Weight Watchers Weekly Weigh In: Down 7.2 pounds

Weighed in again this morning:

Starting weight: 236 pounds
Current weight: 228.4 pounds
Goal weight: 160 pounds

Total pounds lost as of today: 7.2 pounds

What a great week. Being on weightwatchers has really helped, and tracking what I'm eating really helps too.

Goal for next week: My next weigh in is next Tuesday..I'm setting a weight loss goal of 2 pounds for next week.

Weight Watchers Weekly Weigh In: Down .6 lbs

So as promised here is my weekly weigh in:

Starting weight: 236 pounds
Current Weight: 235.4 pounds
Goal Weight: 160 pounds

Total Weight Loss as of 1/6/2009: 0.6 pounds

Not bad considering I started this weight loss program before the holidays I am surprised that I didn't gain a increase in weight. Next weigh in is Tuesday...See ya then

Weight Loss Goal: Minor Setback

So, I began 2 weeks ago trying to lose weight using WeightWatchers they have a great online program that helps you to track weight loss, track your daily points values, and tips and hints on how to lose weight and more importantly keep it off. I have already begun to see results even after just 2 weeks, this is probably the best thing to happen to me in a long time.

Unfortunately I fractured a rib while playing football on christmas day with my family. It still hurts a lot and it will take 4-6 weeks to fully heal. I can't really do to much strenuous exercise, just in case I re-injure myself. Luckily I at least can walk, so I will be doing at least 10 mins a day on the treadmill, so to at least keep moving.

I weigh in every Tuesday to check my weight loss progress, now that the holidays are over it will be a lot easier to try to lose the weight, less temptation and not so heavy foods will help. Here are some other ways I have found are working to help me lose weight.

1) Taking lunch to work. Remember when you were a kid and your mom would pack a lunch for you? Well the same idea applies here but I take it a step further. I don't just bring lunch with me to work, I bring breakfast, lunch and a few snacks. I plan these out everyday so I know exactly how much I am eating and am not tempted by other foods or offers to lunch. There is an added bonus, taking your lunch to work saves you money. I haven't done the exact calculation but bringing your lunch to work has saved me an average of $50-$75 a week, and in this economy every little bit counts.

2) Cutting out soda. I admit that I am a soda junkie. There was a time I could sit down to a meal and consume an entire 2 liter bottle of coke by myself. This was probably the biggest cause of weight gain. So I had to find alternatives. Some people would say just drink water. While increasing water intake is an important part of any change in eating habit, there is something so good about that bubbly concoction of sugar water that tastes really good. If you're like me and just can't get away from a 12 oz. can of coke (I try to limit this but it's just so good) there are some alternatives. For me it's the carbonation that I like so instead of soda I have changed to Seltzer water or Fresca and both are 0 points values for you weightwatchers followers. Check out this great message board thread from some other weightwatchers users for alternatives to soda.

3) Exercise. This is clearly the most obvious one. Ya it may seem like common knowledge but the best way to lose weight is to get up off your rear end and take even just a 10 minute walk. WeightWatchers lets you track your exercise with what they call Activity Points. The target number of activity points for each person varies depending on their current weight, but Im striving for 8-10 points a week until my rib heals.

In words of the immortal Porky Pig...That's all folks

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New Year, New Game Plan - Resolutions

Wow, it's been a very long time since I blogged here. Mostly because I haven't had much to say. Well no more, in this new year I will be more active on here. So, here are my new year's resolutions and yes you can have more than one:

1) Lose weight: I have gained a fair amount of weight over the years and have procrastinated to try and lose, but no more. I have joined weightwatchers and so far results are good. I actually started 2 weeks ago. Starting weight was 236 pounds and I am now at 233.6, my goal weight is 160. A huge goal I know, but I can get it done. (Will post more about this in the future.)

2) The writing has been put on hold..no idea where that is going will keep you posted. But I think I'm going to start doing that again soon.

3) Everybody always says they want to make more money in the new year, but I think my resolution is to save money so I have more of it. (Doing a saving money post real soon, keep a lookout for it)

What are your resolutions? Leave a comment!

Taking a Step Backward So I Can Go Forward

I have decided to take a step backwards from my writing. I've always been really interested in Norse mythology but never actually read any. So I think that's where I am going to begin. I would love to write my stories based off Norse myths.

I am going back to the drawing board. I have not been real inspired to write as of late so whatever I previously wrote is utterly useless. I am going to spend some time researching and studying before moving forward with actually writing these short stories I am working on.

That's all for now, hopefully I will find some interesting research to share.

Another Goal: New Blog

So I really am enjoying blogging in this way. This is my first personal blog and I'm actually having fun keeping everyone up-to-date on my goals and challenges. A friend of my inspired me to write another blog. This one I am starting to really let loose, and I just started it.

It's called NYC SUBWAY RANT basically it's a blog about stuff I see on the subway and things that people do on the subway that really annoy me. My friend also had an idea of writing a book about proper subway etiquette, I'm taking it a bit more main stream and teaching proper commuting behavior right on my new blog. I am also being kind, and updating my page with weekend service advisories if anyone wants a quick reference. (I would be insane to try and give a daily service advisory update, I wouldn't get anything else accomplished and the last thing I need is further distraction from my goals.)

New Goal Accomplished: T-Mobile G1 Received

So as soon as I heard about the T-mobile G1 I went and pre-ordered it. I was looking for a new phone anyway so why not get this one, before everyone else. I actually received the phone on Monday but because I wasn't home, I didn't get to play with it till this evening.

It has some really good features like access to Gmail. I heard a few complaints about not being able to use Google Reader but I was able to access Reader from the browser. The phone has a music player and the sound quality is pretty good. I'll keep you posted as I discover more about my new phone.