Sushi's Weightloss Diary

Hmmm... so I did my weigh-in today! 2 lbs down, but I honestly thought that I had lost more. I really busted my ass this week... oh well! Still doing good i think!
It's raining hard today... my bike is broken a little anyway so I'm driving again.
 
Yes 2 lbs is extremely good, keep it up!! I would love to be losing 2 lbs right now!! it's hard work and that's a lot really it is! :jump: And your not to fat to ride your bike, you might just need to adjust the type of tires your purchasing, maybe something a little more heavy duty, not because of weight either!! about performance, you ride a lot you need something to last, just like a car!! You should be proud of yourself. Job well done! Have a good weekend
Kim
 
I've neglected my diary for a few days now, but no worry! I have not stopped working towards fitness!!! I've just had an amazingly stressful week at work... and the result: I'm on a new project!!!!!
Today, I worked in a 13 mile ride to work and 7 home. I'm really starting to love the roast beef/spinach wrap sandwich that they make in the cafeteria. Hopefully soon I can afford more things to help with the workout. I'm really missing out on the anaerobic side of it!

I hope everyone else is doing great!!!
 
thanks!!!

It's Monday again... for the past few days my legs have been really tight and it's been a little painful to even walk. I've tried to take care of them and we'll see how the bike ride goes today... my guess is that I'm not stretching enough before and after the rides.

I also picked up the "YOU on a diet" book this weekend. It's interesting... lots of stuff in there that I didn't know, but the constant similes they throw into their books are ridiculous. Really similar to The Family Guy.

My boss is taking me to lunch tomorrow(along with some other people at work) for pizza. I'm a little worried about it... I didn't drop any weight last week!!! I think I'll just tell him that I'm working to healthy... the truth is always best.
 
I've caught a cold... I felt it coming and did what I could, but it's here... :doh: Hopefully I can kick it tonight!!! When I get sick, strange things happen to my weight and that kinda change isn't gonna be all that helpful right now...

Aside from that, my birthday is coming up soon... that means, progress pics! uh oh!!! I'm pretty nervous about it, but I'm gonna post pics(at least my face) every 27th of the month! 25... 5 years ago, I really thought I'd be somewhere else. I'm much happier this way.
 
thanks! I'm feeling a little better... hopefully it'll be gone today!

My bike rides have been kinda strange. Some days it feels like I've never been on a bike and others it feels like the ride is too easy. I don't know what to do about it... and I hate to complain because another biker I met about a week ago says he bikes about 22 miles each way!!! :eek:
 
Well... it looks like I am almost done with this cold without it hurting me too much! Sadly, my girlfriend isn't doing as well... I feel so bad for her... :(

My bike ride was gooooood today! I feel so strong!!! BUT! I almost got hit by a car today and some guy decided to step out in front of me. I do everything I can to do this safely, but nobody plans on getting run over!!!

In other news, I'm not dropping weight, but I feel like I'm doing ok... I think I might start relying on measurements more than my scale.

Anyway... I hope everyone is healthy and well!
 
Back after a looong time.

So I haven't posted in a real long time. I've been around to read posts, but I was I guess a little embarrassed to start writing in my diary again. After my last post(October), I was still doing well, but then eventually just gave up. I guess I can list a bunch of excuses, but what really happened was this:

A few days after my last post, I was sent to Europe for work. The food was amazing and so cheap that I had to try it all... and if the food wasn't enough, Hungary and Germany have some really great beers!

After my return, I stopped biking... stopped dieting... stopped lifting... stopped caring. Writing it out like this makes me feel kinda bad. How did I get like that after doing so well?
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Months later, I'm at my friend's house. We're talking about how nice it would be to get in shape. To have control over our bodies rather than our bodies controlling us... That night, we started the diet.

Weeks later, I have dropped many pounds! I feel healthy, more energetic, and actually a lot smarter. I seem to have better focus on everything! I won't be posting my weight yet as I don't want to get on the scale for a few days... but I will soon!

It's good to be back!

~Ryan
 
I didn't eat very well today. I was way under the amount of calories I should be taking in... but I hadn't planned on that. Breakfast was light, and lunch was really decent, but I then went to band practice and I didn't eat the whole afternoon/evening... I was a little worried so I had a can of tuna when I got home.

So... it's the end of the week and a few great things happened!
1. My friend is down 8 pounds from when we made this change!
2. Another friend of mine(who refuses to use a scale), needs to buy a belt to hold his pants up!
3. A third friend fit into jeans that he hasn't worn in 2 years!

As for me, my progress is awesome! I'm starting to see some definition in my arms and legs. My shirt now hangs off of my chest rather than my belly.

BUT!

The best part of all this week... a friend of mine who has been kind of a downer about my other friends and I losing weight said today that I've made a lot of progress!

I've got another band practice tomorrow. I'm going to pack a salad to eat during a break. I really love making salad with tons of spinach.
 
This weekend went by too fast to really enjoy. I did get in a couple OK band practices and my workouts were pretty intense.

Saturday I went over to Sports Authority to look for some new gear to help me get in shape. I ended up getting nothing because of the price of it all, but someday I'll get more!

