Travis's Weight Loss Diary
- Thread starter Requiem79
- Start date
Requiem79
New member
I'm Back and unharmed!
To my surprise Pittsburgh Fans were absolutely incredible. 98% of the people we met out there were so nice and respectful. It really changed how I felt about that team. To be honest going into the game I thought we were in some serious trouble. I thought we would be berated to no end. Things possibly being thrown at us who knew. I can really only think of 2-3 people we met the whole time that were A-Holes. The rest were awesome.
Take for example the couple we met on the way out of the game. The Seahawks just got their ass kicked much my disappointment. This couple came up to use and asked if we came from Seattle and we told them yes. They invited us over to their tailgate for drinks and food and just to have a place to go for a bit.
Most of game day was spent wandering around the tailgate area showing off hawk pride! I received a lot of free beer for wearing the outfit I was wearing lol. It was all Seahawk stuff topped off by a large 3'x5' 12th man flag I wore as a cape. Here is what it looked like:
Anyway it was a fantastic trip I had so much fun regardless of losing so big.
Well im back to the diet and exercise now. I did end up going on a long 5 mile walk in Pittsburgh but I need to get back to running today. Unfortunately I caught a sore throat from yelling and such and have felt a little sick. I am forcing some water down and I hope that by the time I get outta here for home today ill feel well enough to run.
I need to think of a new goal for myself that seemed to really make me push myself and that's what I need. Perhaps a thanksgiving holiday goal. That's like over a month I could hope to be somewhere by then. Ill think about it and come up with something by Friday I think.
To my surprise Pittsburgh Fans were absolutely incredible. 98% of the people we met out there were so nice and respectful. It really changed how I felt about that team. To be honest going into the game I thought we were in some serious trouble. I thought we would be berated to no end. Things possibly being thrown at us who knew. I can really only think of 2-3 people we met the whole time that were A-Holes. The rest were awesome.
Take for example the couple we met on the way out of the game. The Seahawks just got their ass kicked much my disappointment. This couple came up to use and asked if we came from Seattle and we told them yes. They invited us over to their tailgate for drinks and food and just to have a place to go for a bit.
Most of game day was spent wandering around the tailgate area showing off hawk pride! I received a lot of free beer for wearing the outfit I was wearing lol. It was all Seahawk stuff topped off by a large 3'x5' 12th man flag I wore as a cape. Here is what it looked like:
Anyway it was a fantastic trip I had so much fun regardless of losing so big.
Well im back to the diet and exercise now. I did end up going on a long 5 mile walk in Pittsburgh but I need to get back to running today. Unfortunately I caught a sore throat from yelling and such and have felt a little sick. I am forcing some water down and I hope that by the time I get outta here for home today ill feel well enough to run.
I need to think of a new goal for myself that seemed to really make me push myself and that's what I need. Perhaps a thanksgiving holiday goal. That's like over a month I could hope to be somewhere by then. Ill think about it and come up with something by Friday I think.
nataliejo
New member
There is an October Challenge and there will be a November Challenge ..but the October Challenge just started .. Oct 5 th was the first weigh in and October 12th is the second weigh in
wishing you the best
always
natalie jo
Jess393
New member
Well, sorry you're team lost, but at least you had a good time... So I hafta say- you're feet don't look big enuf for special order shoes, lol.
Back to the healthy eating and exercise... YAY!!-lol. Once a week my sisters and I make a big dinner(well I just eat it- I don't cook
) AND tonite was no exception... bleh.
I would try to come up with something realllly clever right now, but I am WIPED OUT. Time for bed... Talk to ya later, have a great day!
Back to the healthy eating and exercise... YAY!!-lol. Once a week my sisters and I make a big dinner(well I just eat it- I don't cook
) AND tonite was no exception... bleh. I would try to come up with something realllly clever right now, but I am WIPED OUT. Time for bed... Talk to ya later, have a great day!
Last edited:
Requiem79
New member
Today has been awful lame at work. I spent almost the whole day driving from job to job. Checking things. I try to space out site visits so I don't have a day like today but sometimes its unavoidable. Oh well im back in now swamped with paperwork.
I didn't get a chance to run yesterday cause I progressively felt sicker as the day went on yesterday. When I went home I went to the store got some chicken soup and headed to my couch. Took some cold medicine and just drank water and soup all night lol. I feel a lot better today and I am going to attempt my run when I get home. Which is gonna be very soon!
