changeforlife
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You're doing great Ryan!!! I love that movie What about Bob, small steps indeed. 
Ryan's Fight Club Diet Journal
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Day 10:
I took a digital photo of myself today. I stretched out my arm and turned the camera toward myself and snapped away.
I also did the same thing on Day One.
I can say I notice a slight difference already. I was just inspired to it, so I did.
When I get to my goal, I promise to post here my photos (the beginning to the accomplished goal).
Day 10 feels good to say out loud. I'm entering double digits now (ha), so I have planned to start upping my exercise regiment.
Loud winds are flying about outside my home right now.
The wind is like my body right now: shifting, changing, all for the better!
I have run out of unsalted almonds and am almost out of tuna and bottled water. A trip to the grocery store seems not so distant from now.
I feel light and clean today. I am also starving and craving red meat. Hell, the cravings are everywhere today, but the beautiful part of fantasy land is that you can imagine all that, and there is not fat, calories, or anything bad involved.
I've got these great slacks I haven't worn in a few weeks that I want to wear Saturday night. I have not worn them since starting my diet, so I look forward to them feeling looser on me.
Do YOU have any clothing items you keep nearby to help you with your goals?
Or, better yet, along those lines, do YOU have anything cool waiting for you at the finish line to go with your better health and lifestyle?
I took a digital photo of myself today. I stretched out my arm and turned the camera toward myself and snapped away.
I also did the same thing on Day One.
I can say I notice a slight difference already. I was just inspired to it, so I did.
When I get to my goal, I promise to post here my photos (the beginning to the accomplished goal).
Day 10 feels good to say out loud. I'm entering double digits now (ha), so I have planned to start upping my exercise regiment.
Loud winds are flying about outside my home right now.
The wind is like my body right now: shifting, changing, all for the better!
I have run out of unsalted almonds and am almost out of tuna and bottled water. A trip to the grocery store seems not so distant from now.
I feel light and clean today. I am also starving and craving red meat. Hell, the cravings are everywhere today, but the beautiful part of fantasy land is that you can imagine all that, and there is not fat, calories, or anything bad involved.
I've got these great slacks I haven't worn in a few weeks that I want to wear Saturday night. I have not worn them since starting my diet, so I look forward to them feeling looser on me.
Do YOU have any clothing items you keep nearby to help you with your goals?
Or, better yet, along those lines, do YOU have anything cool waiting for you at the finish line to go with your better health and lifestyle?
Tomble
New member
Oh yeah, reclaiming clothing is a wonderful thing. In fact today I am wearing a shirt I bought about 4 months ago, and has never fit me. I picked up the wrong size and it was tight across my chest and belly, but now - it fits! I have a bunch of clothes I like but won't fit me for another month or so, if I can keep up this rate of loss.
I'm really impressed by your willpower, keep it up!
I'm really impressed by your willpower, keep it up!
Thank you. Will power seems to be my strongest tool right now (as it has to be for most to get into a new groove).
Funny: I was getting ready to watch a movie for a bit before bed and the thought of popcorn and a soda came into my mind.
That thought disappeared fast.
10 days in now, one of my personal revelations is that while I strive and achieve new patterns with success, repetitive bad patterns I left behind will come out and remind you of the previous mindset you had before changing things. ANyways. Not sure if that makes sense. Too tired right now to re-read to what I just wrote too. HA.
I have not cheated on my diet for ten days now. Hell yes! Very happy with that statement.
Funny: I was getting ready to watch a movie for a bit before bed and the thought of popcorn and a soda came into my mind.
That thought disappeared fast.
10 days in now, one of my personal revelations is that while I strive and achieve new patterns with success, repetitive bad patterns I left behind will come out and remind you of the previous mindset you had before changing things. ANyways. Not sure if that makes sense. Too tired right now to re-read to what I just wrote too. HA.
I have not cheated on my diet for ten days now. Hell yes! Very happy with that statement.
Day 11
Day 11:
I am leaner today. My body is starting to tighten up from my workouts and extreme change in eating habits.
Some might consider going COLD TURKEY on everything you crave right out of the gate (red meat, sweets, soda, refined sugar, and fried food) to be crazy.
