Mellon's Weight Loss Journey
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SoCoSideshow
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That's really awesome end-of-the-year business.
I should lay mine out like that as well; it's cool to look at.
Congrats!
I should lay mine out like that as well; it's cool to look at.
Congrats!
Melancholy
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Thank you guys for the encouragement!!
I made it to the goal!!!!!! (well, the first goal haha)...
When I started this blog, about 4 months ago. I had thought... let's shoot for 40 pounds, thinking it was un-attainable. Then, after seeing what it calculated my goal weight BMI at, I decided to notch it down to 45. 45 pounds seemed like climbing Everest twice in my mind! I didn't want to set the goal to far out, and be discouraged, so I locked it in at 45...
After some ups, downs, some traveling, some cheat time... etc. I finally made it 175 a couple times on the scale! I am really excited to be at a great weight to maintain for the rest of the holiday. I will be in Chicago with family for 2 weeks, and eating healthy will be tough. My goal for the holiday, to maintain the happy weight I am at right now, and see where we go from here.
Once the holiday is over, it's time to get ready for stage 2. Going from 175 --> 165. That will put me solid in the "healthy" range for BMI. All of my clothes from the last 10 years (with the exception of the huskies from the last year) are in the size I fit in right now, so I don't want to get too skinny.
I can't wait to see if I can weather the holiday, and get ready for a great 2011!
-Mellon
I made it to the goal!!!!!! (well, the first goal haha)...
When I started this blog, about 4 months ago. I had thought... let's shoot for 40 pounds, thinking it was un-attainable. Then, after seeing what it calculated my goal weight BMI at, I decided to notch it down to 45. 45 pounds seemed like climbing Everest twice in my mind! I didn't want to set the goal to far out, and be discouraged, so I locked it in at 45...
After some ups, downs, some traveling, some cheat time... etc. I finally made it 175 a couple times on the scale! I am really excited to be at a great weight to maintain for the rest of the holiday. I will be in Chicago with family for 2 weeks, and eating healthy will be tough. My goal for the holiday, to maintain the happy weight I am at right now, and see where we go from here.
Once the holiday is over, it's time to get ready for stage 2. Going from 175 --> 165. That will put me solid in the "healthy" range for BMI. All of my clothes from the last 10 years (with the exception of the huskies from the last year) are in the size I fit in right now, so I don't want to get too skinny.
I can't wait to see if I can weather the holiday, and get ready for a great 2011!
-Mellon
Melancholy
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Alright, time for the home-stretch into the holidays!
It's funny sometimes how we can mind-'_____' ourselves when we over-think something. I saw some friends I have not seen since the first half of the year... I know that I have lost a lot of weight, and they have not seen me since my 220 days. Now that I am 46 pounds lighter, I find myself expecting a big gasp when I see people, followed by a roar of applause (joking)... but seriously, I am sure some people know what I am talking about... wanting confirmation that they see the same person in the mirror as we do! Well, that is not always the case, and I think getting over that self-conciousness is a big step. I don't need approval from my friends/family, because I did this for my wife and I, and mostly for me...I am grateful to have lost the weight I did, and look forward to keeping up the pattern!
-Mellon
It's funny sometimes how we can mind-'_____' ourselves when we over-think something. I saw some friends I have not seen since the first half of the year... I know that I have lost a lot of weight, and they have not seen me since my 220 days. Now that I am 46 pounds lighter, I find myself expecting a big gasp when I see people, followed by a roar of applause (joking)... but seriously, I am sure some people know what I am talking about... wanting confirmation that they see the same person in the mirror as we do! Well, that is not always the case, and I think getting over that self-conciousness is a big step. I don't need approval from my friends/family, because I did this for my wife and I, and mostly for me...I am grateful to have lost the weight I did, and look forward to keeping up the pattern!