Anyway for breakfast I had a large red grapefruit and some granola. Then lunch was a turkey ham sandwich with lots of water. Dinner I don't know tonight I think I am running really low on veggies. I know I have some green peppers so maybe ill make something with that.
Its been raining off and on all day hopefully ill get a break when I head out on the run. Crossing my fingers!
I didn't get a chance to run yesterday cause I progressively felt sicker as the day went on yesterday. When I went home I went to the store got some chicken soup and headed to my couch. Took some cold medicine and just drank water and soup all night lol. I feel a lot better today and I am going to attempt my run when I get home. Which is gonna be very soon!
Anyway for breakfast I had a large red grapefruit and some granola. Then lunch was a turkey ham sandwich with lots of water. Dinner I don't know tonight I think I am running really low on veggies. I know I have some green peppers so maybe ill make something with that.
Its been raining off and on all day hopefully ill get a break when I head out on the run. Crossing my fingers!
Tiffany23
New member
Hey! Its always good to rest for a couple days. I didn't workout for two weeks when I got sick! And here I am having taken another week off due to school madness!
Sorry you are having a bad day at work. Maybe your run will turn things around! I am glad that you had a good time in Pittsburgh... I was a little concerned for you!
Heres to seeing the scales go down this week .
Sorry you are having a bad day at work. Maybe your run will turn things around! I am glad that you had a good time in Pittsburgh... I was a little concerned for you!
Heres to seeing the scales go down this week .
Requiem79
New member
Hello all,
Had a pretty good day yesterday, food wise was really good. I also went on my run, it wasn't the best run though for what ever reason I was cramping up pretty bad. I had to stop more than normal to make it go away. Frankly it kinda of pissed me off lol but of well.
Lately, well really since I came back from Pittsburgh, I have been so tired. Like normally I am able to stay up on weeknight till bout 11pm, and not feel tired but lately I have been on the verge of passing out by like 9:45-10pm. Its weird but such is life I guess. Maybe its a phase who knows.
This morning I had my last red grapefruit I am out of them now. I need to get more they were really good ones. I also had a bit of granola on my way into work. Lunch might be interesting some friends at work want me to go to California pizza kitchen. If I go im sure they have a salad of some kind I'll try to order something to that effect. I need to go to the store tonight too and pick up some more veggies I am running low.
I bought this bag of chicken breasts the last time, frozen of course, but like these ones are the worst pieces of chicken I have ever had. I sent a text to my roommate he was at his significant others, that I was going to toss them and get us some better ones. He was like no just learn how to cook them, but its not that they are bad so well screw it he can have them I am getting new stuff for me. I am almost thinking that fresh is the way to go for me. I'll go to the store tonight and pick up a package of 2 or whatever cook them both and save one for later.
Anyway I feel a little bit of my depression sinking in of late. It happens with me, I don't know how to explain. But it comes and goes in phases. Bah it'll pass but it can be awful frustrating who likes to feel all bummed all the time??
Anyway The run should be better tonight and dinner will be nice. I am shooting for even par this week on the loss to last week. I think that would be a positive thing with me having the trip over the weekend and not really working out until yesterday. So if I can stay close ill be happy.
Had a pretty good day yesterday, food wise was really good. I also went on my run, it wasn't the best run though for what ever reason I was cramping up pretty bad. I had to stop more than normal to make it go away. Frankly it kinda of pissed me off lol but of well.
Lately, well really since I came back from Pittsburgh, I have been so tired. Like normally I am able to stay up on weeknight till bout 11pm, and not feel tired but lately I have been on the verge of passing out by like 9:45-10pm. Its weird but such is life I guess. Maybe its a phase who knows.
This morning I had my last red grapefruit I am out of them now. I need to get more they were really good ones. I also had a bit of granola on my way into work. Lunch might be interesting some friends at work want me to go to California pizza kitchen. If I go im sure they have a salad of some kind I'll try to order something to that effect. I need to go to the store tonight too and pick up some more veggies I am running low.
I bought this bag of chicken breasts the last time, frozen of course, but like these ones are the worst pieces of chicken I have ever had. I sent a text to my roommate he was at his significant others, that I was going to toss them and get us some better ones. He was like no just learn how to cook them, but its not that they are bad so well screw it he can have them I am getting new stuff for me. I am almost thinking that fresh is the way to go for me. I'll go to the store tonight and pick up a package of 2 or whatever cook them both and save one for later.