Well, I suppose you're reading the journal of a crazy guy then. Ha.
My "ALL OR NOTHING" approach is my way of getting into a groove.
It is working, it is tough as hell, but I will succeed.
Giving up sugar has been huge. 11 days in, my face and waist are getting slimmer. Knowing this gives me strength.
The fact that I've gone hardcore on my diet in the month of December is enough to make me laugh like Jack Nicholson.
There are several here who are doing the December challenge, and I salute all of you!!!!!
I have let my hair grow out and am growing a beard for the first time in my life. This, only revealed here, is because I'm doing a sort of "CAST AWAY" diet (The Tom Hanks Movie). NOT STARVING MYSELF, but THE HEALTHY EATING VERSION of this.
Here is what I mean:
I'm dieting, growing my hair out, and growing my beard.
When I emerge victorious and cross the diet finish line, I plan on rewarding myself with a day out:
New Haircut, Shave my beard, and get some new clothes!
When thinking of facial hair and long hair, the movie CAST AWAY came to mind.
Tom Hanks went onto the island overweight and with short hair. When he left the island, he was skinny (I'm thinking of a less theatrical, healthier version of him, so please don't confuse my diet with starving) with long hair.
Hope that makes sense.
Friends and family even don't know why I am growing out my hair and growing a beard. They think I'm doing this for fashion reasons or to solidify the fact that I am a Mountain Man.
When I reach my goal and enjoy my day out, it will be only then that they understand why I did what I did (long hair, etc.).
So, there's your EXCLUSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Day 11:
I am leaner today. My body is starting to tighten up from my workouts and extreme change in eating habits.
Some might consider going COLD TURKEY on everything you crave right out of the gate (red meat, sweets, soda, refined sugar, and fried food) to be crazy.
Well, I suppose you're reading the journal of a crazy guy then. Ha.
My "ALL OR NOTHING" approach is my way of getting into a groove.
It is working, it is tough as hell, but I will succeed.
Giving up sugar has been huge. 11 days in, my face and waist are getting slimmer. Knowing this gives me strength.
The fact that I've gone hardcore on my diet in the month of December is enough to make me laugh like Jack Nicholson.
There are several here who are doing the December challenge, and I salute all of you!!!!!
I have let my hair grow out and am growing a beard for the first time in my life. This, only revealed here, is because I'm doing a sort of "CAST AWAY" diet (The Tom Hanks Movie). NOT STARVING MYSELF, but THE HEALTHY EATING VERSION of this.
Here is what I mean:
I'm dieting, growing my hair out, and growing my beard.
When I emerge victorious and cross the diet finish line, I plan on rewarding myself with a day out:
New Haircut, Shave my beard, and get some new clothes!
When thinking of facial hair and long hair, the movie CAST AWAY came to mind.
Tom Hanks went onto the island overweight and with short hair. When he left the island, he was skinny (I'm thinking of a less theatrical, healthier version of him, so please don't confuse my diet with starving) with long hair.
Hope that makes sense.
Friends and family even don't know why I am growing out my hair and growing a beard. They think I'm doing this for fashion reasons or to solidify the fact that I am a Mountain Man.
When I reach my goal and enjoy my day out, it will be only then that they understand why I did what I did (long hair, etc.).
So, there's your EXCLUSIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
changeforlife
New member
Hey My Fight Club Buddy,
Cast Away Diet, I love it. lol. It's very creative.
You're doing incredible so far!! You should post a picture when your beard and hair is grown out!
Cast Away Diet, I love it. lol. It's very creative.
You're doing incredible so far!! You should post a picture when your beard and hair is grown out!
Tomble
New member
Ah, wonderful! I've had a beard (more of a goatee) for about 10 years... longer, actually. But I plan on shaving it when I've reached my goal. I've not had the courage to try it, because when I trim it close I think I look very chubby in the face.
Congratulations on your success so far!
Congratulations on your success so far!
Day 12
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I've lost 4 pounds since last Friday!!! I have now lost a total of 6 pounds!
I've gone from 226 down to 220.
I am leaner, meaner, and tighter now!
