Always will be a fat man.........but
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Bigguy
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After hacking all day I went to the gym.
Felt like a ripe, wet, piece of meat today. I tried to bench- had no stamina. Tried to do back- had no stamina. Tried to do shoulders- had no stamina. Worked on the arc trainer- had no stamina. Not a wasted workout but really an unsatisfying one. I am sick and I was off WT for 2 weeks- I expected this but I am not happy about it.
I felt so hungry all day, I think it is because I am sick. I honestly think this. I ate probably 1000 cal over what was my plan today. I had not been that hungry in a while. I really have not been depriving myself of anything this week, just 300 or so cal under where I always was- just to kick start things a bit. Went for a walk after dinner but of course it began to rain when I was furthest from my house.
Oh man oh man. What a glorious day this one was.
Maybe Ill just post pictures of myself in various shirts- made others happy at least.
Felt like a ripe, wet, piece of meat today. I tried to bench- had no stamina. Tried to do back- had no stamina. Tried to do shoulders- had no stamina. Worked on the arc trainer- had no stamina. Not a wasted workout but really an unsatisfying one. I am sick and I was off WT for 2 weeks- I expected this but I am not happy about it.
I felt so hungry all day, I think it is because I am sick. I honestly think this. I ate probably 1000 cal over what was my plan today. I had not been that hungry in a while. I really have not been depriving myself of anything this week, just 300 or so cal under where I always was- just to kick start things a bit. Went for a walk after dinner but of course it began to rain when I was furthest from my house.
Oh man oh man. What a glorious day this one was.
Maybe Ill just post pictures of myself in various shirts- made others happy at least.
Bigguy
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Better day today. If this continues I may need to upgrade myself to miserable.
Went to the driving range today since i am golfing tomorrow. Had the best session I have ever had. I learned that if I take 1/2 step closer to the ball I can hit the damn thing straight and consistent. 20 years playing golf with a huge banana slice and I think I found the cure..... I will see tomorrow.
Got home from the range and felt so good that I went on a 4 mile run outside. First time ever I jogged outside. Loved it. Want to do it again more often. Ran about 4 miles in around 40 minutes. I nee to do 2 circuits of my route in 90 minutes or so by the end of July to be adequately prepared for the 1/2 marathon. Feet felt good, where I rubbed the back of my foot raw is getting better.
225 this morning. I know it is just a number but I like that number. Clothes are fitting better, I just feel better overall.
Overall a good day.
Went to the driving range today since i am golfing tomorrow. Had the best session I have ever had. I learned that if I take 1/2 step closer to the ball I can hit the damn thing straight and consistent. 20 years playing golf with a huge banana slice and I think I found the cure..... I will see tomorrow.
Got home from the range and felt so good that I went on a 4 mile run outside. First time ever I jogged outside. Loved it. Want to do it again more often. Ran about 4 miles in around 40 minutes. I nee to do 2 circuits of my route in 90 minutes or so by the end of July to be adequately prepared for the 1/2 marathon. Feet felt good, where I rubbed the back of my foot raw is getting better.
225 this morning. I know it is just a number but I like that number. Clothes are fitting better, I just feel better overall.
Overall a good day.
Bigguy
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You sound so much happier
Shhhh!
Someone might hear you.
I need to get back to being an insufferable bore
Thanks Ali, I am addicted slightly to the scale. I know I doesn't matter too much but i was very happy to see the number.
Haven't been 225 since around my marriage- 9 years ago so this number is important in my warped little mind.
ali2
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You know what scary? That is what I weighed when I got married 9 years ago
I was addicted to the scale but I couldn't take every single dip and change. I started blathering about it incessantly and my friends began to think I was obsessed.
Which I was.
If it works for you, that's great. I could not take what it was doing to me - even now, with the measurment changes I know that if I were to get on that scale and see no measureable change in the number I would feel like I was a failure.
So I stay away...I am glad you got to 225 My next goal is what I weighed at my HS graduation - 172. Only 16 more pounds to go (or so).
I was addicted to the scale but I couldn't take every single dip and change. I started blathering about it incessantly and my friends began to think I was obsessed.
Which I was.