Anyway I feel a little bit of my depression sinking in of late. It happens with me, I don't know how to explain. But it comes and goes in phases. Bah it'll pass but it can be awful frustrating who likes to feel all bummed all the time??
Anyway The run should be better tonight and dinner will be nice. I am shooting for even par this week on the loss to last week. I think that would be a positive thing with me having the trip over the weekend and not really working out until yesterday. So if I can stay close ill be happy.
Tiffany23
New member
Just a quick note on the chicken...
One thing I like to do (I usually buy the big bad of frozen chicken tenders... they are smaller than the breast and cook faster)... I like to boil the chicken and then break it up and put it on a salad. Quick and good . Some times I will boil it and have it with brown rice or something... add a little FF cheese to the top (it melts all over) and it is great!
Just a thought.
One thing I like to do (I usually buy the big bad of frozen chicken tenders... they are smaller than the breast and cook faster
)... I like to boil the chicken and then break it up and put it on a salad. Quick and good . Some times I will boil it and have it with brown rice or something... add a little FF cheese to the top (it melts all over) and it is great! Just a thought.
Jess393
New member
I know how ya feel bout the depression- its almost like your such a totally normal person, and then bam! Just outta no where it hits you, for NO reason, and then ya feel worse..lol. thats how it is for me anyway... On the upside- the weekend is almost here, so you can just chill and do your own thing to mellow it out. Good luck to ya
And that whole sleep thing- wow. I need to start going to bed early I think, lol. I stay up till 3:30ish am and wake up at 8:30ish am. Can't sleep more than usually five, six hours tops, weird, huh.
Anyways- Hope tomorrow is better for ya!
And that whole sleep thing- wow. I need to start going to bed early I think, lol. I stay up till 3:30ish am and wake up at 8:30ish am. Can't sleep more than usually five, six hours tops, weird, huh.
Anyways- Hope tomorrow is better for ya!
Requiem79
New member
Weigh in day! Like I had mentioned prior if I could break even after my trip to Pittsburgh I would be happy. I think I went a little crazy on my trip but hey I was on vacation right I am allowed to deviate a little bit. That coupled with feeling sick Monday and Tuesday, I did not feel positive for a good week. However this is a marathon not a race and I am bound to have bumps so with a real downer feeling I got up this morning and hopped on the scale. The numbers came back as 298.9. I think I'll take that! Partied pretty hard this past weekend out there drank way to much ate all sorts of things I shouldn’t have and then came home and was able to break basically even. I think that makes me pretty happy.
So the progression goes like this:
September 7th 2007 --> 320 pounds
September 14th 2007 --> 313 pounds
September 21st 2007 --> 307.7 pounds
September 28th 2007 --> 303.8 pounds
October 4th 2007 --> 298.6 pounds
October 12th 2007 --> 298.9 pounds (Pittsburgh trip)
So now I must think about what my goal for next weeks weigh in will be. I think I want to be 195 or below. That’s just about 4 pounds this next week. That’s doable if I continue on my ways I think.
My run last night was pretty good. My roommate insisted on coming again which annoys me. But whatever right. He is in much better shape than I am and can run the whole thing I did my best and ran much further than I normally do which was good but again I got some side cramps and had to walk them off for about a block before I started up again. I ended up finishing my run 2 minuets behind my roommate. Not to bad I guess.
The weekend is here. There is going to be one bad day for sure and that’s Sunday. The Seahawks are home and we have the Sunday night game. National broadcast I must Dawn my game day uniform and support them. I think we are starting to tailgate around 12 my time. Maybe I'll walk to the stadium on Sunday and then after the game I will walk home. That will help. It will be fun for sure. If you watch he game and you see a big guy in a 12th man cape you will know who it is lol.
Hope all is well with all of you!
~Travis
PS -> Thanks Jess yeah it hits me just like you described hopefully it will be short lived. I feel better today already, maybe a good night out with my friends like you are gonna do will relaly kick it in the butt!
So the progression goes like this:
September 7th 2007 --> 320 pounds
September 14th 2007 --> 313 pounds
September 21st 2007 --> 307.7 pounds
September 28th 2007 --> 303.8 pounds
October 4th 2007 --> 298.6 pounds
October 12th 2007 --> 298.9 pounds (Pittsburgh trip)
So now I must think about what my goal for next weeks weigh in will be. I think I want to be 195 or below. That’s just about 4 pounds this next week. That’s doable if I continue on my ways I think.
