So it’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a blog. A lot has happened (Saints won the Superbowl, Who Dat?) since my last post. I couldn’t do the vegan thing. Never really went out of my way to actually try but just the thought eventually turned me off. Moving on, I have crept into the 270’s after an extended mental and physical plateau. I was down to maybe 1 night a week in the gym. I don’t know how I didn’t gain any weight but I’m happy for it.
I can’t believe that I’ve lost almost 40 pounds! It’s truly exhilarating. Anyhow, today I want to talk about the little things that creep in and throw your weight loss off track. I like to call them weight loss wrenches. For example. The other night I come home to the smell of Kentucky Fried Chicken. I tried my best not to succumb to the temptation but I eventually did (I did peel off the skin though!). There’s countless other goodies that my wife is bringing into the house in spite of previous discussion. I guess these are comforting to her but they were destroying my will to continue on my journey.
I was saved by a friends blog on eating for energy . If you’ve read my about page you see that I was and avid BMX racer. He’s my former trainer and the trainer of the Silver and Bronze BMX medalists from the 2008 Beijing Olympic games. Reading that really helped me get me focused back on my original goal, 200lbs by New Years. Nothing that I was doing was going to help me get there. So I guess the message here is that no matter how things may seem to be, it’s really not that bad. Something will happen that will try to get you off track. Its inevitable. Take some deep breaths and before putting anything into your mouth ask yourself this. “Is this going to help me get to my goal?” Be honest with yourself and you can’t go wrong.
Well that’s it for today, I have a date with the stairmaster. Peace.
Hey man what’s up? My name is John Wood and we have a lot in common. I to am overweight, working on loosing 100 lbs, (going from 315 to 215 in 1 year) and I also race BMX. I would like to meet you and share ideas and stories about our journeys. I will be in Mo-Town as well. I will be in the 41+ novice class. I ride for Schanewolf cycle sport. Lets meet and we can encourage each other as we go on our journey. I also have lost 40 lbs so far.
Definitely. Congrats on your loss so far! I’ll keep an eye out for you in Morristown.