tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36556672011-08-25T05:59:58.657-07:00MJ's Weight Loss LogMJ Follows through with an exercise and diet plan to achieve goal of losing 80+ lbs.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-80304569750828068742010-11-27T17:32:00.000-08:002010-11-27T17:34:23.690-08:00Hello everyone,It's been quite a while since I posted last, and I wanted to add an update for how things have been going. My health focus has shifted from the start just doing low carb and losing weight to ongoing maintenance and overall health. I have learned so much about what's in our food, where it comes from, and about my own body in the process - what it can digest, what it can't, and what Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1093076893639210572010-01-19T20:46:00.001-08:002010-01-19T21:02:16.056-08:00Greetings, self and all others reading this blog!This blog is a project more than seven years in the making. It started with me, an insecure 17 year old on a mission to improve my body image by losing an ambitious 70 pounds or so. It has scarcely seen an update after that glorious day where I weighed in at more than 80 pounds lost of my starting weight and with a whole new outlook on life.I Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-29804652190027138752009-03-13T09:38:00.000-07:002009-03-13T09:40:18.112-07:00New Year (Again!)I have tried to post on this blog at least once a year since I started it. I have been following my version of the low carb diet for a few years now, and am still working on my health. As always, I hope I can inspire and teach, and let's make this the best year ever!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1168158072808915482007-01-07T00:13:00.000-08:002007-01-07T00:21:12.926-08:00New Year, New MeI've been following my low carb program for about four years, four months now, and I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge of food, eating habits, nutrition, exercise, and overall health.That's why I've decided to start writing more about nutrition and health so hopefully I can inspire others to want to improve their health and knowledge of how to live a healthy Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1168152662198113652006-01-19T22:49:00.000-08:002007-01-06T22:51:02.326-08:00 Hi, I am MJ. I have been low-carbing since July 2002. I started at 240 pounds and lost more than 80 pounds with a low-carb way of life and exercise. This blog is about my experiences and about the low-carb scene, dieting, exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1118855792221617362005-06-15T10:13:00.000-07:002005-06-15T10:16:32.226-07:00To give an update -I am still following my weight loss plan, and plan to start exercising more. I want everyone who is thinking about seriously looking for a life change and starting a committed dietary plan (whatever that plan may be) the best of luck in their endeavors.Always remember the reasons you are losing weight - it is those reasons that drive my motivation, and I know they are the fuelObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1103224582872718742004-12-16T11:14:00.000-08:002004-12-16T11:16:22.873-08:00Hey!
This is MJ .. I have been really busy over the past year or so, so I haven't updated my log :.
That's ok though - I wanted to post an update - I am still diligently keeping track of my weight - right now, I am maintaining, and adhering to the principles I have followed all along!
Anyone who is starting, just post something in the guestbook. I'll be sure to read it.
Happy Holidays!
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-1060164142987226602003-08-06T03:02:00.000-07:002003-08-06T03:02:22.856-07:00Well -
Things are still going great! Long story short, I started this low carb diet 1 year ago and have successfully lost and kept off 80 pounds of weight. My birthday is tomorrow, and I will be going off to college soon. I will always remain faithful to the low-carb doctrine that I am following, and I STRONGLY encourage anyone out there to try a low carb diet - they really work!
My dad and Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-892169122003-02-16T19:10:00.000-08:002003-02-16T19:10:55.310-08:00An Update:
Things are going very well.. since my last update... which was, unfortunately 2 months ago, I have been maintaining my weight at a range between 157 and 163. Currently, I am working on a new exercise and weightlifting plan.
-MJObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-852224872002-11-28T12:03:00.000-08:002002-11-28T12:03:51.483-08:00Wow! Time really flies by quite quickly! Well, Currently I have surpassed my goal, now at 161 pounds and counting. That makes 82 pounds loss since day 1, 4 months and 1 week ago. I will keep posting more.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-846141622002-11-16T00:01:00.000-08:002002-11-16T00:01:02.273-08:00Log
Unfortunately, I haven't updated by web log in a while! Things are going well - I am now at 167 pounds - it is a sure battle. I just got my ACT test scores back - they look very promising for college.
