Join the 2008 "Challenge yourself goal"

The challenge remains

2008-06-04T09:08:00.002-04:00

Well, I have not posted for a few days, because I have been soooooooooo busy. I was getting my vegetable garden started and I as preparing my home gym as well, aside from the fact that I have been very busy working around a schedule where I can squeeze all my priorities ion place. And although I have kept my diet pretty much going i find myself doing a little bit of everything, sometimes I stick to a low carb, other times to low calories and so on. But over all I have pretty much changed my habit of eating, I know eat a lot healthier and will not weigh my self until June 15th. Well, this daily diary sure is helping me so I hope if you read it and your in the same boat it helps you as well.

When is it safe to use weights?

2008-05-22T14:47:00.003-04:00

I plan to set up my small bench and weights today at my home...Anyone out there use a treadmill or a weight bench to try and do some exercise? I can't do much cause I need to loose at least 20 pounds before I can think of having energy to lift weights....

What do you all think? Is it safe to force myself to use weights now?

I'm currently weighing 223 and want to eventually get to 130. That's almost 100 pounds.

Join the challenge with me today!!!

2008-05-21T13:43:00.002-04:00

Sign your sreen name current weight and goal weight...

Im Dolphin Lover I weigh 225 pounds goal is by 7/19/08.

Im changing things a bit

2008-05-19T10:32:00.003-04:00

I'm a bit frustrated with my results. Mostly I assume because I have not lost as I expected to, but then again if I don't exercise I wont get anywhere. I plan to do a bit of research and will post later what my plans are. How I'm I going to reach my goal of loosing the 25 pounds in 60 days.
There cannot be any more bending the rules. I need to get up and do it. SO I will post in a few what I decided to do.

5/21/08

2008-05-19T10:19:00.004-04:00

225

Sign your name in this post (by adding a comment) if you too are in this challenge...WE CAN DO IT!!!!

Please feel free to provide advise....

I'm frustrated, my weight is not shifting how I expected it to. Therefore, I think I'm going to try something diff rent. I am going to eat between 1200 to 1500 calories a day and no ore than 15g of fat. Hopefully I can add in exercise and maybe this will help a bit. I know I have to start the exercising that is the key element here, but I am so lazy when it comes to it. I will try and force my self to do it. I need to loose the 25 pounds before July 19. I now only have exactly 2 months left. I think today is the day. No more delays.

I also joined the Calories Count page...it is awesome!!!

5/12/08

2008-05-12T22:31:00.002-04:00

Weight 223

I had a rough weekend, there was a wedding and I was in charge of cooking a pig and rice. Unfortunately, I was not strong enough to keep my healthy eating habits above the events. But I must say though that I was proud because although I knew that during the wedding I was not going to be able to maintain a healthy dinner I was able to keep a healthy breakfast and lunch. This is the reason why I was still able to loose some weight. I am eager to continue working harder, and I believe that I will increment my exercise, currently I have only been doing 15 to 20 minutes of cardio about 3 times a week. I will maintain it the same just make sure I do 20 5 times a week. I have made myself understand that I did not gain this weight overnight therefore; it will no go away overnight either. I am taking one step at a time and hopefully maintaining focused will help me keep my main goal in first place.

In addition I have set myself a realistic goal, which is that by July 17, 2008 I want to weigh 200 pounds, that gives me 2 months and 5 days. I believe that if I truly work hard at it I can do it. The reason why I have chose this date is because something special very special probably the most important date of my life will be on 7/19/08. But I have yet to say what it is because once it happens is when I will say it. I haven't forgotten to post pictures, I just have been a little undecided as to which one pose to use.

Thanks to all again, and I hope you all continue to encourage me.

5/7/08

2008-05-07T09:23:00.002-04:00

Weight 225

I should not have weighed myself, but I was so anxious to know; so I did and I lost 2 pounds already. I am so thrilled...I have concentrated on eating healthier and avoiding carbs. I am not doing the Atkins diet, but i have implemented a lot of their ideas; I guess I can call this one the Psycho version of the Atkins diet. I try to stay away from the rice, breads and of coarse sugars. Yesterday I did about 2 hours of gardening and I really ache today (believe it or not) but I feel it is all worth it because I am actually seeing results. I hope to continue my daily routine and hope to be able to incorporate exercise soon. Exercise is such a big part of loosing weight, and I really have a hard time doing so because of the extra weight I carry. For now, I am not focused on working out 30 minutes or more. For right now, I am focused on doing what I can but without giving up. Because eventually I will loose more and will become more energetic. Well, this is all for today folks and I hope anyone out there in this challenge with me can move on along with me.

The journey begins today

2008-05-05T14:58:00.002-04:00

Weight 227

Well, I woke up this morning determined to work out however, once again I felt lazy and did not do it in the AM. I decided that rather than looking at it as a work out where I have to sweat and run out of breath, I would start out slow as my weight does not really allow me to do more. I've always had the mentality where if I can not do it all then dont do it at all. Today that changes as well, from now on, I will strive for the best but will be satisfied with my greatest effort. I think that the biggest part of my problem is that when I cheat I do not get back up and start again. Yet, that should be the most important of all. NEVER GIVE UP!!! If I cheated in the am, well I need to do better the ramaining fo the day.

I have started out today by eliminating all sodas, sweets, fried food, bread and rice. I need to be able to do this for about 4 weeks. So here we go, that is my initial goal. I'm not going to think of it as loosing the 120 pounds I'd like to; today I began my short goal and that is 15 minutes of treadmill and a 27 pound loss. All in combination of lots of water, exercise and a healthier way of eating.

I will post pictures of my today, and I will post pictures of me when I reach my 1st goal. I want to thank anyone who is reading this blog, and I ask that you please please please post your comments and give me an inspiration. All comments are welcomed and I do hope that if anyone is out there in my same shoes you look deep inside of you for this motivation that has got me started today.

Introducing myself

2008-04-30T16:56:00.009-04:00

I am 35 years old and have been overweight now for about 10 to 14 years. I have decided that this year things will be different. I am going to take my FINAL step to place an end to this life once and for all. I'm not doing it by pills, extreme amounts of exercise, shakes or any specific products out there. The first step needs to be taken by me, and that is to say to myself everyday from now on that I am making the change of my life this year. On a personal note: I love the outdoors, photography, sports and so many other things that due to my overweight limits the enjoyment of such. I go by the name of Dolphin Lover, because I love Dolphins, love their character, and they are very lovable. I welcome you all who are in shoes similar to mine to join me in this journey, and those who have already seen the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow please join as well to give us moral support and help us find it as you did.