So, even though I've been back on blood pressure meds for 3 weeks now, my blood pressure has basically stayed the same. This tells me a few things. 1) The meds are going to only help me if I do my part = a) eating right b) working out on a consistent basis. When I did those things 2 years ago, by blood pressure got back in line very quickly.
I'm bugged that I can't work out till my surgery. It's next week. Yes, this time next week, I'll be coming out of a fog and my lower abdomen will be a little (or a lot) sore. Yeah me!
I hate being out of breath and moving in slow motion. Though I was only in shape for a short time, I miss it, and need to get back there. Summer is upon us and I want to be active, not sitting there sweating to death. I have no summer fat clothes - crap! Guess I'd better get my butt in gear as soon as I can.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Yes, it is
a hernia. At least that's what my internal medicine doc told me. Nothing like a little "turn your head and cough" to make an afternoon complete. I know that women have it bad when they go to the woman doctor, but having your boys jiggled by another dude is just not one of life's best events. Anyway, they did a physical on me at the same time. My blood pressure was up (duh! - I have not been to the gym regularly in over a year). So, he put me on some blood pressure meds - which basically mean that I get to go pee a lot. On the other hand, my blood work came back normal - whew - no blood sugar issues.
So, what to do now. I have an appointment with the surgeon next Tuesday to see how and when to get this hernia thingy taken care of. In the mean time, I really need to start eating right. I need to find new morning food besides breakfast burritos and diet coke ( and throw in a donut for good measure). I want to exercise, but what I can and can't do will be dictated by the doc next week.
So, what to do now. I have an appointment with the surgeon next Tuesday to see how and when to get this hernia thingy taken care of. In the mean time, I really need to start eating right. I need to find new morning food besides breakfast burritos and diet coke ( and throw in a donut for good measure). I want to exercise, but what I can and can't do will be dictated by the doc next week.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Hold on a minute...
Just when I was getting all fired up last week about getting fit again, I began to also look into why I was having pain in my lower abdomen. I believe that I have developed an inguinal hernia. This is only by my own diagnosis, with the help of web MD. I have an appointment for this afternoon with my doctor to get a professional opinion. If I'm right, I may have to have surgery to fix it. That would suck. I would be out of commission for at least 4 weeks. I hate getting old.
I'll post tomorrow about what the doc says. Sigh....
I'll post tomorrow about what the doc says. Sigh....
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
It's time
It's time to get back to the gym.
It's time to be accountable for what goes in my mouth.
It's time to keep track of what I weigh.
It's time to stop feeling like crap.
It's time to quit making excuses.
It's time to say good-bye to the donuts, candy, sweets, muffins, and ice cream.
It's time to be an example to my family again.
It's time to quit being lazy.
It's just plain damn time.
Being out of a job for 7 months is no excuse for gaining back almost all of the weight I lost in 2008. It makes me ill to think that I have gone backward so much. I have kept telling myself that I would get back to the gym when I had a more stable 'routine', you know - with a full time job, etc. Well, I'm working full time, but the job is not permanent, and things are still in a state of flux. Doesn't matter. I'm at that point again where I was at the end of 2007, where I knew something had to change or else!
If you don't see an update from me within a week as to what I've been doing to get back on track, plz text me or call me and ask me why not.
It's time to be accountable for what goes in my mouth.
It's time to keep track of what I weigh.
It's time to stop feeling like crap.
It's time to quit making excuses.
It's time to say good-bye to the donuts, candy, sweets, muffins, and ice cream.
It's time to be an example to my family again.
It's time to quit being lazy.
It's just plain damn time.
Being out of a job for 7 months is no excuse for gaining back almost all of the weight I lost in 2008. It makes me ill to think that I have gone backward so much. I have kept telling myself that I would get back to the gym when I had a more stable 'routine', you know - with a full time job, etc. Well, I'm working full time, but the job is not permanent, and things are still in a state of flux. Doesn't matter. I'm at that point again where I was at the end of 2007, where I knew something had to change or else!
If you don't see an update from me within a week as to what I've been doing to get back on track, plz text me or call me and ask me why not.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
New Look
I've taken some time off from this blog (again), but I'd like to get back to it. Found this cool template. Very manly, don't you think?
Currently, I'm in the yo-yo state. I've been to the yo-yo state before, and I'd like to leave.
More later.