I am now working to institute an exercise program to supplement my diet choice. I will be starting that next week. My goal is to be mostly to where I want to be (wherever that is) by Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-835426412002-10-25T22:20:00.000-07:002002-10-25T22:20:27.000-07:00Weight - October 25th, 2002
Weight: 172
Pounds to lose: 7Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-834298492002-10-23T16:15:00.000-07:002002-10-23T16:15:43.536-07:00Weight - October 23rd, 2002
Weight: 173
Pounds to lose: 8Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-832363922002-10-19T20:32:00.000-07:002002-10-19T20:32:38.270-07:00Weight - October 19th, 2002
Weight: 175
Pounds to Lose: 10
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-831042962002-10-16T22:54:00.000-07:002002-10-16T22:54:17.533-07:00Tip
Find foods at any given time safe for the Atkins diet.. find alternatives.. and most of all, find the strength to refuse! This is not about instant self-gratification, but of a long-term process not to be interrupted by idle cravings!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-831042202002-10-16T22:52:00.000-07:002002-10-16T22:52:45.000-07:00Another Reflection
Here I sit at 63 Pounds lost mark, and I ponder....
I am thinking about wher I have been, ad where I am going. I have consulted some before and Now pictures and find it absolutely amazing how much of a change I have undergone. I have not only changed physically, but my mindset is different now, too. Rarely am I self-conscious - not that I was exactly before, but now I feel Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829611102002-10-14T05:33:00.001-07:002002-10-14T05:33:33.263-07:00Weight to lose
Pounds left to lose: 13Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829610962002-10-14T05:33:00.000-07:002002-10-14T05:33:07.436-07:00Weight - October 14th, 2002
Weight: 178 Pounds
(BTW: I reached the 60-pounds-loss mark three days ago!)Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829413082002-10-13T18:09:00.000-07:002002-10-13T18:09:35.226-07:00Measurements - October 13th, 2002
Weight: 179 PoundsObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-829111412002-10-12T22:47:00.000-07:002002-10-12T22:47:49.813-07:00Measurements - October 12th, 2002
Weight: 180 Pounds
Tip: Cheese is a good snack...Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-825753632002-10-05T18:15:00.000-07:002002-10-05T18:15:24.583-07:00Measurements - October 5th, 2002
I should be updating this more often.
Weight: 183
Pounds to lose: 13
Tip: Hungry for something sweet? Eat something you CAN eat - cook up a sausage - fry some eggs, bacon, or have a salad!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-824506192002-10-02T20:52:00.000-07:002002-10-02T20:52:06.640-07:00Atkins Tip #1
I am starting a series of Atkins diet tips, and here is the first one, and the cardinal rule I live by:
Have a temptation to "bend" the Atkins diet? - There is no food in the world worth getting fat again over!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-822721502002-09-29T08:25:00.000-07:002002-09-29T08:25:37.476-07:00Measurements - September 29th, 2002
Stomach: 36 1/2
Waist: 37
Weight: 187
Pounds to lose: 17
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-822270472002-09-27T23:35:00.000-07:002002-09-27T23:35:57.263-07:00Journal
I want everyone out there to read on what has happened to me over the past two months - those skeptical about the Atkins diet should try it. It has worked for me and is still working - and, I endorse it, but realize that it is the choice of the individual and in no way should I influence that person's choice in going on the Atkins diet. It truly has worked for me, and, statistically willObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-820747342002-09-24T19:37:00.000-07:002002-09-24T19:37:08.580-07:00Journal
