Wednesday, December 8, 2010
November weight loss pictures
Here are the end of November weight loss pictures. At this time, my weight was 328.6 lbs.
My current weight as of
December 8th is 328.4 lbs.
October Pictures
Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Life has been crazy as I am sure it is for you too. There is one big thing that isn't really helping my weight loss. STRESS. I am sure you are all too familiar with it. I know I am. Juggling work, my MBA program, family time, with a menagerie of other things can get too overwhelming. I just have to take a deep breath and take things one at a time. God has been helping me with this juggling act and helped me with the support and resources to keep plugging along. I haven't really been gaining much. It has just been fluctuating up and down in about a 5 lb range. I am really trying to break 320 lbs but haven't had much luck yet. It will happen. I won't give up. This is a life style change, not just something until the end of the year.
Monday, October 18, 2010
End of September Pics
About 60 more pounds to meet my end of year goal. October is bringing a lot of walking since its hunting season, one of the best times of the year! I get excited just thinking about it. I already got my mule deer. Now its time for elk hunting!!!! So excited I can't stand it. October's pictures will come at the end of the month.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
My VikingMan Triathlon Experience
My VikingMan Triathlon Experience
It all started about 5 or 6 months ago, when my doctor, Dr. Hansen, asked me to sign up for the VikingMan Olympic Triathlon. He said that since I am very goal oriented, I needed a goal to help me work toward during my weight loss. I was pretty shocked when he asked me this, as was my wife. Wow! Me? run a triathlon? I had never done this before but I accepted the challenge. I was already working out at the gym every day. Now I just had to kick things into gear and train harder, much harder. I began running 1 mile at a time and gradually adding to it until I could run 7 miles without stopping. By the way, I learned that not stopping and keeping up momentum is the key to help me keep going. I find a steady pace and keep at it. I am definitely not the fastest, but I keep going and don’t let myself give up. I feel like in some ways that these past few months of training have been long and a lot of hard work, especially with trying to juggle it with family, work and school. On the other hand it has also seemed to fly by and I can’t believe the triathlon is over and I actually did it.
I started the triathlon with the swim. It was 7:15 in the morning. The sun wasn’t really up yet and it was 37 degrees outside. My toes felt numb as I listened to the National Anthem and waited for the signal to start. The moment I dove into the water I felt warm though. The water was 67 degrees. Thank goodness it was warmer than the outside air. I didn’t have a wetsuit like most of the other athletes. I swam a 1 ½ miles. My family was there cheering for me when I got out of the water. I dashed off to the transition area to dry off and get on my bike.
The bike ride was 27 miles. I really loved how the race was very well supported by the police department. My bike seat was pretty uncomfortable so I stopped my bike to tie my sweatshirt around the seat to have a little padding. The moment I stopped, a police officer was immediately right there to check on me to make sure I was ok. I have heard that there are a lot of races that aren’t as well supported but I was very impressed with the Burley police department.
After I got off my bike, I was pretty tired. Now it was time for the running.
After months of hard training, I finally reached my goal. I was relieved I was done but more shocked it was over. I felt like I needed to keep going but the race was over. I finished the whole triathlon in 5 hours and 6 minutes. For me that was pretty good time. My family and friends were there waiting to cheer me on the last few feet up to the finish line. I was so tired I couldn’t even lift my arms at the finish line. It was such an intense mix of feeling exhaustion and self-accomplishment. My goal for this triathlon was to complete it, not really win it. I knew there would be athletes that have been doing this for years. I was new to the experience. I was really impressed with all the athletes also. Every time an athlete passed one another, they would cheer each other on.
When I got to the finish line, I discovered that I took second place in my division, Clydesdale, which is people over 230 lbs. I was asked to stay for the award ceremony which was about an hour away. I enjoyed a nice body massage while I waited. I felt even worse after the massage but in the end it really helped a lot. The race officials found out about my weight loss journey and how I have lost about 140 lbs since the end of January this year. At the award ceremony they recognized me for this and gave me a gift certificate for a free Xterra wetsuit! ($300 value) Wow! I was pleasantly surprised. I did this race without one.
Although it was nice to be recognized, I feel that there are a lot of others that need to be recognized for my success as well. The biggest debt of gratitude I have is to God. He is the one that helped orchestrate the events that lead me to getting the help that I needed to lose weight and save my life. He has helped me through my training, my race and in so many ways I can’t list them all here. I also owe my life to Dr. Lynn Hansen and to my friend, Adam Jardine, that introduced me to him. Dr. Hansen was very key to helping me through this race. He gave me all the right tools to make sure I had the right energy levels and everything I needed during and after the race. He even invited my family and I to stay at his home the night before the race and let me use one of his racing bikes for the race. I am also very grateful to my family for their endless support that they give me. They help me in so many ways. I love them more than I can express and they make all the work of weight loss worth it.
