Fishing

Enjoyed this past Sunday on the frozen waters if Deshaumbault Lake.  Went ice fishing with Monty, Katie and Monty's dad Rocky.  We didn't catch allot of fish but what we caught Laurel and I enjoyed for supper last night.  It;s so good!  Fresh fish is just something that you can't beat.  And the fish is really good for you as well. 

We had an ice shack on the water so we were out of the wind.  It was pretty cozy.  Last year we went and were bundled up.  As a big guy, I was pretty much uncomfortable the whole time.  To many cloths that were tight fitting.  Hard to move around.  This year was a different story.  I had energy to move around, be comfortable and enjoyed the time.  I am finding however that the cold bothers me.  I seem to always be chilly and looking to warm up daily.  Drop 50 lbs and the heating is an issue.  I am okay with that too.  The alternative is not an option!!

Shopping Day!

Today I went to Melfort and did a bit of shopping.  My staff will  be so pleased with me, I bought a new coat.  And it fits awesome!  I bought at Mundt's Fashions.  A new Columbia, $119.95 for $60.00.  I like the new me.  I can actually buy something from a normal store.  Got sexy jeans as well, and a mock neck long sleeve shirt.  All toll, I spent $120.00.  6 months ago, that would have cost me $200, and mot likely not gotten a shirt with the coat and jeans.

I am slowly getting used to normal shopping.  I tried on 42 waist pants.  Just not quite there yet.  I think, that in 10 lbs, that will be the new waist.  I really don't see it getting much lower.  Even at 44, I am 8 inch's away from where I was in August.  And the 2 xl shirt is 3 x's less then the start of my program.  I am feeling really good about the progress, and excited about shopping!!

Looking forward to this evening.  Our friends that we haven't seen in a long time, are here for hockey.  We are going to have supper and a nice visit.  Tomorrow, I am hitting the lake for some ice fishing with the Monty and Katey.  That will be fun!

Dilema

I spent this evening going thorough my clothing and coats.  It is getting pretty obvious that I will need to do some serious shopping in Phoenix.  I have nothing but a couple pairs of pants and shirts to wear that actually fit.  My staff was teasing me today about how saggy my pants are, and they are the ones that were altered.  I spent allot of money on some repairs and now someone else will be able to enjoy the cloth's.  As for my coats, I am patiently waiting for my new coat at the local store.  I tried on every coat I own and is in this house.  I found two that I can keep and use for now.  I will report the numbers to you when I actually pack them up for the SA.  I am telling you right now, there are more then a dozen to get rid of. 

It's awesome to know that I can actually get rid of the large coats and look for some more stylish and in style product by simply going up town.  I am so looking forward to buying some new cloths.  My staff will be happy as well!

I'm Back

I made it!  After the tough couple weeks around Christmas, I was able to sneak into the 280's.  I lost 4 lbs in the last 2 weeks, to take my total loss now to 56 lbs, and 56 inch's.  It's a huge relief to see the loss once again.  Not much has changed other then the sweets and cheats are not in my day to day activities.  I think it's time to get back to a bit more of he structure and avoid to much willy nilly, as the last 6 weeks have been.  19 lbs to goal, and 51 days till holidays.

WIW

It is weigh in Wednesday!!!  I go for the 1st weigh in of 2011.  It's the start of my new goal direction.  It's important for me to get this weigh in off properly, which means no weight gain, and getting 1 lb off that nasty 293 I hit just before Christmas.  Anything more then that is a bonus.  We have 7 weeks before we leave for Phoenix, and I need to lose 20 lbs to get to 270.  2.2 lbs a week will get me there. 

Trying to get more motivated to get exercise.  No question that doing the smallest amount would help me.  However, I am as always, not that crazy about being outside in the winter.  The tread mill is set up downstairs, but that's not getting used that much either.  I have been taking the dogs out,so I just need to try and keep that up.  It is good for them, and really good for me. 

Go Canada!!!!!!

New Year, New Goals

I started back to work today.  Good I missed! I did not enjoy the time off.  I was bored to the max, and because of the weather and my restricted use of my hand, I was mostly miserable.  However getting back to the office made me realize, that if retirement is like the month of December, it will be along time before I call it a career. 

Being back at work will also allow for me to make sure I consume my water, and not allow for any temptations.  I went back to the program full time now, and I am anxious for Wednesday.  I am finding hunger in the afternoons and not sure why.  Drinking extra water to try and compensate the hunger for now.  if it continues I may have to try and put a small snack in to get me through to supper. The extra program protein will help. 

My new goal is to get to 270 by the time we leave for Phoenix on February 24th.  I then will try and keep my weight to between 270 and 275 while on holidays.  Anything below 270 will be bonus.  I am still looking for a 100 lb weight loss total.  I think I can do it.  Once spring comes and the golfing starts, the weight maintenance should be easier.  However, as I have seen this last month, nothing is guaranteed or easy.  I would like to be able to go away, and simply be watchful of the food I am eating, but also enjoy the food choices with little guilt.  Christmas was a good lesson, and I know some of the issues I had.  I now can be more attentive and make better choices. 

Wednesday weigh in is approaching..................

I'm Back!

Sorry about the lack of posts to the blog, but my email connection from my Blackberry is not working to the blog.  Not sure why, but I am working on it.....

Happy New Year to everyone!!  I am so looking forward to 2011, and the new me.  I have been really lamenting about the program, and where I am at.  Tom has been my encouragement to make this think work.  he is nearing his goal, and I am excited for him.  He has lost almost 60 lbs and has just been so dedicated to the loss.  He has picked up steam and can see the end.  It`s his commitment that will keep me going strong.  I am 45lbs away from 100 and 25 lbs away from my original 265 loss goal.  I am so looking forward to the next level.

I have been out and trying on cloth`s.  I was in our mall the other day and visited the Men`s store for the very 1st time.  They had items for me to wear, and I spent a bit of time trying cloth`s on.  It was a great feeling, being able to do that.  I am starting to realize, with Laurel`s reminder, that I do not have to rush out and buy when I find something that fits.  I have the ability to `shop`and pick up what I need or want when I find it.  Right now, there is no need to find an item, but it in every colour there is available, and start looking for something else.  I could have bought about 5 or 6 coats that all fit in the last week, and a few shirts.  I did buy a pair of Docker`s pants just before Christmas.  They were on sale for $25 and not from the Internet.  Jeans are plentiful, and stylish.  How can I not be excited about the loss of weight and the freedom to shop.  Our warm weather trip is coming at the end of February.  It will be exciting to actually hit the stores and maybe find a few $10 golf shirts and pants.

Weigh in day is Wednesday................................