I still have a long ways to go, but my god does this feel GOOD!!!!!!!!
Another cool thing:
My favorite pair of jeans didn't fit me two weeks ago.
Guess what? I tried them on today and they fit. They don't fit 100% to my liking, but THEY FIT!
This has been a rewarding, introspective, hard fought 12 days thus far.
The support here is great! Like I've said before, when I feel myself in a moment of weakness, I go get a big glass of water and come here to look at other's success stories!
I'm going to bake some chicken tonight with some herbs.
Play that awesome broken record Ryan:
12 days in, NO RED MEAT, NO SODA, SO SWEETS OR REFINED SUGAR OF ANY KIND, and NO FRIED OR FAST FOOD.
Working out everyday has been huge too.
Honest cravings today: Huge Burger with the works, chocolate, and, My Mother's Holidays cookies.
How many of these honest cravings are going to be consumed today? NONE!
I'm kicking butt, and my body is cleansing and getting stronger!
I'VE LOST 6 POUNDS NOW!
The new FIRST RULE ABOUT FIGHT CLUB!
YOU MUST BE PROUD TO BE WRITING YOUR DIET FIGHT CLUB JOURNAL!
SW: 226
CW: 220
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I've lost 4 pounds since last Friday!!! I have now lost a total of 6 pounds!
I've gone from 226 down to 220.
I am leaner, meaner, and tighter now!
I still have a long ways to go, but my god does this feel GOOD!!!!!!!!
Another cool thing:
My favorite pair of jeans didn't fit me two weeks ago.
Guess what? I tried them on today and they fit. They don't fit 100% to my liking, but THEY FIT!
This has been a rewarding, introspective, hard fought 12 days thus far.
The support here is great! Like I've said before, when I feel myself in a moment of weakness, I go get a big glass of water and come here to look at other's success stories!
I'm going to bake some chicken tonight with some herbs.
Play that awesome broken record Ryan:
12 days in, NO RED MEAT, NO SODA, SO SWEETS OR REFINED SUGAR OF ANY KIND, and NO FRIED OR FAST FOOD.
Working out everyday has been huge too.
Honest cravings today: Huge Burger with the works, chocolate, and, My Mother's Holidays cookies.
How many of these honest cravings are going to be consumed today? NONE!
I'm kicking butt, and my body is cleansing and getting stronger!
I'VE LOST 6 POUNDS NOW!
The new FIRST RULE ABOUT FIGHT CLUB!
YOU MUST BE PROUD TO BE WRITING YOUR DIET FIGHT CLUB JOURNAL!
SW: 226
CW: 220
MissJellyBelly
New member
Hello Ryan from the snowy mountains! hehe Thanks for stopping by my journal, it's so nice to meet new people on here. You are going strong so far, keep at it. I can't wait to see you reach your goal. I like the "fight club" part of your diary. I just got done watching a few UFC's unleashed on Tivo. Love to watch fights, and I enjoyed reading your fight against old habits. Cheers!
MissJellyBelly
New member
Determined Will.... I like the sound of that. Pass some of that over here, and hold the bruises. lol jk Great to have a friend with some fire in him.
twolilangels
New member
Hey you, thanx for droppin by my diary...sounds liek you are doing well, my friend, and your excited that is so awesome I love your energy!!! Oh and the name of your journal rocks as well!!!
changeforlife
New member
Ryan, congrats on your weight loss, you rock.
Tomble
New member
Well done! 6lb in 12 days is awesome! It may slow down a bit as you get lower, but I'm really impressed with what you're accomplishing here! And congratulations on finding that your pants fit again, isn't that the greatest feeling? I have clothes I bought new that never fit me (I think they redefined XL!) but now I can wear them, and they look good! In six months, I hope they will look baggy and ridiculous!
Day 13: CLOSE CALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's Saturday, Day 13.
My day started out fine. I got up and got ready for work (had to work on a Saturday).
Had a healthy, extremely low fat breakfast (read: weight control oatmeal).
Lunch was a few thinly sliced pieces of turkey with veggies, an apple, and lots of water.
Pounded lots of water today.
