The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
196: Weigh In 5/5/13
196: This Week 5/12/13 -->No Gain/Loss BMI=29
150:Total Weight Loss

Another week of status quo. However, I am good with that. When I reflect on the fact that I have lost 150 POUNDS that is pretty friggin amazing.  Plus, I am very comfortable to be at my own personal set weight of 196. Eating was better overall, but could do a little better with some choices and times of grazing.  Still, want to try to be commited to ge stick to basics: Water; Protein; Journaling. Clearly Maintenance requires WORK!

In terms of exercise, it was going well.. However due to ankle injury no running but have been biking and swimming and doing weight lifting.

Hope everyone is doing well!

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
193: Weigh In 4/21/13
196: This Week 4/28/13 -->3 pounds gain BMI=29
150:Total Weight Loss

Well, not happy with the scale today. Actually, not happy with my eating lately.  Making a lot of poor choices and grazing. Need to commit to get back to basics: Water; Protein; Journaling. Do not want to let it get out of hand....as has been the case in the old days. 

In terms of exercise, it was going well. I was able to get out and run 5 days. However, yesterday I was doing a run and injured my ankle pretty badly.  Today it is like a grapefruit.  I will have to take a break from running,  but I will try to do some other things to try to not get to sedentary.

 Hope everyone is doing well!

Good Evening,

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
193: Weigh In 4/14/13
193: This Week 4/21/13 -->0 pounds gain BMI=29
153:Total Weight Loss

Pretty happy at no gain/loss. Maintenance phase is pretty stable, which is showing me that sticking to the program allows me to stay at or below my goal weight!  Mostly, I feel more healthy than I ever have as an adult!

In terms of exercise, it is going well. I was able to get out and run 5 days. This week I also was able to go to the gym and began doing some body conditioning at the Y. Love working out, especially about how it makes me feel!

I continue to try to seek a balance between a mindful diet and consistent exercise. A goal I will continue to work on going forward!!

Living in MA, this past week was pretty emotionally draining. So many things to reflect upon, but mostly praying that God's love and mercy bring healing to all involved.

Have a great week!

Thanks for this post....extremely emotionally draining day...the depths of my heartache are bottomless, praying for all those affected..thnx again for thinking of us, know I can always count on your support guys

Thanks Sam...I was pretty psyched about the time...been following your workouts, crossfit is NO JOKE BRO...

Happy Surgiversary Don! Your posts are always caring, compassionate and helpful!!

Good Day,

Glad to see you leading off Brian! Love your post and new normal is a wonderful thing.

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
190: Weigh In 3/31/13
193: This Week 4/7/13 -->3 pounds gain BMI=29
153:Total Weight Loss

OK-Confession Time. Ate horribly this week, lot of grazing especially on East Candy (Stupid Bunny). Still I am at 193 pounds...Even now when I write it I am amazed. My goal is to stay under 196 as this puts me at a total loss of 150 pounds.

On a better note, excercise is going well. Today I ran about my 7th 5K race and finished in a Personal Record of 24:52 which was good for 187th out of about 1400 runners in a race in Fall River, MA.

I am now trying to seek a balance between a mindful diet and consistent exercise. A goal I will continue to work on going forward!!

Hey Sam,

I had the same EXACT Problem w/ my nipples. It was so bad they were actually bleeding. I now apply ointment and wear a compression shirt and that has been a god send!'

Hi Guys,

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
190: Weigh In 3/17/13
192: This Week 3/24/13 -->2 pounds gain BMI=28
158:Total Weight Loss

Well like the saying what goes up must come down, the opposite true for me as what goes down goes up! Up a couple pounds but not surprised as I ate ok but did not work out as much. Now that I am not training for any races, will have to adjust as needed.

A big part of my accomplishment has been exercise. I have ran several 5K's and a couple of 10K's. Last week I ran my 1st half marathon. Today I did my 2nd 5 mile race. Pretty happy as I finished in 41:05 which is about 8 minutes better than the one I did last November!!

Hoping for some real Spring weather this week...have a good one guys!

Hey Don...Thanks for the complimentary comment...love ur posts, u r a great source of inspiration to me!

Yours in WLS,
Bill Mac

Hi Guys,

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
195: Weigh In 3/3/13
190: This Week 3/17/13 -->No Change BMI=28
160: Total Weight Loss

AT GOAL...Way back, a little over 2 years ago,  when I started on this journey, I had a goal to get under 200, however my MAJOR  goal was to get to 10 pounds under at 190. Over the last year or so, I had been happy to be under 200, but kept working at it and today I finally reached it! I just want say to all of the contributors and lurkers on this forum,  Thanks for all your support in this journey, as I have been able to stay accountable by posting here weekly. Your experience, strength and hope have helped me tremendously.  Now comes more of a challege...MAINTENANCE!!!

A big part of my accomplishment has been exercise. I have ran several 5K's and a couple of 10K's. But today I did my first 1/2 Marathon.  Here are my official results

Your Time - 2:04:31 Your Chip Time - 02:02:24

Overall Place - 1928 Division Place - 360 Sex Place - 1198 Your pace per mile - 9:31

I wanted to post this specifically not to brag, but to show that when we make our minds up, anything is possible.

Have a great week guys!!!!

Hi Guys,

The Numbers:
346: All time high 7/1/10 - BMI = 52
326: Tufts Medical Center, Surgery 12/27/10 BMI=49
196: Weigh In 2/24/13
195: This Week 3/3/13 -->Down 1 lb BMI=29
150: Total Weight Loss

Well, got some more movement on the scale! I am happy to be under 200 in the onderland area. My overall goal as I am now clearly in maintenance is to stay under 200. Aside from that it is to try to do on a daily basis the following: 64 oz water, Mindfully Eat, and Exercise.

Exercise has been good. I am into my 10th week training for a race in March 17th. Today I did a long run of 13 miles and felt really great...getting excited about my 1st 1/2 Marathon on 3/17/13. I am so very happy to have rekindled my passion for exercising as I have always been active, but alot harder to do at 350 rather than 200!!

Have a great week all!!!