If it works for you, that's great. I could not take what it was doing to me - even now, with the measurment changes I know that if I were to get on that scale and see no measureable change in the number I would feel like I was a failure.
So I stay away...I am glad you got to 225
My next goal is what I weighed at my HS graduation - 172. Only 16 more pounds to go (or so).
Bigguy
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How do you even know what you wieghed on you Hs graduation??
I think i was around 215 or so but Ill be damned if I know.
The scale is an addiction only because it is there. I do not beat myself up over a number. I just want to continue to see positive changes and I keep forgetting to take frickin measurements.
As long as old clothes keep fitting me I will be fine.
I think i was around 215 or so but Ill be damned if I know.
The scale is an addiction only because it is there. I do not beat myself up over a number. I just want to continue to see positive changes and I keep forgetting to take frickin measurements.
As long as old clothes keep fitting me I will be fine.
ali2
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How do you even know what you wieghed on you Hs graduation??
I think i was around 215 or so but Ill be damned if I know.
The scale is an addiction only because it is there. I do not beat myself up over a number. I just want to continue to see positive changes and I keep forgetting to take frickin measurements.
As long as old clothes keep fitting me I will be fine.
That was part of my opening post in my diary...for some reason that I what I remember...I will tell you this - I looked damn good then, so if I got back to that I will be happy. I will keep going, mind you but I know I looked good (partly b/c I have a picture of myself and my uncle at my graduation sitting on my hearth so I see it all the time).
See I am glad you don't beat yourself up over the number, that damn scale could make or break my day. I got tired of getting upset over the stupid thing and banished it to my basement.
It is all about what works for you...
I could tell you what I weighed as a HS sophmore and at my 8th grade graduation. I scare myself sometimes
Bigguy
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Good weekend overall but not a real good day for my lifestyle yesterday. Not certain how much I really do care about the binge yesterday though.
Golfed yesterday. I really love to hate this frickin game. All the gains at the range were lost somehow. Oh well, my aspiration is not to be a pro. Got home, mowed the lawn and did some general work around the house. Finally the weather is cooperating with me. It appears spring is here to stay.
The issue is after all the work and stuff I go in the house to snack and I have a decent binge. I am really not too concerned about it but I just hate how I feel after- like I lost control. The problem is that I was hungry. No other reason to eat- I have never been a 'comfort' eater. I don't know, I either need to get over my issues with this or figure out why it is happening.
Overall not too bad though. I am considering going to the gym before work-now that the weather is getting better and there will be more to do after work. I am just not sure how that would work for me- I get up early enough and am at the office at 630 but do not really wake up until 8. I think if I actually left here around 3 I will have time to do whatever I want to do. Ill figure it out.
Golfed yesterday. I really love to hate this frickin game. All the gains at the range were lost somehow. Oh well, my aspiration is not to be a pro. Got home, mowed the lawn and did some general work around the house. Finally the weather is cooperating with me. It appears spring is here to stay.
The issue is after all the work and stuff I go in the house to snack and I have a decent binge. I am really not too concerned about it but I just hate how I feel after- like I lost control. The problem is that I was hungry. No other reason to eat- I have never been a 'comfort' eater. I don't know, I either need to get over my issues with this or figure out why it is happening.
Overall not too bad though. I am considering going to the gym before work-now that the weather is getting better and there will be more to do after work. I am just not sure how that would work for me- I get up early enough and am at the office at 630 but do not really wake up until 8. I think if I actually left here around 3 I will have time to do whatever I want to do. Ill figure it out.
Bigguy
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May have over-trained....
Gym this afternoon- after sneaking out of work at 3- did an upper body workout. Rows, dumbbell bench, dumbbell military & dips were on the menu. Arc trainer for 45 min at level 6 interval- all good so far. Then at 8 decided to run 30 minutes. I am ok now I think since I have a book with some good stretches in it, but am concerned a bit.
More that I am getting slightly obsessed.
Oh well. Work form home tomorrow- that means golf driving range and jogging in the afternoon.
All is not too bad tonight. It i amazing how the weather helps...
70 and sunny today.
