RussH- My 1/2 the Fatso I am now journal

[eeyore25]

Hi Russ,

I think that you are doing a great job. You will be at your goal soon!

It is nice that people start to notice.......that is a great feeling.

Keep up the good work!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Russ!!

Sorry it has taking me so long to get in here man! Congrats on your great progress!! Looks like you are doing very well in working towards your long term and short term goals!

I hope that your stay between the Pizza Hut & McDonalds was fun and you were not tempted too bad!

Catch you later,
Mike

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Russ!

just wanted to stop in and say hi!!! Hope all is well.

Keep up the good work

 

[RussH]

Hello:
Have not updated this in awhile not really anything to write about until late last week.
I think I am in the Diet Doldrums where the whole concept of dieting was starting to suck. Luckily last week went to the Doc and he made my week. Dropped the extra half water pill for my blood pressure. Cut back the dosage by 50% on the blood sugar med and my Bad old Cholesterol came in at 115. I guess that is pretty well since it was 400 in May. The weight loss kind of freaked him out a little but it was a good freak. Who knows once I break 200 I might loose another med.

Really cool I get to start a FAT closet. Never had one but who would of guessed. I am officially out of my 4x and 5x Aloha shirt and the 50 and 48-inch pants are leaving my house never to return. The shirts are part of my 100+ shirt collection so I have a decision to make as to their disposition.

My truck don't fit right- Driving home from work last week I noticed the placement of my left elbow on the door sill was different and the steering wheel seemed just a tad farther away. Notice the same thing with the AC and Radio controls. No One drives my truck and I never adjust the seat. Had to think about it for quite awhile about who might have moved it or when was the last time I vacuumed. Then it hit me because of my weight loss I am losing weight all around not just my gut. Moved around to confirm and yes the Headrest is not as far back as I remember. Not comfortable yet but creeping closer. So when I arrived home took the huge step and moved the seat closer by 1 notch. This added to my seat belt retractors thank you card from a week ago and I now can see some changes...real changes.

Not sure if anyone reads my dribble but I have question to those that do.
Because I have dropped over 80 pounds nearly everyone has noticed both at work and social life.
I am really uncomfortable talking about loosing weight to anyone. At a kids birthday 2 weekends ago we were sitting out on the porch and of course it came up. Now I was up against professional weight loss experts...not the right term more like up down up down what ever is trendy types. Everyone wanted to know is it South Beach Atkins WW or some other method. I spent about 2 minutes explaining what works for me and became really uncomfortable having a discussion about the subject. These are good friends of mine and we normally talk about everything but I just wanted off the porch.

So kids anyone have ideas as to why you can be happy loosing weight and hopefully changing some other things but really uncomfortable about talking about the how and why.

This WISH board is getting more interesting the more I read, thanks everyone
Untill next time I wander by ...later on there Journal

 

[Mykelogan]

Hey Russ,

Glad to see you posting! Whatta we gotta do to get you out of those diet doldrums??
I can definitely empathize with you about not wanting to really get into big weight loss chat with people. I think for me part of it has to do with having tried to lose weight so many times before and having been successful until I regain it all. I think part of me is worried that if I spread the word around too much then I will have to face all those people when the "inevitable" happens. Of course I don't want to regain or go off my diet, and don't plan to, but that voice in my head keeps whispering "You'll fail and then they'll all see!!" I feel like by keeping the details to myself, I am more apt to stick with everything. Twisted logic I know!! I also am one of those folks following a controlled carb plan (Carb Addict's Lifespan Plan) and most times people don't get it, and think I eat only beef and butter. hehe
I think also we see our bodies as private things so even talking about changes we make with others, like weight loss, can feel intrusive.
But that's just my two cents!

Have a happy & healthy day!
Mike

 

[Lesli54]

I've been reading and I think you have come a long way and have made some amazing progress! You should be proud of yourself. It is really great that you were able to shock your doc. I am hoping to do the same at my next appointment. What a great feeling it must be to know that you are changing your health and getting rid of meds just because you are losing weight.

I am a big fan of throwing out the "too bigs". Before I started with WISH, I used to keep clothes when they became loose, just because I didn't want to spend the money on new ones until I got down some more. The problem was that I would "grow" back into those loose clothes and not even realize it. So this time, I have continued to get rid of everything as soon as it becomes too big, doesn't flatter, doesn't hang right, etc. It has worked and I now know when I am gaining a little and need to back off.

As for discussing weight loss with others. I get a few people who have noticed my progress and ask how I have done it. My simple answer is "portion control, balance, and increased activity." It shuts them up every time. Not exactly what I am going for since I am telling the truth. But most who asks want a quick fix, which I don't have, there isn't one, and they don't want to hear that they have to change their lifestyle. Only a few are supportive and understanding, but most just want the quick fix. I guess that is what makes things uncomfortable the most, knowing that people don't really want to hear the truth about what it takes to lose and yet they ask.

Hope you have a great week.

 

[RussH]

Thanks everyone for the encouragement still want a Pizza really bad but I think I can hold out until Pop Century in December. Not very good but they have worked with me to get it close in the past.

Oh the thing that made my day today and week so far was early this morning stepped on the scale and after checking twice noitced

I am halfway to goal

Wow this feels really good thinking about sneaking out at lunch a half hour early to get in a couple more miles. Now if only the weather would cool off a little more dont really like walking 4 miles on mid 80s sunny days.

Until next time by for now.

 

[donac]

Congrats that is something to be really proud of. Keep up the hard work.

 

[Mykelogan]

Hey Russ!

Congrats on being halfway to goal man! That is awesome!
Thought I saw somewhere we might be at Pop at the same time, maybe I'll bump into you at the food court! hehe

Hope all is going well this week!

Mike

 

[RussH]

Well Monday morning and just thought I would drop by and ramble a little.

