Happy Halloween!!!!

Today is one of those days that when you are dieting, you dread.  Not because of of all the scary things, I kinda live with those scary things, but the temptations that come with the the little visitors.  I purchased our candy last week, and left it at my office.  I brought it home on Friday.  Some how, the Caramilk bars bag, became open will in the computer room.  I k now that I never did, and Keegan is away,so I am going to assume the dogs were sampling.......oh well, that happens.  As I was preparing the big metal bowl, for the treats, I confess, I did sample a bar.  Wow.......it was so good!!!!!!!!!  LOL  I hope there are so many kids that nothing is left.  If not, Todd's Awana group will get lots of rewards.

Last night we rewarded ourselves, for my goal of 299.  We ordered Chinese food from the Great Wall.  As all food lover's know, Chinese is a rocking meal.  We had veggies and ginger beef.  We also had War Won ton Soup.  It was worth the wait.  It was enough for both of us to have a nice meal, and we froze the remaining GB for Keegan.  We had our fill, and there was a lot left.  2 months ago, 2 of us would have 5 dishes and maybe get two meals out of it.  Now we got 2 meals out of 3 dish's.  Isn't that amazing??  Makes you wonder why we do what we do to ourselves with food. 

Today Keegan returned home, and he brought back gifts.  His dad Tom sent home hand me downs, for me.  I do not know if I have ever had hand me downs.  I am sure that I have, but it would be 45 years ago.  The pants he sent are perfect.  For now.  And the suit is awesome.  I am not sure if I can describe for you the feeling that I have, of actually getting someone else`s cloth`s to wear.  Not that I wouldn`t like new, but come on.  No one has ever been  able to give me cloth`s in the past.  Now, I got a supplier, because he is on the same program I am on.  That to me is the coolest!!!  New to you is as a good reward. 

ARTICLE

http://www.stardish.ca/2010/10/marie-claire-writer-maura-kelly-incites-hatred-against-fat-people-and-herself.html

This is a link to an article that I found this morning talking about obese people and a writer who went on a rant about the show Mike and Molly.  If u haven't watched Mike and Molly, it's about me.  It's about my friends and it's about every one who struggles with a weight issue.  I love the show because I related to it from the start.  The blog writer gets slammed by the article author for her rant, and she apologizes for it.

Check out the article............................

The next goal!

I made it..................I really did  ................299.1 and it's been 2 months today!!!!!

It was such a rush to look down and see those numbers staring back at me.  I have waited so long to see a number that didn't start with 3 and it was a bit emotional, but so very exciting.  Actually, I am not sure who was more excited, Lana or me.  I think both of us felt the need to jump around and scream a loud " Wholly F _ C K!!! (sorry).  The nifty cool thing was that Laurel had phoned at the almost exact minute that the numbers spun into the viewer.  Laurel got to hear Lana rambling a mile a minute and hearing me tell Lana I loved her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  LOL

I can't explain the feeling.  I don't remember ever feeling this way over my weight.  It seems almost ridiculous to be excited to weigh 300 lbs, but after 344, it's a major accomplishment.  And the fact that it's taking 8 weeks to do, makes it even more surreal.  Anyone with a weight issue feels so good after 5 or 10 lbs, because there is the accomplishment of succeeding.  At 25 there is a major change in the thought process, and realizing the work is worth it.  But at nearly 50, it now becomes one of the biggest events in your life.  I don't think anything, other then July 1st 1995, could compare to 9:45 am October 28th, 2010.  Not even playing golf at Glen Abbey was as big a memory as this will be.  I shared it with my staff when I got back to the office.  I think there was some genuine happiness for me.  I really love my staff, and wouldn't trade any of them for anything.  A few have commented on my accomplishments to date, and were very excited for me today.  Todd asked me when the last time I was under 300.  I really don't know, but I do not believe Laurel has ever known me to be under 300 lbs.  She may say different, but I truly do not believe she has.  If that's the case it's been 20 years or more.

