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New Weigh In (It's About Time)

2011-09-11T11:11:00.000-07:00

It's been about a month since I've posted and I'm not gonna lie, August was rough. I got off track a few weekends in a row and it made me realize why I'm really doing this. It's about choices. It's about managing yourself mentally and that's it. Once I got past my own mental blocks I got through the rough patch. I started out August at 338 lbs and officially as of this weekend I'm down to 330 lbs on the dot. Started my journey at 462 for a total loss of 132 lbs! One day at a time..

Never Forget

2011-09-11T10:47:00.000-07:00

This morning on the 10 Year Anniversary of 9-11 I hiked Squaw Peak, one of Phoenix's great urban trails (and not easy). On my way up I saw the Army coming down after putting an American Flag at the top! Great sight to see and awesome exercise!

Meal Time

2011-09-11T10:43:00.001-07:00

Just a sneak peak at one of my meals! Chicken and Broccoli, the classic healthy setup! Enjoy!

Bomb Ombs!

2011-08-15T20:55:00.000-07:00

The formula: Unsweetened Blue Diamond almond milk, poured over fresh raspberry topped granola. The granola is Fresh & Easy brand honey flax. So bomb!

Body Changes

2011-08-08T19:37:00.000-07:00

As my body goes through changes I wanted to get a snap of myself 4 months apart. You can see the definition change in my face, chest, arms and belly. Slight angle on the more recent pic but the difference is there.

The Serious Summer Continues

2011-08-06T17:01:00.001-07:00

Jumped on the scale today and I'm down to 338.5 lbs from starting at 462 on January 17th. Total loss: 124.5 lbs in 7 and 1/2 months. The Serious Summer continues and it just goes to show anybody can make this happen. One day at a time..

Locker Theft Is "Normal"

2011-08-05T20:02:00.001-07:00

Seriously? What is "normal" locker theft? It clearly states "we have higher than normal" locker theft, which implies some level of locker theft is normal. Wow guys. The best part, this is in North Scottsdale.

Get Your Veggie On

2011-08-02T18:46:00.000-07:00

What an interesting title to a vegetable medley mix. Got it at Trader Joes which is pretty much the most amazing store ever. I like the frozen because during my busy life, cooking it is quick. One thing to remember when taking on weight loss is to do the right thing but make it fit your lifestyle. Don't over complicate things and just make simple healthy choices.

New Serious Summer Weigh In

2011-07-23T14:35:00.001-07:00

It's been a few weeks so I decided to hop on the scale and see where I'm at. My last weigh-in was 352. Today I jumped on in my birthday suit and got back 346. Total loss 116 lbs. One day at a time.. Serious Summer in full effect!

Treadmill Killa

2011-07-23T14:28:00.000-07:00

Got a new mile time today. I missed the Les Mills BodyPump class I wanted to go to this morning because I set my alarm to 8:15 PM and not AM. I was pissed. So I went to the gym with a vengeance and shaved about 40 seconds off my last mile time. I even surprised myself with the number. One day at a time..

A Clean Bill Of Health Pt. 2

2011-07-19T18:55:00.000-07:00

So I'm a little late posting the results of my official blood work but it's cool because there's not much controversial about it. I figured my obesity would carry along with it a few side effects but it appears I've got an entire clean bill here. Stoked because when I wanna eat yolks with my eggs I don't have to worry about it. Beast mode!

Fasting Blood Test Results:

Cholesterol: 172

Glucose: 93

Triglycerides: 64

CBC: "Good"

Liver: "Good"

Kidney: "Good"

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

2011-07-13T21:16:00.000-07:00

A friend brought up this recipe tonight and it reminded me to share it because it's the best method. This is how I do all my hard boiled eggs. Enjoy!

The Perfect Hard Boiled Egg
Recipe By: Julia Child

For 12 eggs: Use 3 1/2 quarts of water *see note

Special Equipment:
-High (not wide) Saucepan with cover
-Bowl w/ice cubes & water (large enough to completely cover eggs)

*note: water should cover the eggs by 1 inch, so use a tall pan, and limit cooking to 2 dozen eggs at a time.

1. Lay the eggs in the pan and add the amount of cold water specified. Set
over high heat and bring just to the boil; remove from heat, cover the pan,
and let sit exactly 17 minutes.

2. When the time is up, transfer the eggs to the bowl of ice cubes and
water. Chill for 2 minutes while bringing the cooking water to the boil
again. (This 2 minute chilling shrinks the body of the egg from the shell.)

3. Transfer the eggs (6 at a time only) to the boiling water, bring to the
boil again, and let boil for 10 seconds - this expands the shell from the
egg. Remove eggs, and place back into the ice water.

Chilling the eggs promptly after each step prevents that dark line from
forming, and if time allows, leave the eggs in the ice water after the last
step for 15 to 20 minutes. Chilled eggs are easier to peel, as well.