Since I hit halfway last week that puts me at 3/4 fatso. My primary goal to be at 230 by my December WDW trip seems doable now. Partly because there are only 7 more weekends remaining. Saturday and Sunday are really starting to suck. Saturday nights are terrible especially this past weekend. Ended up watching a movie I had not seen and using the treadmill. All went well untill I got to 99.99 minutes. My treadmill just stops when this happens which make for quite a surprise when the headphones are really truned up the exciting part of the movie is on and taking a slug from my water bottle. Felt like Wil-E-Coyote for a minute there.

Sunday I needed to go to a mall to buy something. I normally shop online or big box stores and forgot that malls now a days are more of an adventure for all the senses. Walking in the door just 50 feet was the cookie company and the aroma of overcooked Peanutbutter cookies hit me. Did I mention that my favorite cookies are well done almost ready to go black on the bottom Peanut butter cookies. Moved to the far wall and snuck by without the cookies seing me and begging for a short visit. Had to go through the food court to get where I was going. Passed Happy Meals Corndogs and Sweet and Sour pork without incidend but vowed not to retake this path. Found what I needed and tried to leave by another exit. Really Really bad idea had just started down the stub hallway when I smelled grilied meat. Wonderful smells attacked me from all directions and I was nearly to the Mall door when I just had to look inside. There right up front was a beautiful empty oak bar with a wonderful bottle display and what looked liked comfortable stools. Then I remembered it has been in Vegas early May since having a cocktail.
Running for my diet made it to my truck and then straight home to enjoy a incredably small portion Lean Cusine for dinner.
Weekends Just Suck.

Some good news:
Used Lesli54 advice and started a pile of oversized clothes. All the 50 and 48 inch Jeans and all of my new Vegas wear was in the pile. Just for fun I checked the weight of the 2 very full garbage bags being dropped off later today and it was 29 pounds.

Enough for now I should get some work done.

Thanks everyone and I will be reading you soon.

Russ

 

[Lesli54]

I never thought to weigh my clothing before shipping it out of the house. At least you can feel good knowing that your clothing will make you weigh less as you venture down the scale.

Great job on manuevering through the mall and coming out unscathed. Also, CONGRATS on reaching the 1/2 way point.

Keep up the great work!

 

[Mykelogan]

Hi Russ,

Good job surviving the food court! Malls are terrible with all the smells and easy access to all those different yummy goodies!!
With your dedication I am sure that you will make your december goal! Hope I can be in the 300s by my trip!

Hope you're having a good week, and that this saturday & sunday aren't too challenging!
Mike

 

[frogmommy]

Hi Russ-

I read your journal for the first time today. You have a way with words! I'm glad you passed the mall challenge.

You are doing such an amazing job with your weight loss.

 

[eeyore25]

HI Russ!!!!!

You are doing such a great job! Congrats on the mall challenge!!!!

Keep up the great work. Have a wonderful Friday!

 

[Cruise04]

Sounds like you were doing well. Hope everything is still going just as well for you. Great idea about the clothes. I've gotten rid of most of my stuff that was too big for me. It felt good!!!!!

Keep on
Chris

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Russ!

Thanks for stopping by my journal! Can you believe that our repsective trips to WDW are so close? Woohoo!

You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!

Have a great Wednesday!

 

[eeyore25]

Hi Russ,

You are doing such a great job!!!! Keep up the great work

 

[RussH]

Ok here we go
Firstly let me say sorry to those of you that have been posting on my Journal. I have been trying to read many of the other Journals always from their starts and I see mine is seriously lacking in real content. I just dont think I will ever be able to visit this daily for updates and thoughts. My life right now is pretty much the same on a day to day basis. Being single and and living alone my daily interaction with people is limited to work and a few friends that I dont get to spend much time with curently because I am in mid Diet/Life rework.
Not really out of fear of blowing my diet but more of scheduling of time.
Weekdays I walk 3.5 miles during lunch and when I get get home it is a Lean Cusine or South Beach microwave miniature food trayette and then 1 1/2 hours on the treadmill.

After my visit to Orlando last year and really having a bad time with my size even though I fit on everything at WDW getting in and out of several attractions was not fun decided to be smaller this year.
Over at UF I really did not have fun spent most of the time at the bars which is something I am really good at.
Decided that I needed to be 110 pounds lighter to fit on everything at IOA so that was my initial goal. Throw in a few doctor visits and finally by June which was a 6 months delay started.

I will make the 230 goal by mid November and right now will shoot for another 10 before the trip in early December.

OK enough of me trying to act normal for awhile.

Biggest looser- This is a great show for Treadmill time but come on guys leave your shirts on. yecch looks like me.

Double bags under my eyes- Was shaving on Monday and while looking in the morror noticed bags under my eyes. Very strange get plenty of sleep but what is with the lower set way under the first ones. Had to mess with them of course and they were both really hard...OK what the &^#&* is wrong now. Then it hit me they are my cheek bones huh what? How many years has it been since I even noticed I had them dont even have a clue. That gave me a good laugh to start the week.

Well my department is starting to drag into work now and it is time for me to be the sometimes obnoxious happy wide awake person I am everyday .


Thanks for the comments and support everyone it helps a box of Mickey bars worth.

One last thought I will probably break the 100 lb loss this weekend and will go off for 2 meals. I want White Castle hamburgers for lunch and Sesame Chicken from my favorite take out place hope they have survived without me.

Later kids

 

[frogmommy]

Hi Russ-

You seem really focused on your health. It's working for you.

Congrats on the cheek bone discovery and on being so close to the 100 pound mark. Enjoy your White Castle!

 

[Cruise04]

You are really doing great!!!! You should be extremely proud of yourself. I'm proud of you!!!!!

Keep on
Chris