Day two...On track!

It is harder than I thought it was going to be to do this in college and the schedule I’m on. Between class, fraternity things, and being a manager for the Idaho Men’s Basketball team, I find myself trying to find something healthy to eat harder and harder. By taking a quick trip to Wal-Mart I was able to get some grab and go healthy food like pre-mixed salads, 100 calorie snacks, and even some lean cuisine meals! You just have to push yourself away from that free KFC they give you after working all day and say to yourself you have a delicious salad waiting for you back home.

When it comes to exercise, I feel as though I’m lucky to get enough each day, that if I miss the gym I will be ok. Walking these hills of Moscow day to day, having to run from the gym to the Kibbie and back three or four times a practice, and just deciding to take the stairs over the elevator are the things I have to do. The gym is very vital in order to keep going strong, because my body gets used to the daily walking, running, and taking the stairs. To do something a little extra everyday will push you over that peak of greatness.

The goal is to weigh 215-220 lbs., and to look good. When you look good you feel good, when you feel good you will succeed, taking the motivation, perseverance, and self-strength to meet the goals that I have put forth to beat. Day two has been a successful one, but it is only day two. Hopefully I will have dropped a total of 10lbs, meaning I only have to lose 3 lbs. this week. It’s a possible goal that will have to be met.

Food Intake Today

Breakfast:

1 slice wheat toast w/ tbsp. of butter

6 oz. of apple juice

Lunch:

Tilapia

Corn on the Cobb

Bowl of salad

8 oz. tang juice

Snack:

Carrots

Broccoli

Almonds

Cheese

Dinner:

Caesar salad

Diet coke

Starting over...should've just kept on going!

Like the picture above, this has pretty much been me the last year, blaming an injury due to gaining back all my weight, and not just sticking it out. Now not only starting over, but starting with even more weight than last time. With the help of my Delta Tau Delta brothers I know that I can achieve this goal. Hard work and healthy eating will get me to lose at least twenty pounds by January 1st.

One year and five months ago I was at 230lbs after losing 29lbs off my starting weight of 259lbs. Last week I weighed 269lbs and have gained every pound back and gained another ten pounds. Today I have lost seven pounds and weighed in at 262lbs. My goal weight as of right now is to weigh a total of 220lbs. I signed a contract that if I do not lose twenty pounds by New Years I may not watch Rocky Top for 1 month and cannot participate in any New Year’s activities. I know that this is a very possible goal! I just have to remember to start my engine every morning :)

This is something I have to do for myself because I don't want to be unhealthy or unfit. Due to diabetes running on my dad’s side of the family, and recently my brother (who's fit and active) who got it, I have decided that it is truly important for me to get back on track. Watch for my weekly blogs that might even turn in to two to three times a week blogs. I will keep track of my weight loss and progress so that everyone can see where I stand.