Yesterday was pretty good. I haven't been strict on my diet at all, but I really don't have to. I know that sounds like I'm eating anything and everything, but the truth is, these days, the healthier foods have been tasting so much better. It also helps that a lot of my friends are going through this with me so I'm not the odd one who doesn't want to eat fast food...
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Lately, I've been less self-conscious, but sometimes it creeps back up. Yesterday I was going for a walk to turn in my rent check. Just before the office, there is a pool on the right and left side of the walkway. In the pools, or around the pools, are many attractive women about my age... and fit guys my age just enjoying the summer. Why am I not doing that? Summer is soon over and gone for year! I felt bad because right now, I'd be too embarrassed to join them in the fun. I felt that They would not want me there!!!
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What kind of attitude is that? I've lost a good amount of weight already! I feel really great about myself, but until I get into better shape, I feel like I won't be able to really enjoy many things... Maybe soon! If anything, I'll use it as motivation.
 
So happy to be home today... work really flew by, but I was so busy that I didn't know where I was half the time!!!

My diet went well today!
I had a fairly light breakfast.
Snacked on a banana and almonds.
Lunch was a really good salad: spinach, tuna, bell peppers, eggplant, sunflower seeds, red wine vinegar, salt&pepper.
Dinner was a very small helping of garlic ziti.

Workouts were also light today... I think I'm recovering from the weekend so I'm just very drained.
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A little inspiration/motivation: 5 of my coworkers said they've noticed a huge difference in how I look. They saw me Friday, but I also got a haircut to better suit a slightly healthier me.
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Good luck to everyone else on WLF! Be positive... be strong!
 
...Just finished my lower body workout! I feel great!!! I haven't posted in a couple of days because of work, but I was still consistent on those days.
Yesterday was pretty good for both workout and diet. Throughout the day I had fish, almonds, spinach, soup, and a roast beef sandwich. I try not to eat too much Subway, but since my girlfriend is not on this diet with me, I like to get something we both could eat.

This is my sandwich:
6" Roast Beef on wheat.
Lettuce
Banana Peppers
Heavy onions
Salt & Pepper
Vinegar
No Cheese
No Dressing
No Crap!

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Today is quite cloudy... good day to go see a movie!
I noticed that I really can't eat anything at a movie... or drink anything, but water. I tried that last time and made it! I should be strong enough to get through today!

Good luck to everyone else!
 
So happy that it's the weekend! Work was really stressful on Friday... I won't start ranting about it here, but it's a tough situation.

Yesterday I got to hang out with my girlfriend all day! We went shopping, went out for food, watched a movie... it was great and really relaxing! I also got to eat healthy and still get my workout in!

Right now it's 615 AM... I'm about to eat a healthy breakfast, then come back and lift a few heavy things.
 
Right On !

I just read through your post.

Biking seems to be your best Ally right now. That is great.

I'm starting my biking today, I have a trailer on the back to haul my daughter around in. It will be fun, well go to the park and play.

being in a band is actually a good workout too...lol. Back in the day when we garaged, I was a skinny puppy ! ( skinny puppy...lol....rememebr that band? ).

anyway I've bookmarked your thread, it's been inspiring. especially how you are documenting the progress of other's attitudes toward your progress.
 
Thanks for the kind words Artmonster and have a good time at the park with your daughter! I think what you're doing(100 lbs. in a year) for you and your daughter is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give!

I haven't been able to ride for a little while as the route to work is now pretty dangerous, but I found a new path that might work and I should be riding again really soon.
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Tracy and my plan to go to Santa Cruz is canceled for the day! We have a few errands to run and we just don't have enough time...
As for lunch, our plan is Boston Market. I feel a little bad that I've been eating at restaurants lately, but it's all been somewhat healthy! AND! If any of you like Boston Market, check out their website. They have a section in their nutritional information on meals under 550 calories... and they don't hide fat, cholesterol, carb, and sodium counts!

OK I'm off! Have a healthy weekend everyone!
 
I had to fit in a really quick leg workout this morning... I have to leave early to clean up after somebody at work. I must remind myself:

Never be complacent! Never give up on my health! Never give up on my job! Never give up on my happiness!

...and if I do all that, nobody else has to pick up after me and the chain stops!
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I bought EAT THIS NOT THAT. Sometimes I don't want THIS or THAT. Sometimes THIS and THAT... Perhaps I'm the only one who gets hungry when looking at pictures of delicious food. They should insert of page of really disgusting pictures to fix that...
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I need a workout buddy with really similar goals...
 
hi Ryan!

Santa Cruz, eh? Maybe I should have hit you up for Beach Clean Up Day!

I know what it's like to not care and stop all efforts to lose weight or be healthy. Currently, I'm in the "up" mode, for now anyway!! ;)

Keep up the good efforts!
 
Thanks! I'd do a beach clean up... a lot of the time I'm just looking to get out of the house.

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So the past couple of days have been really interesting at work... it's a lot of stress, but I'm staying calm. Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one not shouting or angry... and I don't want to insult any of my coworkers, but I believe a lot of the problems come from these guys never having any other job before! I don't mean to boast, but I have a really great job! I know this... so I don't make all kinds of unreasonable demands.
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My workouts lately have been great. I keep finding new ways to push myself a little harder and keep the workouts fresh! The best part of it all... it works for me! I've been dropping the weight... my posture is better... and when I have muscle soreness, I know the reason behind it! A healthier me is so close now!
 
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