Work...

that's all I seem to do. It's 1 am on a Monday and I am still at the office. Sadly the more I work, and the less I sleep the more I eat. End of story for this week.

Weekends and Stress, the way to weight gain.

I did loss weight this last week, but not much: .6 pounds.

It hasn't been easy to eat better. First stress, we are having some problems in are garage, don't really want to get into it, but it's not good. (let's just say - water damage). 2nd - work - it's stressful, can't really talk about it, but not fun.

So... stress ... it's not that I nessicarily eat more when I'm stressed but I care less when I'm stressed. Care less about most things, so I might spend a little more money, I might eat a little more, I will do less work, and I will probably sleep less. All the way around it's not good.

With that being said, I am still trying to drink more water, and tomorrow will have to be a new start when it comes to eating better.

Eatting worse started this weekend, we had a Halloween party Saturday with a bunch of goodies, then I ate too much at Sunday dinner. Monday was not that bad, today however I was not good.

Had breakfast (McDs), then a bagel with spread, then a mini Bundt cake thanks to Nothing Bundt Cake bringing some samples into our office, followed by work bring us in lunch from Zupas, which was tasty but bigger than a lunch I would normally eat. So again ... tomorrow.

Food, boy do I love it!

2012 is almost over and nothing ever changes. It's frustrating, I find that I hate myself, I hate my clothes and I hate that I can't seem to do anything about it.

I currently wieght 238, and find that my x-large button up shirts are getting tight, so I am hoping this will help kick me in gear.

Where am I going to start?

 First, I am going to go back to drink more water everyday. At home I only drink water, to the point that I don't think my wife even knows that I really do have a problem with soda. I drink almost no water at work. At work I have a 32 oz cup, my new goal is to fill it twice, once before lunch and once after.

 2nd, at work we stock the break room with snack and goodies and everything else I should not be eating, so my 2nd step is I am only going to eat lunch at work. No more snacking just to snack. That's where I am going start.


 Things I need to work on (future steps).

 - More Sleep
 - Going to the GYM

And so it begins ..... again

So... I was doing OK, but then it all came back. Today I weigh in at 228 lbs and this needs to change. I need to get below that 200 and some how stay there. I am not sure how yet, but today it begins.

About 6 months ago, I had my blood work done and it wasn't too good. It's my cholesterol, it's not high. It's just really really low. See cholesterol has a bad type and a good type. My bad on last check was only 66 (which is not a concern until it's over 99). However, the good is supposed to be at a minimum 40 (preferred closer to 60), mine ... 24. Not good. How do you fix this?

That's the hard part, there are great drugs to take the bad down, and almost nothing to get the good up. What do I need to do then?

Exercise and Lose Weight

I did great on the weight thing at the begin, but it did nothing. Three months later I was still at 24. Now I have gained the weight back and don't exercise. But not any more.

I started up Diet Power today (the software I use to help with dieting - link on the side).

and I am going to start biking everyday. For Christmas my wife got me all 8 seasons of The Cosby Show. (Thank you Lisa, I love you!) So the goal is to bike upstairs for at least one episode a day. I will try to walk at lunch when I can as well.

Stay tuned for weekly updates.

And the winner is.....

Congratulations Clayton! You are the winner of our biggest loser contest.

Here are our final totals:

Starr: 18.13%
Robb Jr.: 11.06%
Robb Sr.: 4.73%
Clayton: 20.5%
Lisa: 12.78%

We all did great. Way to go. I know this was a great jump start for me as I continue trying to become healthier. So even though this contest is over, I am still going to work hard. I am happy about how much better I feel though.

So once again...Congrats to us all!!!

Week 14 and 15 Results

Sorry these results are a little late (again). Some people didn't email me their weight on time (Starr and Robb). :)

Week 14:

Starr: 15 %
Robb Jr.: 8.85 %
Robb Sr.: 5.48 %
Clayton: 15.35 %
Lisa: 10.2 %


Week 15:

Starr: 15 %
Robb Jr.: 9.73%
Robb Sr.: 2.08%
Clayton: 16.85%
Lisa: 10.43%

Just 8 more days....Good Luck!

Slacking!

