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Posted by Jeff on Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 11 31 am
It has been nearly two months since my last update on my Life Style change (or post for that matter).
Today I am proud to say that I have hit the 50 POUND mark of total weight loss. I weighed in this morning at 312, down from 362 when I started in January. I can say without hesitation that my lifestyle has truly changed. My overall appearance is slightly different, my cloths are falling off me, but more importantly I am feeling better because of the better choices I am making of what goes into my body.
It may come as a shock to some who know me, but I barely ever eat red meat anymore. I have not given it up, but I am just not eating it nearly as much. On special occasions I will have a steak (or some type of pork) but for the most parts I am eating chicken or turkey. The first time I bought ground turkey from the store I thought to myself "This is going to horrible." After cooking it up in some chili, then tacos, then hamburgers I am hooked. Next step was Turkey Bacon and while it is eatable, I am not sold on it. Nothing like pan fried Bacon!
I still have a long way to go. While the last 4 months have given me the confidence I need to continue this type of lifestyle I still have 62 more pounds to go. Knowing that the next 50 will be harder then the first 50 I have decided to take up the 'Couch to 5K' challenge that so many have done. I will continue to do my Wii Biggest Loser workout, but this will be something that will give me another goal to achieve and help continue my weight loss.
I have purchased a iPhone app that will help me in this process, but I must say I am completely scared to being this challenge. I have never (ever) been in a runner or someone that enjoys it. But seeing my friend Tasha running 5Ks and Half Marathons has really inspired me to give it a shot. Who knows, I might actually become a runner.
Thank you again to all my friends for your support over these last 4 months. It has made the process so much easier and something that without I know I would have failed after the first month.
