used no spoken language. Awesome signing practice, but health-wise not so good. The food was numerous and unhealthy, and I endulged. Nevermind, these things cannot be helped.

I haven't weighed in yet, but have been flat out last two days trying to get back on top of things after the weekend. No exercise, but a near perfect diet.

Reading back over my posts for this final 140 days, I notice I am not being as 'on to it' as I used to be. Perhaps with my current weight (passable as slightly overweight) I am being complacent. When I was obese (6-8 months ago) I had a true drive. Have I lost this????

Ok, I have 2 weeks holiday in 9 days. This will be a chance to really buckle down and kickstart the journey. In the meantime, sticking to eating perfectly and getting excersise wherever I can.
 
Tuesday 14th jULY

Well, it's been 3 weeks and they haven't been the best. A few days in there I ate really badly and overall, th exersise has been next to non-existant.

Even worse, this time the damage caught up with me. Five pounds :(

So... as of yesterday, I have started a new regime of complete discipline. Along with my weekly meetings increased to 3/weeek, I am planning out each day. This will help me battle my two worst enemies; Hurry and indecision.

Today is our first day of the IVF program ;) We start the injections this morning. My wife has made it my duty to administer them to her, something I have no problems with doing.

Exciting times...
 
Thursday 16th July: 84 days remaining

opppsss 91 days left ;)

Wow, It keeps freaking me out how quickly time is rushing by. Not to much has happened since my last post earlier this week. I have got myself fairly organised and ready to start back at work next week. Exercise hasn't fully kicked in yet, I managed 20 minutes treadmill cardio earlier today but a phone call spoiled my motivation.

I had a chance meeting with my brother in law last week. I had last seen him, chubby and unfit last christmas. He had taken up running as his new years resolution and had lost 50 lbs in 6 months. Wow! He looked great....

Now I am one for dwelling on things I didn't do, but part of my final stage program is focussing on today, not tomorrow and expecially not the past. I can only make a difference today.

The 13th of October ;) I can hardly wait, presuming all goes according to plan. It seems so close now, and I still have so much I need to do. My days are chock-full of tasks (self inflicted) and my evening are filled with my meetings (AA) and household chores. It scares me sometimes as to how on earth I am to get anything done...
 
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Just wanted to check in on you 140, we have similar stats (I'm 6'4", started at 256.8 and headed to 180) and it is encouraging to see how far you have come

best wishes,
Aaron
 
Hi all,

Just popping back in to let people know that I am still here and fighting the good fight.

I have been using the 'extrapounds.com' ticker since I started this journey, and have to visit the page everytime I alter my weight. Whilst over there I suddenly realised all the cool little gadgets/graphs and became hooked. For the last two weeks I have been recording my diary on that site.



I will still pop by once in a while, but please come visit me ;)
 
Hey Paul.. you are getting there!! I was mia again for a few months but maybe the 3rd times the charm lets hope I'm gonna hit the exercise hard now and I hope you there with me along the way :)
 
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