I don't know if anyone has noticed (probably not, there's only 1 other person that reads this - Hi Brandy!) but I'm trying to name all my blog entries with the number post it is. Seven (7) was tough, but tonight was so easy.
Anyway, after an atrocious weekend, today I consumed 2,981 calories and burned 619. I did go over my limit by almost 500 calories but I'm determined to not make it a habit.
It was a tough weekend, as evidenced by last night's blog. I went back and read it tonight, and I was a little harsh on myself. Also, I want to clear up that I was not putting down JR, his amazing organization or his cool website. I meant "slick" as in, nicely done and easily navigated.
So, today was not good, but not as bad as the last 3. Tomorrow I hope we go grocery shopping as we're almost out of food and I want to stock up on good stuff so we aren't tempted to get fast food or pizza. Sure it's easy, but being out of shape has worn thin (no pun intended).
One more thing and then I'm done for the night. A friend suggested changing the translation I'm using for Bible reading to see it if gets me out of a rut. So, I'm going to look around.
Goodnight blog world.
This post written while listening to:
Come Thou Fount by David Crowder*Band
The Big "M" by Lust Control (don't look for the lyrics to this one if you're easily offended. They were a Christian band but their lyrical content makes some people uncomfortable.)
Everlasting God by Saint
Joyful by Flame feat. LeCrae
Bright Wings by Sarah McMillan
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 30, 2011
Seven, the fourth prime number, is not only a Mersenne prime (since 2^3 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since the exponent, 3, is itself a Mersenne prime. It is also a Newman–Shanks–Williams prime, a Woodall prime, a factorial prime, a lucky prime, a happy number, a safe prime and the fourth Heegner number.
If you understood the title to my post, please enlighten me. That's what I got when I googled "fun facts about the number 7." I espiacially want to know what a "happy number" is...
This is my 7th post...
Today I consumed (roughly, I had to approximate) 4,664 calories and burned 424 for a balance of 1,545 over goal.
I got real frustrated about that. Then to make myself feel better, I weighed myself, even though I am not supposed to mid-week (Thursday is my weigh-in day). I gained 4 pounds since Thursday.
My wife tried to be very encouraging, which I appreciate. She said frustration is my "gateway" to giving up. This time is weird for me. Usually I get frustrated because I'm not losing weight fast enough. But, opposed to what logic would tell me, I am not excited about gaining weight.
I must confess I feel beat down tonight. I was always the fat kid in grade school, I got made fun of for being the fat guy in high school and in college, and now I'm a disgusting adult specimen of fatness. Or maybe a revolting display of mature obesity? Whatever...I'm a disgraceful example to my wife and son by being overweight and God is not happy about it. Read my blog from last week with the stuff from Proverbs in it. God does not like it when we are fat. Bummer.
I'm not trying to beat myself down even further. Please don't misunderstand. I'm just conveying some thoughts and feelings here. Next week, I start a trial membership with JR Spear for his Powerfit Boot Camp and it terrifies me. If you go to his very slick and nice webpage, you'll see very happy, skinny people working out, sweating and running, all while laughing and bonding and generally making me feel even more terrified. To make it worse, I've seen what it will cost after the free month is up. That makes me not want to even mess with the free month in case I enjoy it. I'll only get 30 days before I'm right back here, doing the same old thing.
I don't want to give up, but I can't really isolate myself on a ranch with a personal trainer for 5 months either, can I?
This post was written while listening to:
I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Brighter Day by Gungor
Singing Over Me by LeCrae
Battle Hymn of the Republic by STRYPER
Eastern Hymn by David Crowder*Band
This is my 7th post...
Today I consumed (roughly, I had to approximate) 4,664 calories and burned 424 for a balance of 1,545 over goal.
I got real frustrated about that. Then to make myself feel better, I weighed myself, even though I am not supposed to mid-week (Thursday is my weigh-in day). I gained 4 pounds since Thursday.
My wife tried to be very encouraging, which I appreciate. She said frustration is my "gateway" to giving up. This time is weird for me. Usually I get frustrated because I'm not losing weight fast enough. But, opposed to what logic would tell me, I am not excited about gaining weight.