Currently, I'm in the yo-yo state. I've been to the yo-yo state before, and I'd like to leave.
More later.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Week 49 Numbers
Still plateauing.
Current Weight: 273 (no loss, no gain)
Current Body Fat%: 28.1% (slight gain, but nothing to get crazy over)
Just gotta make it through the holidays without gaining.
Current Weight: 273 (no loss, no gain)
Current Body Fat%: 28.1% (slight gain, but nothing to get crazy over)
Just gotta make it through the holidays without gaining.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
40
Well, I'm 40 today, but I'm alive!
I can honestly say that I feel better today at 40 than I did 10 years ago when I turned 30. I am in better shape, and I feel more energized.
40 is just a number and not a state of mind. My mind is sharp, and I feel alive. I don't think I've ever had a birthday where I started the morning in the gym. I was looking down at my legs in the shower this morning, and thought - dang, there's some definition I haven't seen in quite some time.
I feel loved today. I'm grateful for my wife, my kids, my parents, my sisters and brother, and their families. It's easy to be a success when you have a great support system. I count my blessings for having good health, and the ability to get myself on the road to being healthier. I have no major health problems, and my body works like it should. Yes, I still have more weight that I want to lose, and my body is not where I want it to be, but I'm still committed. I didn't make my goal of being under 250 by my birthday. Oh freaking well. If somebody had told me last year at this time that I would be at 273 on my birthday this year, I would have thought it was possible, but would have thought they were nuts. I was very depressed a year ago about my weight. I had given up, and was starting to get into the mindset of settling for the fact that I would be heavy for the rest of my life. What would weighing 500 lbs feel like, I thought? What is diabetes going to be like? Does taking insulin every day suck? So, yes, I have to give mad props to my sister for pushing me in the right direction. I don't know why it all came together this year, it just did, and I'm grateful. I'm scared as hell to ever put this weight back on again. The thought of losing it all again just turns my stomach. I want to focus on being the best I can be, and as healthy as possible. I know I won't be perfect. I know that I will still eat donuts. But I can't go back to where I was before. I'm still working on my mindset with food. Working on eating to fuel my body, not to calm my emotions. This is a process, not a sprint. The new year is coming, and I'm going to re-tool some of my health and fitness goals for the coming year.
Thank you to all who read, and comment, and the many more that don't even know this blog exists, they just know me. I appreciate the love, the support, the kind words, the praise and encouragement. It has made a great difference and helped me on this journey.
Thank You!
I can honestly say that I feel better today at 40 than I did 10 years ago when I turned 30. I am in better shape, and I feel more energized.
40 is just a number and not a state of mind. My mind is sharp, and I feel alive. I don't think I've ever had a birthday where I started the morning in the gym. I was looking down at my legs in the shower this morning, and thought - dang, there's some definition I haven't seen in quite some time.
I feel loved today. I'm grateful for my wife, my kids, my parents, my sisters and brother, and their families. It's easy to be a success when you have a great support system. I count my blessings for having good health, and the ability to get myself on the road to being healthier. I have no major health problems, and my body works like it should. Yes, I still have more weight that I want to lose, and my body is not where I want it to be, but I'm still committed. I didn't make my goal of being under 250 by my birthday. Oh freaking well. If somebody had told me last year at this time that I would be at 273 on my birthday this year, I would have thought it was possible, but would have thought they were nuts. I was very depressed a year ago about my weight. I had given up, and was starting to get into the mindset of settling for the fact that I would be heavy for the rest of my life. What would weighing 500 lbs feel like, I thought? What is diabetes going to be like? Does taking insulin every day suck? So, yes, I have to give mad props to my sister for pushing me in the right direction. I don't know why it all came together this year, it just did, and I'm grateful. I'm scared as hell to ever put this weight back on again. The thought of losing it all again just turns my stomach. I want to focus on being the best I can be, and as healthy as possible. I know I won't be perfect. I know that I will still eat donuts. But I can't go back to where I was before. I'm still working on my mindset with food. Working on eating to fuel my body, not to calm my emotions. This is a process, not a sprint. The new year is coming, and I'm going to re-tool some of my health and fitness goals for the coming year.
Thank you to all who read, and comment, and the many more that don't even know this blog exists, they just know me. I appreciate the love, the support, the kind words, the praise and encouragement. It has made a great difference and helped me on this journey.
Thank You!
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