As I sit here 53 pounds lighter, I feel it is a time to reflect - to reflect on experiences with my weight gain, the journey in getting there, and the journey ahead. Truly, I knew getting to the 165 mark was not going to be an easy task - losing 75 pounds for anyone would be. However, I did some research on the matter - I knew just about every trick in dieting and in a weight loss plan Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-819795212002-09-22T21:41:00.001-07:002002-09-22T21:41:47.416-07:00Yesterday was the TWO-MONTH Mark!!!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-819795082002-09-22T21:41:00.000-07:002002-09-22T21:41:26.493-07:00Log - September 22nd, 2002
My weight today is 190 pounds. I feel so invigorated having lost the first 50 Pounds yesterday.... this is so incredibly awesome and I am totally unable to describe what it is like to see a whole new person in the mirror... and have people recognize the new ME!! I have 25 pounds to go... only a couple inches on my bathroom scale separates me from my goals... I shall Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-817073612002-09-16T21:13:00.000-07:002002-09-16T21:13:42.146-07:00Log - September 16th, 2002
My weight today is approximately 195. I am keeping my amounts as low as they have been, and am following this diet like I should. I am 30 pounds away from my goal of 165 (YAY!) and I am feeling great - I have compared some before & current pictures and the difference is REMARKABLE! Wow...Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-813161022002-09-08T08:48:00.000-07:002002-09-08T08:48:33.060-07:00Measurements - September 8th, 2002
Stomach: 27 1/4
Waist: 38
Weight: 198
I AM UNDER 200!!!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-812786642002-09-07T08:03:00.000-07:002002-09-07T08:03:03.943-07:00Measurements - September 7th, 2002
Stomach: 37 1/4
Waist: 38 1/2
Weight: 199
I am under 200!!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-811697632002-09-04T19:37:00.000-07:002002-09-04T19:37:31.333-07:00Measurements - September 4th, 2002
Stomach: 37 1/.2
Waist: 38 1/2
Weight: 200
Pounds to lose: 0!!!!!!!Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-810353142002-09-02T09:39:00.000-07:002002-09-02T09:39:19.320-07:00Measurements - September 2nd, 2002
Stomach: 37 3/4
Waist: 38 3/4
Weight: 201
Pounds to lose: 1Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-810157502002-09-01T20:45:00.000-07:002002-09-01T20:45:28.706-07:00Measurements - September 1st, 2002
I decided last week to start measuring today. Here are the measurements:
Stomach: 38
Waist: 39
Weight: 202
Pounds to lose: 2Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-808086222002-08-27T21:00:00.000-07:002002-08-27T21:00:08.756-07:00Log - August 27th, 2002
I just got back from a LONG trip, and I will be ready to continue adding measurements tomorrow. Well! I am coming up on Day 40 of the Atkins Diet, which will arrive on August 29th, the day I start school. Right now, I would like to take a minute to reflect on what this has meant to me.
The road ahead will be a long one, that is certain. Taking a moment now to pause Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-805390042002-08-21T14:29:00.000-07:002002-08-21T14:29:18.733-07:00Measurements - August 20th, 2002
Stomach: 39
Waist: 39 1/2
Weight: 208
Pounds to lose: 8Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-804608622002-08-19T21:21:00.000-07:002002-08-19T21:21:47.380-07:00Measurements - August 19th, 2002
Stomach: 39 1/2
Waist: 39 3/4
Weight: 209
Pounds to lose: 9Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-804151932002-08-18T21:38:00.000-07:002002-08-18T21:38:30.806-07:00Measurements - August 18th, 2002
Stomach: 40
Waist: 40
Weight: 210
Pounds to lose: 10Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-803565762002-08-17T06:08:00.000-07:002002-08-17T06:08:48.060-07:00Measurements - August 17th, 2002
Stomach: 40
Waist: 40
Weight: 210
Pounds to lose: 10Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-803213942002-08-16T08:27:00.000-07:002002-08-16T08:27:40.033-07:00Goals and predictions
If one sets what others call unrealistic goals for him or herself, then they can strive even harder to attain a "realistic" goal in the process. I have different weight goals that I have been reaching for throughout the diet, major ones are bold and minor goals are not bold.