I must confess I feel beat down tonight. I was always the fat kid in grade school, I got made fun of for being the fat guy in high school and in college, and now I'm a disgusting adult specimen of fatness. Or maybe a revolting display of mature obesity? Whatever...I'm a disgraceful example to my wife and son by being overweight and God is not happy about it. Read my blog from last week with the stuff from Proverbs in it. God does not like it when we are fat. Bummer.
I'm not trying to beat myself down even further. Please don't misunderstand. I'm just conveying some thoughts and feelings here. Next week, I start a trial membership with JR Spear for his Powerfit Boot Camp and it terrifies me. If you go to his very slick and nice webpage, you'll see very happy, skinny people working out, sweating and running, all while laughing and bonding and generally making me feel even more terrified. To make it worse, I've seen what it will cost after the free month is up. That makes me not want to even mess with the free month in case I enjoy it. I'll only get 30 days before I'm right back here, doing the same old thing.
I don't want to give up, but I can't really isolate myself on a ranch with a personal trainer for 5 months either, can I?
This post was written while listening to:
I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Brighter Day by Gungor
Singing Over Me by LeCrae
Battle Hymn of the Republic by STRYPER
Eastern Hymn by David Crowder*Band
Sunday, May 29, 2011
6 really is an evil number...
This is post number 6. I didn't blog last night because we went to see some family and by the time we got home, it was too late for me to function.
Yesterday, I consumed 2999 calories, while burning exactly 0, for a balance of 499 over. Today, I consumed 2948 and burned 619 for a balance of 171. Tomorrow will be better.
This whole process is very difficult during a holiday when you get together with family and eat. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for Pete's sake! Restraint and moderation are key. I have to keep this in my head.
Strength and grace, Lord Jesus. Grace and Strength.
This post was written while listening to:
Here I Am by Barren Cross
All To Us by Chris Tomlin
God Almighty, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
Yesterday, I consumed 2999 calories, while burning exactly 0, for a balance of 499 over. Today, I consumed 2948 and burned 619 for a balance of 171. Tomorrow will be better.
This whole process is very difficult during a holiday when you get together with family and eat. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for Pete's sake! Restraint and moderation are key. I have to keep this in my head.
Strength and grace, Lord Jesus. Grace and Strength.
This post was written while listening to:
Here I Am by Barren Cross
All To Us by Chris Tomlin
God Almighty, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
Friday, May 27, 2011
5 is a magic number
Let's get right to it. Today, I spoke with the registered dietician at work and she made some suggestions. She said that the massive reduction in calorie intake is probably why I gained weight this week. It's called starvation mode... Apparently, to maintain my physique as it is, I need to consume around 4,000 calories a day, twice the suggested limit, which is what I went to immediately. She suggested raising my goal to 2500 and see if that helped. So, I did.
Today I consumed 3106 calories, burned 665, for a balance of 59 under. Not bad, considering I had two bratwursts for dinner. Pork sausage products are delicious but very calorie heavy.
I would post more, but frankly I'm exhausted from a long week and would rather relax. Maybe I'll even go to bed.
This post was written while listening to:
Children of the Light by Sacred Warrior
Almighty God, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
The Grand Tour by George Jones (probably the saddest song ever)
Today I consumed 3106 calories, burned 665, for a balance of 59 under. Not bad, considering I had two bratwursts for dinner. Pork sausage products are delicious but very calorie heavy.
I would post more, but frankly I'm exhausted from a long week and would rather relax. Maybe I'll even go to bed.
This post was written while listening to:
Children of the Light by Sacred Warrior
Almighty God, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
The Grand Tour by George Jones (probably the saddest song ever)
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Too Frustrated 4 words
Today was a frustrating day for weight loss. When I started tracking calories and exercising a little over a week ago, I weighed in at 346 lbs. Today (roughly a week later), I weighed in again. I didn't expect first-week-Biggest-Loser results, but I didn't expect what I actually got either.
I gained a pound and a half! My wife suggested that my first weigh in may have not been accurate. I appreciate her encouragement but I'm doubtful... who knows?
So anyway, today I ate 2,447 calories and exercised, burning off 743 for a balance of 296. Not too awful...
