October 2009 Blog Posts

Well my weight loss is slow but, going well I started out on this journey at 194 lbs and now I am down to 175 lbs. I feel good about this. I have decided to take up running, so I registered for a half marathon that takes place in April of next year, so I have 6 months to prepare for it. This is a huge challenge for me. One day I was speed walking and before I knew it i was jogging. I liked jogging and so coupled with the health benefits, challenge, etc. I have decide to run. So...

My weight seems to fluctuate between 1 and 4 lbs. In the morning when i first wake up I am sometimes a few pounds lighter but, by evening its back on. Someone told me that is because at night no calories are going in and my breathing is burning calories.  I am trying not to look at the scale weight so much, as water retention/release,  eating times probably affect this number. I don't want to get frustrated by looking at that number. I am doing well, I have about 25 more lbs. to go. I changed my eating habits--only thing is...

I started out at 194 lbs in March and am down by 176 lbs now I know for some this may be at a slow loss but, I didn't want to diet instead i made a lifestyle change so the loss of weight is slower. Also, I had stopped exercising for a few months. I am motivated to get to my goal weight of 150 lbs. by December 31st. Please wish me luck. Thank you