My run last night was pretty good. My roommate insisted on coming again which annoys me. But whatever right. He is in much better shape than I am and can run the whole thing I did my best and ran much further than I normally do which was good but again I got some side cramps and had to walk them off for about a block before I started up again. I ended up finishing my run 2 minuets behind my roommate. Not to bad I guess.
The weekend is here. There is going to be one bad day for sure and that’s Sunday. The Seahawks are home and we have the Sunday night game. National broadcast I must Dawn my game day uniform and support them. I think we are starting to tailgate around 12 my time. Maybe I'll walk to the stadium on Sunday and then after the game I will walk home. That will help. It will be fun for sure. If you watch he game and you see a big guy in a 12th man cape you will know who it is lol.
Hope all is well with all of you!
~Travis
PS -> Thanks Jess yeah it hits me just like you described hopefully it will be short lived. I feel better today already, maybe a good night out with my friends like you are gonna do will relaly kick it in the butt!
Requiem79
New member
Felt like I had a slip up on Saturday night I went o a bday party and we ended up at red robin and I ordered chicken strips ><. I was pretty angry at myself so the next morning I took off like a bat outta hell running hard lol. It actually was really good I felt heaps better about the prior evening.
Anyway tailgated for the hawks yesterday which meant a lot of beer. I am paying for that today let me tell you. I didn't eat any of the tailgate food which was good.
So anyway I hopped on the scale this morning after my shower and I was at 296.6 so I think with a good hard week of running and eating well I can reach my goal for the week of being under 295. That would be pretty great I think.
Other than that I feel like I have a small cold right now but im not sure if that's just the hangover talking. I haven't had an off day of running in over a week now so I am thinking that if its raining when I get home I am going to get some comfy cloths on and drink water all night. I just don't feel like the run today. However if its not raining I am gonna go.
Jess: I read your story on your diary wow what a weekend! I hope it was some fun though that's all that really matters, that you had a good time. Love the new avatar too =)
Ugh I feel awful right now so im done writing. Heres a tidbit so I sorta have a date this week which is good cause I haven't really dated much since the ex and that was a long time ago, I guess call it no confidence but meh whatever. Anyway I don't think im gonna go on the date cause this gal has a kid and while she seems really nice and fun and all I am just not interested in being daddy. anyway randomness. hope everyone is doing well!
Anyway tailgated for the hawks yesterday which meant a lot of beer. I am paying for that today let me tell you. I didn't eat any of the tailgate food which was good.
So anyway I hopped on the scale this morning after my shower and I was at 296.6 so I think with a good hard week of running and eating well I can reach my goal for the week of being under 295. That would be pretty great I think.
Other than that I feel like I have a small cold right now but im not sure if that's just the hangover talking. I haven't had an off day of running in over a week now so I am thinking that if its raining when I get home I am going to get some comfy cloths on and drink water all night. I just don't feel like the run today. However if its not raining I am gonna go.
Jess: I read your story on your diary wow what a weekend! I hope it was some fun though that's all that really matters, that you had a good time. Love the new avatar too =)
Ugh I feel awful right now so im done writing. Heres a tidbit so I sorta have a date this week which is good cause I haven't really dated much since the ex and that was a long time ago, I guess call it no confidence but meh whatever. Anyway I don't think im gonna go on the date cause this gal has a kid and while she seems really nice and fun and all I am just not interested in being daddy. anyway randomness. hope everyone is doing well!
nataliejo
New member
Hey Travis,
I can understand where you come from on your date having kids. If your not interested in having kids or don't want to be a daddy yet, than you are right to cancel the date. But I would suggest to be kind to the lady. It can be hard being a single mother. So best wishes hun and good move on your part. You know what you want. Leading her on would be the tough way to go...
and great on the weight loss! You kick ass! If I only could re-motivate myself into some asskicking.. maybe All of you should kick my ass!
always
love yas
natalie jo
nataliejo
New member
Hey Travis,
I can understand where you come from on your date having kids. If your not interested in having kids or don't want to be a daddy yet, than you are right to cancel the date. But I would suggest to be kind to the lady. It can be hard being a single mother. So best wishes hun and good move on your part. You know what you want. Leading her on would be the tough way to go...
and great on the weight loss! You kick ass! If I only could re-motivate myself into some asskicking.. maybe All of you should kick my ass!
always
love yas
natalie jo
Jess393
New member
Oh, it was super fun up till the part where I puked.lol. Glad you had a good time to except for the hangover. bleh. three days later and I STILL feel it ahh, such is life... right? Oh- but I felt like I had a cold all day yesterday to!! I'm sure its cuz of the hangover. fuuuunnn.
and hey- don't beat yourself up for those chicken strips... ESPECIALLY since you got to 296. That is frickin amazing!
Congrats on the date to. Yeah, sometimes a little uncomfy in a situation like that- but hey, couldn't hurt to go have a good time, yeah? Fun never killed anyone. and thanks for the comment on the avatar... I was having a good pic day, lol.
except for the hangover. bleh. three days later and I STILL feel it ahh, such is life... right? Oh- but I felt like I had a cold all day yesterday to!! I'm sure its cuz of the hangover. fuuuunnn. and hey- don't beat yourself up for those chicken strips... ESPECIALLY since you got to 296. That is frickin amazing!
Congrats on the date to. Yeah, sometimes a little uncomfy in a situation like that- but hey, couldn't hurt to go have a good time, yeah? Fun never killed anyone.
and thanks for the comment on the avatar... I was having a good pic day, lol.
Requiem79
New member
So yesterday food wise was just fine normal as normal can be. I didn't run however. IT was raining and I was still so miserable and hung over that I just couldn't make myself go. Oh well an off day it was.
Today however I am hoping that the rain will hold off just a bit longer so that I can get my run in. If its just a little wet I will still go. That's not a big deal to me.
Eating wise today I am a bit light only had a smoothie for breakfast and then lunch a chicken sandwich. I think it I totaled all the cals up exactly id be sitting at 525ish. That's really not that much nor is it enough to be healthy so Ill grab a snack after my run then a good dinner.
Tonight is my guilty pleasure I love the show beauty and the geek. All my buddies make fun of that but I don't really give a rats a** cause I think its funny. So anyway looking forward to that. I was invited to dinner at my dad's tomorrow but I think I am going to try to bump that to Saturday. Its lame I know but going to the eastside from Seattle on a week night is such a pain in the a**. Traffic here really ahs to be some of the worst in the country. They were doing reports this morning and the said Redmond to Seattle which is roughly what 16miles, anyway they said Redmond to Seattle would take 45 min to a hour this morning for 16 miles..........that is insane. Thank god I live downtown and have a 10 min commute.
Rambling sorry bout that. Crossing fingers for some clear skies to run!
Today however I am hoping that the rain will hold off just a bit longer so that I can get my run in. If its just a little wet I will still go. That's not a big deal to me.
Eating wise today I am a bit light only had a smoothie for breakfast and then lunch a chicken sandwich. I think it I totaled all the cals up exactly id be sitting at 525ish. That's really not that much nor is it enough to be healthy so Ill grab a snack after my run then a good dinner.
Tonight is my guilty pleasure I love the show beauty and the geek. All my buddies make fun of that but I don't really give a rats a** cause I think its funny. So anyway looking forward to that. I was invited to dinner at my dad's tomorrow but I think I am going to try to bump that to Saturday. Its lame I know but going to the eastside from Seattle on a week night is such a pain in the a**. Traffic here really ahs to be some of the worst in the country. They were doing reports this morning and the said Redmond to Seattle which is roughly what 16miles, anyway they said Redmond to Seattle would take 45 min to a hour this morning for 16 miles..........that is insane. Thank god I live downtown and have a 10 min commute.
Rambling sorry bout that. Crossing fingers for some clear skies to run!
Jess393
New member
I feel ya on the hangover and no workout... We missed one, we'll make it up! Hope you ate some major calories later to- you WERE really light. I've had days like that myself. Ya don't even stop to think about it really.
And to hell with friends that make fun of guilty pleasure shows- mine is Nip/Tuck, it starts on the 30th and I am SOOO excited, lol. Anytime I mention it, I hear, "Jeez, Jessie, I thought you didn't like soap operas!" Ha! Jokes on them. Its not a soap opera. Its a DRAMA. and maybe some comedy. oh hell, I don't really know what its classified as, but psh on them anyway
Have a great day tomorrow, and have a good run
And to hell with friends that make fun of guilty pleasure shows- mine is Nip/Tuck, it starts on the 30th and I am SOOO excited, lol. Anytime I mention it, I hear, "Jeez, Jessie, I thought you didn't like soap operas!" Ha! Jokes on them. Its not a soap opera. Its a DRAMA. and maybe some comedy. oh hell, I don't really know what its classified as, but psh on them anyway
Have a great day tomorrow, and have a good run