Brawny's time machine
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Little John
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brawny77
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Thanks LJ...I love that scene
And thanks also to all of you guys my invisible but not insignificant friends. I find I do better when I report on here and not as well when I don't.
Now it is time for random ramblings:
1. I weigh in on Friday. The usual uneasiness is present. I hate scales. However I think I must use them. I have heard of people who just weigh in like every few months...I don't think that would work well for me. I also don't want to be a every day scale person. The mini fluctuations would drive me bonkers. Once a week or so is about right to keep me motivated and to usually show progress.
2. Tiny victories;
A. The stairs in my 2 story house are getting easier. I used to simply try and descend them in the mornings and avoid going upstairs again until
bed time. now..not as big a deal to run up there several times .
B. Bending over is a little easier.
C. Sleeping a little better
D. Fat clothes are getting a little loose. Not in skinny clothes yet
E. Looking forward to exercise more and more
3. So I do better if I make little goals, challenges, games ...out of this process. It makes it more fun and keeps me focused. I have done well with my Sept. goals. I have hit them all so my mind turns toward October....hmmm
First draft (still revisable goals for Oct:
Brawny Conquers OCTOBER goals: Written in color for fancy effect!
1.Exercise 25 out of 31 days
2. Stay below 1800 calories 28 out of 31 days
3. No fast food at all (already been 32 days going for 100 at least)
4. Drop 10-12 lbs...be in the 280s
5. More outdoor activity in the cool fall weather
6. Help people on here and accept help (I get by with a little help from my friends)
And thanks also to all of you guys my invisible but not insignificant friends. I find I do better when I report on here and not as well when I don't.
Now it is time for random ramblings:
1. I weigh in on Friday. The usual uneasiness is present. I hate scales. However I think I must use them. I have heard of people who just weigh in like every few months...I don't think that would work well for me. I also don't want to be a every day scale person. The mini fluctuations would drive me bonkers. Once a week or so is about right to keep me motivated and to usually show progress.
2. Tiny victories;
A. The stairs in my 2 story house are getting easier. I used to simply try and descend them in the mornings and avoid going upstairs again until
bed time. now..not as big a deal to run up there several times .
B. Bending over is a little easier.
C. Sleeping a little better
D. Fat clothes are getting a little loose. Not in skinny clothes yet
E. Looking forward to exercise more and more
3. So I do better if I make little goals, challenges, games ...out of this process. It makes it more fun and keeps me focused. I have done well with my Sept. goals. I have hit them all so my mind turns toward October....hmmm
First draft (still revisable goals for Oct:
Brawny Conquers OCTOBER goals: Written in color for fancy effect!
1.Exercise 25 out of 31 days
2. Stay below 1800 calories 28 out of 31 days
3. No fast food at all (already been 32 days going for 100 at least)
4. Drop 10-12 lbs...be in the 280s
5. More outdoor activity in the cool fall weather
6. Help people on here and accept help (I get by with a little help from my friends)
Mowens1984
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I dunno if I could do no fast food at all. I think it's more just for the mental reward of getting to have it than any appreciation of the food itself. I blame my parents for never taking us out to eat. 
Being an adult is having the ability to do everything you ever wanted to as a child but not doing it because you finally understand your parents were right all along.
Being an adult is having the ability to do everything you ever wanted to as a child but not doing it because you finally understand your parents were right all along.
cowboy48
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Hi Brawny,
Sorry to hear about your sister. Unfortunately you can't help her if she doesn't want to help herself. You are right though- the key is to want to be healthier. You want to do it, that is the difference.
You are on the right path. It is always nice when your clothes are looser and you can feel yourself getting healthier. Your goals are definitely achievable and realistic. Keep up the good work!
Sorry to hear about your sister. Unfortunately you can't help her if she doesn't want to help herself. You are right though- the key is to want to be healthier. You want to do it, that is the difference.
You are on the right path. It is always nice when your clothes are looser and you can feel yourself getting healthier. Your goals are definitely achievable and realistic. Keep up the good work!
Cate
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with all of the above. It's very sad about your sister brawny, but unfortunately, we cannot live other people's lives for them. Kudos to you for making such positive changes to ensure you have a healthy future. I love your October goals! It's really good having you around xo Cate
brawny77
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Thanks friends for the kind words about my sister. you are right. I cannot make choices for her. It just pisses me off because she is such a sweet person. She was the cool older sister who would drive me and my friends places in her 67 mustang when I was a kid. I do not wish to lose her.
Mini victory report- had an activity tonight that was going to keep me from exercising...well I left work a few minutes early ( nice being the boss) and did 30 minutes on the bike, then a quick shower and still made it to the thing on time...yep ...pretty proud of that. That's how you get fit...you don't accept getting off plan...you make it happen!
Mini victory report- had an activity tonight that was going to keep me from exercising...well I left work a few minutes early ( nice being the boss) and did 30 minutes on the bike, then a quick shower and still made it to the thing on time...yep ...pretty proud of that. That's how you get fit...you don't accept getting off plan...you make it happen!
brawny77
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Thank you thank you LaMa...Determination....Yes that is it exactly. That is where I am. It is a good zone for me to be in. Nothing earthshaking, nothing crazy, nothing overnight fast. Just a slow burning determination. I hope I can keep this up. Even if a week does not give me the number on the scale that I want to see. I just need to stay the course. If I eat 1500-1800 calories a day and I exercise in some way 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes or more. I will lose weight. It will happen. I need to keep being determined. Its a slow gratification.
brawny77
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Well I wish I had better news.
