Well I made it a week following the weight watchers point system. The work was worth it. I lost 8 pounds, most in our group... I was pretty excited inside and pretty proud of myself. I know this won't be the norm, but it sure made me happy. Hardest part is giving up fast food, I didn't realize just how much I ate it without thinking. Even when I wasn't hungry, I found myself wanting to stop and grab some. I just have to keep reminding myself that I'm making a like style change now and need to stick with it. Valerie tells me there is nothing good that comes in a bag. While she is right, nutrition wise, I have to say I do just like it. I just have to decide when and if I want it will it be worth giving up all of those points just for some fast food. Say what you want, but I do see me grabbing some waffle fries in the future still. :)
So new week is at foot and Friday wasn't a good day for me. Took the day off and we are looking at houses and that is some what stressful. While I can eat out and be careful, it is hard to go to a restaurant and pick some of the healthy stuff instead of that cheeseburger or carb loaded foods. I keep telling myself that this is two fold, one is to lose weight and the second is to get my Type II diabetes under control. I want to spend a long time with Valerie and hopefully one day (long time when he is mature enough) have a grandchild and be able to enjoy it.
One day at a time!!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
It Begins
Well had my official weigh-in on Thursday morning, that will be my weigh-in day at work. Wasn't happy or surprised with the results. 317.4. I guess the only positive thing is I get a butt load of points for the week compared to many. Only been a few days, and I am working hard to stick with my daily allowance of points. Other than their 10% automatic goal, I have a bit higher goal in the long run for me. I'd like to lose 130 pounds to get back to a healthy looking person....
My son is in town visiting from Utah, so we made a trip to Ga to see my family. Traveling and the points are very tough. I was out of points on the trip up by the time lunch was done. Fast food needs to be a thing of the past for me. I am going to have to plan better when I am on the road. I just have to keep reminding myself it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. We are heading back to Florida today, so I have some carrots to snack on which are a better alternative to the trip down. I know I can do this.
My son is in town visiting from Utah, so we made a trip to Ga to see my family. Traveling and the points are very tough. I was out of points on the trip up by the time lunch was done. Fast food needs to be a thing of the past for me. I am going to have to plan better when I am on the road. I just have to keep reminding myself it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle. We are heading back to Florida today, so I have some carrots to snack on which are a better alternative to the trip down. I know I can do this.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Battle of Keith's Bulge
This is my first attempt at a blog, but I hope by doing this it will help to keep me motivated. My name is Keith Phillips and I'm overweight and have been for some time. Fighting with my weight has been a life long battle that has taken it's toll on me over the years. No pity, it's all on me and the choices I make. I've ridden the roller coaster of going up and going down for quite a while now and I want off the ride and the slow and steady Merry-Go-Round looks appealing to me.
I have been diagnosed with Type II diabetes and have had some problems because of this completely controllable problem, but have not done what I should have. I stopped taking my medicine and insulin after I lost 25 pounds and had to start up again due to my numbers being so high I was at a bad risk of serious health problems. Only problem is the 4 months that took to get my numbers to a very good place, I packed on the weight, which I found out was a side effect of insulin at times. My diet didn't help either. So as my clothes have started to not fit again and I hate myself, I've decided it's time to finally take things seriously and get moving.
I have met the most wonderful and supportive woman in the world that means the world to me and is here to help me get to that goal of a healthy person. I want to spend the rest of my life with her and know that I need to get on the right track if that is going to be possible. Not to mention she is a nurse also, so she isn't going to let me skip my diabetes, but will also help me with the weight.
So my first step was to join Weight Watchers group here at my office. We have our first weigh-in and meeting today. I'm scared, but excited at the same time. I'm not looking forward to watch what I eat and being more healthy, cause let's face it, cheeseburgers and pizza are very good. It will be worth it though so here I go.
I have been diagnosed with Type II diabetes and have had some problems because of this completely controllable problem, but have not done what I should have. I stopped taking my medicine and insulin after I lost 25 pounds and had to start up again due to my numbers being so high I was at a bad risk of serious health problems. Only problem is the 4 months that took to get my numbers to a very good place, I packed on the weight, which I found out was a side effect of insulin at times. My diet didn't help either. So as my clothes have started to not fit again and I hate myself, I've decided it's time to finally take things seriously and get moving.
I have met the most wonderful and supportive woman in the world that means the world to me and is here to help me get to that goal of a healthy person. I want to spend the rest of my life with her and know that I need to get on the right track if that is going to be possible. Not to mention she is a nurse also, so she isn't going to let me skip my diabetes, but will also help me with the weight.
So my first step was to join Weight Watchers group here at my office. We have our first weigh-in and meeting today. I'm scared, but excited at the same time. I'm not looking forward to watch what I eat and being more healthy, cause let's face it, cheeseburgers and pizza are very good. It will be worth it though so here I go.
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