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02/21/2011 New Measurements

Decided to do some measurements today along with my weekly weigh-in.

BEFORE                     TODAY

Weight      264                   209.2    
BMI          45.66                37.07
Chest         48"                  44"
Rib Cage    42"                  37"
Waist        47.5"                 39.5"
Hips          55"                   48"
Thigh        30"                    26"
Calf          20"                    17.5"
Ankle       10"
Neck         15 1/2"
Upper Arm 17"                  15"

So in 14 weeks I have3 lost 55 pounds and a total of 26 inches off my body. Wow I cant believe it. I can't wait to see what the next 3 months will bring. Trying to get more workouts in a week and keep my protein up but so far everything is going well.

12 Week Pics

So today it has been 12 weeks since my surgery and I am down 50 pounds. Very excited especially after I took some updated pics. The quality isn't great but the difference is noticeable. Wearing the exact same clothes, but don't think they will fit much longer.

Home After a Long Three Weeks 02/05/2011

Well I haven't posted anything in 3 weeks because I have been at P.O.S.T. Attending the 1st Adult Misdemeanor Probation Academy. It was really a great experience and I met some awesome people. I also tried to think more about my health while I was there. The first week I worked out every morning for voluntary PT. It was great to try some different stuff. Only lost 1.5 pounds that week. 2nd week I missed two days of PT and lost nothing. Week 3 no PT because we had early morning classes everyday but lost 3.7 pounds. Hope I can keep up a more diverse work out routine now that I am home. Weight loss is going slower than I had hoped but at least it is going.

Starting Weight 264
Current Weight 217.8

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40 Pounds

As of today I have lost a little over 40 pounds. That is such an awesome feeling. I will never see those numbers again. I can't believe that my goal of being under 200 pounds is actually coming into view. It has been 8 weeks since my surgery and I am feeling great. Averaging 5 pounds a week which is awesome and more than I could ever of hoped for. I bought a pair of size 16 pants yesterday and pulled them on without a problem. That motivated me to get rid of a bunch of pants in my closet that I haven't worn forever and now will never fit again. WooHoo!!!

Sunday I leave for the police academy in Boise for 3 weeks of probation officer training. I will be flying home for the weekends but I am really going to concentrate on myself while I am there and take full advantage of the gym. Hope to be under 200 by the time it is over.

I am also now officially obese instead of morbidly obese with a BMI of 39.57. Overweight here I come.

Starting Weight 264
Current Weight 223.3
Goal 140

01/07/2011 Scale is finally moving again!

While after what seemed like the longest stall every the scale is moving again. Over the last few weeks I have either not lost anything or actually gained a few ounces at a time. I have kept trying to eat right and work out and just wait it out. My clothes really feel different now and I don't think I will be able to keep wearing my favorite jeans much longer. Even my workout clothes are getting too big.

I leave on 01/16 for three weeks in Boise for training and am really going to try and focus on eating and exercising while I am there. It is at the police academy so there is a full gym and pool. I will be coming home on the weekends and only doing weigh ins then so hopefully I get some good results.

Today's weight 226
BMI 40.04 (so close to my first goal of being under 40 bmi).

Here are some pictures I took at the gym on 12/31. They are not the best quality but it is hard to find someone else to take pics of me all the time :)

New Years Eve 2010

It is exciting to think of the things that will happen in the new year. For once I am pretty confident I will actual meet some of my weight loss goals. My main goal for this year is to work out more and get ready for a 1/2 marathon in September.

My weight loss has really slowed down the last few weeks which has been frustrating. I have only lost about 3 pounds since mid-December but I am trying to stay positive and just watch what I eat and be active. I know I am not getting enough protein or water but it is hard because I get full so fast. I guess it is a learning process and it will just take time.

Happy New Year to everyone and may we all have a healthy and happy 2011!!!!

Current Weight 227.1
BMI 40.23 (almost out of the morbidly obese category!!!!!)