Don't trip......

Jul 22, 2009

I am learning not to panic. So what I've gained a couple of pounds.....I am still the healthiest I've been in a long time. I just finished working out. I feel great! The last couple of weeks I've done BAD about taking my vitamins. I've been feeling the effects too. Been feeling extra tired and drained.......So I went and bought some  b-complex, I'd run out.  So I am taking that again along with my multi vitamins. I am out of calcium citrate so I will get some really soon. I believe that vitamins is an under rated part of this whole journey. I think it's very important. So I am yet encouraged. I'm not gonna trip about these couple of pounds, but neither am I going to settle for them. Gotta stay on top of things............I AM A WINNER!!!!!!
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Maintaining....

Jul 08, 2009

Well, since my surgiversary I've kind of slacked up......but I am still maintaining. I still hope to reach that 200lb loss mark and I will continue to work towards it. Over the holiday I ate more than normal and worked out less than normal, but I am still in good range (thank God). We still have a little bar b Q left, gotta get that stuff out of the house!!! Haven't rode the bike in about a week, but I plan to ride to work either tonight or tomorrow. I am pleased with where I am, just don't wanna slip backwards. Mintaining is the key.......everything in moderation. I am staying foused, I am winning!
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Two Year Surgiversary...........June 28, 2009

Jun 27, 2009

Well, today is my 2 year wls anniversary. At this moment I am feeling different emotions. On one hand I am extremely disappointed because I did not reach my goal of 200lbs lost in two years. I am at the gym right now and weighed in at 251lbs......3 pounds off my mark. I really wanted to make that goal, it actually meant alot to me (I am so emotional these days).  However I do realize that this is a lifetime journey and that it doesn't stop at today, but I really wanted this. I feel like running to Wendys and having a triple cheeseburger and then to KFC fo 20 honey BBQ wings..............of course I won't, and I realize that that's just escapism. The answer to this is, shake it off and don't get stuck!!! Get up, keep working out, eating right and making me the best me I can be. And that's what I'm going to do.
On the other hand, 197lbs/ gone out of my life is a beautiful thing. I do not take it for granted at all. And I thank God for the opportunity to renewed health. I appreciate my family for continued support. My wife, my children, cousins, aunts and uncles.......my parents, sister and niece, everyone has played a role in my success. And my friends, those I've known for years and for those I've met along the way. The ones I have met on OH, in particular through BAF......Chicago and abroad, thank you for your support, the laughs and for sharing a piece of you with me. All of this contributes to me wl success. So in conclusion........I THANK GOD FOR LIFE, HEALTH AND STRENGTH.......AND I AM STILL A WINNER!!!!! A WINNER FOR LIFE....W4L!!!!

Oh yeah, I plan on getting my tatoo very soon......on my left arm......a lion's face w/locs as a mane........I am KING OF THE JUNGLE!!!!!!!
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Back to the basics......

Jun 01, 2009

Ok, today is June 1st. I have until June 28th (my two year anniversary) to get down to 248lbs. That will be two hundred pounds lost. Today I weighed in at 259lbs. So I am going a liquid diet this week. ALREADY this has been HARD!!!!!! But I will stick with it as long as I can.  I really want to reach this goal, so I am going to do all that I can this month to make it happen. Anyway, for those who may read this, please pray for my success.
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Just updating.....

May 26, 2009

Blessings to all of my friends......we are still WINNING this battle. Even when there is setback, don't get stuck and soak in discouragement. Get up, gird up and get back in the race.....the victory is is staying the course!!!!! WE WIN!!!!!!!!!

Life is pretty good. My wife and I just celebrated 17 years of marriage. Yep.....17 years, y'all pray for her, lol. It's so funny that at 10 and 15 years, it sounds cool, but at 17 years it sounds like you are an old married couple, lol. We celebrated by going to Cancun, Mexico. It was a nice trip. It was our second time going. We stayed at an all inclusive resort (Park Royal Cancun).....the place was alright, nothing fancy. Clean and the food was pretty good. Not enough "included" activities there though.  Here's the question......since we don't eat like we used to, does it make sense to do an all inclusive package? One, we don't eat as much as we used to.....two, the temptation to over do it is HUGE since there is food everywhere all of the time. The variety is nice to have though. We don't drink alcohol, so we don't take advantage of that benefit either. So what's the advantage? Anyway.....

                                                                               I WENT SCUBA DIVING

It was cool!!!! Now the last things I need to do are redeem myself in horseback riding and go SKY DIVING!!! That will be the ultimate.
As far as my weight is concerned.....it's a daily battle. While in Cancun, I only went to the gym once (it wasn't included in the package, go figure). And I haven't been to the gym since I've been back, but I am going today and will be sure to go tomorrow. So I don't know what I weigh. I still hope to reach 200lbs lost by my 2 year mark. That means I have to get to 248 by June 28th. Special thanks to my friend, you know who you are, for working with me in trying to reach this goal. Your help has been priceless!!!!!
I guess that is all I have to say for now. Just want everyone to be encouraged..........WE WIN!!!!!

