Can you say "Breakthrough?"...
Current Weight: 328
Last Week's Weight: 331
Loss for the Week: 3
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 55
I have broken the 330 barrier that I have been stuck around for the last 4-5 weeks! Many of you have asked about the how I did on the cruise. I did indulge some but we did so much walking in Key West and Mexico that it seems to have balanced out the few extra pieces of bread and desserts that I enjoyed. It did prove that you can do the cruise, eat well and stay healthy too!
Watch out 300! Here I come!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Friday, May 30, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Friday Weigh-In 5/16/08
Can you say "Plateau?"...
Current Weight: 331
Last Week's Weight: 330
Gain for the Week: 1
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 52
Up, down, up, down....I feel like the stock market!
OK - so I'm exhausted. I haven't exercised in forever. No excuses, but you have to realize that your physical condition is going to affect your weigh loss (or gain! HA!). Two 14+ hour drives to Kentucky and then trying to play "catch-up" for the time I missed. Oh, and did I mention that we are going to be away next week for a scheduled vacation?? Got to get some things taken care of before we leave.
Lack of Sleep + Stress + Too Many Work Hours = NOT HEALTHY!
However, sometimes that is life. The thing to do is try to make sure you don't have weeks like this all the time.
PRAYER REQUEST: Our vacation next week is on a cruise! It is my first and everyone has been warning me that the food is everywhere. I need to stay on track. I covet your prayer support to help me not lose my mind at the 24-hour pizza place. (Side note: how cool is a 24-hour pizza parlour on a ship!?!) Thanks!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Current Weight: 331
Last Week's Weight: 330
Gain for the Week: 1
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 52
Up, down, up, down....I feel like the stock market!
OK - so I'm exhausted. I haven't exercised in forever. No excuses, but you have to realize that your physical condition is going to affect your weigh loss (or gain! HA!). Two 14+ hour drives to Kentucky and then trying to play "catch-up" for the time I missed. Oh, and did I mention that we are going to be away next week for a scheduled vacation?? Got to get some things taken care of before we leave.
Lack of Sleep + Stress + Too Many Work Hours = NOT HEALTHY!
However, sometimes that is life. The thing to do is try to make sure you don't have weeks like this all the time.
PRAYER REQUEST: Our vacation next week is on a cruise! It is my first and everyone has been warning me that the food is everywhere. I need to stay on track. I covet your prayer support to help me not lose my mind at the 24-hour pizza place. (Side note: how cool is a 24-hour pizza parlour on a ship!?!) Thanks!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Monday, May 12, 2008
Friday Weigh-In **Postponed**
I am in Kentucky for the funeral of my Great-grandmother and will not be able to weigh-in this week.
Thank you for your prayers and support for my family.
Mike
Thank you for your prayers and support for my family.
Mike
Monday, May 5, 2008
Momma Sarah
I know this doesn't have to do with weight loss but I hope you will understand...
Momma Sarah had the softest skin of anyone I ever met. She was like a living down pillow. I loved to crawl up into her lap or snuggle up next to her and just stroke her skin. She also had that wonderful great-grandmother smell. A combination of talcum powder and vintage perfume with just a whiff of Aqua-net. As long as I can remember her snow white hair was done up in a way that can only be crafted by weekly visits to the hairdresser. Even at 98, it was a trip she did not like to miss. And it didn't matter how hot the kitchen got on a sizzling, Kentucky summer day - I never saw Momma Sarah sweat (or even glisten as some Southern women call it).
Momma Sarah was a rock. Don't let anyone tell you different. She was sweet, lovely and a Southern lady. But she was fierce about two things: Her family and her faith.
Her family seemed to include everyone. There was not one visit that I was not introduced to an extended family member who had stopped by to say, "Hey!" to Momma. Between the kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, cousins, second-cousins, and so-on and so-on, family was just woven into the fabric of her life.
The only thing more important to Momma than family was her love of Jesus. She lived her faith. It wasn't something she "believed." It was who she was. We always talked about Jesus. It was very natural for her. She had to make sure that I was on the right path. Momma wanted to know what church I was attending. I can just hear her, "Honey, do they preach the Bible? You know they have to preach the Word or it is just no good." Family who didn't believe should always be ready to hear about The Lord and why they need Him. She was our own Billy Graham. She did not offend but was clear about she had to do...spread the Gospel...in word and deed. Momma Sarah was the Christian I long to be.
Momma Sarah was ready to leave. She fulfilled her mission and was looking forward to seeing her friends, family and her Savior. During my annual trip to Nashville, I spent part of my last day driving two-hours up to the little town of Benton, Kentucky to have lunch with Momma Sarah and my Grandmother. Before the meal she told me how she missed all of her friends and that, besides my Grandmother, all her kids were gone along with most of her family. Momma felt lonely and wasn't sure why she was still chained to this world. We ate, took a picture and she told me she loved me and wanted me to kiss and hug that wonderful wife and beautiful boy of mine. I kissed her and then headed back for my flight.
