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Verandah Man

08-03-2008, 11:14 AM

A few months back I was getting very depressed because of the condition I was in. I had gotten to the largest I had ever been in my life and my knees were suffering tremendously because of it. I read water meters for a living and I needed to lose this extra baggage because going to work every morning was becoming more and more difficult.

This past July 4th became "MY" new Independence Day. My DD17 asked me to take her to our local community center www.riverwinds.org so she could get her morning workout in. That morning, I decided to join her, and the look on her face as I got out of the car was priceless. She was smiling from ear to ear, because she didn't have to go in and workout alone. That was a little over 4 weeks ago, since that first morning of working out, I have only missed going to the gym two days. As of my weigh-in this past Friday morning I have lost 9 pounds.

I am able to get in a 45-50 minute workout in each weekday morning, and about a 90 minute workout in on the weekend mornings. My goal is to lose 50 pounds, and this time, keep it off.

Right now, I am using the treadmill, bike and elliptical machines each morning, and feeling the best I have felt in years, and I am feeling so proud of myself for sticking to it!!!

wendylady36

08-05-2008, 12:57 AM

Aww, reading about your daughter smiling when you joined her was magical. :tink:

Keep up the great work! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

08-05-2008, 05:07 AM

Aww, reading about your daughter smiling when you joined her was magical. :tink:

Keep up the great work! :goodvibes

Thanks!!! My DD and I will be leaving here shortly to head for our morning workout, after I wake her up that is!!! ;)

momof2minnies

08-06-2008, 04:34 PM

Hi Verandah Man,
It is so good to see you here.Great job so far.Keep it up.That is great your DD lets you work out with her-mine is 16 and I would love it if she ran with me but at this point this old lady may just blow her away and she's afraid- ;)

All kidding aside you will find people here very motivating and inspiring.

I loved your info of the cruise boards when we went in 2005.

Linda

Verandah Man

08-06-2008, 04:52 PM

Hi Linda--DD and I were doing side by side elliptical training this morning for a short while. DD is on the elliptical for 40 minutes, my limit is 10 minutes.....:laughing:

But then again, I also do 30 minutes on the treadmill and 10-15 minutes on the bike. I like to spread out my workouts by using a few different machines.

momof2minnies

08-08-2008, 07:07 AM

Great job keep it up!!!!!!!

Linda

Verandah Man

08-08-2008, 07:14 AM

Just got home from my workout. Even with a few bad food choices this week, I did manage to lose 1/2 pound. This is good considering I was up a few pounds this past Tuesday. I went and did a second workout last evening after dinner(80 minutes) and just did a 50 minute workout this morning with my DD. I look at it this way, a loss for the week, is still better than a gain!!!!! :goodvibes

Gotta get ready for work now..:wave2:

Verandah Man

08-09-2008, 08:31 AM

Had another good 90 minute workout this morning where I got rid of 850 unwanted calories.......:thumbsup2

Sitting here having a nice tossed salad with fat free dressing for a mid-morning snack, as my DW and DD are both still sound asleep.........:laughing:

momof2minnies

08-09-2008, 08:35 AM

Mid morning what time did you get up??????HA!HA!

Verandah Man

08-09-2008, 08:36 AM

Mid morning what time did you get up??????HA!HA!

Between 4 and 5 most mornings, today was 4:20am...........:lmao:

momof2minnies

08-09-2008, 08:42 AM

OMG-You and the birds.I know when I have been up that early it is so peaceful outside.

Linda

Verandah Man

08-10-2008, 08:58 AM

For someone who didn't feel motivated this morning, I kicked some major bootie at Riverwinds. It was my best workout to date burning off 875 calories and doing 100 tummy crunches, and I feel GREAT!!!!! :thumbsup2

Verandah Man

08-15-2008, 07:18 AM

Just arrived home from my morning workout and weekly weigh-in. This week I lost 1.5 pounds bringing my total weight loss to 11 pounds in the past 6 weeks!!! :goodvibes

Oh yeah, my work shorts are beginning to get very loose on me, I hope I don't loose them as I am walking around reading those nasty water meters :rotfl: speaking of which, I have to get ready for work now.....:wave2:

Verandah Man

08-16-2008, 08:28 AM

Really had a bad start this morning. Arrived at Riverwinds at 6:05am and first did 100 tummy crunches, then went on the treadmill and after about 3 minutes I had had enough. I was going to head home but decided to give the bike a try. I set the bike timer for 30 minutes, after 10 minutes, I called it quits. Went to the ellipitcal machine and thought I'd give that a 5 minute try. The minimum timer on the elliptical is 10 minutes, so I set the timer and started. I managed to get all 10 minutes in on the elliptical. By the time I got off the elliptical I started feeling like my old self and decided to give the treadmill another try. I set the timer at 15 minutes then kept increasing the time until I finally got it up to 60 minutes. All in all, I burned off 775 calories this morning, which was a whole lot more than I thought I was going to do after the first 10 minutes.

I know what the problem was. I stayed up until midnight to see the Michael Phelps/Mark Spitz interview on TV. I was so pumped up after watching win the 100 Butterfly that I had some trouble falling asleep so I took one of my Herbalife Sleep Now tablets. That's why I had such a hard time getting motivated and moving this morning. I was kind of still in a fog the first hour at Riverwinds this morning, I'm just glad I stuck it out and didn't come home at 6:15 like I almost did.

I'm now back home eating a nice tossed salad with fat free dressing!!!

momof2minnies

08-16-2008, 02:01 PM

Hi Verandah Man,
Glad to see you are doing well and staying motivated.11 lbs WOOHOO!!!!!!! Good job.775 cals is nothing to sneeze at.I am glad to see once you got going there was nothing stopping you.

When is your next cruise?I am helping someone at work plan a Disney trip and told them about the cruise too.Can you believe they did not know about the Disney cruise- I had to check their pulse-HA!HA!

Linda

Verandah Man

08-16-2008, 02:10 PM

Verandah Man

08-17-2008, 09:12 AM

Just had my best workout to date, I said good-bye to 950 calories this morning, and felt so much better than I did yesterday morning!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Oh yeah, I did 75 tummy crunches as well.

Verandah Man

08-22-2008, 06:59 AM

I am happy to report, I had another good week, and lost 2 more pounds, 13 total lost in the past 7 weeks!!! :goodvibes

momof2minnies

08-22-2008, 07:51 AM

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!Keep up the great work-your next cruise you are going to be skinny Minnie-Mickey I mean ;)

Linda

Verandah Man

08-22-2008, 08:00 AM

That is awesome!!!!!!!!!Keep up the great work-your next cruise you are going to be skinny Minnie-Mickey I mean ;)

Linda

Thanks!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Verandah Man

08-29-2008, 07:03 AM

Just arrived home from my 600 calorie burn-off workout and I am happy to report I said good-bye to another 3 pounds this week, bringing my total loss to 16 pounds on this, week #8 of my weight loss program.

momof2minnies

08-29-2008, 08:14 AM

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

traceycooper

08-31-2008, 01:35 PM

Verandah Man

09-13-2008, 09:33 AM

Getting back on track. After gaining 3 pounds during our cruise last week, I got back to the gym this week and took those 3 pounds right back off again!!!

I had my best workout to date this morning, I spent two hours working out and had a 1125 calorie burn-off!!!

Just finished a mid-morning tossed salad, now I have to go outside and get the lawn mowed.

Verandah Man

09-13-2008, 09:35 AM

He Veranda man, i remember reading lots of advice on the cruise boards from you :)
But where's the nice pic of you on the veranda that you used to have in your signature??
Your doing great with your workouts, congrats on the continuing losses :)

I took that pic out of my siggie a long time ago. I change my siggie around from time to time, try to keep it fresh and new!!! ;)

DisDee

09-14-2008, 09:09 AM

Verandah Man

09-14-2008, 09:19 AM

Congrats to you, Verandah Man, for doing so well on your fitness journey. You're a neighbor of sorts, we live in Pennsauken. I've done some walking around the Riverwinds property, and also along the riverfront in National park. You're so fortunate to live in a township that offers such a great fitness center! Keep up the good work!

Thanks!!!

