Posted: 03 April 2007 at 5:10am | IP Logged

I weighed myself on my scale at home this morning instead of the one at the centre (the one I use every Thursday)... it says 213 lbs, so I can now say that the scale at home is broken because there is no way I am 213 lbs already (if only)... I guess I just have to wait until Thursday to see how much i'm losing. I'm just really worried that I'm not losing anymore weight, i'm really hoping for a 5lb loss this week but realistically I don't know how much I should be losing from here on because I realize the first week in losing weight is usually the most lbs lost (see week 1; 11 lbs) and the following weeks are a lot less.

My ultimate goal is to lose most of my weight before my first year of college this September. If I really try hard, i'm determined to make my goal a reality... here's to hoping!

Posted: 05 April 2007 at 1:10pm | IP Logged

Thanks for the tips guys!

I have my 2nd weekly weigh-in tomorrow, getting very anxious to know what I weigh now. I really hope for the best results because I think I've worked harder this week (been doing 30 situps everyday for the week, and going a lot faster on the treadmill). Wish me luck guys!

Posted: 05 April 2007 at 4:53pm | IP Logged

Ooooooh wishing you good luck for your weigh in tomorrow Sam  , I'm sure your hard work will pay off very well!

Shy , thanks for the tip on scales accuracy , I always thought my scales weighed lighter ( as I weigh more on the gym and Dr's scales by about 2 kgs  ) BUT , I tested my scales by weighing a 2.5 kg bag of dog food on them , and they read 2.5kgs exactly ) . It's just got me a bit puzzled , surely , just by eating/drinking and having clothing on , it wouldn't make me gain 2kgs? seems a bit excsessive , but anyway , I'm happy my scales are accurate , so I'm not heavier than I thought .

Posted: 06 April 2007 at 2:04am | IP Logged

Week 2: 218 lbs -- 5lbs lost

I am generally happy, I know that it starts slowing down now. I am trying to keep my patience up... everything worthwhile takes time. No picture this week as I'm sure 5 lbs won't make too much of a difference in appearance, possibly next week. 

If I keep at this pace, or close to it, I can achieve my goal by September. Hopefully.

Posted: 06 April 2007 at 6:29am | IP Logged

Thanks Shy, and yeah I figured as much.  I was taking a look at a calendar and thought I'd make a short-term goal of 200 lbs by May 3rd.

Though I feel a cold is coming up, the weather over here was so unexpected and I wasn't ready for it. I just hope i'm wrong because I won't be able to lose as much weight if i'm sick.

Posted: 06 April 2007 at 11:23am | IP Logged

Sam, you're doing awesome!  I have a pretty bad cold myself now...my boss had one last week so I knew it would come around to me.  It does make it more difficult...I haven't been to the gym in the past 2 days...but try not to let it get the best of you. 

Posted: 10 April 2007 at 1:19am | IP Logged

You're doing awesome, Sam

Posted: 11 April 2007 at 3:00pm | IP Logged

Well.... my 3rd weigh-in is tomorrow, I have no Idea what I'm at right now and i'm a little nervous because I feel like I havn't been working as hard this week. I'm hoping for good results nonetheless, I'd really like to reach my goal of under 200 lbs by May 3rd so I really need to stay consistent. I just hope I don't plateau anytime soon, i'm really bad with those and I tend to give up easily.

I think I need to start doing new excerises or even more of what I'm doing currently. It seems as if 30 min of cardio/30 sit-ups daily isn't enough now. If anyone has some ideas of what other things I can try that'd be great (currently i'm leaving out weight-training, going to focus on that once I have lost more weight). I use the gym in my apartment so equipment is very limited. I have thought about maybe going 1 hr of cardio/day or maybe add some swimming into my activities.

I guess i'll just have to wait until Thursday to get a solid answer on whether I need to start working harder or not. I'm only nearing the end of week 3 and already feeling a little awkward, I need to stay motivated but it's getting tougher by the week.  I'm seeing positive results yet I still don't feel satisfied with myself (its as if my mind isn't ready for the change like my body is).

Posted: 11 April 2007 at 3:34pm | IP Logged

Good luck with tomorrow's weigh-in, Sam

I think it would be a good idea to vary the exercises a bit so as not to get bored or slow down your metabolism.

I find it helps to make a list (even a mental list would do) of the reasons why I want to be doing this, and another one of the differences in my daily life that I have noticed since I have started on this journey, e.g. being happier and more energetic, having more self-confidence, not being out of breath after running uphill for a bit to catch the train, not "zoning out" at 3pm anymore, feeling lighter, etc. When I feel discouraged I just look at that list and tell myself that my effort is NOT going to nothing; I am actually seeing (and feeling) results. Taking measurements has helped too, and I wish I had done so from the start. I would also say taking pictures, but you're already doing that.

Posted: 13 April 2007 at 1:51am | IP Logged

Week 3: 2 lbs lost -- 216 lbs

I'm guessing this is a typical amount of weight I should be losing every week from now on. I was told to limit the excersise to 5 days a week instead of everyday because I was having a lack of energy. I am SO exhausted I could sleep for an entire week!

Posted: 13 April 2007 at 6:18am | IP Logged

Thanks Limecrush. I've decided to take a break from excersising and limit it to 5days/week for now, than when I'm feeling better I'm going to start doing 1hr cardio with the addition of bike-riding with a friend.

I'm going to change my short-term goal to adjust an approx. 2lb loss a week. Instead of 200lbs by May 3rd, i'm aiming for 200 lbs by June 7th. I really hope the losses are at 2lbs a week, not any less... I really want to be at a good weight this summer.

Posted: 14 April 2007 at 11:58pm | IP Logged

The goal change sounds good, Sam. I'm sure you'll look great this summer; you've come so far already

Posted: 20 April 2007 at 12:47am | IP Logged

Week 4: 4 lbs lost -- 212 lbs

Woww!!!!!! I lost 4 lbs this week!!! :D I am absolutley shocked right now... I can't believe it. It looks like taking a 2 day break from excersizing a week really does help... and I had excersized those 5 other days a lot more agressivley.  Wooohooo!!

I've done my measurements as well... 9inches lost in 1 month and well as 22 lbs lost in 1 month! I am just so happy right now!

Posted: 20 April 2007 at 10:37am | IP Logged

YOU'RE DOING SO GOOD~!

Posted: 20 April 2007 at 1:37pm | IP Logged

Thank you guys so much!!!

I was wondering, do you guys think that its been long enough since my last picture? I'm not sure if I should take one next week before my next weigh-in or not. Not sure if it i'll be able to notice much of a difference since my last picture. (from 223lbs to 212lbs)