I'm going to prayerfully make some changes in the coming week. Something I'm doing just isn't working. I gained a pound for crying out loud! I enjoy food and don't want to give it up. But frankly, I'm tired of being the fat guy in the group. I grew up being the fat kid in class who got made fun of and was picked last for sports. As a result, I became very sarcastic and harsh. If they wouldn't appreciate my physique, they would appreciate my humor. Now, I wonder about how many people I tore down when I should have built them up. My soul hurts at the thought.
I've never been one to conform to society's standard, nor have I promoted physical fitness indicates any type of superiority. But I came across a writing at gotquestions.org. I don't agree with everything they hold as doctrine, but the section about gluttony and being overweight hit me hard. The passage below is directly from their website.
"Gluttony, overeating or drinking to excess, is mentioned in the Bible as being something to avoid (Proverbs 23:20-21). Gluttony can lead to health risks and become a drain on our finances, and the love of food and drink can all too easily become an idol in our lives... As far as obesity goes, the word “fat” is used in the Bible to describe people who were displeasing to God. Job 15:20-31 describes the wicked man who defies God. His “waist bulges with flesh,” a description of a very fat man, and one that pampers the flesh, and indulges himself in eating and drinking and who, figuratively, is one who abounds in the good things of this world... Clearly, obesity is not a sign of blessing or favor with God... Proverbs 23:2 exhorts us to “put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony,” an admonition to restrain our appetites.
In the New Testament, Paul tells followers of Jesus Christ that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and as such we are to take care of our bodies and keep them as healthy as we can. Since being obese leads to multiple health risks, we need to realize that as much as it is up to us in our choice and amount of food, drink, and exercise, we should strive to avoid becoming overweight."
http://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-weight-loss.html
I edited for ease of reading but you can visit the link. Ouch. A fat man (me!) is displeasing to God! God, help me to please you!
I'm also conflicted about another spiritual matter. I need to pray over my home (as I learned in Cleansing Stream) and would like some friends to help with it. However, I'm not sure which friends to ask. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or offend anyone. I just want my house to belong to God and not anyone else!
This blog was written while listening to:
End of October by David Crowder*Band
Planned Parenthood by Lust Control
The Flood by Sacred Warrior (featuring Roger Martinez)
I gained a pound and a half! My wife suggested that my first weigh in may have not been accurate. I appreciate her encouragement but I'm doubtful... who knows?
So anyway, today I ate 2,447 calories and exercised, burning off 743 for a balance of 296. Not too awful...
I'm going to prayerfully make some changes in the coming week. Something I'm doing just isn't working. I gained a pound for crying out loud! I enjoy food and don't want to give it up. But frankly, I'm tired of being the fat guy in the group. I grew up being the fat kid in class who got made fun of and was picked last for sports. As a result, I became very sarcastic and harsh. If they wouldn't appreciate my physique, they would appreciate my humor. Now, I wonder about how many people I tore down when I should have built them up. My soul hurts at the thought.
I've never been one to conform to society's standard, nor have I promoted physical fitness indicates any type of superiority. But I came across a writing at gotquestions.org. I don't agree with everything they hold as doctrine, but the section about gluttony and being overweight hit me hard. The passage below is directly from their website.
"Gluttony, overeating or drinking to excess, is mentioned in the Bible as being something to avoid (Proverbs 23:20-21). Gluttony can lead to health risks and become a drain on our finances, and the love of food and drink can all too easily become an idol in our lives... As far as obesity goes, the word “fat” is used in the Bible to describe people who were displeasing to God. Job 15:20-31 describes the wicked man who defies God. His “waist bulges with flesh,” a description of a very fat man, and one that pampers the flesh, and indulges himself in eating and drinking and who, figuratively, is one who abounds in the good things of this world... Clearly, obesity is not a sign of blessing or favor with God... Proverbs 23:2 exhorts us to “put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony,” an admonition to restrain our appetites.
In the New Testament, Paul tells followers of Jesus Christ that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and as such we are to take care of our bodies and keep them as healthy as we can. Since being obese leads to multiple health risks, we need to realize that as much as it is up to us in our choice and amount of food, drink, and exercise, we should strive to avoid becoming overweight."
http://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-weight-loss.html
I edited for ease of reading but you can visit the link. Ouch. A fat man (me!) is displeasing to God! God, help me to please you!