Well, if you have been to National Park, then you most likely have driven right past my house on Hessian Ave. in West Deptford, I'm only a few blocks away from I-295........;)

Yes, we are indeed fortunate to have Riverwinds as a part of our community!!! :thumbsup2

BTW, I used to live in National Park when I was a kid, I spent a lot of time playing on the grounds of Red Bank Battlefield......:goodvibes

Time for my mid-morning tossed salad, with fat-free dressing!!! :thumbsup2

traceycooper

09-14-2008, 12:09 PM

well done for burning off those holiday calories :)

Verandah Man

09-14-2008, 12:59 PM

well done for burning off those holiday calories :)

Thanks!!! I went to the gym first thing this morning, was only there for 90 minutes today, but I was still able to burn off 850 calories. I think I might have pushed myself a little bit to hard on Saturday.........:rolleyes:

traceycooper

09-16-2008, 04:47 PM

hope your still enjoying those salads & the gym Veranda man ;)

Verandah Man

09-16-2008, 04:49 PM

hope your still enjoying those salads & the gym Veranda man ;)

I am!!! :thumbsup2

Verandah Man

09-20-2008, 06:01 PM

The past week I averaged 600 calorie burn-offs each weekday morning and 1225 burn-off this morning, even with these workouts I failed to lose any pounds, mainly because of poor food choices this week. I did however lose some inches because I was able to move my belt up to the last hole, so I will take that as a positive result for the week!!! :goodvibes

traceycooper

09-22-2008, 04:13 PM

congratulations on losing inches - i think that is better than losing on the scale & clothes not feeling any looser :)
Keep up the great work :)

Verandah Man

09-27-2008, 07:55 AM

Just came home from the gym where I had my weekly weigh-in. After burning off 850 calories this morning, my weigh-in revealed that I lost another 2 pounds this week, bringing my total weight loss since July 4th to 18 pounds. :goodvibes

My DW just remarked that she noticed my "tushy" is even getting smaller.........:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

traceycooper

09-30-2008, 03:25 PM

congratulations on another loss :)
(& on the tushy ;))

Verandah Man

10-04-2008, 09:19 AM

Since I missed my workouts on Monday and Tuesday of this week(medical reason), I put in some extra time this morning. Spent 2.5 hours at the gym, my calorie burn-off this morning was 1500 calories and I also added in 120 tummy crunches. I was delighted to see the scale report that I lost another 2 pounds this week, bringing my total weight loss, on this my three month anniversary since starting my weight loss program, to 20 pounds. :goodvibes

Verandah Man

10-11-2008, 07:33 AM

Another pound lost this week.......21 total so far...........:banana: :banana: :banana:

traceycooper

10-13-2008, 02:25 PM

we need before & after pics :)
well done :)

Verandah Man

10-17-2008, 10:50 AM

Arrived home a little bit ago. Had a great workout, spent two hours on the treadmill, 10 mintues on the bike, and 100 tummy crunches. I'm getting a little more emotional with each weigh-in now. I started choking up as I was walking out of Riverwinds this morning. I am now over 1/2 way to my goal, as of this morning I have lost 26 pounds!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I took off today so I could get my yearly bloodwork done for my doc who I see on November 4th. I'm hoping he either reduces my bloodpressure medicine, or takes me off it all together when I see him on the 4th. November 4th will also be the 4 month anniversary since I started doing my workouts and watching what I am eating. My energy level is going through the roof!!! :thumbsup2

momof2minnies

10-18-2008, 09:42 AM

AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep it up!

Linda

Verandah Man

10-18-2008, 09:45 AM

AWESOME JOB!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep it up!

Linda

Thanks!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Verandah Man

10-24-2008, 08:43 AM

I am doing the under 200# dance. :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay:

After the extended workout this morning, I got on the scale, and found out I said good-bye to another 2 pounds(28# total to date), which brings me to goal #2, I am now officially under 200# for the first time in a very long time!!!

What a way to celebrate my 33rd wedding anniversary!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

DisDee

10-24-2008, 10:27 AM

Congrats to you Verandah Man! Its a great feeling when you reach those goals!

Verandah Man

10-24-2008, 10:51 AM

Congrats to you Verandah Man! Its a great feeling when you reach those goals!