So…. I have decided I really like triathlons. I am not near as sore as I thought I would be at this point. I am definitely planning on running more triathlons in the future.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Two Weeks until the Triathlon - August pics
Today my weight is 338 lbs. !!!! Yahoo! I am getting closer to my goal. To reach my goal, I figure I need to lose about 14 lbs a month until the end of the year, at this point, which is very do-able. Well, only two weeks until the triathlon. Here we go. I have been training pretty hard. This weekend, I didn't get much done though. I had the stomach flu, along with the rest of my family. Ughh! Everyone is mostly feeling better now. We are just a little tired still today. I had a hard time getting up to work out this morning. In fact, I didn't. Maybe I will go on a long walk or jog after work. I just didn't want to push too hard and not be able to function at work today. Tomorrow will be better. That reminds me. I need to get my bike rental reservation made for the race. I don't have one. If anyone wants to come to the triathlon, it is in Heyburn, ID on Sept. 11th. This will definitely be an interesting experience. I have never done anything like this before.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Current Weight
RECAP
Date: August 18th, 2010
Current weight 342 lbs.
Weight Loss: 128 lbs.
Amount needed to meet Goal: 72 lbs.
* To see my daily weight stats, visit the weight stat section in archives.
July pictures
Feeling Better
Here are some pictures of what I looked like at the end of July. My tummy is shrinking. My knees feel better. My whole body feels better.
Eating Healthy
I am continuing to eat healthy and my wife has found some great healthy recipes in the process. She has even invented some of her own that are amazing too. I am excited that eating healthy doesn't mean bland awful food. In fact, since I have started my weight loss journey, my family and I have tried new foods that we really enjoy.
I did find it a little challenging to eat healthy while I was vacationing with my family but didn't give up trying.
In fact, I am finding myself craving less sweets. It is easier to say "no" the more I practice it. The nice thing is that there are healthy alternatives. It isn't just the dessert or nothing.
Training
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Current Weight To Date
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
June 23rd
June 2010 18th-366.4 19th-364.4 20th-365.4 21st-367 22nd-367.2 23rd-364.6
I made a trip to Burley ID today and saw Dr. Hansen, my body fat has dropped from 41% to 17% in just over 4 months.
My blood pressure has stabilized out of the dander zone giving me a new lease on life.
I have lost 100lbs of fat and will continue to do so until next month.
Then the task at hand will be loosing lean muscle and preparing for the Viking-man Triathlon in Heyburn Id on Sept 11th 2010.
I hope to see you all there running with me!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I DID IT! I have officially lost 100 pounds. Wow! I feel great! It is hard to find the words to express just how great I feel. WOHOOOO!!!!!
Here are my latest pictures. June 2010. This is me just before meeting my 100 pound weight loss benchmark.
It has been hard work but so definitely worth it.
Well . . . here we go with the next 100 lbs.
: )
If I can do this...you can do this too.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
WATCH THE WEIGHT FLY OFF!
Monday, May 3, 2010
You need to set a goal!
Ever great journey begins with the first step, so make the step that will save your life from Misery covered in FAT!
I am not the sole word on this issue but have been down this road too many times and this last time almost killed me. I am not going down this path again and I will not allow my children to fall into the same death trap I had.
I will be an example to my children and to all those who care to listen I will offer love and support to anyone who asks for it. I am here not just to help myself but to bring others along with me because any journey alone is a failed journey indeed!
Be strong and remember you need to ask for help first and things will get easier giving you the strength to make it through one more day. Keep Moving Forward!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
SEPT GOAL SET PROGRESS IS EXCELLENT!
My progress has taken a new turn for the best my blood pressure has dropped to 150/100 my heart has gone from being 230 years old to 98 years old and my arteries have gone from 74 to 34 years old. I am moving forward and the weight is starting to fall off faster the most noticeable place is my hands they look normal now not huge. My arms are starting to shrink my shoulders are not as broad I am turning into someone I have never been before. There is a goal for Sept 11th 2010 I will compete in the Vikingman Triathatlon in Heyburn ID. I should be close to 300lbs at that time and be ready to make a good showing. I am so excited about this this goal with the support of my family will help me to get where I need to be.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
300's Finally there!
I even went kite flying Saturday for 3 hours and only got a sunburn.
3 hours on my feet is a miracle considering 2 months ago standing for 5 min made me dizzy.
What a program that has taught me if your hungry you gain weight so never be hungry!
I eat 5 times a day in portioned amounts from main meals to snacks and drink about 1-2 gallons of filtered water a day. I also take many supplements to help my body through this transition. As you can imagine blood pressure vitamins are a staple at this juncture.
Morning 3 blood pressure supplements, Electrolytes, JD Premium K-48, JD premium Vita max vitamins, digestive enzymes to keep things running smoothly, Special Protein drink for breakfast with a big cup a herbal tea.
It may sound like allot but you cant argue with the results!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Workout every day!
I used to have a weight-lifting program but it was adding weight not taking it off.