The peeled eggs will keep perfectly in the refrigerator, submerged in water
in an uncovered container, for 2 to 3 days.

NOTES : The perfect hard boiled egg has a tender white, and a yolk properly
set. There is not the faintest darkening of yolk where the white encircles
it (a chemical reaction caused by too much heat in the cooking process).
Eggs cooked this way can also be peeled neatly.

New Mile Time

2011-07-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

Last time I posted a mile was around 14:45. Shaved off another 13 seconds off my time. Just chopping it down. My goal is to eventually get to 12 minute miles. Keep grinding!

Serious Summer Serious Results

2011-07-09T11:40:00.000-07:00

Down another 5 since last week to 352. Just staying focused mentally and that's really all it is. Serious summer style.

A Clean Bill Of Health

2011-07-02T13:18:00.000-07:00

Had a physical exam yesterday and I'd say it went pretty well. My doctor did an EKG, Glucose reading, Hemoglobin reading and blood pressure. I also had to go back to the lab today to have blood drawn for a fasting blood test. He's going to test for diabetes and cholesterol and some other fancy things. All in all I'm clear for take off and the doc was pleased with my progress. He didn't find anything wrong with my regimen of old fashion diet and exercise. Who would have thought?

Official Numbers:

Blood Pressure = 108/70

Glucose = 86

Hemoglobin A1C = 5.7

EKG = The doctor told me it looked "Good"

They also weighed me and I'm down another 3 pounds to 357. Need a ticket to the gun show!!??

Food Time

2011-06-28T22:00:00.001-07:00

This is what today looked like. This is what it takes to make it happen. I split that up into two meals spread about 3 hours apart. That along with four other meals at roughly 2-300 calories and that's a day. Get it done. Make your food the day before and take it with you. You save money and lose weight so there's two benefits. Go!

Before and Now

2011-06-22T19:38:00.000-07:00

I still have a lot of hard work ahead of me and I don't want to get too complacent with where I'm at. So I resisted at first because I feel like there's nothing to celebrate yet, but my friend suggested I do a new before and now pic for the website.

Being Consistent Requires Consistency

2011-06-18T15:28:00.000-07:00

Finally Above The Century Mark

2011-06-16T17:20:00.000-07:00

I'm gonna let the picture speak for itself on this one. 360 on the dot ladies and gentlemen. I started at 462 making the total loss 102 lbs. Proof is in the pudding. Getting healthy is completely achievable if you just put your mind to it and stay consistent. Zero excuses.

From Blankets To Shirts

2011-06-16T17:01:00.000-07:00

I used to wear blanket size 6X shirts. Now it's 3X shirts and up until this point I've never been able to wear names like Calvin Klein. I also went down from a 58 waist to a 50. Next time I go camping I'll have to bring one of my old shirts to use for the tent. Oooohhh!!

Shaving Those Mile Times Down

2011-06-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

Dayum! Sometimes I surprise myself.. I was shooting for 15:00 because my last fastest mile was 15:10 and ended up getting 14:43. As soon as I can get to 12:00 I'm golden. That's when the calories really start to burn!

Desert Rat

2011-06-05T17:42:00.000-07:00

Went for a nice hike walk this morning at the Phoenix Mountain Preserve also known as Squaw Peak. Didn't climb to the top but got a great workout regardless. Started at Najavo trail head and went about 1/4 of the way up until I reached a switchback, then headed back down and around the circumference trail. Walked for about an hour total and since you ladies are curious: yes I had my shirt off the whole time!

Beef: It's What's On My Plate

2011-06-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

I know that in the world of losing weight or general healthy living beef is frowned upon. I'm here to tell you that, yes, beef is higher in calories, and yes, it can have "bad fats", but it's actually okay to eat beef once in a while. Eating beef hasn't slowed down my progress and I've lost almost 100 lbs. Now don't go too crazy either. Stick to fish and chicken for as long as you can and then when you start to get a craving, eat it. Just be careful about portions and you'll be fine. I made some delicious kabobs today. Had one for lunch today and I'm taking the other one to work for lunch tomorrow. Bon Appétit!

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New Weigh-In to Begin the "Serious Summer"

2011-06-04T13:23:00.000-07:00

It's been a few weeks so I decided to jump on the scale this morning. I'm down another 7 lbs from 375 to 368! That's 94 lbs total loss from starting at 462. I'm only 6 lbs away from the century mark. This marks the beginning of what I'm calling "Serious Summer" which means turning up the heat a few notches. This way by October November I'll be able to rock 2X hoodies and look like a blend of Bruce Lee, Brad Pitt and Mark Wahlberg. One day at a time..

Treadmill Terror Alert

2011-06-04T13:19:00.000-07:00

Shaved another 10 seconds off the mile.. thug life!