Thanks, it sure is!!! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

10-26-2008, 10:14 AM

OK, this is a progress photo report. The first pic is of me with my DW and DD at DD's high school graduation this past June 17th. This pic was taken a few weeks before I started my exercise program on July 4th. My weight was 227 at this point.

http://inlinethumb47.webshots.com/40494/2592858060026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

This next pic was taken last night at my Godparents 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration. This is my DW and I, with my Godparents just before the party ended last night. I am now 28 pounds lighter at 199(as of yesterday morning). The first time I have been under 200 in a long time.

http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/43594/2137018670026317863S600x600Q85.jpg

I still have a ways to go. My goal weight is 175. My new theme song is from Disney's Hercules, "I Can Go the Distance" and I am determined to do it!!!

Verandah Man

11-01-2008, 08:56 AM

Just spent the past 3 hours at Riverwinds where I burned off 1525 calories this morning and said farewell to another 2.5 pounds this past week, bringing my total weight loss to 30.5 pounds since July 4th!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Verandah Man

11-07-2008, 09:28 AM

Dropped another pound this week, was hoping for a few more, but I'll take it. Better one pound down, then one pound up!!! ;)

Down 31.5 pounds to date. I go and see our family doc for my annual physical this afternoon at 1pm, boy is he going to be surprised, as I haven't seen him since last year's physical.......:)

Verandah Man

11-07-2008, 01:48 PM

OK, arrived home from the doc a few minutes ago, he was quite pleased with the weight loss and wants to see me again in six months, then we will discuss reducing, or removing the BP med, as long as I can get some more weight off. I told him I hope to be at my goal weight by the next time I see him......I was also happy to see that the gym scale and the doc's scale were in agreement today......:goodvibes

Verandah Man

11-15-2008, 10:50 PM

Had an extremely stressful week and missed 3 workout days this past week. Even with eating some of my comfort foods, I still was able to stay the same weight as my last weigh-in, which made me quite happy as I thought I was going to put a pound or two back on. It did help that I had a 1650 calorie burn-off this morning. I was on the treadmill for 2 hours and 10 minutes non-stop. Also did 200 abdomin crunches and 200 low back extensions.

Time for bed now......:wave2:

Mary Anne

11-16-2008, 09:10 AM

VerandaMan, I just want to say I think you are doing great. You're pretty much doing it on your own and staying with it. Wonderful.

I'm going to give you a buzz phrases that come from my WW meetings to keep you motovated (not that you nee them, they are just nice).

If you always do what you always did, you'll always get what you always got.

Keep it up. Have a great week. Hopefully it will be less stressful for you.

Verandah Man

11-16-2008, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the words of support!!! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

11-22-2008, 08:26 AM

Just arrived home from my morning workout and my weekly weigh-in. I am down another pound this week, bringing my total loss to 32 pounds since I started this program in July. :goodvibes

caribbeanme

11-24-2008, 11:09 PM

Wow!! Amazing! Congratulations...I can barely do a few minutes of exercise now, but knowing that you're out there exercising for hours is quite the inspiration. :D

3DisneyKids

11-24-2008, 11:57 PM

Keep going! Love reading about your continued success!

Verandah Man

11-25-2008, 05:01 AM

Wow!! Amazing! Congratulations...I can barely do a few minutes of exercise now, but knowing that you're out there exercising for hours is quite the inspiration. :D

Keep going! Love reading about your continued success!

Thanks!!! Other than walking around reading water meters everyday, this is the most exercising I have done since high school gym class, and I've been out of high school over 35 years.......:eek:

I really do enjoy spending time at the gym and working out, it makes me feel so much better about myself. :thumbsup2

Speaking of which, I have to get ready to head over to the gym in about 15 minutes, so I had better get a move on it........:wave2:

Laxmom

11-30-2008, 09:53 AM

Verandah Man

11-30-2008, 10:02 AM

Hi Andy! Just found your thread and I must say, you are inspiring. I lost 35 lbs. two and a half years ago and am sad to say that I have put almost all of it back on. I blame it on school. I am just having a hard time juggling everything since I went back to college. You have inspired me to get up and get moving. Don't think I can do the hours that you do just yet, but I have just got to get it together for a healthy life!

Keep up the good work and congrats on reaching the 30 lb mark!

