Day 30 - 1 Month Down!

So its been a month already. I have to say it was filled with ups and downs for sure. I had to set my goals and figure out how this was all going to work. I had to try new foods and acquire brand new tastes. I had to learn to shop for things that were going to make the difference in my life. I had to get back into the habit of doing regular exercise.

Verdict??? It all worked. In fact, things went way better than I had anticipated. I have grown to enjoy the foods that I eat. I am feeling the excitement that follows a great day at the gym. I have only strayed on my dietary choices once and that was just a soda and unbuttered popcorn at the movies. Sadly I am still struggling with smoking. I guess we can't win them all. But, it's not over.

Closing out this past month was vital to me. I needed to see that I was able to do what had to be done. But with the close of the old month and the start of the new, I need to set more goals. I need to keep reaching for information and resolve so that I can maintain a healthier me.

Progress to date is exciting. I know everyone who is on my facebook knows my progress, but I want to spell it out here for all to see. My start weight 30 days ago was 240lbs. I was wearing size 40 pants. My shorts and shirts were starting to get snug. As of today, I am down to 214 lbs. A total loss of 26 lbs. I am wearing size 34 pants...thats six sizes smaller. I even had to punch new holes in my belt. All my shirts are baggy on me now. People at work have been commenting how amazing it is that I appeared to have slimmed down so quick. Nice. Everyone and everything has been so nice.

So this months goals...Meals, meals, meals. I have been slipping a bit on my calories. I guess in the long run, I do have a bit to burn off, but at the same time, I don't want to be unsafe about these things. I do not want my body to go critical on me or anything crazy like that. I want to exercise more frequently..maybe even if its just to do Wii fit in the morning for 30 mins to get my metabolism kicked into gear for the day. Lastly, smoking. I really want to get that last vise kicked off my list of daily needs. If I can do these things this month, I will be set to maintain myself.

So...Time for the new pictures. I want to throw up a day 1 vs day 30, side by side, so I can see what the damage is. I have to be honest and say that I dont care to look at myself still, but photos are a solid reference to my efforts. Having said this all, I want to remind everyone that as much as I play on my weight, as much as I desire to be XXX lbs, weight is not the real issue, it's my health. Without good health, there is no point in even trying.


Day 1 & Day 30


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