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Day 55

Man...having an injury can really get you. Emotionally, physically...etc. I have been weighing in, but haven't been doing the video thing. My diet has its ups and downs, but without the benefits of a very good routine, I haven't found myself in quite the grove I was back at the beginning of January. My current weight is 216 pounds. It may be up from that, but it's been around there for the last three weeks. So, I've leveled a bit. I have gotten out to walk twice in the past week thanks to my Dad. Three miles last week, and four this week. It got me the chance to really test out the pedometer watch I got for Christmas, and to put on my running clothes. Gave me a taste again of what I have been missing. Also, I was able to take advantage of the the dry linear trail before the snow hit today. Looking forward to really getting into a pattern again and using the YMCA membership. I am officially signed up for the Fairfield Half on June 27th. I also have a 5k on April 18th and another 5k in New Britain in May. So, I really need to start keeping those in mind. For those of you following, I hope my backing off and healing from a shoulder injury as demodivated you at all. Please, stick to your goals. I noticed the other day that sporting clothing is 60% off right now, which seems like a good deal, but its a testimony to how diets fair by February in the US. Keep going everyone! :)

Week 7 - Weigh In Results

So, even being injured and trying to maintain healthy eating you can still lose weight. I lost 5.5 pounds this week after gaining a pound last week. That brings my weight to 220.5 pounds for a total loss of 19.5 pounds in 7 weeks. A total percentage of weight loss of 8.12%. :)

How am I doing it? Well, healthy breakfasts with good protein (egg whites, natural peanut butter), whole grains, staying away from processed stuff mostly. That includes "diet bars" and things like that. Salads for lunch. And a major player has been not eating maybe two hours before bed.

I heard someone say recently, "If you can make it, you can eat it". That obviously does not go for eating cakes and cookies you can make from home, but I would argue that a cookie made from scratch is better then ANY packaged cookie, and even some "low fat" cereal bars. So, I've been trying to remain as organic and non-processed as much as possible it has really helped.

Pray that my MRI this afternoon will come clean, and I can get my right arm moving again. This typing it hurting me right now. Gotta go!

Week 6 - Weigh-In

I weighed in last Saturday at 226, up one pound. I slipped on ice on Friday hurting my right shoulder, on top of the finger injury I have on my left hand. My left hand is healing fine, but my shoulder is another story. I have an MRI on Friday, and I'm not scheduled to go back to work until Jan. 21. My routine has been shot and while I have continued to maintain some healthy habits, I haven't been as consistent. Haven't done any running in over a week. Overall morale is very low right now as I have trouble even typing this entry right now. Ugh!

Happy New Year! Week 5- Weigh-In Results

As you can see, another 2.5 pounds lost for a total of 15 pounds lost since the start of The 180 Project. Proof that the holiday season can be met with weight loss instead of weight gain.

As we go into the new year, many will make resolutions to lose weight. If The 180 Project has inspired you, make it known, either on this site, the fan page, or start your own blog. If you made a resolution this New Years, get the word out to your friends and loved ones. Accountability can be a powerful motivator. Don't just privately say to yourself that you're going to lose weight, but assemble all your loved ones to enlist in their help. There is no shame in admitting that your overweight and want to change. They will watch your every bite and nag or encourage based upon what your needs are. If you're the type that doesn't care what others think, then care for yourself enough to show a little humility and let people help you.

This country is freakin fat! (myself included) We all need to find a diet, a goal, and stick to it. The point of The 180 Project is not to copy what I am doing, but finding a method that works for you. I am motivated by others, establishing a tangible task (a half marathon), and the prospect that what I am doing may help others (pledges to the Kampala Children's Centre). Your method may be different, the point is...finding one, sticking to it, and letting others know.

Happy New Year and I look forward to your comments! :)

Day 29

Got my winter running gear!! No excuses!

Took advantage of the warm weather this morning and did a 1.5 mile walk/run. I got a balaclava at Kohls as well as some running shorts with built in compression shorts. The balaclava made such a difference in my breathing. My aim was a mile, but I felt so good at the end that I did another lap around the block.

Got the rest of my accessories today thanks to some gift cards from Dick's Sporting Goods.

Nike Dry Fit Socks
Compression Pants
Another pair of running shorts (to cover myself up down there with the compression pants)
Running Gloves

I am excited for my next run, probably tomorrow night at my Dad's for Christmas. Gonna do some running after our supper. :)