Gym this afternoon- after sneaking out of work at 3
- did an upper body workout. Rows, dumbbell bench, dumbbell military & dips were on the menu. Arc trainer for 45 min at level 6 interval- all good so far. Then at 8 decided to run 30 minutes. I am ok now I think since I have a book with some good stretches in it, but am concerned a bit. More that I am getting slightly obsessed.
Oh well. Work form home tomorrow- that means golf driving range and jogging in the afternoon.
All is not too bad tonight. It i amazing how the weather helps...
70 and sunny today.
Bigguy
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Hope all went well with the depos.
All did not go well today. I was asked to manage a very important, company changing project. Sounds great right? Wrong. I need to be in Richmond VA for 3 months. Company policy is to send people home once, twice tops for that time period. I think I can talk them into 2 or 3 more trips home but man do I have a quandary.
On one hand I can get the company a huge contract and be the point man for years to come- if all goes well- but I need to be away from home from July 6- October 8 or stay home and potentially see people pass me by on the food-chain and eventually lose my job. I am assuming this last part, it was never stated to me like that.
Customer is a very large big box store that has never given this kind of work to a 3rd party.
*sigh* I do not want to spend that much time away form my wife and home but it is only 3 months to further my career right? Nothing on a day like this...
Frustrated thy name is Brian. Things were going so well to.
Other than this all is swell
All did not go well today. I was asked to manage a very important, company changing project. Sounds great right? Wrong. I need to be in Richmond VA for 3 months. Company policy is to send people home once, twice tops for that time period. I think I can talk them into 2 or 3 more trips home but man do I have a quandary.
On one hand I can get the company a huge contract and be the point man for years to come- if all goes well- but I need to be away from home from July 6- October 8 or stay home and potentially see people pass me by on the food-chain and eventually lose my job. I am assuming this last part, it was never stated to me like that.
Customer is a very large big box store that has never given this kind of work to a 3rd party.
*sigh* I do not want to spend that much time away form my wife and home but it is only 3 months to further my career right? Nothing on a day like this...
Frustrated thy name is Brian. Things were going so well to.
Other than this all is swell
Bigguy
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Bought a combination watch/heart rate monitor/stop watch/coffee maker this morning. Difficult to operate while running but not too bad overall. No chest strap which I like.
Finally was able to find an armband for my ipod also. The damn thing is so outdated the band was on clearance for $7.
I am so staying home tomorrow. Tired overall and of all the BS in the office.
Get more done here.
Finally was able to find an armband for my ipod also. The damn thing is so outdated the band was on clearance for $7.
I am so staying home tomorrow. Tired overall and of all the BS in the office.
Get more done here.
Dodge_Ram_Hemi
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Big Guy
I'm Hemi (AKA Dennis). I am 38, 295, and 5'7". I thought maybe you'd be interested in sharing experiences and successes. I'm not a crazy stalker or anything, just a guy who's looking for a few guys with the same problem - I'm the fattest guy I know...
I'm Hemi (AKA Dennis). I am 38, 295, and 5'7". I thought maybe you'd be interested in sharing experiences and successes. I'm not a crazy stalker or anything, just a guy who's looking for a few guys with the same problem - I'm the fattest guy I know...
PaperAirPlanes
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lol..you had me at the coffee maker bit before I realized why you said it LOL.
I hope the watch..thing..comes in handy and makes things a little easier for you!
Bigguy
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Well, working from home today.
Accomplished that one goal at least. I am still getting over this sinus infection I have. Irritating since it seems to come and go.
I am taking claritin so I do not think it is allergies. I am just tired, more cranky than usual and slightly depresses over this Virginia thing.
Hopefully get outside at least to sit on the deck and read or just zone out. I really need some time this week for myself. I think I will take today.
Ain't this supposed to be about weight loss??
I ate fine and exercised yesterday.
I will eat fine and exercise today.
Done.
Accomplished that one goal at least. I am still getting over this sinus infection I have. Irritating since it seems to come and go.
I am taking claritin so I do not think it is allergies. I am just tired, more cranky than usual and slightly depresses over this Virginia thing.
Hopefully get outside at least to sit on the deck and read or just zone out. I really need some time this week for myself. I think I will take today.
Ain't this supposed to be about weight loss??
I ate fine and exercised yesterday.
I will eat fine and exercise today.
Done.
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