Thanks Sue!!! :goodvibes

Just got in a few minutes ago from today's workout. Got a late start this morning thanks to my kid who decided to come in after curfew last night. :headache:

Anyhow, even with this being Thanksgiving week I still managed to lose another 2 pounds this week, bringing my total weight loss to 34 pounds as of this morning.

Had another good workout this morning and am now sitting here having a bowl of oatmeal and a cup of green tea to celebrate.......:laughing:

sweetastink

12-08-2008, 11:01 AM

Keep up the good work!! I hope to be following in your foot steps soon! I am now 5 pounds down after two weeks!

Verandah Man

12-08-2008, 11:11 AM

Keep up the good work!! I hope to be following in your foot steps soon! I am now 5 pounds down after two weeks!

Congrats!!! That's great work!!!

Verandah Man

12-08-2008, 11:16 AM

Forgot to add in my weigh-in report for last week.

I did manage to drop 0.8 pounds last week, just 0.2 pounds away from hitting the 35 pound mark.

I had to go and buy some Large size t-shirts for my workouts as the Extra Large t-shirts were looking very baggy on me. I also ordered a couple size 34 work pants the other day!!! :goodvibes

Laxmom

12-12-2008, 07:48 PM

Keep it up, Andy!!! Your'e almost there!!!:cool1:

My classes are over until Jan so hopefully I can get moving again!

Verandah Man

12-13-2008, 11:35 AM

Just arrived home from Riverwinds, had a nice 2 hour workout today and registered under a 2 pound weight loss for this week, bringing my total lost to 36 pounds so far!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Verandah Man

12-13-2008, 02:57 PM

I had my DW take a couple pics of me after I arrived home from the gym this morning.

These pics make me feel soooooooooooooooo much better about myself.........:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Down36pounds12-13-0801.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Down36pounds12-13-0802.jpg

Mary Anne

12-13-2008, 05:05 PM

You look fantastic

Laxmom

12-13-2008, 05:25 PM

Wow Andy! I can see a difference in the pics I have of you from the cruise! You look terrific!! You have every right to be proud!!:thumbsup2

Verandah Man

12-13-2008, 07:23 PM

You look fantastic

Wow Andy! I can see a difference in the pics I have of you from the cruise! You look terrific!! You have every right to be proud!!:thumbsup2

Thanks so much!!!

Sue--I think I was only down about 10-12 pounds when we were on the cruise in September, so yes, I have come a long way since then!!! :goodvibes

The scary part is, I made a deal with my DD. I told her if I rwached my goal of 50# I would get a tattoo. I think I might have to stop at 49# :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Laxmom

12-14-2008, 11:23 AM

I'm seeing a DCL logo on your bicep!!!!:lmao:

Verandah Man

12-14-2008, 02:01 PM

I'm seeing a DCL logo on your bicep!!!!:lmao:

I was thinking something more along these lines.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3005/2554977866_42315cbf2a.jpg?v=0

Laxmom

12-15-2008, 06:41 AM

I like that too!!:cool1:

Verandah Man

12-15-2008, 06:59 AM

I like that too!!:cool1:

I found this one I like as well.........;)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/mickeyheadflag.jpg

Laxmom

12-17-2008, 10:27 AM

I got an idea!!! How about both?!!;)

Verandah Man

12-17-2008, 11:01 AM

I got an idea!!! How about both?!!;)

I think "one" will be enough for me........;) ;) ;) :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Laxmom

12-18-2008, 07:19 PM

Hey Andy, what food plan did you follow/use?

Verandah Man

12-19-2008, 11:13 AM

Hey Andy, what food plan did you follow/use?

Not too much of a food plan Sue. I do have a Slim Fast shake for breakfast and lunch, then try to have a sensible dinner. I also knocked out "most" but not "all" of the sweets I used to eat. I do have a bowl of oatmeal almost everyday as a mid morning snack, then a few pretzels in the afternoon. I either have a piece of fruit or maybe a yogurt in the evening. That's about it.

Laxmom

12-19-2008, 01:43 PM

Interesting. I tried slimfast several years ago. May have to give it another shot.

Verandah Man

12-19-2008, 02:07 PM

Interesting. I tried slimfast several years ago. May have to give it another shot.

