Friday Weigh-In 12/19/08

It is going to be a photo finish...

Current Weight: 307
Last Week's Weight: 307
Loss for the Week: 0

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 76

Even this week. So, that means 11 days to lose 4 pounds...and Christmas dinner in between. This will be interesting!

Have Very Merry Christmas!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

I'm pushing for the end...

Current Weight: 307
Last Week's Weight: 309
Loss for the Week: 2

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 76

OK, I have to tell you that was surprised by the loss this week. I thought for sure that this would be an even week. It is interesting how you can "Feel" thinner or fatter and it has nothing to do with your actual weight (I know I'm not telling most of you ladies anything you don't already know!).

In 13 days it will be Christmas and that means Christmas dinner! So, I really need to drop these pounds before then. Ugh! More bike!

Live Well, Live Healthy,

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 12/5/09

Coming down to the wire...

Current Weight: 309
Last Week's Weight: 312
Loss for the Week: 3

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 74

Someone just asked me if I really thought I would lose 80 pounds when I started this journey last January. January? Yes! August through October? Not so sure. November? YES!

Now that we are in December, I have only 6 pounds to go. I will drop those pounds...even amongst the cookies, cakes and baked sugar things of all kinds. If I can - You can!

Be listening on Fridays just after 8:25am for Jimmy Page to join our morning show to talk about getting healthy and eating issues.

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Turkey Day Eating Advice

Hi!

I have had a few folks ask me what my plan is for Thanksgiving when it comes to eating. Well, I'm going to enjoy myself but not go crazy. I will also make sure that I'm not starving when it's time for the big meal!

I asked my fitness "guru" - Jimmy Page to give me some tips for staying on track this weekend. Here are Jimmy's steps to a great Thanksgiving:

1. Eat a good breakfast - omelette w/veges, fresh fruit, coffee
2. Eat a healthy lunch (depending on when you eat the Thanksgiving meal) - Tuna sandwich on whole grain with an apple. OR a good snack (munch on fresh vegetables as you wait for the meal) so you are not too hungry for the big meal.
3. Serve yourself on a smaller plate (9 inches).
4. Avoid a second helping until 3 hours later (left-overs)
5. Eat a little bit of everything that you like - don't totally deprive yourself.
6. Go easy on the gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing
7. Eat a small slice of your favorite pie instead of a "wedge"
8. Eat slowly - talk more to your family!!
9. Eat the turkey and veggies first, then the potatoes or stuffing.
10. Drink a large glass of water 20 minutes before you eat.

Decide what you will do before you go in!

Bonus Tip: Exercise in the morning (early so it doesn't get in the way) AND go for a long walk after you eat!!

Sounds like a good plan. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and remember that the day is about Family, Friends and giving Thanks to God...not about food!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 11/21/08

Back in the pattern...

Current Weight: 312
Last Week's Weight: 312
Loss for the Week: 0

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 71

Let's go back in time...earlier this year when I was dropping pounds quick and easy - there was the pattern. Loss, loss, loss, even! Well, I've dropped the last three weeks and...guess what? EVEN! You know what? I'll take it!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 11/14/08

So far, November may be my favorite month...

Current Weight: 312
Last Week's Weight: 314
Loss for the Week: 2

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 71

Nine more pounds! That's it! While it is just a number, it is a milestone mark. If I can lose 80 pounds then I can lose another 25, 50 or 80 again to get me to my final goal. I need to say a big "Thank You" to Tracey Tiernan! Her idea of the fun "Smackdown Challenge" has really fired me up and gotten me excited about reaching for this finish line. Thanks TT!

OK - The Juice Fast - I really liked it! (Tracey is doing it too and also enjoyed it) It is a nice change of pace and has gone a long way to confuse my body and help keep the digestive tract healthy.

We are using one bottle (15.2oz) of Naked Juice's Green Machine and one bottle of any other Naked Juice (this week was Blue Machine - good for an energy boost!). Each bottle is 2 servings and so, on the recommendation of Jimmy Page, we take half the bottle and cut it with the same amount of cold water. The juice is really sweet and this help make it more refreshing. Then enjoy it!

I will warn you that Green Machine looks like cold pea soup but it tastes great because of the amazing mix of fruits they add to the green superfoods. Jimmy explained that this is better than a straight fast as it energizes your body at the cell's level without your body having to work to breakdown the food and turn it into nutrients.

Remember - you need to talk to your doctor or nutritionist to make sure that this make sense and will be beneficial for you before starting any fast, diet or exercise program.

Wanna join us? Send me a note or comment and let me know how is going for you.

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Mike & Tracey's Smackdown Workout

Tracey and I have been talking about how we are upping our exercise routines to help us keep the pounds off. Thursday, Tracey invited me to a Smackdown Workout her club in Columbia. It was sweet! We worked hard and I think we surprised ourselves at how nice it was to workout with a buddy. Took a couple of pix to prove we were sweatin' it!

Tracey Pumping Iron!

Mike on the Road to Nowhere!

Tracey's Other Workout Buddies!

Thanks for all your support! Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike