Weighty Issues: Week 2

The first week of exercise wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.

The very first session was a shock to my dormant fat cells and sedentary back muscles. Sit-ups were a killer. After 10 minutes on the exercise bike I was sweating like a pig at a meat processing plant. (Yes, I know pigs don't sweat. Just roll with the metaphor.)

According to my work out schedule I was supposed to workout the next day as well, but there was no way my body was going to cooperate. After a brief discussion we decided to alter the schedule to work out every other day.

Ah. Much better. A wise man once told me a day of rest is a good thing. I agree.

By the end of the week I had lost four lbs. I thought I could lose five, but I am taking things a bit easy to get my body used to regular exercise. At this rate I should lose 16 - 20 lbs by the end of November. Cool Beans.

Weight: 299 lbs.
FPG: 53 in. (Three inches in a week is a lot, so this could just be the result of a bad measurement.)
Waist: 50 in.
AA: 52 (Again, could be the result of a bad measurement.)
Mid-Thigh: 29 in.
Chest: 49 in.

Weighty Issues: Week 1

I started my quest to lose 83 lbs and get down to my goal weight of 220 lbs? Why 220? That was my weight 10 years ago when I was fit and trim. I can hold that weight with exercise and still be able to eat like a normal (sensible) person. Maybe I will go a little bit lower if I can trade fat for muscle.

My first workout wasn’t too bad. Light stretching, 20 scissor-leg lifts per leg, 20 sit-ups, ten minutes on the stationary bike with arm exerciser and then repeat in reverse order. Short breaks with sips of water between each set. I finished the whole set in just under an hour.

My current work out plan consists of the above set two days on and one day off. On the day off I will do some other sort of light exercise. I will only weigh in on Sunday night so I don’t stress about seeing progress every day.

Like I said, my goal is to lose 83 lbs. I have always been able to lose weight fairly quickly once I set my mind to it. I fully expect to reach my goal weight by the end of March 08.

I compiled a list of stat before I began working out. These will be used to chart my progress and hopefully provide motivation as the numbers decrease. Please note that I have very little idea how to actually measure myself in the manner a tailor would, so I just made up some that are meaningful to me.

Weight: 303 lbs.
FPG (Fattest Part of the Gut): 56 in.
Waist: 51 in. (But my pant size is 42-44. What’s up with that?)
AA (Around the Ass): 55 in.
Mid-Thigh: 29 in.
Chest: 50 in.

Weighty Issues

A couple of weeks ago I was pondering my impending single status and lamenting re-entry into the dating scene.

"I am overweight and dress like a under-achieving hobo."

To which my best buddy Lon responded, "Gordy you can lose weight and Ann will dress you. Consider this: You have a good job, a nice house and all of your teeth. You are the King of Owosso!"

Hrmph. All Hail the King!

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Last time I saw Chuck I mentioned that now that I can/should/might re-enter the dating scene I need to lose some weight. Chuck kindly pointed out that I need to move from "I got me some" weight to "I need to get me some" weight.

I really wanted to argue the point just for the shear "crudeness" of the remark, but how can you find fault with an honest and funny comment?

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Ya. My weight issue has been weighing heavy on my mind. I am not sure what my current weight is, but I am betting it is near 300 which is way too damn fat. I need to get back down to 220. I can hold that.

So, soon, I will be blogging about my weight loss. Diet, workout regimen, state of mind - all of that info will be in the blog. I think documenting my struggle and completely exposing myself (I promise there will be no pictures) will keep me on task.

I have always been able to lose weight quickly when I set my mind to it. And my mind is set. I will begin in the next week or so, probably by Sunday night.

Now if you will excuse me, I have a cheeseburger and diet soda calling my name.