-Mellon
Laura F
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Hi Mellon! Had to comment because I know there are a LOT of people who can relate to this... I've only lost 17 pounds and I still feel like I set high expectations for people's reactions to me. I got over that somewhat when I looked at some before and after photos (there's confirmation right there!) and fully realized that, like you said, I was doing this for me, not for them. I find that photos and old clothes have a lot stronger impact than a mirror... so hopefully you've got some comparison shots, or an old pair of pants or a belt that are now way too big! There's no arguing with that evidence!
healthyjess
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Hey Mellon, great job getting to that goal! That's AWESOME!
I too have found myself pretty miffed when I didn't get a comment from some friends I hadn't seen in ages. But you're right. Fudge them! As long I remember why I'm even doing this everything will be fine
In my case, the friend I am talking about has recently lost about 50kg, so I guess I expected her to say something because she knows what I going through. Not to worry!
All the best for the next phase, bet it doesn't take you long at all
I too have found myself pretty miffed when I didn't get a comment from some friends I hadn't seen in ages. But you're right. Fudge them! As long I remember why I'm even doing this everything will be fine
In my case, the friend I am talking about has recently lost about 50kg, so I guess I expected her to say something because she knows what I going through. Not to worry!All the best for the next phase, bet it doesn't take you long at all
wishes
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Ahh yeah i recall that the first time around, i had lost 100lb and nobody noticed. It was somewhat gutting, and i felt really stink.
What it did hit home for me was, that originally i had been so fat that loosing 100lb wasn't noticeable! the next 30lb suddenly made me look just chubby and THEN everyone noticed. The following 50lb got me comment after comment, to the point of annoying. I couldnt even do shopping without the checkout operators saying 'hey i have noticed you lost a lot of weight ..' and wanting to know my 'secret'
Anyway, when nobody noticed, i just did the same as you, rethink who i was doing this for, knew that i had lost and had to get smaller clothes etc. You do it for yourself , because you rock, you are totally awesome
What it did hit home for me was, that originally i had been so fat that loosing 100lb wasn't noticeable! the next 30lb suddenly made me look just chubby and THEN everyone noticed. The following 50lb got me comment after comment, to the point of annoying. I couldnt even do shopping without the checkout operators saying 'hey i have noticed you lost a lot of weight ..' and wanting to know my 'secret'
Anyway, when nobody noticed, i just did the same as you, rethink who i was doing this for, knew that i had lost and had to get smaller clothes etc. You do it for yourself , because you rock, you are totally awesome
Daybehavior
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Hope you made it though the holidays OK
Melancholy
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Hey,
you guys are AWESOME!!!!!
I never really get a ton of replies, so I didn't really check my diary, just the main forum discussions... thanks for the support! It's great that others have been through the same thing.. so I know it wasn't something weird with me
Time for a holiday rant:
People eating my food: Okay... Now, EVERYONE in my family, especially my mom's house where my wife and I stayed for the holidays knew/ knows I am on a diet... knows that I am losing weight for my knee. The FIRST day we got there (dec. 23rd), I went to the store to get about 100 bucks worth of food that I can eat. Now, the house was full of cookies, twinkies, doughnuts, pizza, ad infinitum... you name it, it was there. I buy lean turkey, string cheese, almonds, etc. everything that I normally eat at home. The next morning I wake up and what is everyone eating??? String cheese, almonds etc. haha... WTH???? seriously? I said..."ummm, cinnimon rolls all gone?"...
man! I fought that the whole 12 days I was there... c'mon man! have some respect!
That is all
Now, the trip itself was awesome. We got there on the day before xmas, and right away the unhealthy food was abundant. I did fairly well, all things considered, and was able to eat stuff that I bought on my own. Out of the 12 days, I would say 6 or 7 (which is a lot) were what people call "cheat days"... the saving grace, we joined a gym there in the city for a week. We wen't to the gym or worked out 10 of the 12 days, and that saved my weight loss.
