Not Good

I'm not doing too hot. Yesterday I weighed in at 312 pounds. Today it was 309. I don't think I'm going to reach my goal of being under 300 pounds by midnight.

Fortunately I have a fallback plan. I am getting ready to start a diet using a revolutionary new product that both cleanses and promotes weight loss. I can't wait to start! Once I prove that it works, I'll let you in on the secret so that you can succeed too. But as of now I have no idea if it is all hype or if it really works. I should know in 30 days.

Oops

I have been bad. Despite my committment yesterday to drop sodas from my regimen, I have had 3 of them over the last 24 hours. One yesterday morning to wake up, the same for today, and another yesterday for lunch because I knew I would have a long drive after work. I use caffeine when I need it and it seemed like I needed it those three times. But I'm committed to doing better.

For example I just had a snack of all fruit and fruit juices. I am hoping this will cleanse me.

On another note, I am preparing a number of posts telling the story of how I got to this point, hoping that it can help someone else who has fought the seemingly endless battles against gaining weight, and staying in shape. I hope you will find it enjoyable.

Addition to the Plan

While I wait for my secret weigh-loss product to arrive I am preparing for it by cleansing my body a little. Soda is out. I will continue to do calisthentics in my room and watch what I eat but soda is gone.

The weight-loss program which shall remain nameless until I find out if it works is designed to cleanse the body. For years I have felt like my body needed a tune-up and even losing weight and working out never rid me of that feeling. I've concluded that this feeling comes from all of the processed foods and chemicals that exist in foods today. Most of what I eat never occurred in nature. Bread and meat are natural, so are fruits and vegetables, but what about the rest of our diets. That is where I believe the "never truly clean" feeling is sourced.

I found something good

I think I found the solution to my weight loss and lethargy. This has been weighing on my mind because of my weak knees. To start to do too much on historically weak knees could destroy my hopes of competing in the St. George half-triathlon to be held next May. So weight loss has to top the agenda.

While trying to lose weight I have also been trying to develop an additional income stream to help me get out of debt. What I have discovered will also help me in this arena! I'll share more with you in an upcoming conference call probably around the first of October. Until then, mums the word.

Changes

I've been pondering what to do differently. The Subway, five meals a day, approach has been highly successful for me. It has took me from 350 pounds to 290 last year. Although I slacked off in recent months and gained 20 of those pounds back, it has again gotten me down to around 300 pounds so it is a good thing and still working.

But I always seem to hit a wall at 290 pounds so I am looking for what to do at that point. Should I shift gears at that point in order to trick my body? It almost seems like my body is resisting the weight loss once I hit that particular number. Of course it might all be in my head as well.

In any case I'm continuing to get back down to 290 pounds before I try any more running. There is an exercise room in my hotel this week which I will use tonight and Thursday night. In the mornings I still do squats and a few pushups to get the blood going.

But what will I do when I plateau again? I'm already checking out an option. I'll keep you posted!

Course Correction

After falling backwards a couple of pounds on Thursday I redeemed myself on Friday. Those extra pounds are gone and I'm back to 304!

I thinking about supplementing my diet with one of those companies that specialize in weight loss. Although I am still undecided, I'll keep you posted. Have a great weekend!

Bump on the Road

Oops. Bad day yesterday. I spent all day driving around LA and got a lot done, but little exercise. Even though I only ate four meals, the last one around noon, I still put on a couple of pounds. Hmm... I'm going to have to do much better. Remember under 300 by the end of August, under 290 by the end of September. Maybe I should turn that into a mantra.