Frosty The Snowman...

The End IS Near!

As I have continued to lose weight people have commented that I appear to be "melting away." So, I thought it would be appropriate to use the picture above for today's update.

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS = 100 lbs.

100 lbs. - WOW! Six months ago I would have never imagined it possible...but, then again, all things are possible through Christ (Philippians 4:13). Today's accomplishment will serve as a testimony to Gods power. You see, back in January our church organized a 21-day Daniel fast. Pastor Travis encourage each participant to have a specific need or purpose for our fast and to pray for God to move in that area. My desire was to lose weight. However, my desire has always been one for which I was only willing to talk about as I consumed a full rack of ribs and drank a 2 liter of Coke.

My prayer was answered as God has given me the dedication, drive, and determination to succeed in loosing the weight.
To God be the Glory!

Weight Loss Update...

Just after my Doctor's visit I had a rough week - some call it a plateau. A few busy weekends, birthday parties, eating out vs. at home, lack of time for exercise, etc. all contributed to me gaining 8.5 lbs. back (going from 246.5 up to 255). Life settled down and after a few weeks of regained self-discipline, running, running, and more running, I lost the 8.5 lbs. and kept cruising. This morning I weighed 239.0 lbs. - 4 lbs. to go to my 100 lbs. milestone!

?? BBQ As An Art ??

I saw this video on Pop Pop Culture, one of the blogs I frequently read - thanks Corky for the amusing posts, and wanted to share it with you. The sad part is that as I watched the video I realized that the BBQ sauce used was actual one of my favorites - Sweet Baby Ray's. MMmmm... makes me want some ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Hmm, I wonder if this is considered edible art?

An Open Apology to My Pharmaceutical Sales Friends

Based on my visit with the Doctor yesterday, I must make an apology to those whom are employed as Pharmaceutical Sales Reps. Based on my new weight, blood preasure, and cholesterol levels...I doctor instructed me to quit taking one pill and is likely going to change me to a different, smaller dosage of another. So, while I am still supporting the drug industry - it is to a lesser degree now.

The only other significant development is that for the first time in my recent history (15 years) the doctor said if I didn't lose anymore weight, he wouldn't be terribly concerned. However, following standard protocol, I did get the "But, the more you lose, the less likely...."

So onward and DOWNWARD I'll continue to go...

Whats Up Doc?

Today is the big day. In just a few hours I see my family doctor for the first time since December. In the post Going, Going, GONE! I talked about my last visit and the possibility of being placed on diabetic medicine.

Since that time I have worked very hard to lose weight and exercise all with the goal of avoiding the label of diabetic and the possibility of being removed of all other prescriptions I take. Today we shall see how far I've come...

As of this morning I've lost 88.5 lbs. (now 246.5), my waiste size has went from 50" to 42", and I am now able to jog 2-3 miles a day.

Stay tuned...

My Baby

Pressing On!

Today brings the accomplishment of another goal on the journey to 200 lbs. A few months ago, I half jokingly wondered if I could be at 260 lbs. before my next doctors appointment. I then said - with the belief that it wouldn't be possible - a dream would be 250 lbs. Today, with a full week before my scheduled appointment - I tipped the scale at 249.5 lbs. GRAND TOTAL LOSS = 85.5 lbs. in almost exactly 4 months.

I've always wanted to do the following:

First, I'd like to thank God who made all this possible! I'd also like to express my appreciation to my Treadmill (The NordicTrack C2500), the UT TRECS Facility, my family, and of course my coworkers whom continue to find new ways to motivate me.

The next goal - lose 15 lbs. for a total of 100 lbs. by July 1, 2008.

See you at the finish line!