At work, I was walking and moving around the property for almost 8 hours straight. Lots of good exercise walking today. Ran around with my head cut off, so to speak.
I found myself getting off at 8pm and: I hadn't had dinner! Yep. Poof! Busy day complete.
So, I'm driving home.
Red meat cravings filled my head like a vision of heaven.
There are some good restaurants in Denver I wanted to drive to immediately to get what I craved most. I resisted.
Then, driving home, I realized there was a Wendy's, McDonald's, and Burger King in a one mile radius before I left civilization to head back to my house.
I had ten dollars on me, so I said, "I could do this. One bad meal in 13 days is still great, isn't it?!"
So, I get to the turn where I have to decide between Greasy Unhealthy Street and Good Path Ryan Street.
Right to Greasy, Left to Home.
I turned...............................................LEFT!
Thank God!
I got home just a bit ago.
I took a hot shower, pounded some water, and ate a huge tuna salad.
I normally eat earlier than this, but, like I said, the day got away from me.
I HAVE RECOVERED!
I almost fell off the wagon tonight.
Tomorrow will be TWO WEEKS that I have been completely free
of red meat, refined, sugar, YOU KNOW THE REST if you've been reading this.
DETERMINED WILL.
My new Mantra.
DETERMINED WILL.
Use it if it helps you.
SH%T! That was scary.
I am so happy I turned left tonight.
It's Saturday, Day 13.
My day started out fine. I got up and got ready for work (had to work on a Saturday).
Had a healthy, extremely low fat breakfast (read: weight control oatmeal).
Lunch was a few thinly sliced pieces of turkey with veggies, an apple, and lots of water.
Pounded lots of water today.
At work, I was walking and moving around the property for almost 8 hours straight. Lots of good exercise walking today. Ran around with my head cut off, so to speak.
I found myself getting off at 8pm and: I hadn't had dinner! Yep. Poof! Busy day complete.
So, I'm driving home.
Red meat cravings filled my head like a vision of heaven.
There are some good restaurants in Denver I wanted to drive to immediately to get what I craved most. I resisted.
Then, driving home, I realized there was a Wendy's, McDonald's, and Burger King in a one mile radius before I left civilization to head back to my house.
I had ten dollars on me, so I said, "I could do this. One bad meal in 13 days is still great, isn't it?!"
So, I get to the turn where I have to decide between Greasy Unhealthy Street and Good Path Ryan Street.
Right to Greasy, Left to Home.
I turned...............................................LEFT!
Thank God!
I got home just a bit ago.
I took a hot shower, pounded some water, and ate a huge tuna salad.
I normally eat earlier than this, but, like I said, the day got away from me.
I HAVE RECOVERED!
I almost fell off the wagon tonight.
Tomorrow will be TWO WEEKS that I have been completely free
of red meat, refined, sugar, YOU KNOW THE REST if you've been reading this.
DETERMINED WILL.
My new Mantra.
DETERMINED WILL.
Use it if it helps you.
SH%T! That was scary.
I am so happy I turned left tonight.
T2 Trucker
New member
"Only after disaster can we be resurrected".
Brilliant and I'm gonna remember that quote
Dude, you are so gonna be a fight machine, in fact your kicking mental ass everyday I read your diary.
I just need to sit back and watch you kick this weight loss's ass. Tear 'em up !!
Brilliant and I'm gonna remember that quote
Dude, you are so gonna be a fight machine, in fact your kicking mental ass everyday I read your diary.
I just need to sit back and watch you kick this weight loss's ass. Tear 'em up !!
Miss_Kallie
New member
Hey Ryan,
your diary has been an interesting read!
That left turn sounds "bigger" than just one moment in your life. I think this is one of many left turns to come for you my friend!
Great job on your 6lb loss!
Just one question, I've noticed you keep referring to this as a diet. With your quick sucess, do you have a plan for what you're going to do when you reach your goal weight?
your diary has been an interesting read!
That left turn sounds "bigger" than just one moment in your life. I think this is one of many left turns to come for you my friend!
Great job on your 6lb loss!
Just one question, I've noticed you keep referring to this as a diet. With your quick sucess, do you have a plan for what you're going to do when you reach your goal weight?