Quick Update

I've had some great support this past week, so I wanted to give just a quick update.

I've worked out all 3 days first thing in the morning. This morning was very tough to get out of bed, but I struggled through it. I felt much better after working out, so it was all worth it. And I've lost 4 lbs. I know it's just the beginning, and it's mostly water weight, but it is moving in the right direction.

Today we took our intern out for lunch for her last week of work. I knew we were heading out to the Longhorn Steakhouse, so before we left, I downloaded the nutritional info from their website. I felt a little silly looking at the menu, then at the sheet, then back at the menu again. But I had a plan, a goal for calories to spend, and I stuck to it. No bread, no soda, no crap to eat! I felt like I had a little victory for myself.

Like I said, a quick update. Wish me luck, and I'll post another update soon.

 

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Day 1 - Confirmation

I've confirmed a couple of things today. First, my weight:

E-yuck! In my first post, I was estimating 300, but I never thought I hit it. My max was always 296, no matter what. 4 lbs doesn't sound like much, but when you hit that major milestone, man... I broke down this morning showing the pic to Lins.

I got up nice and early this morning to find my second confirmation: our treadmill only computes calorie burn for a weight of 275 max. Yep, I'm heavy :)

But the best confirmation I could have received was from the genuine outpouring of affection and support from both family and friends. I'm doing this first and foremost for myself, but a very near second place is my family and friends. I look forward to the continued support and in proving to you (and myself) that I can complete this mission. I had so much energy from the time I woke through the workday, and it was all because of all of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you all!

 

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Mission Statement

Me and my Dad

First, a confession. I'm not a writer. This will become painfully apparent as you follow my posts.

Second, and the reason for this whole thing, I'm fat. I've never been this large in my life. I've really let myself go in the past 5 or so years. I've also been married for 5 years. I'm not saying this is the reason I'm fat, I have a very supportive wife. We now have 2 kids, the youngest 13 months, and my wife looks great. She has been running, shedding the pounds, and fitting into clothes she wore before our wedding. Me, I just had to buy a new pair of pants because none of my dress clothes fit. How the fuck did I let it get this bad?

I love my job. I love my family. But in the past 5 years I have been very distant to all my friends. To them I want to sincerely apologize. I think that a portion of the distancing is because of my appearance. I'm embarrassed about how I look. I need to go to work. I need to see family. Friends, they should be a higher priority in my life.

So where are these ramblings going? I'm going to challenge myself. Once and for all, I'm going to get in shape. And I'm going to chronicle it. Why, you may ask? Mostly to keep me on track. If you read this, and you see me veering from my mission, kick me in the ass! PLEASE!! I give you permission.

So, what is my mission, you may ask. I want to weigh 180 lbs by 40 years old. Simple, right? So much so that I named my blog after the mission.

180 by 40

I haven't weighed myself for a while, but I'm around 300 lbs. I'm 5'11". I'm supposed to be 180. I'm also 38 1/2 years old. Let's do some quick math:

• 557 days until my 40th birthday
  
• 120 lbs to lose
• 1.5 lbs per week

That's not impossible! Sensible diets say that a healthy weight loss is up to 2 lbs per week. Nice! Wish me luck! 

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