I don't know how or why but I saw this coming
I was up .8 of a pound. That stupid scale said I was 300 even.
I had a pretty good week too. I should have lost at least a pound or two.
Pisses me off.
I know I know I must practice what I preach. I must persevere. Sometimes I reach a plateau where my body seems to cling to every ounce.
All I can do is try to channel my anger into resolve. Just gotta keep on plan. Still 300 even? really? that's just a slap.
Monthly goals report
1. Lose 10lb...Lost 12
2. Bike 100 miles...did 15
3. Reduce my blood sugar levels ...Good progress but still room for imrovement
4. No fast food (none) for 100 days...Today is day 34
5. Plan my menus for the week Lots of improvement needed here
6. Lose 100lb in a year... 12% done
7. Write in this diary several times a week. Help others and accept help...Trying
Sept was a good month but still mad at that number on the scale.
I don't know how or why but I saw this coming
I was up .8 of a pound. That stupid scale said I was 300 even.
I had a pretty good week too. I should have lost at least a pound or two.
Pisses me off.
I know I know I must practice what I preach. I must persevere. Sometimes I reach a plateau where my body seems to cling to every ounce.
All I can do is try to channel my anger into resolve. Just gotta keep on plan. Still 300 even? really? that's just a slap.
Monthly goals report
1. Lose 10lb...Lost 12
2. Bike 100 miles...did 15
3. Reduce my blood sugar levels ...Good progress but still room for imrovement
4. No fast food (none) for 100 days...Today is day 34
5. Plan my menus for the week Lots of improvement needed here
6. Lose 100lb in a year... 12% done
7. Write in this diary several times a week. Help others and accept help...Trying
Sept was a good month but still mad at that number on the scale.
brawny77
New member
Goals for October
1.Exercise 25 out of 31 days Not putting a bike mileage goal because I hope to add some walking days in the nice cool fall weather.
2. Stay below 1800 calories 28 out of 31 days
3. No fast food at all
4. Drop 10-12 lbs...be in the 280s
5. More outdoor activity in the cool fall weather
6. Help people on here and accept help
1.Exercise 25 out of 31 days Not putting a bike mileage goal because I hope to add some walking days in the nice cool fall weather.
2. Stay below 1800 calories 28 out of 31 days
3. No fast food at all
4. Drop 10-12 lbs...be in the 280s
5. More outdoor activity in the cool fall weather
6. Help people on here and accept help
Cate
Long term member
Hi Brawny. It is bloody disheartening when you have worked really hard & the scales let you down. There are so many factors involved & it's hard to know what's going on sometimes. If you know that you are doing the right thing, then the weight will come off. It may be time to try something different. I'm facing the same thing at the moment. If I really knuckled down & cut out all starchy carbs for just one week I would have a considerable drop. Let's hope we can all motivate one another. We have a good mix in the forum at the moment. Go us!
Melissa Joyce
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I feel invisible here lol
brawny77
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That bike sept total should say did 152 not 15
Hi Melissa thanks for dropping in.
Thanks Cate...I know it happens, I was even expecting it. I am now going to add some walking to my exercise along with my biking... Hope that and continued good eating gets me through the rough spot. I hit my Sept goals even if the last weigh in was a disappointment.
I now will quit bitching and turn my attention to my new goals.
Happy October friends!
Hi Melissa thanks for dropping in.
Thanks Cate...I know it happens, I was even expecting it. I am now going to add some walking to my exercise along with my biking... Hope that and continued good eating gets me through the rough spot. I hit my Sept goals even if the last weigh in was a disappointment.
I now will quit bitching and turn my attention to my new goals.
Happy October friends!
Butterfly88
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That stinks. Maybe try logging what you eat if you aren't already? Maybe post it here? I do that sometimes in my diary.
Butterfly88
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Hi Melissa. You are not invisible.
brawny77
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Thanks for dropping in Butterfly!
Well it was a pretty good weekend. I have exercised 3 out of 3 days in
October. Ate 2200 calories Saturday and 1400 yesterday. I snuck on the scale this morning and was at 298.2 so I finally got that thing moving again. that puts me at 13.6lb lost since Aug 22. Nothing earthshaking but progress is progress. What kills me is 20 years ago, I would gave lost at least 20 with the same effort. It is going to take longer, but that is even more reason to get it done now. Imaging how hard it is for someone who cannot exercise. My main positive in this 6 weeks of effort so far has been how quickly my body has responded to exercise. I walked over 2 miles yesterday at a 3.5 mph pace. For a almost 52 year old fat guy who couldn't walk much more than a mile 6 weeks ago,, that is nice progress. I have this faint dream of someday jogging again but I know I am like 30 lbs away from that. Still by spring.....
But for now...October will be mine!
Well it was a pretty good weekend. I have exercised 3 out of 3 days in
October. Ate 2200 calories Saturday and 1400 yesterday. I snuck on the scale this morning and was at 298.2 so I finally got that thing moving again. that puts me at 13.6lb lost since Aug 22. Nothing earthshaking but progress is progress. What kills me is 20 years ago, I would gave lost at least 20 with the same effort. It is going to take longer, but that is even more reason to get it done now. Imaging how hard it is for someone who cannot exercise. My main positive in this 6 weeks of effort so far has been how quickly my body has responded to exercise. I walked over 2 miles yesterday at a 3.5 mph pace. For a almost 52 year old fat guy who couldn't walk much more than a mile 6 weeks ago,, that is nice progress. I have this faint dream of someday jogging again but I know I am like 30 lbs away from that. Still by spring.....
But for now...October will be mine!
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