26 lbs in 52 weeks – Week 24

Still at it and going strong. Just finished 5 miles pretty easy. I’ve been running 3 days a week all outside. 3.5 half mile runs Tuesday and Thursday, and then a longer run on Sunday where I slow it down a bit. Weight is coming off too, although slower than I always want it to. I’m 225 and my waist is 39.5. My eating has been really good. I’m starting to make the transition to getting used to leading a heathy lifestyle. Went on a bike ride last Saturday for about 45 minutes. Felt really good. The running does wonders for the legs and lungs.

52 lbs in 26 Weeks – Week 17 and 18

Forgot to post my progress last week.  Last week, Michelle and I went to Vegas and stayed at the Wynn hotel.  They had a gym and since she and I were getting massaged, it was free.  I ran on the treadmill for 30 minutes at 6 miles an hour.  The longest time I’ve ran on the treadmill.  This week, I ran 30 minutes on Monday, Wednesday, and today.

Last Sunday I weighed myself next door on their Wii.  I had lost another 2 lbs.  I’m hoping this week is good too.  Although on Thursday I took Michelle and Gabe out to Miguel’s and ate way too much.  I felt like crap today until I ran my 3 miles.  I’m going to hit 24 hour Fitness tomorrow for weights and the bike.  On Sunday, I’m going to go on about a 3 to 3.25 run.  I’m excited to see how I do on the road since it’s been a couple of weeks of just treadmill running.

52lbs in 26 weeks: Week 16

Another good week for me. Even though I missed a work out when I was in Austin (no excuse the hotel I stayed at had a really nice gym), I still managed to lose 1.5 pounds. I weighed myself tonight and it was at 236.  I’ve lost 6 pounds to date.  Not a lot, but I’m feeling really good.  What has me most excited is my running. On Thursday, I ran 2.5 miles or 25 minutes on the treadmill pretty easily. I followed that up with a 3.25 mile run on Saturday. I ran another 2 miles today and stopped it short because my left ankle was hurting a bit.

52 lbs in 26 weeks: Week 15

Ran my first 5K on Saturday at the New Orleans SIOP.  Finished 101 out of about 120 people.  My time was 32 minutes.  Felt good, although I was a little tired.  Got up today and went bike riding with Michelle and our neighbors. Also hit the 24 Hour Fitness and did some weights and rode the bike today.  Took my measurements today, pretty much the same as last week. I weighed myself next door on their Wii and then again at the gym. My weights were 236 and 238, so I’ll go with the average for this week and call it 237.  The weight finally seems to be coming off.  My eating is much better. I’m consciously looking for better things to eat and avoiding bad things.  Also, I’m not getting the food cravings where I over eat.

52 bls in 26 Weeks: Week 10

Went 3 days this week to the gym at work. Doing the same basic exercises: Pull-ups, push-ups, dips, and sit-ups. Then I’m getting on the treadmill or bicycle for 20 minutes. On the weekends I’ve moved up to the 3 mile course. Not losing any weight yet, but I’m feeling much better. Still need to get my eating under control. I’ve been bringing my lunch to more more often, so that helps.