I use the powder and mix it with skim milk.

Verandah Man

12-20-2008, 09:11 AM

Down another pound this week, 37 total lost to date, and down to 190 for the first time since 1998!!! :goodvibes

Since I missed two workouts this week because of the head cold, I really pushed myself this morning to help make up for it burning off 1500 calories spending 3 hours at the gym :yay: today.

Sitting here now enjoying a nice tossed salad with low fat dressing. :)

Laxmom

12-20-2008, 10:04 PM

Way to go Andy!!!:worship:

Verandah Man

12-21-2008, 05:14 AM

Way to go Andy!!!:worship:

Thanks!!!

Hey Sue, congrats on DISpost #2500!!!!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

momof2minnies

12-21-2008, 10:11 AM

WOW keep up the great work.I have not read your posts for a while- you are kicking some serious butt!

Linda

Verandah Man

12-21-2008, 10:30 AM

WOW keep up the great work.I have not read your posts for a while- you are kicking some serious butt!

Linda

Thanks!!! ;)

I'm getting ready to head to the gym now, I had to wait until the sleet/freezing rain ended, already slipped this morning just stepping out front to pick up my morning paper off the front lawn earlier. Welcome first day of Winter....:eek:

Laxmom

12-21-2008, 11:47 AM

Whoa! I woulda missed it!! Thanks Andy!!

Verandah Man

12-21-2008, 12:47 PM

Whoa! I woulda missed it!! Thanks Andy!!

;) ;) ;)

Verandah Man

12-27-2008, 09:51 AM

Nothing to report this week I'm afraid. I have been sick :sick: in bed since around noon on Christmas Eve, bad head and chest cold. Did manage to get myself to work yesterday for a few hours so I didn't lose the holiday pay on Thursday. Been doing a lot of sleeping and just plain old relaxing. Haven't been to the gym since Wednesday morning. Hopefully will get back into the swing of things by Monday.

Laxmom

12-27-2008, 10:05 AM

Hope you feel better soon, Andy!

Verandah Man

12-27-2008, 10:58 AM

Hope you feel better soon, Andy!

Thanks Sue!!!

Verandah Man

01-03-2009, 10:15 AM

Oh Boy, I'm Pooped Out!!! But it felt good getting back to Riverwinds this morning(I came down with the flu Christmas Eve). I packed on a few pounds (4 to be exact--too many Christmas goodies) over the past 10 days, now to get those pounds and more off!!!

Did manage a nice two hour workout this morning, 90 minutes on the treadmill, the rest of the time on the weight machines. Now, it's time to relax a bit and catch my breath (the flu took a lot out of me.)

My DW isn't a happy camper, I passed on the flu :sick: to her, (my bad) she came down with it New Year's Eve. Now I get to go food shopping today.........:rolleyes:

traceycooper

01-05-2009, 11:08 AM

My DW isn't a happy camper, I passed on the flu :sick: to her, (my bad) she came down with it New Year's Eve. Now I get to go food shopping today.........:rolleyes:

oh dear!! Hope she feels better soon
But i'm glad your feeling better :)
a 4lb gain isnt bad at all - i really gain if i miss the gym, once i didnt go for 2 weeks (i was ill) & gained 7lb's :(
Happy New Year :)

Verandah Man

01-05-2009, 11:13 AM

oh dear!! Hope she feels better soon
But i'm glad your feeling better :)
a 4lb gain isnt bad at all - i really gain if i miss the gym, once i didnt go for 2 weeks (i was ill) & gained 7lb's :(
Happy New Year :)

I'm back on track now, hope to have a good report come Saturday morning!!!!! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

01-11-2009, 09:44 AM

I'm back on track......this week I lost 2 of the 4 pounds I put on over the holidays!!! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

01-17-2009, 09:51 AM

OK, braved the cold (6* here) and did my weekly weigh-in. I am down another 2 pounds this week, bringing me back to where I was just before Christmas!!! :thumbsup2

Laxmom

01-17-2009, 11:07 PM

Way to go, Andy! You inspired me to start last week. I pulled a muscle yesterday - unrelated to exercise- in my thigh. Going to have to take it slow! Anyway! You are more dedicated than me! I would not have braved that kind of cold! I'm just not that dedicated......yet!