~Darwin G. Jackson~
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Finally on way back down......

Apr 08, 2009

This journey is full of ups and downs. For the last few months I've been stuck between 254 (my lowest) and 260, trying to get to 250. It seemed that I just couldn't get out of that rut.  But I am happy to say that today I have had a breakthrough!!!!!! YEAH!! At the gym today BEFORE working out, I weighed in at 251lbs. That is AWESOME for me! My latest goal has been to have lost 200lbs. by my 2yr. wls anniversary. That date is June 28th, the weight is 248.........and now this actually looks attainable.  I am very glad about  this!!!!! I am motivated!
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Still going at it.......

Feb 09, 2009

Well, it's been 1 year and almost 8 months. My weight loss has slowed tremendously, but I am doing well at maintaining. I just weighed in at 255. My lowest has been 254 and my last goal set was to reach 250. I set that goal months ago. It's been difficult reaching that goal, although I must admit that I haven't done my best. I've been doing a good job at working out lately, but my eating hasn't been as well. I don't eat frequent enough and I eat more junk than I should. My gummi worm habit has gotten better, it's no longer a daily thing. And my daily MONSTER drinks have been decreased as well. I do believe I will reach that goal and my ultimate goal of 230 eventually.....I just refuse to give up or settle!! I have been doing quite a bit of lifting, and I am seeing the difference. I'm getting more definition and my over all form is getting better. Right after surgery I felt droopy. My shoulders and everything just felt droopy.......now I am starting to get my "broad" back....lol. My clothes are fitting a little looser. My most recent suits are a little loose, and I need to buy some more jeans.  So, I am still going at it and I am still winning!!!!!!

I am yet glad that I had this surgery. I get alot of encouragement from alot of different places. Men, women, friends, family, even strangers sometimes congratulate me on my weight loss. My family continues to give me great support. My wife has been GREAT!!!!! I thank God for her daily. My children are cool. They hate the smell of my vitamins and they make sure that I know it. My 15 year old son seems to want to challenge me.....lol. So every now and then I handle my business and remind him of what the difference is between a boy and a man.  All three of my children are great and they love their daddy, or they just have me fooled! In all I am in a pretty good place. I am grateful!!

Oh and  BTW........get ready because CD #3 is soon to come. I am about to start working on it soon. If you don't have our last CD, you must get it if you enjoy gospel music. Here's the website  www.cdbaby.com/dgjackson2 Listen to it, purchase it and enjoy!!!
~Dtray~
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Getting better and better.....

Dec 22, 2008

I ran a mile in 9:40........amazing!

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FINALLY...........I DID IT!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 13, 2008

1 mile....................9 minutes 51 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(I'm kissing myself)

I still have a long way to go.....I weigh 257lbs. So I have yet to reach my goal of 250, but I am on my way. My ultimate goal is 230. Maybe if I can stop drinking these monster drinks and eating these gummy bears and leave the chips alone I could get there................BUT......to do a mile in under 10 minutes is a huge accomplishment for me. I jogged the whole time at 6 or 6.1 miles per hour, I am so excited. I wanted to stop my workout and run to the phone and call somebody, but I didn't. I finished the workout with weight lifting as usual. I am really hyped right now. THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!!!!! 

Still working at it......

Sep 01, 2008

Well, I've finally broken out of the 260's. I weighed in at 259lbs at the doctors  office a couple of days ago. That was a good feeling considering I had on pants. Normally I weigh in at the gym with shorts on. So that is cool. Actually I am at the gym now and just did a mile on the treadmill in 10:57. My goal is to do a mile in 10 minutes. I see that is I jog the full 10 minutes at 6mph I can do it. Right now I am doing .5 miles in 5 minutes, it's just that after those 5 minutes I need to slow it down. I will get there eventually.
Today is September 1, 2008. I have a concert coming up on September 27th. I plan to eat no fried foods until after my concert, and I plan on cutting back on the sweets too. I'm doing it for my voice, but I'm sure it will have a good effect on my over all health. I am also planning on hitting the gym more, or just running more. I want to have CRAZY stamina at the concert. Even at over 400 pounds,, once my adrenaline flowed I could easily plow through a full concert. It's just that afterwards I would be no good at all. This time around I expect to be jumping off of the rafters....lol (just kidding).
Anyway I guess that is all the news I have to share today.  I'm dealing with a few emotional things..........but I will survive by the grace of God.
Speaking of God.....I love Him with all of my heart! Thanks you Jesus for life, health and strength! For being in my right mind and for peace. You've been better to me than I could ever be to myself. Thank you for your unconditional love and for your many mercies that are extended to me daily. Thank you for salvation that secures eternal life with you. Thank you so much......in Jesus' Name!

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Mar 13, 2007
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