July 9th is my 44th Birthday. That was the goal date I set back in January and I am now within a few hours of that day.
As of this morning I have lost OVER 99 lbs. and I am ready to say MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Although I will continue my journey for another 20-25 lbs I will not chronicle my weight loss after today.
It has been One HELL of a Journey.
Thanks to all my friends and family especially Rocky and Zach. I could not have done this without you.
Many have told me that I am an inspiration. If that is true than that is fantastic. I am just a guy who decided to make a stand and do something for my family and most importantly for MYSELF.
Operation 44 was a Success!!!!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Old Navy Experience
Tonight the family is taking our first family picture (professionally) ever. We are headed to a photo store in the mall.
So last night Rocky and I went to Old Navy to get some jeans. I have not shopped for jeans in a while and was worried that Old Navy may not have my size.
I tried on a pair and they fit perfectly. Needless to say that the size 42 jeans would be HUGE for most guys but for a guy who has recently purchased size 50 pants.....The 42 jeans were AMAZING.
To top it off I saw some cool madress shorts...the kind I use to wear in High School and College. They only went up to size 40 so I took a pair into the dressing room and WOW!!!! They fit!!!
Size 42 Jeans and Size 40 Shorts. Can the 30's be far away????
Rocky bought some jeans as well. She went from Double digits to single Digits...(That is all I will say). She looks amazing. Can't wait to see how our pictures come out tonight.
So last night Rocky and I went to Old Navy to get some jeans. I have not shopped for jeans in a while and was worried that Old Navy may not have my size.
I tried on a pair and they fit perfectly. Needless to say that the size 42 jeans would be HUGE for most guys but for a guy who has recently purchased size 50 pants.....The 42 jeans were AMAZING.
To top it off I saw some cool madress shorts...the kind I use to wear in High School and College. They only went up to size 40 so I took a pair into the dressing room and WOW!!!! They fit!!!
Size 42 Jeans and Size 40 Shorts. Can the 30's be far away????
Rocky bought some jeans as well. She went from Double digits to single Digits...(That is all I will say). She looks amazing. Can't wait to see how our pictures come out tonight.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
10 More Days to get it done
Had a great time in Vegas over the weekend. I rewarded myself with a bucket list dream of playing in a World Series of Poker event. Although my tourney results were not very good I had a great time. After over 25 years of Vegas trips and well over 70 visits...I finally went with my brother. We had a great time.
With 10 days to go until my 44th Birthday here is where I stand.
Total Lost 94.8 lbs.
Remaining to goal 5.2 lbs.
It is going to be VERY close!!!
I have already lost the 1.8 pounds I gained on my Vegas trip and have managed to lose a little more than the weight I gained.....I am at a Diet Low....I love Diet low days....The days when I weigh in less than I have in 17+ years.
Rocky, Zach, and me are scheduled to take a family picture tomorrow night. This will be our first OFFICIAL Family photo in YEARS. Neither Rocky or I have been too thrilled about taking pictures in general but Hell, We BOTH are looking pretty good and we figure it is time.
We are headed to the mall to one of those studios that allows several different sittings. We are planning to each get an individual shot as well as getting a Family shot.
July is my Birthday month and anniversary month (19th)and it will also be the month I make it to 100 lbs. I just hope I can reach my goal of July 9th.
With 10 days to go until my 44th Birthday here is where I stand.
Total Lost 94.8 lbs.
Remaining to goal 5.2 lbs.
It is going to be VERY close!!!
I have already lost the 1.8 pounds I gained on my Vegas trip and have managed to lose a little more than the weight I gained.....I am at a Diet Low....I love Diet low days....The days when I weigh in less than I have in 17+ years.
Rocky, Zach, and me are scheduled to take a family picture tomorrow night. This will be our first OFFICIAL Family photo in YEARS. Neither Rocky or I have been too thrilled about taking pictures in general but Hell, We BOTH are looking pretty good and we figure it is time.
We are headed to the mall to one of those studios that allows several different sittings. We are planning to each get an individual shot as well as getting a Family shot.
July is my Birthday month and anniversary month (19th)and it will also be the month I make it to 100 lbs. I just hope I can reach my goal of July 9th.
Monday, June 21, 2010
In the words of Tom Petty........"The Waiting is the hardest part"
As of this mornings weigh:
Loss this week: 1.4 lbs
Total Loss: 93.2 lbs.
Left to goal: 6.8 lbs.
Honestly, I had targeted this week as the week I wanted to get to the goal. Even though the original date set was July 9th (18 days away) I really had wanted to reach it before the World Series of Poker event.
I have had an interesting last 4 weeks of weight loss:
1.6
.8
5.8
1.4
Who the heck knows the science of losing weight. I went about 20 weeks averaging about 4 lbs per week and then BAM....everything goes crazy.
I am more determined than ever. The compliments are coming from all over the place. People stop me on my morning walk and tell me how great I look and congratulating me on the results. I am not going to lie.....It feels great when a neighbor pulls over, rolls down their window and says...." Rick, You are a Shadow of your former self! How much weight have you lost?"
