I’ve lost 19.5 pounds as of this moment. I’m happy that every time I’ve gained weight … eventually … I’ve gotten disgusted with myself and been able to lose the extra pounds, but what makes me sad is the fact I continue to fluctuate by like 20 pounds over the course of a few years. I absolutely hate myself when I start to get heavy, and yet, I’m unable to do anything about it until I’m nearly out of control (I’m exaggerating a bit, but you get what I’m saying). I’d like to able to say that this time, things are going to be different, but in all honesty … I’m not sure if that’s true … but I hope so.

I can shake my wedding ring off my hand if I try hard enough, hopefully that doesn’t become an issue. I won’t get it resized. I’d rather just buy another one, a cheap one … really cheap. Who looks at guys wedding rings? No one, that’s who.

I need to buy new clothes. I’ve been waiting for this time to buy clothes in the hopes that I’d be back into medium size shirts (large shirts are way too long, but I needed the girth for my tubby bigness). Now that I can fit medium clothes again, I’m still nervous to buy clothes in case I gain weight again. Jeez, I’m like a chick.

Anyways … that’s all I’ve got … except … please pray for Japan … right now

I haven’t actually typed out a post in a while, figure I’m overdue. We’ll recap everyone from youngest to oldest:

• Dan-o … He’s been tougher than Abi to get into a regular sleeping pattern. He still doesn’t sleep thru the night, but he is getting better (sometimes). He’s a chunk like Abi was, even bigger I think. He’s a very happy baby now, always smiling (unless we’re trying to get him to sleep, then he cries).
• Abi … At the risk of sounding like “one of those parents” – She’s unbelievably smart for a 2-1/2 year old. You should see her work my iPod touch! Her current favorite shows are Veggie Tales and Curious George. Her favorite books include “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, “The Cat in the Hat”, and “Curious George’s Birthday Surprise”.
• Pro … She’s back to work after 3 months maternity leave. She rocking weight watchers (we both are) and looking great. She’s currently waiting for Apple to announce the new iPad 2 so she can buy one and be the coolest kid on the block.
• Myself … Weight Watchers, I’m down 12 pounds and have 10 to go. I haven’t run at all since late fall and I don’t plan to run again until March. I hope I’m able to pick it up easily when I start again. I’m addicted to my iPod touch. I beat Angry Birds and I’m almost done with Angry Birds Seasons. I was up to almost 100 apps on my ipod, but I got rid of a few. I just recently became addicted to instagram and I’m patiently waiting for famous people to jump on board so I can live vicariously thru them. I need to get a new computer cuz the one we have isn’t powerful enough to handle RAW files and HD video from my Canon 60D

About a year ago, I posted that I was upset because I had gained a few pounds and weighed 147 pounds. Today, I weigh 161 pounds.

I’m discouraged. I’m having a very hard time motivating myself.

I was going to post something last month, but noticed that in December of 2008 I only posted once, so I wanted to stay true to form for December of 2009.

• The Odd Days Project is over. I have one more photo to post and that’s done. I’m not sure what photo project to start next.
• I may start competing over at dpchallenge again this year.
• I’m in a biggest loser contest with some family. I currently have ballooned back up to 160. My goal is 145 by March 31st … that’s only 5 pounds per month, how hard could it be?
• I’ve slowly started getting back to the gym (very slowly).
• I plan to run a 1/2 marathon this year, even though at the moment I can barely squeak out a 5k on a treadmill (which is much easier)

Six months ago, I posted this … click me … which basically stated that I had reached my goal weight of 140 pounds. After that post I actually lost 3 more pounds, putting me at 137. Over the past 6 months I’ve more or less stayed right around 140 – 142 … not too bad for winter time. Lately, however, I’ve balooned back up to 147 pounds. This situation is unacceptable. Time to Re-implement my rules:

1. No eating after 7pm
2. No snacking … 3 meals per day

For the time being, I won’t try to limit how much I eat at my scheduled feeding times. If I start training for a 5k, the 2 rules above should be enough to start losing weight. I’ve chosen the 1st Annual 5k run/walk for C.O.P.S. to be my first race of the year. It’s May 9th down at the Corning Preserve – about 3 weeks away. My goal is to weigh 137 pounds on June 10th … one day before going on vacation to Florida.

I haven’t posted in 2 weeks. Mostly because I don’t really have anything new to share … but I figured I should say something.

I reached my weight watcher’s goal. On August 25th I weighed 160 pounds. This morning I weighed 140 pounds. So now I actually get some points back because I just want to maintain my weight rather than lose any more. I do feel like another 5 pounds is do-able, but I’m very happy with how I look at the moment, so I’m going with it.

Motivating myself to run is a bit more difficult now that it’s cold and dark, but I’m still running 3 times per week. 3 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles at the moment – but I’d like to extend that 4 mile run to 5 miles. I plan to run the “Turkey Trot” on Thanksgiving, and then no more 5K races until spring.

It’s a sad day at the Milo house. Both Jessamyn and are paying money to lose weight. The formula is so simple, burn more calories than you take in, but it seems we need help doing that. I just finished signing up for Weight Watchers for Men Online. Over the next 3 months, the goal is to go from my current 160 – down to 145. Hopefully, my 5K training is going to be a big help – but one week into my “official training” – I haven’t lost a single pound (actually gained 2 pounds). The website is giving me 28 points per day – should be pretty do-able … I’ll keep you posted.