3rd Weigh In

Howdy Everyone.
I didn't quite realize ow difficult it is to keep blogging, even just two times a week! I am sorry about no update on Friday, but I do have the official weigh in for today!

Today I weigh: 187.4
:)
Now I must admit this is a little of a surprise because I don't feel I was as careful about what I ate but at the same time there was no gorging. I have continued to take the stairs everywhere, and have started getting skinny lattes when I go to star bucks. They don't make skinny's at the Peabody cafe yet so I just get tea.

School is going well. I do get overwhelmed at times, but I try to take it a step at a time. I would really like to get into a summer program, but am have started looking far to late and adding stress on myself that way.

I hope all is well with everyone out there!
Love to everyone
-James

2nd Weigh In...

I'm supposed to do this on Mondays, but Monday came and went and I didn't get to it. I hope no one minds, but this weeks weigh in comes a few days late.

And I weigh in at...: 189.0 Lbs

Well that wasn't exactly what we wanted to see. That's a gain of .2 lbs. Not a lot, but not loosing any. That's alright. I will continue my program and hopefully this initial gain is additional muscle or something...

Post on Friday!
-James

Friday Session

Hello all!

In this blog I hope to at least give an update on Friday's of how everything is going. So here's the first one!

This week has been good. The RA position hasn't been too stressful; I have had plenty of homework but have stayed on top of it; I have taken time to read; I have spent time with myself and my love; I have lifted the weights a little every day; I have taken the elevator only twice that I can remember; and I have stayed away from most junk food.

My eating pattern has been pretty consistent. I have a cereal bar (currently south beach living) in the morning, followed occasionally by a fruit. Then for lunch I try to have some protein and fruit, then dinner I try to have fruit, veggies, and some protein. Snacks include: carrots, pita & hummus, cottage cheese & Doritos (my one bad snack), and sharp cheddar cheese.

I haven't gotten into these Idiot's guides, but I will do the first exercise below:

-How many times a day do you thing about your weight?
Anytime I see myself in the mirror, or sitting in a way that extenuates my rolls.
-How often do you step on a scale?
Well, now, only once a week, used to do it more often.
-How much time do you spend thinking about which foods are 'ok'?
Not that much, although I do get in modes where i research like crazy...
-How much time do you spend figuring out how to dress in ways that hide your size?
I only think about it, when a shirt has become too tight to wear.
-How often do you feel guilty for eating a particular food?
Clearly not enough.
-How many times have you wondered what others thought about your size?
Constantly.
-How many hours in your lifetime have you stood looking in the mirror examining your hips and thighs?
Uh.... not very many. I don't like looking at them haha.
-Do you think someone who as naturally thin habits spends his or her time doing these things?
If they don't like the way they look, I guess they would.
-What would you rather be doing with your time & energy?
Laughing, Singing, performing, reading, spending time with others.

Hmm... any questions stun you? These don't seem to be really great questions, but it made me think for a little while about myself in a big picture kind of a way.

Well, I guess that's all for today folks!
Have a good weekend!
-James

Official Weigh In

So, after consulting my schedule, it seems that the weekly weigh-ins will be on Mondays around noon. This being the first one...

And I weigh in at: 188.8
BMI: 29.6 (Officially Overweight; Bordering Obese)

Now I have calculated my BMI by using a formula found in Healthy Weight Loss for Idiots. Formula being: Multiply your weight in Lbs by 704.5 then divide that by your height in inches, and divide it again by your height in inches. I'm using 5'7" or 67" as my height.

I have been really good about not taking elevators and using the stairs. I have begun to do a little lifting of the free weights in my room daily. I have continued to monitor my food intake and make sure I eat breakfast when I wake up. I am going to try to regulate my sleep, but that is a whole other battle in and of itself.

I plan to post on Friday about how the first week of school went mentally and physically. Me and the love will celebrate our Four-month on Wednesday :)

Thanks for all your support!
-James

Break is edning...

Well, my winter break was great! I got to go to SC and visit grandparents, uncles, an aunt, and cousins. Then I went to Cali to visit with my love and her family. Also over the break I was offered the position of an RA on campus. While this is a very exciting position it will also come with its fair share of stress and I will need even more support to get through healthy.

On to the Resolution...

I haven't really started doing to much yet. With all the traveling, and now moving and training for the RA position, I figured it would be easiest to start my resolution when I got settled in here at the Peabs.

So, what have I done?
I have been conscious about what I've been eating; trying to eat good portion sizes, mixtures of protein, veggies, and fruits. I purchased some free weights to have in my room. They aren't for building muscle necessarily but just to have some weights staring at me and begging me to be used. I have decided to not use any elevator unless I am carrying something heavy. Hopefully this is a good start and will help me along into the beginning of the real resolution.

While I was out walking today I say Red Emma's had a sign posted that said, "Start a new year's reVolution." Well, if this goes successfully, I hope it will lead to a turning point in my life style and will be the revolution I need.

If you feel comfortable please leave a comment so I know who all is here to help me :) I hope everyone's breaks were fantastic! Good luck with the new year!

-James Parks