Verandah Man

01-18-2009, 05:43 AM

Verandah Man

01-24-2009, 08:56 AM

I've reached another small milestone, I am now under 190# for the first time in ages. The scale read 188.8 after my workout today, I am almost to the 40# weight loss mark!!! :goodvibes

OK, time for a nice mid-morning tossed salad........:wave2:

traceycooper

01-25-2009, 03:04 PM

well done for reaching that milestone :)
You have done amazing - keep it up & keep enjoying those salads ;)

Verandah Man

01-25-2009, 03:08 PM

well done for reaching that milestone :)
You have done amazing - keep it up & keep enjoying those salads ;)

Thanks!!! ;)

traceycooper

01-27-2009, 05:19 PM

your welcome!!!

Verandah Man

01-31-2009, 10:55 AM

Made it to Riverwinds this morning, albeit a little later than usual. Got in a nice 2.5 hour workout then did my weekly weigh-in........:scared:

I was a bit nervous because I didn't get my workouts in on Wed-Thur-Fri because of the nasty weather, but I did manage to lose 1/2 pound this week......:goodvibes I am about 1/2 pound away from hitting the 40 pound mark......:hyper:

Sitting here having a nice tossed salad for lunch.........:)

traceycooper

01-31-2009, 01:57 PM

oohhh your sooo close, that 1/2 lb will be gone next week :)
we need before & after pics :)

Mary Anne

01-31-2009, 03:22 PM

So near, yet so far. I'm sure you'll make it next week!

Verandah Man

02-01-2009, 04:13 PM

My DW and I arrived home from Walmart a little bit ago. I tried on a pair of size 34 jeans and they fit real nice, so I bought myself two pair of jeans.

Back in July when I started my exercise program I could hardly button my size 38 jeans and was considering buying size 40 jeans. I'm glad I started the exercise program when I did!!! :)

Mary Anne

02-01-2009, 05:44 PM

What a wonderful non-scale victory that is.

Verandah Man

02-07-2009, 11:10 AM

Made it to the 40 pound mark, just 10 more pounds to reach my goal. It's getting harder, especially this time of year, but I'm keeping at it the best I can!!! :thumbsup2

momof2minnies

02-08-2009, 08:32 AM

OMG that is awesome! 40 lbs you should be very proud of yourself! Way to go!

Linda

Verandah Man

02-08-2009, 08:51 AM

OMG that is awesome! 40 lbs you should be very proud of yourself! Way to go!

Linda

Thanks Linda, I am very proud of myself, as is my DW and DD18 of me. Last Sunday when my DW and I got home from Walmart, I put on a pair of the new size 34 jeans I bought and when my DD saw me in them she started to cry, she was so happy for me, you can't imagine how that made me feel. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

momof2minnies

02-08-2009, 09:06 AM

I'm going to start to cry- good for you and your family.That is quite an accomplishment- I think it calls for booking a cruise- ;)

Linda

Verandah Man

02-08-2009, 12:32 PM

I'm going to start to cry- good for you and your family.That is quite an accomplishment- I think it calls for booking a cruise- ;)

Linda

Have one booked for 10/24/09, which just happens to be our 34th wedding anniversary. :love:

My DW finds out about the cruise on Valentine's Day as I just booked it a month ago, she has no idea, this is going to be a surprise. Luckily for me, she doesn't DIS......:lmao:

BibbidyBobbidyBoo

02-09-2009, 03:18 AM

Verandah Man

02-09-2009, 04:19 AM

Verandah Man!!! I just happened across your journal- just now! Wow 40lbs! Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Size 34 jeans- yeah that's definitely something to celebrate! Get down with yourself... :banana: :banana: :banana: you rock!
(I need a clapping hands emoticon right here!)

:love:

:wave: Hi Bip, long time no talk......yes indeed, I have been working quite hard these past 7 months to get myself in better shape and healthier. I want to be around a long time, the way I was going, that would not have been possible. I feel so much better about myself now, it just took some extra determination to get myself going and staying on the right track. I found the key for me was exercising, something I hadn't really done since my high school days.