The next morning, Momma Sarah had a massive stroke.
Earlier this afternoon, Momma Sarah went to be with her Savior. Her new life has just begun.
Amen.
Mike Alley - Great-Grandson of "Momma" Sarah Hurley
Momma Sarah had the softest skin of anyone I ever met. She was like a living down pillow. I loved to crawl up into her lap or snuggle up next to her and just stroke her skin. She also had that wonderful great-grandmother smell. A combination of talcum powder and vintage perfume with just a whiff of Aqua-net. As long as I can remember her snow white hair was done up in a way that can only be crafted by weekly visits to the hairdresser. Even at 98, it was a trip she did not like to miss. And it didn't matter how hot the kitchen got on a sizzling, Kentucky summer day - I never saw Momma Sarah sweat (or even glisten as some Southern women call it).
Momma Sarah was a rock. Don't let anyone tell you different. She was sweet, lovely and a Southern lady. But she was fierce about two things: Her family and her faith.
Her family seemed to include everyone. There was not one visit that I was not introduced to an extended family member who had stopped by to say, "Hey!" to Momma. Between the kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, cousins, second-cousins, and so-on and so-on, family was just woven into the fabric of her life.
The only thing more important to Momma than family was her love of Jesus. She lived her faith. It wasn't something she "believed." It was who she was. We always talked about Jesus. It was very natural for her. She had to make sure that I was on the right path. Momma wanted to know what church I was attending. I can just hear her, "Honey, do they preach the Bible? You know they have to preach the Word or it is just no good." Family who didn't believe should always be ready to hear about The Lord and why they need Him. She was our own Billy Graham. She did not offend but was clear about she had to do...spread the Gospel...in word and deed. Momma Sarah was the Christian I long to be.
Momma Sarah was ready to leave. She fulfilled her mission and was looking forward to seeing her friends, family and her Savior. During my annual trip to Nashville, I spent part of my last day driving two-hours up to the little town of Benton, Kentucky to have lunch with Momma Sarah and my Grandmother. Before the meal she told me how she missed all of her friends and that, besides my Grandmother, all her kids were gone along with most of her family. Momma felt lonely and wasn't sure why she was still chained to this world. We ate, took a picture and she told me she loved me and wanted me to kiss and hug that wonderful wife and beautiful boy of mine. I kissed her and then headed back for my flight.
The next morning, Momma Sarah had a massive stroke.
Earlier this afternoon, Momma Sarah went to be with her Savior. Her new life has just begun.
Amen.
Mike Alley - Great-Grandson of "Momma" Sarah Hurley
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Fast Track Food Tasting
MORE FREE FOOD!!!!
Ok, seriously - I hope you can join me this Wednesday night for a tasting of meals on the Fast Track program. It is an open house from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the SupperThymeUSA location in Cockeysville. No reservations needed - just show up! I would love to meet you and tell you about the way Fast Track is helping me get healthy. Bring some family or friends, enjoy some good food and find out how the Fast Track program works.
See you there!
Mike
Ok, seriously - I hope you can join me this Wednesday night for a tasting of meals on the Fast Track program. It is an open house from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at the SupperThymeUSA location in Cockeysville. No reservations needed - just show up! I would love to meet you and tell you about the way Fast Track is helping me get healthy. Bring some family or friends, enjoy some good food and find out how the Fast Track program works.
Fast Track Food Tasting
Wednesday, May 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SupperThymeUSA
9972 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-667-COOK (2665)
Wednesday, May 7 5:00pm - 7:00pm
SupperThymeUSA
9972 York Road
Cockeysville, MD 21030
410-667-COOK (2665)
See you there!
Mike
Friday Weigh-In 5/2/08
The first week back to normal...
Current Weight: 330
Last Week's Weight: 334
Loss for the Week: 4
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 53
Felt good!
Dropped the weight I gained in Nashville plus a pound for good measure. I think one of the reasons I had so much trouble in Nashville was the amount of hours I worked. Arriving there on Friday afternoon by Tuesday morning I was wiped out. I honestly didn't care what I ate. I not sure I even tasted what when in my mouth.
Anyway, it is good to be back!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
Current Weight: 330
Last Week's Weight: 334
Loss for the Week: 4
Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 53
Felt good!
Dropped the weight I gained in Nashville plus a pound for good measure. I think one of the reasons I had so much trouble in Nashville was the amount of hours I worked. Arriving there on Friday afternoon by Tuesday morning I was wiped out. I honestly didn't care what I ate. I not sure I even tasted what when in my mouth.
Anyway, it is good to be back!
Live Well, Live Healthy!
Mike
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