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destination100

destination100

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Hello. I just thought that I'd introduce myself. I chose the moniker destination100, because I'd like to loose at least 100 pounds.

I know that I can do it because I've done it before ... sigh, a long, long, time ago. It took about a year to do it and I kept it off for about a year until I had a family and then used every excuse not to exercise and to seek out those "comfort" foods.

Now, at age 44 and 6 feet tall, 310 pounds ... Enough is Enough. I started going to the YMCA sporadically this year and actually lost about 15 pounds, but then just gained it again over the summer. The funny thing is, I don't really mind working out, it's just getting to the YMCA to do it!

So, I hope to get some encouragement and understanding here as I embark on this life long journey again.

I'll create a diary and do a post every day. I really want for it to work this time.

Paul AKA - destination100
 
Welcome to the family! I'm glad you've decided to start a diary, I look forward to getting to know you! Best of luck to you! *OHD waves*:)
 
Hey!! Welcome to the forum, you can definately do it...my goal was over 100 lbs to loose, i am 28yrs 5'3" (shortie) and i'm down 26lbs since i have started and 84 left to go....you can do it...and remember to Live, Laugh, and Love!!
 
Big changes ...

Right now, I'm the "smallest" that I've been in about a year, though by no means "small". The plan is going well. I attribute this to the tandem of eating well and going to the gym. It's a 50/50 split.

I didn't get to the YMCA yesterday because I was feeling a little ill, but a dose of Threaflu last night has put me in ship-shape this morning and I'm about to head that way.

This morning, as I was fixing breakfast, I was amazed at how differently I'm eating. Here is an example:

Before:
2 servings of cooked grits with butter.
2 sausage patties
3 strips of bacon
2 pieces of toast w/butter, of course!
1 glass of orange or cranberry juice.

After:
My favorite now is this "scramble" that I came up with.
1/2 grilled boneless, skinless chicken breast.
1/2 large white onion
1 tsp minced garlic.
3 egg whites
1 piece of toast with no or light butter
2 big "honkin" glasses of water.
Hot sauce!

I sautee the onion, garlic, and chicken together until the onion is soft. To sautee, I use vegetable broth or cooking spray.

Other times I might have a bowl of Life cereal and some toast.

I have found that, truthfully, sometimes after I eat that I'm still hungry. But, I've also learned that that will disappear after about 10 - 20 minutes as it takes the brain about that long to send the signal. This will stave off my hunger for about 2 - 3 hours, then it's time for a turkey sandwich and a piece of fruit, and I'm good for another 2 - 3 hours.

I don't count calories, but the best that I can tell is that I've dropped down from about 4000+ calories/day to somewhere in the neighborhood of 1,500 - 2,500, based on an estimate that I made the other day.

Well, off to the "Y" for a bit of exercise!
 
Busy! Busy! Busy!

I haven't posted much of late, but things are going along swimmingly, if I do say so myself ... and I do! :)

When I started this quest, I was at 315. Two months ago, when I went to the doctor, I weighed in at 304 (end of October). I told him that when I returned, in 3 months for my cholesterol check up, I would be in the 270's. He gave me a few tips, wished me luck, and away I went.

I had 3 goals for weight:
Thanksgiving 295. I missed it by about 1 pound (296)- big deal, I made it! :)
Christmas 287 - I missed it again, this time type 1 pound on the good side (286).
Next doctor's visit - 278 (or better)

So, I have about 7 pounds to go to get to the 270's, but I think that I'd like to go back in the mid-270 range! So, my goal is another 8 pounds, which will put me at 278, but if I can squeeze in another 2 or 3 that will be fine with me.

My workouts are starting to increase in difficulty and length, but now, after 2 months, I'm actually enjoying it. A few people are starting to notice the weight loss ... I guess so, after I've lost 29 pounds! :)

Anyway, that's the latest, greatest, and most up-to-datest that I have!
 
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