When all is said and done, I was about 1.5 pounds heavier after I got back (nothing really), and now today is my lowest weight yet, the lowest weight in the last 5 years in fact. Right on track, and back to running outside here in sunny so-cal. Excited about the new year. Feel good, because I had some awesome food in Chicago (where I am from), and now feel ready to crack down for another month to 2 months to reach goal # 2, 162.5 (random, I know)...
Thanks for checking in!! very appreciated!
you guys are AWESOME!!!!!
I never really get a ton of replies, so I didn't really check my diary, just the main forum discussions... thanks for the support! It's great that others have been through the same thing.. so I know it wasn't something weird with me
Time for a holiday rant:People eating my food: Okay... Now, EVERYONE in my family, especially my mom's house where my wife and I stayed for the holidays knew/ knows I am on a diet... knows that I am losing weight for my knee. The FIRST day we got there (dec. 23rd), I went to the store to get about 100 bucks worth of food that I can eat. Now, the house was full of cookies, twinkies, doughnuts, pizza, ad infinitum... you name it, it was there. I buy lean turkey, string cheese, almonds, etc. everything that I normally eat at home. The next morning I wake up and what is everyone eating??? String cheese, almonds etc. haha... WTH???? seriously? I said..."ummm, cinnimon rolls all gone?"...
man! I fought that the whole 12 days I was there... c'mon man! have some respect!
That is all
Now, the trip itself was awesome. We got there on the day before xmas, and right away the unhealthy food was abundant. I did fairly well, all things considered, and was able to eat stuff that I bought on my own. Out of the 12 days, I would say 6 or 7 (which is a lot) were what people call "cheat days"... the saving grace, we joined a gym there in the city for a week. We wen't to the gym or worked out 10 of the 12 days, and that saved my weight loss.
When all is said and done, I was about 1.5 pounds heavier after I got back (nothing really), and now today is my lowest weight yet, the lowest weight in the last 5 years in fact. Right on track, and back to running outside here in sunny so-cal. Excited about the new year. Feel good, because I had some awesome food in Chicago (where I am from), and now feel ready to crack down for another month to 2 months to reach goal # 2, 162.5 (random, I know)...
Thanks for checking in!! very appreciated!
Daybehavior
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LOL! Aww that sucks but you gotta admit that's kinda funny
I still think it's really great that you can keep on top of things even being a traveling salesman (I'm assuming from all the traveling you do, feel free to correct me). Not only that, but I think it's pretty cool that you're still around helping others and giving advice after you hit your goal. I know I've seen a couple people here at least say (in not so many words) "Well, I'm done....so long!" So props to you, man
Melancholy
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LOL! Aww that sucks but you gotta admit that's kinda funny
Spot on man... the traveling salesman haha...
Thanks man. I have really grown to like this forum. I didn't think it would lead to me checking multiple times, but now I really like being here and getting ideas from other users, things that can help in the long run. I only hope to share my failures, in hopes others can avoid it! ha.
Melancholy
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Alright, Today is January 21, 2010, exaclty 5 months and 7 days from the start of my diet. And I have hit the -50 pound mark!
It's crazy, to lift up something that weighs 50 pounds and think that I was carrying that on my joints before I started this diet, no wonder I couldn't work out, or jog.. sheesh!
If you average my weight-loss/ day for the last 5.5 months, I have lost an average of 0.29lbs/ day, or about 2.1 pounds/ week... or course, 70% of my weight loss occured over the first 3 months of the diet, just the nature of the beast... the latest weight is REALLY holding on tightly!
My wife was asking this morning... "how much more are you going to lose?" and I said... "I dunno"... I was thinking in my head, maybe another 10-15 pounds, which would put me square in the 'middle' of the healthy BMI category. The thing is, every pound I lose makes my knee that is chronically injured, feel a little bit better. I can only imagine that taking more weight off would continue to provide benefit on that front. Trouble is, I have only been 160 back in 1997-99, when I was a upper-classman in high school, my wrestling weight. I didn't maintain that weight for long, so I am going to see what happens when I get there, but if it's too hard to maintain, I am going to have to move on to another weight like 165 or so.