I think what really got me going was watching The Biggest Loser on TV, those people inspired me to get off my bottom and do something for myself.

Thanks Again for the kind words........:goodvibes

traceycooper

02-09-2009, 03:30 PM

:banana: :cool1:
Fantastic news - congratulations on reaching the 40lb loss
:woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2:

Verandah Man

02-28-2009, 09:02 AM

The past few weeks have been up and down for me physically, that's why I haven't posted any updates. Had to get a cortisone shot in my foot the other week, then the arthritis in my right knee started acting up because of all the cold, damp weather we have been having.

I did manage to lose another pound this past week(got to exercise a little more this week), bringing my total weight loss to 41 pounds to date!!!

traceycooper

02-28-2009, 11:03 AM

Thats great - you still managed to lose 1 lb with all that going on!!
Hope your feeling fitter now :)

Verandah Man

03-07-2009, 12:25 PM

My DW was going through my summer clothes and came across this pair of shorts that I wore as recently as last summer.

I think they might be a bit too big for me now.....:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/oldshorts.jpg

traceycooper

03-10-2009, 04:39 PM

wow...wow..and wow..
looking goooood verandar man ;)
nice to ''see'' you :)

Verandah Man

03-10-2009, 07:04 PM

wow...wow..and wow..
looking goooood verandar man ;)
nice to ''see'' you :)

Thanks so much!!! ;)

momof2minnies

03-13-2009, 06:39 AM

Verandah Man

03-14-2009, 07:11 AM

OMG Andy you are a shadow of your former self!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes the Biggest Loser is very inspiring.If you want some good reading Bob Harper's new book is a great motivator as is Jillian's DVD 30 Day Shred- Love them both.A hard workout but excellent.

Linda

Thanks!!! I'll have to check them out after I get home from Florida. We are spending 10 days at our vacation home, the 82* sunny day yesterday, was just what the doctor ordered for me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lovin' it down here!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

traceycooper

03-15-2009, 04:03 AM

oh i'm jealous - have a great time in florida :)

Verandah Man

03-15-2009, 09:08 AM

oh i'm jealous - have a great time in florida :)

Thanks, I sure am, it's going up to 86*F here today!!! :goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;)

traceycooper

03-20-2009, 12:54 PM

Thanks, I sure am, it's going up to 86*F here today!!! :goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;)

:) for you
:( for me!!

forgot what it feels like to be warm!!!

Verandah Man

03-20-2009, 01:07 PM

:) for you
:( for me!!

forgot what it feels like to be warm!!!

We left Florida yesterday afternoon, it was 80*

Right now, I'm sitting at home wrapped in my Snuggie and it is 42* outside.....:cold:

Tomorrow morning, it's back to the gym!!! ;)

Verandah Man

03-25-2009, 06:23 AM

It's a good thing I have getting some of this weight off. I went to see my orthopedic surgeon yesterday after work, he told me that the inner side of my right knee is nearly bone on bone and suggested that I have a partial knee replacement within the next few months. The doc did give me a cortisone injection in the3 knee joint to help ease the pain, he also said it was up to me as to when I would like to schedule the surgery. I had a partial knee replacement to my left knee in March 2001, so I know what I am in for. :rolleyes1

This will be my 8th knee operation since I was 16 years old and the 4th surgery to my right knee.

I didn't do as bad as I thought I was going to do during vacation. I did put 4 pounds back on, but I am working to get those pounds back off. I will have to work on more weight ,and less treadmill, for the near future.

momof2minnies

03-27-2009, 07:41 AM

Verandah Man

03-27-2009, 08:15 AM

Andy,
So sorry to hear about your knee.I am sure the weight will fall off you have been doing so well.As for me I am a yoyo!
Could you tell me what you have been doing? I have been eating under 1200 cals. and excercising like crazy and the scale just goes up and down.I also limit my sodium intake.I do not add salt and watch the food content.What do you do?

TIA,
Linda

Hi Linda,

Mainly just exercising, some weight training and treadmill time, plus trying real hard to watch what I eat, such as cutting out the sweets and salty foods.

It's been a tough week for me though as I only got to the gym on Monday. In fact, I am home today strapped to an infra-red heating pad to ease my knee pain.