Dr. Hansen put me on a strict no weight lifting program and one night a week interval training.
I spend 1 hour every day on the exercise bike set between 19-21 tension and keep my heart rate between 130-140 for one hour.
Wed nights I ride the bike for 1 hour 10 min warm up then 1 min at full speed then 5 min slow 1 min full and so on until one hour is complete.
last night I lost 5 lbs by doing this boost workout.
I used to do this twice a week but Dr. Hansen asked me to switch to one time per week.
He also cut out all sugar and made portion sizes more strict to get the weight off faster due to my blood pressure was still high but not in the danger level.
Dr. Hansen deserves the credit for the program but GOD deserves the credit for leading me to him and giving him the tools to save my life.
Mile Marker
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
One thing I have learned - High Fructose Corn Syrup
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Weight Stats
FEBRUARY 1st-467.1 2nd-463.4th- 461.8 5th-461.8 6th-460.8 7th-461.0 8th-462 9th-463.2 10th-461.6 11th-460.0 12th-458 14th-456.8 15th-455.6 16th-454.0 17th-452.4 18th-452.0
19th - 450.2 20th- 450.2 21st-449.4 22nd-451.4 23rd-449.4 24th-446.8 25th-445.6
26th-444.6 27th-443.0
March 1st-444.4 2nd 443.0 3rd-444 4th-441.2 5th- 439.4 6th-439.4 7th-439.2 8th-441.4 9th-435.8 10th-439.0 11th-436.6 12th-434.6 13th-433.2 14th-434.0 15th-434.4 16th-433.2 17th-434.0 18th-432.6 19th-429.8 20th-429.4 21st-430 22nd-429.4 23rd-426.4 27th-425.6 28th-425 29th-423.2 30th-420.6 31st-420.2
April- 1st-416.2 2nd-416.6 3rd 416.0 4th-417.6 8th-411.2, 9th-411.2 10th-409.4 11th-411.4 12th-413.6 13th-412.6 14th-408.4 15th-404.6 16th-403.4 17th-403.4 18th-406.2 19th-407.8 20th- 405.8 21st- 405 22nd- 400.6 23rd- 400.6 24th-400.4
25-399.6 26TH-400.6 27th-401.2 28th- 399.4 29th-394.0 30th-393.6
May- 1st-393.4 2nd-395.0 3rd-398.4 4th-396.6 5th-394.6 6th-389.8 7th 387.2 8th-388.8 9th-389.2 10th-394 11th- 393.4 12th-392.2 13th-386.6 14th-385 15th-384.6 16th-386.4 17th-388 18th-388.6 19th-386.6 20th-380 21st-379.8 22nd-380.2 23rd-381.2 24th-384 25th-381.6 26th-379.4 27th-375.4 28th-374.8 29th-374.4 30th-376.4 31st-381.4
June- 1st-384.4 2nd-381 3rd-373.6 4th-375.4 5th-373.4 6th-373.8 7th-376.6 8th-376.4 9th-372.0 10th-366.4 11th-366 12th-365.8 13th-368.8 14th-374 15th-371.4 16th-370.8 17th-366.8 18th-366.4 19th-364.4 20th-365.4 21st-367 22nd-367.2 23rd-364.6
24th-366.8 25th-363.8 26th-363.8 27th-not weighed 28th-370.0 29th- 366 30th-361.6
July - 1st 358.4 2nd-358.4 3rd-358.4 4th-359.8 5th-364 6th-365.2 7th-360.6 8th-356.4
9th- 355.2 10th-not weighed 11th- 356.2 12th-356.8 13th-355.2 14th-354.0 15th- 347.6
16th-350.4 17th- 349.2 18th- 353.2 19th-354.8 20th- 352 21st-350.8 22nd-351
July 23rd - August 1st I didn't weigh myself. I was on vacation with my family on the Oregon Coast.
August- 2nd-356.2 3rd-357.4 4th-353.8 5th-348.4 6th-350.2 7th-351.2 8th-350.6 9th-349.2 10th-347.4 11th-347.8 12th-345.8 13th-347.8 14th- 348.4 15th-347.8 16th- 346.6
17th-343.2 18th- 342 19th- 341.8 20th-340.8 21st-344.6 22nd- 345 23rd- 349 24th-346 25th-343.2 26th-348 27th-342.6 28th-341.2 29th-339.0 30th-338.2
January the wake up call!
I have 2 wonderful boys Jordan 7 and Nathan 5 I want to be around to see them grow up and not leave them without a father. Adam was going to take me out for a final feeding at the local Oriental restaurant but Dr. Hansen had a meal ready and waiting for me. It was great filled me up I started on the path to weight loss. I go back every month and see Dr. Hansen to get updates on Vitamins meals and exercise plans. I cannot share all the details with you at this time I have made a promise to Dr. Hansen he needs all the credit for this process he has spent years putting this program together and I would be more than happy to refer any of you to him.