So what's next??  I really don't know.  I have tried to pick a number to get to.  I am not sure what that will be.  I believe that I will target 265.  But 1st, I think 275 is the next step.  That's 24 lbs away, and 20 lbs less then the initial goal I had.  So, knowing that, I am excited to forge ahead to the next stage of a New Dave.  Along with the 25 lbs, I have to start getting regular exercise.  My budha is really staying in tact.  I know this will be the very last spot I will have to lose inch's on, but I am starting to get worried about the lack of results.  It will come, I am sure of that, but now I need to boost it on a bit.  So with my exercise team in place, I will start making a conscious effort to get moving more. 

Thanks to everyone who reads this blog.  I believe there are more then 17 of you, so I hope that I have inspired just one of you.  I have been getting notes and messages from people not registered as an Azz Kicker.  I so love these, because they help me moving forward.  However, if you wouldn't mind, please register so I really know how many people are following me.  I am excited about this whole journey and would love to know who is supporting me.  I don't have to know, I am just being curious!!  If your not interested in the Azz Kickers in the blog, my email is daveforster@sasktel.net .  I would love to hear from you.

So.................................thank you all!!  I hope u have enjoyed the ride with me so far...........

Thursday October 28th 2010

I did it!!!!!!
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Wednesday's Road

Here is the road condition on my way home from Saskatoon Wednesday afternoon. Nice.......2 hours to go 90 kms
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A Religious Experiance

Today, I had to buy a new belt. The one I have been using has now gotten to be a bit to big.  I had it for a few years.  4 X was the tag.  I stopped in Big n Tall in Saskatoon on my way out of the city.  I met up with the store manager, who has been around that store for as long as there has been dirt.  He noticed  my face right away and commented on the weight loss.  I told him my dilemma,and picked out a belt.  It fit!!!!  1 x......................I said 1X.................that is 6 inches smaller then the one I had to replace.  It was cool.  So, he does his normal " Hey u gotta try this or look at that" speech.  I told him I would like to try on a pair of pants and a shirt, to see what size I may need.  He grabbed a couple of items of the shelves.  I tried on some casual pants.  They fit perfect.  Waist size.....46......prior to the program start 50.  I then tried on a cotton shirt.  3 xl.................prior to the program.........4 xl or 5xl.  I have to say, it felt real good.  I was pretty shocked at the pants.  I don't think I can remember wearing a 46 in pants.  I don't think Laurel and I were together, and that's 19 years since we have been dating.

I left the store, purchased my belt and 2 pairs of underwear.  I have been struggling keeping the old ones up!!!!!!  So Laurel gave me permission to buy a pair.  I celebrated and bought 2.  Living on the edge........Weigh in #9 is in 11 1/2 hours.  I am hoping.............................we'll see.

Saskatoon

Another night away and a few more hotel meals. Had a Caesar salad without the bread and croutons at lunch. I forget to ask to have the dressing on the side. I got to be better at that. It's the soppy dressing issue that I have to remember to be aware of. Supper was a good option of turkey or beef. I opted for both!!!! And a garden salad with dressing on the side. There was stuffing and potatoes as well, but they stayed on the buffet. I did sample the cheese cake for dessert.

I am worried for the Thursday weigh in again. After my gain of last week, I would like to see the 1 lb gone. It's important that I lose 1lb. I was annoyed at the gain and have tried to make sure to keep a better frame of mind to be aware of my meals and my extra's. I think I have done a good job of that. But being away and restricted on the food choices makes it difficult.

I haven't journaled my eating and I think I should have. I think as I am moving forward I "gamble" on food amounts and what I have been eating. I think I need to get back to the guide I have that we used initially. Back on course and ready to drop the next 35 - 40 lbs.

I am learning nothing is easy, as much as I have told so many people how convenient and easy this has been. I am realizing the weight is one thing, but my belly size is going down really very slow. I hope it starts shrinking soon. I am starting to get worried that it may never happen.
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