July 11th, 2008 — about, motivation, weigh in
This being the first weigh-in in two weeks I was a little nervous... Especially since we had spent the 4th on a mini vacation Sonoma and I consumed just a little too much wine. In addition there was a celebratory birthday dinner for a family member thrown in after Sonoma. I have continued my regular exercise including the 100 pushup challenge, swimming, an abdominal workout, and lifting weights.
It appears that I have avoided surgery on my ankle which I am very grateful for. I am have been moved from the walking boot 100% of the time into increasing use of the ankle brace recommended by my doctor (click the image to view the product page at amazon).
Here is a graph of my weight loss (if you are reading this in the future this graph will have updated for future weigh ins as well)... Clicking the image will open to a larger image.
I have no known issues planned for the week so I am hoping I will be able to commit to my diet and exercise program without interruption... (I may have a glass of wine or two that I brought back from Sonoma, but other than that...)
Until next week... Enjoy the articles and keep the comments coming...
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April 25th, 2008 — goals, tools, weigh in
When I first started I mentioned that I bought the Health o meter 844KL High Capacity Digital Bathroom Weight Scale with 1.5 in. LCD, 440 lb x 0.1 lb
. So far I really like the scale, but you may have noticed that I hadn't posted an update on my progress. The lack of information is not that I am unhappy with the progress. In fact, the opposite is true. If my scale is reading accurately then I have lost a significant amount of weight.
The scale reads consistently. Using the scale on repeated occasions yields the same result. And using the scale before and after an event where one would expect to put on a few pounds or take them off (eating dinner and #2 come to mind) the scale read higher or lower as expected.
So the scale is consistent and relative to itself which is great, but I lack one final piece of information in order to have total confidence in the scale...
Wearing the same clothing and without eating or using the restroom I need to weigh myself on both my bathroom scale and the doctor's office scale in short order. This morning I head to Dr Sean Bourke at Jumpstart Medicine for my first regular weekly visit (brief consultation, weigh in, blood pressure, and MIC injection.) I highly recommed Jumpstart. I have a special offer for anyone in wanting to try Jumpstart in Redwood City or Mountain View: $25 off your first visit (just print it and bring it to your appointment).
And so now it is time to calibrate the scale.
Freshly showered, breakfast, morning "routine" accomplished, wearing the same clothes I am about to walk out the door wearing I weigh on my 371.1 lbs bathroom scale. If accurate with my doctor's scale I will have lost 19.3 pounds in 10 days. I will report back and finish the article after the visit and a trip to the gym.
SUCESS! The doctor had to measure me on 2 different scales to confirm. (367.7 lbs on one scale which was the original and 368.0 lbs on another.) Apparently that is a record. More on my progress with the next post.
What does this mean in terms of calibrating my scale... It mean my scale reads heavy and I can trust the number it tells me. I intend to use the number it gives right after waking up and taking care of any bodily functions necessary, but before breakfast.
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April 16th, 2008 — Meals, exercise
I started the day with a large breakfast after going to the dentist. Starting the program yesterday was a bit of chance... There was a lunchtime opening so I went. I know it sounds like I am doing this on a whim, but I am not... I have been planning (counting on) starting the program ever since I "won" the charity auction. I am committed this time...
After the consultation, I took my various medications and went back to work... Around 5 I was restless and decided to exercise... I played 12 holes of golfs. I walked the course and carried my bag... It is a very hilly 9 hole course that is a hidden gem (literally). (It also happens to be the site of my one and only hole in one.)
I drank plenty of water... For dinner I had 6 slices of smoked turkey in 2 sittings. The first 3 slices when I got home from golf and the second 3 after my shower...
At this point I have not been hungry since breakfast (combo big breakfast and drugs), but I felt I should eat something...
Another glass of water with a serving of sugar-free metamucil before bed (to keep you regular)...
Despite being warned I might not be able to sleep well the 1st couple of days on the medications I had no trouble sleeping... I suppose day 1 is just a primer, tomorrow the diet and drugs will be in effect all day.
Also I purchased 2 items from amazon (both have been added to my recommended sidebar)... The 1st was recommended by my Dr: Living Large: A Big Man's Ideas on Weight, Success, and Acceptance
. The second was a high capacity bathroom scale: Health o meter 844KL High Capacity Digital Bathroom Weight Scale with 1.5 in. LCD, 440 lb x 0.1 lb.
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