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Thursday, January 29, 2009

2 Years and Still on my Journey

It's been 2 years since I began my Journey of Fitness. I figure since I have been so lax in my blogging that I ought to give a little update.

1. Weight has not changed much. I am hovering between 229-231.

2. I am busier than ever with lots of stressful things happening--thankfully, I am better able to deal with it because of my fitness level.

3. I gave a talk to a local TOPS group. I had a lot of fun doing it, and I am thinking about marketing myself to give more of these talks. My basic message is that of striving to live fit by eating healthy and exercising.

4. In Dec. I ran a 10k in 54:49 at a 8:50 pace. When I signed up, I thought I might be under 220 by the race, so I didn't sign up for heavyweight category. If I had, I would have taken first place in that division. Doh! Also, My oldest daughter ran the 5k, my wife walked the 5k, my second daughter ran the 1 mile kids race, and my 3rd ran the 1/4 mile kids race. Seeing my family get involved was much better than running the race in under 9 minute miles.

5. My oldest and I are running in a race this Saturday called the Frozen Blueberry Race. Brrrr!

6. I think I am insane for signing up for a marathon. I am in my third week of training and already ran a 15 miler. This is going to be tough!

7. I think I might have S.A.D. but I still can't bring myself to buy one of those outrageously priced lights.

8. I miss blogging, and I do check other sights out, but I just don't seem to have the time to blog regularly these days. I hope that changes soon.

Carpe diem--Homer

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Statistics

  • Starting Weight on January 28, 2007: 380 lbs.
  • Current Weight on May 4, 2009: 231.5 lbs.
  • Current BMI: 29.7
  • Waist: 43 inches
  • Current Body Fat%: 19%
  • Current Lean Mass: 187.5 lbs.
  • Current Fat Mass: 44 lbs.

10% losses

  • 190 (-6%)
  • 201.9 (-10%)
  • 224.4 (-10%)
  • * 249.3 (-10%)
  • * 277 (-10%)
  • * 307.8 (-10%)
  • * 342 (-10%)
  • * 380 Start

Upcoming Milestones

  • 224.4 (next 10% loss)
  • Learn New Stress Coping Techniques
  • Below 220
  • Below 210
  • 201.9 (next 10% loss)
  • ***BELOW 200***
  • 190 lbs. HALF MAN
  • Below 15% BODY FAT

Recent Milestones

  • *** COMPLETED MARATHON ***
  • Ran 20 miles in training
  • Ran 16 miles in training
  • 2 Years on my Journey of Fitness
  • Ran 10 k @ 8:53 pace
  • Completed Half-Marathon
  • Ran 15 miles in training
  • Ran 10k @ 9:10 pace in race
  • Ran 5k @ 8:36 pace in practice
  • Below 230
  • Ran 14 Miles in Training
  • Ran 6.5 miles @ 9:15 min/mile pace
  • Sprint Triathlon
  • 233 BMI<30
  • 235 lbs. Marriage Weight
  • 237.5 lbs. (3/4 of the way to goal or 5/8 of starting weight)
  • First climb up a rock climbing wall
  • Run 10 Mile Race