6.8 lbs. to go!
Loss this week: 1.4 lbs
Total Loss: 93.2 lbs.
Left to goal: 6.8 lbs.
Honestly, I had targeted this week as the week I wanted to get to the goal. Even though the original date set was July 9th (18 days away) I really had wanted to reach it before the World Series of Poker event.
I have had an interesting last 4 weeks of weight loss:
1.6
.8
5.8
1.4
Who the heck knows the science of losing weight. I went about 20 weeks averaging about 4 lbs per week and then BAM....everything goes crazy.
I am more determined than ever. The compliments are coming from all over the place. People stop me on my morning walk and tell me how great I look and congratulating me on the results. I am not going to lie.....It feels great when a neighbor pulls over, rolls down their window and says...." Rick, You are a Shadow of your former self! How much weight have you lost?"
6.8 lbs. to go!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
That is so '90's
The 1990's were a very forgettable decade....Sandwitched between the great music of the 1980's and the excitement of the new century the 1990's are looked back on as a bland decade.
Unlike the 1890's which had a great exciting appeal.
Well.....I have entered into the 90's!!!!! As of this morning I have lost 91.6 lbs.
After two straght weeks of small numbers I have seemed to have kicked it up a notch as with one day to go in my weekly calendar I am down a VERY respectable 5.8 lbs so far this week.
I have only 8.4 lbs to go.
Which week will show up this coming week....The 1.6 and .8 lbs. lost that happened the previous two weeks or the amazing 5.8 lbs of this week?
One thing for sure, This has been one CRAZY ride.
Unlike the 1890's which had a great exciting appeal.
Well.....I have entered into the 90's!!!!! As of this morning I have lost 91.6 lbs.
After two straght weeks of small numbers I have seemed to have kicked it up a notch as with one day to go in my weekly calendar I am down a VERY respectable 5.8 lbs so far this week.
I have only 8.4 lbs to go.
Which week will show up this coming week....The 1.6 and .8 lbs. lost that happened the previous two weeks or the amazing 5.8 lbs of this week?
One thing for sure, This has been one CRAZY ride.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Working through Plateau
The last 2 weeks have brought my two smallest loss totals to date (1.6 and .8). Although I still lost weight each week it just was not my normal 3.5-4.5 lbs.
Well something kicked in the last few days as I have lost 2.6 lbs since Monday....Today is Wednesday.
The grand total is now at 88.4 lbs.
With ONE Month to go until my Birthday I have 11.6 lbs. to go.
Well something kicked in the last few days as I have lost 2.6 lbs since Monday....Today is Wednesday.
The grand total is now at 88.4 lbs.
With ONE Month to go until my Birthday I have 11.6 lbs. to go.
Monday, May 31, 2010
How can you lose 1.6 pounds in a week and be upset?
21 weeks into my journey I have posted my lowest weekly weight loss. Now, I have had a few weeks where I lost in the 2's but I have not yet experienced what I have this week........Total weight loss for the week.....1.6 lbs.
With the overall total now at a very respectable 85.0 lbs I am concerned that I may have discovered a plateau. The last time I lost 2 lbs I followed up with a GOOD week so I am looking forward to having that good week this coming week.
I have become obsessed with what I call LOW DAYS. A LOW DAY is defined as the LOWEST I have weighed in 15+ years. Even if it is just .2 lbs difference from the day before I am happy when I can achieve a LOW DAY.
Went to a family gathering this past weekend where most have not seen me since December......The compliments were plentiful and most could not believe the change. My father-in-law introduced me to a woman I have never met by saying.....Rick lost 84 lbs. The woman looked at my still heavy body and originally thought he was joking. OK, to a woman who just met me I am still fat.....Hard to take but still true. Don't know if I will ever be to the point where I do not have some meat on the bones. More importantly I dont think I want to. I have seen pictures of where I was when I was 22-23 yrs old and I was not skinny but I was in good shape. Unfortunately that is still about 40 lbs from where I am this morning. 40 is a LOT closer than 125!!!
Happy Memorial Day!
With the overall total now at a very respectable 85.0 lbs I am concerned that I may have discovered a plateau. The last time I lost 2 lbs I followed up with a GOOD week so I am looking forward to having that good week this coming week.
I have become obsessed with what I call LOW DAYS. A LOW DAY is defined as the LOWEST I have weighed in 15+ years. Even if it is just .2 lbs difference from the day before I am happy when I can achieve a LOW DAY.
Went to a family gathering this past weekend where most have not seen me since December......The compliments were plentiful and most could not believe the change. My father-in-law introduced me to a woman I have never met by saying.....Rick lost 84 lbs. The woman looked at my still heavy body and originally thought he was joking. OK, to a woman who just met me I am still fat.....Hard to take but still true. Don't know if I will ever be to the point where I do not have some meat on the bones. More importantly I dont think I want to. I have seen pictures of where I was when I was 22-23 yrs old and I was not skinny but I was in good shape. Unfortunately that is still about 40 lbs from where I am this morning. 40 is a LOT closer than 125!!!
Happy Memorial Day!
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