I am just posting for everyone to see that Robb and I are slackers and keep forgetting to turn in out wieght. We are both the same as last week...Yes we know we need to get on the ball. We keep working hard for a few days and then slack off again. So our percentages are the same! :) I am afraid this week might not be much better with Easter, Spring Break, and Robb's Birthday, but we are still trying!

Week 13 Results

Here are the weigh in results for this week...sorry they are late again. Robb Sr. didn't email me this week so I don't know his results. Here are the rest of us...

Starr: 15%
Robb Jr.: 8.41%
Clayton: 15.53%
Lisa: 10.04%

I hit my 10%! Yea to me.

Week 12 results!

Here they are....the results

Starr: 15%
Robb Jr.: 8.41%
Robb Sr.: 3.97%
Clayton: 13.75%
Lisa: 9.65%

I just have to say Yea to me...I am almost at my 10%. Next week I am there.

Week 11 Resuts

Here they are:

Starr: 16.25%
Robb Jr.: 10.18%
Robb Sr.: 4.73%
Clayton: 12.95%
Lisa: 8.55%

Nobody gained this week. Congrats to us all!

Week 10 Results

Late, but here they are:

Starr: 16.25%
Robb Jr.: 10.18%
Robb Sr.: 4.73%
Clayton: 12.6%
Lisa: 7.14%

Way to go Robb Sr.!

Hitting a wall!

So I have hit a wall. I am not losing any weight but I am not gaining any either (which is nice). I am doing fine with eating less but I am having a hard time finding time to exercise. I know I just need to do it but I am having a lack of motivation. I am hoping that as the weather is getting nicer I will be able to do more outside.

I am happy for all of you that have hit your 10% though. I will get there one day.

"Slow and steady wins the Race."

Week 9 results

A few days late but here are the results:

Starr: 16.25%
Robb Jr.: 10.18%
Robb Sr.: 2.46%
Clayton: 12.60%
Lisa: 7.69%

Great job Robb! You have hit your 10%. Way to go!

Week 8 results!

Here are the totals:

Starr: 15.63%
Robb Jr.: 8.85%
Robb Sr.: 2.46%
Clayton: 11.45%
Lisa: 7.61%

Let's keep it up!!!

Week 7 Results

Here are our latest results:

Starr: 15%
Robb Jr.: 9.29%
Robb Sr: 2.08%
Clayton: 10.03%
Lisa: 6.12%

Great Job Clayton...You hit your 10%.

Getting Back On Track

Clayton and I had a fun weekend but one that was not conducive to dieting. First, we went out to dinner for Valentine's Day. Then, my brother's girlfriend got baptized and we had two family parties (complete with treats) to celebrate. Lastly, it was my brother's birthday which all the family went out to dinner for. With all of that happening, I am actually surprised that we both didn't gain more weight than we did. So hopefully we can get back on track this week. Our new exercise bike is arriving today so that should help. That way I can still work out at home when I don't have a chance to go to the gym. I can also do homework while working out.



This is going to be me soon.

Week 6 Results

Here are the totals for Week 6.

Starr: 13.75%
Robb Jr: 9.29%
Robb Sr: 3.97%
Clayton: 8.43%
Lisa: 4.94%

Congrats to Robb! You are almost at your 10%.

Week 5 Totals

Sorry I am a day late getting these posted. But here are the results for week 5.

Starr: 11.88%
Robb Jr.: 7.52%
Robb Sr.: 5.48%
Clayton: 8.61 %
Lisa: 5.41%

Starr is still in the lead!!

Congrats to all of us. We are still going strong.

Week 4 totals!

Let's just start out by saying CONGRATULATIONS STARR!!!! Way to go. You have hit your 10%!!!

We are all doing great.

Starr: 10.63%
Robb Jr.: 6.19%
Robb Sr.: 3.97%
Clayton: 7.45%
Lisa: 4.71%

Keep it up eveybody!

Are we there yet?

Do you ever get that question on a trip from you kids only moment after you have left and you still have a long trip ahead of you? Well, this is one time that I am not even ready to ask that. I just want to give a shout out to all of us for this last month and the huge accomplishments we have all made in weight loss. It has only been one month and look at where we are!!!
Today I hit my 10% mark and I am now half way to my ultimate goal...all in one month. I am so excited for the few months a head and where we will all be!
I am crossing my fingers the weight comes off as quick this next month!
Good job everyone.
Oh, and don't eat to much cake tonight at Emmy's party!