It's very exciting to see the changes that have occured since I started the diet, and hope to continue the downward trend!
-Mellon
It's crazy, to lift up something that weighs 50 pounds and think that I was carrying that on my joints before I started this diet, no wonder I couldn't work out, or jog.. sheesh!
If you average my weight-loss/ day for the last 5.5 months, I have lost an average of 0.29lbs/ day, or about 2.1 pounds/ week... or course, 70% of my weight loss occured over the first 3 months of the diet, just the nature of the beast... the latest weight is REALLY holding on tightly!
My wife was asking this morning... "how much more are you going to lose?" and I said... "I dunno"... I was thinking in my head, maybe another 10-15 pounds, which would put me square in the 'middle' of the healthy BMI category. The thing is, every pound I lose makes my knee that is chronically injured, feel a little bit better. I can only imagine that taking more weight off would continue to provide benefit on that front. Trouble is, I have only been 160 back in 1997-99, when I was a upper-classman in high school, my wrestling weight. I didn't maintain that weight for long, so I am going to see what happens when I get there, but if it's too hard to maintain, I am going to have to move on to another weight like 165 or so.
It's very exciting to see the changes that have occured since I started the diet, and hope to continue the downward trend!
-Mellon
Melancholy
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Longest run of my life yesterday... whew!
Man, 9.5 miles in total (total because it had a steep downhill, that I had to walk down in order to prevent myself from dying haha...)
I started using the 4-hour body this last week. I was always doing South Beach (SB), so it's just a modification of the SB diet really, like any other low GI/GL diet. But what really appealed to me (if I am honest with myself) is the cheat day.
I have always taken liberties with the SB diet, eaten some good meals here, some good desert there, but always felt like I was betraying the diet, and no matter what, had some guilt in the back of my mind related to eating the food that I did. With the 4-hour body, it was very liberating to just eat anything that I wanted, without thinking about it. I didn't go whole-hog and eat 10,000 calories, but I def. hit about double my normal intake, and it was composed of DRAMATICALLY different foods.
I am going to give this a shot for a few weeks, and see if the cheat day can really stimulate my metabolism the way that it talks about in the book. I am pretty slim, down to about 25 BMI, 32 inch waist, etc. but I want to lose another 10-15 pounds, and really get down to a skinny weight, to take the MOST weight off of my arthritic knee that I can. Also, eating that way made me 100% fine with eating a VERY restrictive diet the next day, knowing that I was able to eat whatever, and WILL be able to eat whatever in the coming weekend!
interesting...
Man, 9.5 miles in total (total because it had a steep downhill, that I had to walk down in order to prevent myself from dying haha
...)I started using the 4-hour body this last week. I was always doing South Beach (SB), so it's just a modification of the SB diet really, like any other low GI/GL diet. But what really appealed to me (if I am honest with myself) is the cheat day.
I have always taken liberties with the SB diet, eaten some good meals here, some good desert there, but always felt like I was betraying the diet, and no matter what, had some guilt in the back of my mind related to eating the food that I did. With the 4-hour body, it was very liberating to just eat anything that I wanted, without thinking about it. I didn't go whole-hog and eat 10,000 calories, but I def. hit about double my normal intake, and it was composed of DRAMATICALLY different foods
.I am going to give this a shot for a few weeks, and see if the cheat day can really stimulate my metabolism the way that it talks about in the book. I am pretty slim, down to about 25 BMI, 32 inch waist, etc. but I want to lose another 10-15 pounds, and really get down to a skinny weight, to take the MOST weight off of my arthritic knee that I can. Also, eating that way made me 100% fine with eating a VERY restrictive diet the next day, knowing that I was able to eat whatever, and WILL be able to eat whatever in the coming weekend!
interesting...