230
220
210* - Will be here tomorrow
200
195
185
175
165
--------- Here are the "average" and "Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-803210682002-08-16T08:19:00.000-07:002002-08-16T08:19:08.460-07:00Measurements - Augusth 16th, 2002
Stomach: 40 1/4
Waist: 40 1/4
Weight: 211
Pounds to lose: 11Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-802849752002-08-15T11:15:00.000-07:002002-08-15T11:15:52.000-07:00Measurements - August 13th, 14th, 15th (All measurements respective)
Stomach: 41, 40 3/4, 40 1/2
Waist: 41, 40 3/4, 40 1/2
Weight: 214, 213, 212
Pounds to lose: 12
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-801441322002-08-12T09:59:00.000-07:002002-08-15T11:16:00.000-07:00Measurements - August 12th, 2002
Stomach: 41 1/2
Waist: 41
Weight: 218
Pounds to lose: 18Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-801142172002-08-11T16:47:00.000-07:002002-08-15T11:15:44.000-07:00Measurements - August 11th, 2002
Stomach: 41 3/4
Waist: 41 1/4
Weight: 219
Pounds to lose: 19
A sidenote: Because my computer's Internet is down, I think I will not record official measurements online for a week. This will show me a week's change as well, and I think it will be better. In the meantime, I may record them offline and post them later. I am writing a story about my weight loss Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-800869312002-08-10T20:51:00.000-07:002002-08-10T20:51:35.240-07:00Measurements - August 10th, 2002
Stomach: 42
Waist: 41 1/4
Weight: 220
Pounds to lose: 20
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-800248332002-08-09T06:14:00.000-07:002002-08-09T06:14:03.943-07:00Measurements - August 9th, 2002
Stomach: 42 1/2
Waist: 41 1/4
Weight: 220
Pounds to lose: 20Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-799832102002-08-08T07:52:00.000-07:002002-08-08T07:53:01.000-07:00Measurements - August 8th, 2002
Stomach: 43
Waist: 41 1/2
Weight: 219
Pounds to lose: 19Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-799344212002-08-07T06:05:00.000-07:002002-08-08T07:52:45.000-07:00Measurements- August 7th, 2002
Stomach: 43 1/2
Waist: 41 1/2
Weight: 220
Pounds to lose: 20 poundsObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798888462002-08-06T06:05:00.000-07:002002-08-06T06:05:50.026-07:00Measurements - August 6th, 2002
Stomach: 43 1/2
Waist: 42
Weight: 221
Pounds to lose: 21Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798709912002-08-05T19:13:00.000-07:002002-08-05T19:13:35.173-07:00A Prediction
Some calculations:
My goal: 165 pounds
Distance as of today from goal: 56 pounds
Ave. Rate: 4 lbs/week
56/4 = 14 weeks
Estimation final: 13-18 weeks to get there
Translation: Nov 4 - Dec 2Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798707382002-08-05T19:06:00.000-07:002002-08-05T19:06:44.336-07:00A Look Ahead
Well, I am almost to the 20lb mark for weight loss. I think this is the point for a little reflection. I am satisfied with the amazing results the atkins diet has provided me with, enabling me to lose more weight than I had ever before, if ever I had tried. It definitely works, and it will still continue to work, as its principles are simple and self-explanatory. I have calculated Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798441932002-08-05T06:45:00.000-07:002002-08-08T07:54:15.000-07:00Measurements - August 5th, 2002
Stomach: 43 1/2 **42 3/4
Waist: 41 3/4
Weight: 222
Pounds to lose: 22Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798076102002-08-04T08:33:00.000-07:002002-08-04T08:33:54.666-07:00Two-week Atkins Diet Totals
Stomach Loss: 3 1/4 inches
Waist Loss: 2 inches
Weight Loss: 17 poundsObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-798075712002-08-04T08:32:00.000-07:002002-08-08T07:55:49.000-07:00Measurements - August 4th, 2002
