Weigh-in #31 181 lbs., another three pound loss, 54 so far! It was a busy week and my activity level is high. Running four days a week, 45 minutes per run has been enjoyable. I feel strong and the pace seems to increase with each run. My metabolism is at an all time high for this program. I noticed that I became increasingly hungry during the week and losing three pounds for the second consecutive week concerns me. I have decided to increase my kcal's by one hundred, up to 2300 a day.
With six lbs. left to lose, I want to be sure to take my time and not get impatient. Once 175 lbs. is reached, the maintenance aspect of the diet will kick-in. Determining my daily metabolic needs will be critical. My yearly physical is scheduled for two weeks and all tests will be reported as the results come in. The details of the these results will help me to determine the direction of my future nutrition habits. I'll keep you posted.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Week 31
Weigh-in # 30 184 lbs, 3.5 lbs. lost! Week 30 was a great week. Running was excellent, eating was good, and fifty-one total pounds down! I will continue to worn on the last 9 lbs. and hopefully meet my goal by the end of October.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Week 31
Day 211
Weigh-in #29 187.5 lbs., one pound weight gain which reflects the typical ups and downs of the three phases of the twinkie2diet. Today represents the end of Phase III and the start of Phase IV. Thirty weeks on the plan have netted a total loss weight of 47.5 lbs. and tremendous changes in my mindset and body shape! I have scheduled my yearly physical for October and will report the details as they become available. All of the preliminary measurements will be re-taken in October, blood profile, oxygen uptake, body fat, etc. and all aspects of the diet will continue until I achieve my goal of 175 pounds. I plan to stay with the 2200 kcal's and the same format during this phase. It's been a great "run" and I am excited to see the changes which should be in evidence!
Weigh-in #29 187.5 lbs., one pound weight gain which reflects the typical ups and downs of the three phases of the twinkie2diet. Today represents the end of Phase III and the start of Phase IV. Thirty weeks on the plan have netted a total loss weight of 47.5 lbs. and tremendous changes in my mindset and body shape! I have scheduled my yearly physical for October and will report the details as they become available. All of the preliminary measurements will be re-taken in October, blood profile, oxygen uptake, body fat, etc. and all aspects of the diet will continue until I achieve my goal of 175 pounds. I plan to stay with the 2200 kcal's and the same format during this phase. It's been a great "run" and I am excited to see the changes which should be in evidence!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Week 30
Day 204
Weigh-in #28 186.5 lbs., another two pound loss, 48.5 so far. The first full week of classes began for the fall semester, the diet and exercise program went very well! Phase III is about to end and I'm still at2200 kcals and feeling fine. I will continue with another Phase until I reach my goal of 175 lbs. and then adjust the plan accordingly. My running continues to improve, four days a week, 45 minutes per run. The knees have been improving and I am even going at a faster pace. I have really been motivated and pleased with the results!
Some good news from Indiana Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, a proposal I submitted in June to present the twinkie2diet plan at the November conference was approved. Dave Wiedericht and I will be involving some of our students at the conference in Indianapolis, it should be fun!
Weigh-in #28 186.5 lbs., another two pound loss, 48.5 so far. The first full week of classes began for the fall semester, the diet and exercise program went very well! Phase III is about to end and I'm still at2200 kcals and feeling fine. I will continue with another Phase until I reach my goal of 175 lbs. and then adjust the plan accordingly. My running continues to improve, four days a week, 45 minutes per run. The knees have been improving and I am even going at a faster pace. I have really been motivated and pleased with the results!
Some good news from Indiana Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, a proposal I submitted in June to present the twinkie2diet plan at the November conference was approved. Dave Wiedericht and I will be involving some of our students at the conference in Indianapolis, it should be fun!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Week 29
Day 199
Weigh-in #27 188.5 lbs., a new low and only fourteen and a half pounds to go! Beautiful weather and running has been excellent, I really am so encouraged. Thanks to everyone for all your support. This plan is so simple in concept, but the reality is, hard work and dedication can only go so far. People supporting people is such a key to success!
The new college year is off to a good start. My Exercise Physiology class will be fun and using this diet as a tool will be a part of it. In October I will be tested again for bloods, oxygen uptake, etc. and I'm looking forward seeing what changes have taken place. I will try to get a new photo posted this week, a new camera has been secured. And yes, I still eat a snack food everyday!
Weigh-in #27 188.5 lbs., a new low and only fourteen and a half pounds to go! Beautiful weather and running has been excellent, I really am so encouraged. Thanks to everyone for all your support. This plan is so simple in concept, but the reality is, hard work and dedication can only go so far. People supporting people is such a key to success!
The new college year is off to a good start. My Exercise Physiology class will be fun and using this diet as a tool will be a part of it. In October I will be tested again for bloods, oxygen uptake, etc. and I'm looking forward seeing what changes have taken place. I will try to get a new photo posted this week, a new camera has been secured. And yes, I still eat a snack food everyday!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week 28
Day 192
Weigh-in #26 192.5 lbs., lowest weight of the summer (tie). I am officially wearing size 34 pants and large shirts! The weight is more difficult to get off but the diet plan is solid. I'm running four days a week for 45 minutes each day. My knees are okay, but I can feel the effects of the "aging" on my joints. Not bad, but I do take ibuprofen and ice daily. I'm looking forward to the beginning of school this week and the regular schedule it will bring. I'm not all that worried about getting to my goal weight of 175 by the end of Phase III (two weeks), I feel confident that I can achieve the final results during the fall.
Weigh-in #26 192.5 lbs., lowest weight of the summer (tie). I am officially wearing size 34 pants and large shirts! The weight is more difficult to get off but the diet plan is solid. I'm running four days a week for 45 minutes each day. My knees are okay, but I can feel the effects of the "aging" on my joints. Not bad, but I do take ibuprofen and ice daily. I'm looking forward to the beginning of school this week and the regular schedule it will bring. I'm not all that worried about getting to my goal weight of 175 by the end of Phase III (two weeks), I feel confident that I can achieve the final results during the fall.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Week 27
Day 185
Weigh-in #25, 193 lbs., back on board! The past couple of weeks have been busy with visitors and activity. Needless to say, I've been off focus and disinterested in the blog. The diet has actually been fine, very little to report other than a bit of an upswing in weight through the visit on my daughter and her family and a great deal of family fun. I basically decided to give the blog a rest and concentrate on enjoying my grandchildren. Another setback has been the digital camera I've used was left outside in a rain storm. No photos until I come up with an alternative. Other than that, the diet has been going great the past two weeks, 2200 kcal's a day and three hours of running a week. My lowest weight this summer has been 192.5 lbs. and I almost there. I will pursue the 175 lb. mark down the stretch run of Phase III, the next three weeks will be critical.
Weigh-in #25, 193 lbs., back on board! The past couple of weeks have been busy with visitors and activity. Needless to say, I've been off focus and disinterested in the blog. The diet has actually been fine, very little to report other than a bit of an upswing in weight through the visit on my daughter and her family and a great deal of family fun. I basically decided to give the blog a rest and concentrate on enjoying my grandchildren. Another setback has been the digital camera I've used was left outside in a rain storm. No photos until I come up with an alternative. Other than that, the diet has been going great the past two weeks, 2200 kcal's a day and three hours of running a week. My lowest weight this summer has been 192.5 lbs. and I almost there. I will pursue the 175 lb. mark down the stretch run of Phase III, the next three weeks will be critical.
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