
I haven’t written in a while, so today’s entry is extra special. The down time since my last post has given me a chance to really reflect on what’s been going on so far. To really be thankful to God for my progress, and to change how I look at my own life in the process.
So what’s happened since my last post? Well, small victories are now adding up.
First off, the numbers. Today’s weigh-in is at 256.8. That’s a BMI of 35.8. I’m almost at 35 pounds!
Last night I was looking through my old journal, and I found an entry dated April 2003 that said I weighed 260 lbs at that time (In the entry, I was lamenting over it). Knowing that I’ve finally reached the weight I was five years ago made me feel … well, it’s a mix. The thought in the back of my head was Man, I did let myself go. But then I also thought: Wow, it took me three months to get to where I was FIVE years ago.
I dropped a pant size. I thought it was great fitting nicely into my size 44s again, and having my belt-notch go from three to four. But soon enough, the pants started feeling baggy. So I went to Target last week and bought a pair of Levi’s size 42s. I wore them all weekend. I can’t remember the last time I wore 42s, although I do remember hating myself the first time I had bought my 44s. So knowing that, soon enough, my old sizes will be headed to the thrift store, gives me some satisfaction.
I’ve been snoring way less. That’s right! I’ve been so concerned about my snoring, and it’s finally being remedied. There are times when I fell asleep on my friends and I asked them “Dude, did I sleep?” and they’d go “Yes” and then I’d go “Did I snore?” and they’d go “No” or “little.” It’s such a great feeling!
I’ve been running! So I finally graduated from coolrunning.com’s “couch to 5k” program, and I’m proud to say I can run for at least half an hour! All my life, even during my previous attempts to lose weight, I could never run for half an hour straight. I’d make 20 minutes, tops. I’ve been doing this consistently for about two weeks now, so I know it’s not a mere fluke. In fact, I’m now trying to run for longer!
I’m motivating others now! I’ve been told by three separate people that I’m motivating them to lose weight. The funny thing is that one of them was my “trainer” back when I started this! This is such a new thing for me. I’ve never gotten this much positive feedback and honest congratulations from so many people in my life, and I really do feel that I don’t deserve it. I mean, come on, I let myself go, and I just got tired of letting myself go. But I do like it, knowing that I’m helping other people set goals for their life and try to reach it.
So here’s my next set of goals.
Start lifting weights. It’s the one thing I’ve really neglected, although I know it’s really important. I’m just really not interested in the whole “bulking up” thing because I’ve been big forever.
Really get back to eating healthy. Yes, I have been losing weight, but my diet’s been erratic lately. It’s the whole “well, I’ve been working out, so I can eat more” mentality that I need to work on.
Visit a doctor. I haven’t seen one since I started, so I think it’s best that I consult one to see what else I need to work on.
Run a 5k in October. Yup! I want to run the Long Beach 5k. Anyone down to join me?
Once again, thanks to all of you who have been praying and supporting me, and to those who’ve been reading this blog. I’ve still got quite a way to go, but God, does it feel good to know I’m headed somewhere.
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