Stomach: 43 1/2
Waist: 42
Weight: 223
Pounds to lose: 23
Sidenote: This is the endpoint for the two-week trial of the Atkins diet. As I am satisfied with the results up to this point, I think I will continue it indefinitely.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-797724742002-08-03T06:46:00.000-07:002002-08-08T07:54:56.000-07:00Measurements - August 3rd, 2002
Stomach: 43 1/2 **43 1/4
Waist: 42
Weight: 224
Pounds to lose: 24Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-797470882002-08-02T13:06:00.000-07:002002-08-02T13:06:57.500-07:00Measurements - August 2nd, 2002
Stomach: 43 3/4
Waist: 42
Weight: 225
Pounds to lose: 25Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-796868012002-08-01T06:40:00.000-07:002002-08-01T13:27:46.000-07:00Measurements - August 1st, 2002
Stomach: 43 3/4
Waist: 42
Weight: 226
Pounds to lose: 26
Note: I walked 3 miles todayObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-796376162002-07-31T05:14:00.000-07:002002-07-31T05:14:57.546-07:00Measurements - July 31st, 2002
Stomach: 44
Waist: 42
Weight: 228
Pounds to lose: 28
Note: I hope to walk 3 miles todayObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-796255172002-07-30T21:06:00.000-07:002002-07-30T21:06:45.646-07:00TIME LEFT...
29 DAYS LEFT UNTIL SCHOOL. MY NEXT GOAL IS HALLOWEEN, APPROX. 2 MONTHS AWAY FROM THE BEGINNING OF SCHOOL :).Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-796254402002-07-30T21:05:00.000-07:002002-07-30T21:05:12.973-07:00Log: Day 10
The diet is following along, it seems, at a normal pace. If I continue with it, and the rate stays the same, my measurements should match those I made in an entry earlier today. I plan on walking multiple miles a day and building up to jogging multiple miles a day, aiming for a goal of 5 miles a day.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-795968712002-07-30T08:15:00.000-07:002002-07-30T21:02:57.000-07:00Measurements - July 30th, 2002
Stomach: 43 3/4
Waist: 42 1/2
Weight: 229
Pounds to lose: 29
Note: Yesterday I walked 2 miles, and today I walked 2 1/4 miles. Tomorrow I hope to walk 3 - 3 1/2 miles.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-795814992002-07-29T21:53:00.000-07:002002-07-29T21:53:26.966-07:00 A prediction
Following on this diet, I have created for myself a set of predictions for measurements the day school starts. If the diet follows along at the rate it's at now, the predictions should be close. These give me a guideline of what to expect.
4.5 weeks left until school
Stomach: 37 1/4
Waist: 36 1/4
New Weight: 210Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-795813112002-07-29T21:48:00.000-07:002002-07-29T21:48:21.866-07:00A Prediction
My First Goal Time is the day school starts. August the 28th will truly be a benchmark day for my diet, as that's when the rest of my teenage peers get to see my slimmer new look. My next goal date will be halloween, then thanksgiving, and then christmas. New Years will truly be a special day, as this year's resolution to lose weight will have come true, as long as I follow the Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-795486312002-07-29T07:16:00.000-07:002002-07-30T08:16:51.000-07:00Measurements - July 29, 2002
Waist: 42 1/4
Stomach: 44 1/4
Weight: 232
Pounds to lose: 32
Now that I am back in town, it will be easier to keep my diet plan on track with my day.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-795194012002-07-28T13:31:00.000-07:002002-07-28T13:31:37.440-07:00Measurements - July 28, 2002
Waist: 43
Stomach: 45
Weight: 236
Pounds to lose: 36
I need to get back on my workout plan - this weekend I did a lot of athletic activity, but I need to do some more exercise, and keep it up.
Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793814762002-07-24T22:59:00.000-07:002002-07-24T22:59:46.000-07:00 An update
Looks like I am going to leave on my trip earlier than expected, as in tomorrow morning. No worries though, because I will take my weight loss plan on the road with me when I go. I will post an update and stats the day I come back.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793747722002-07-24T19:59:00.000-07:002002-07-24T19:59:55.850-07:00Looking Forward
This weekend is going to be somewhat of a challenge, one that I will accept and take on, as I am going to a conference for 3 days, and the people at the conference provide the meals. It will be a challenge to utilize the Atkins philosophy in choosing what to eat and what not to eat with the meal courses they serve. When I can, I am going to buy meals for myself, ones low in carbsObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793614802002-07-24T13:35:00.000-07:002002-07-24T23:01:11.000-07:00Log: Day 4
The Atkins diet seems to be working fine for me so far. The diet's simple plan keeps me from getting hungry, and I feel less tired than before. Last night I started my Cardio routine again, and I will continue doing it 3-5 days a week to supplement the diet plan and get mroe into shape. These first couple days of observations seem to predict a change in the long run.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793489642002-07-24T08:04:00.000-07:002002-07-24T08:05:02.000-07:00Measurements - July 24, 2002
Waist: 43
Stomach: 45 1/2
Weight: 236
Pounds to lose: 36
A sidenote: Seems like the change is not an anomaly in my measurement, but more of an effect of the diet.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793287432002-07-23T19:53:00.000-07:002002-07-24T19:57:28.000-07:00Reasons for losing weight
I can not remember a time when I was a “normal size” – some may call being overweight a blessing, others a curse. I see it as a personal preference whether to stay fat. Gaining weight in the first place is usually as a result of a bad diet or gluttony, but is rather a condition of a different sort of metabolism that takes food differently and causes one to gain weight. Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793239402002-07-23T17:25:00.000-07:002002-07-23T19:53:44.000-07:00Measurements - July 23, 2002
Waist: 43 1/2
Stomach: 46 1/8
Weight: ~239 lbs.
Pounds to lose: 39
A sidenote: The results from yesterday to today seem to indicate a change. The coming days will prove whether this very short-term change is typical of the first two weeks of weight loss with the Atkins' diet.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-793237882002-07-23T17:20:00.000-07:002002-07-23T17:20:56.410-07:00Day 3
Day 3 of the Atkins Diet and I'm feeling fine. I am going to start an exercise and weightlifting regimen I have been planning to increase my weight loss and gain more muscle and shape. I am feeling somewhat different than before, most likely as a result of the Atkins diet. I am looking forward to testing my diet on a trip I am going to take this weekend.Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-792912492002-07-22T23:17:00.000-07:002002-07-23T19:54:10.000-07:00Measurements - July 22, 2002
Waist: 44
Stomach: 46 1/4
Weight: 239 lbs.
Pounds to lose: 39Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-792911842002-07-22T23:15:00.000-07:002002-07-22T23:15:27.453-07:00A look ahead
My weight loss journey is to become one of discovery not only of myself, but of joys that I have always wanted to experience. For once in my years, I would love to be able to pick out smaller clothes than what I am wearing now, and buy jeans that are my normal size.
Among other things, losing weight is about fullfilling my personal desire, my personal goal. Until I reach that goalObfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655667.post-792909572002-07-22T23:09:00.000-07:002002-07-22T23:11:10.000-07:00Log: Day 1 - Sunday, July 21, 2002
Unable to quite measure my success on my previous low-cal lowfat diet and exercise regimen, I have put into effect the Dr. Atkins diet in my lifestyle. The concept seems totally out of whack to the unenlightened, but, upon reading his book and doing a little research of my own on the Internet, I have found its concept to be quite appealing and definitely one Obfuscationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09340141579214481504noreply@blogger.com