Saturday, April 01, 2006
Why I'm in the ChallengeI've always been a bit overweight. In high school I was at least 200 pounds. In the 12 years since graduating, I've ballooned up to 300 pounds. My health isn't good. I have to take meds to control my blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. Who likes to take 3 different meds each day?
About 5 years ago I did the Weight Watchers/ Curves diet/exercise plan. I lost about 40 pounds. Then our family moved, I got out of the routine and I gained it all back.
In the 2 months since Sharon and I began the original challenge I lost 10 pounds. I've cut sodas completely out of my diet. I've really cut back on fast food, but I could do better. My main reason for not having lost more is the lack of exercise. I've got a treadmill at home, but finding the time and getting motivated to actually walk is hard for me. When I get home from work, the last thing I want to do is walk a mile (and don't ask me to do it before work!). I can really stand to lose at least 150 pounds. But, I'm going to make an initial goal of getting down to 200.
I'm going to do my best and blow Sharon and Jessica out of the water with my weight loss. Look out girls!