I'm also conflicted about another spiritual matter. I need to pray over my home (as I learned in Cleansing Stream) and would like some friends to help with it. However, I'm not sure which friends to ask. I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or offend anyone. I just want my house to belong to God and not anyone else!
This blog was written while listening to:
End of October by David Crowder*Band
Planned Parenthood by Lust Control
The Flood by Sacred Warrior (featuring Roger Martinez)
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
3rd time is not so much a charm...
Today was the employee appreciation BBQ. I cooked about 400 hamburgers. And I didn't mind that. I burned 2 fingers. I didn't mind that either. What I minded was everybody complaining about how I arranged the charcoal in a pyramid instead of spreading it out. I just read the blasted bag and did what it suggested (not to mention, what I usually do when I use charcoal...).
Anyway, now that I have that off my chest. Today, I consumed 2,852 calories and burned 763 calories by exercise for a balance of 89 over goal. Not bad considering I had a half a piece of cake at the bbq.
This is turning out to be much more difficult than I anticipated. Just the thought that those of you reading this (all 3 of you) may depend on me to write this everyday is a huge responsibility... Just think of the consequences if I forget a day, or am out of town... devastating.
Today I realized that I absolutely cannot "wing it" when it comes to food. I underestimate how many calories something has thereby overestimating how much I can eat. That's why I only had 125 calories for dinner after exercising! That just isn't enough. I had a small salad, with almost no dressing and 1 hard boiled egg. If not for the egg, I would be so hungry right now. But also, if not for the egg, it would not have gone over limit.
Today I also realized that sticking to 2000 calories a day would be easier if my breakfast and lunch were the same everyday. This is called "automating" your meal which sounds very exciting to me because I think there may be robots involved, or at the very least lasers. But alas, not so epic as it seems. So, this weekend when I get paid I am stocking up on some good things to eat for breakfast and lunch everyday. Even the weekend.
I can't cheat even once, because then I'm tempted to cheat everyday. Just read my blog from this week (all 2 entries, right...).
Anyway, back to fighting the good fight tomorrow. Now, to bed!
This post was written while listening to:
You Are My Joy by David Crowder*Band
I Have Found the Way by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Forever Reign by Hillsong United
I Am a Temple by John Mark McMillan
Wings of a Dream by Sacred Warrior
(I love the shuffle function!)
Anyway, now that I have that off my chest. Today, I consumed 2,852 calories and burned 763 calories by exercise for a balance of 89 over goal. Not bad considering I had a half a piece of cake at the bbq.
This is turning out to be much more difficult than I anticipated. Just the thought that those of you reading this (all 3 of you) may depend on me to write this everyday is a huge responsibility... Just think of the consequences if I forget a day, or am out of town... devastating.
Today I realized that I absolutely cannot "wing it" when it comes to food. I underestimate how many calories something has thereby overestimating how much I can eat. That's why I only had 125 calories for dinner after exercising! That just isn't enough. I had a small salad, with almost no dressing and 1 hard boiled egg. If not for the egg, I would be so hungry right now. But also, if not for the egg, it would not have gone over limit.
Today I also realized that sticking to 2000 calories a day would be easier if my breakfast and lunch were the same everyday. This is called "automating" your meal which sounds very exciting to me because I think there may be robots involved, or at the very least lasers. But alas, not so epic as it seems. So, this weekend when I get paid I am stocking up on some good things to eat for breakfast and lunch everyday. Even the weekend.
I can't cheat even once, because then I'm tempted to cheat everyday. Just read my blog from this week (all 2 entries, right...).
Anyway, back to fighting the good fight tomorrow. Now, to bed!
This post was written while listening to:
You Are My Joy by David Crowder*Band
I Have Found the Way by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Forever Reign by Hillsong United
I Am a Temple by John Mark McMillan
Wings of a Dream by Sacred Warrior
(I love the shuffle function!)
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Post 2
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 ESV
Today, this verse in 1 Peter really hit home, in a funny way. I am in and out of my manager's office all day long with questions, concerns, updates, etc. Her secretary has candy in a bowl all the time. I mean, ALL THE TIME. I ate a fun size Snickers and a fun size Twix bar today, thinking it would be no big deal. Well, I get home and start working on dinner and I forgot about them! So my goal of 2000 calories a day wa overshot by 141! Guess how many calories those two are? 140 each! If I had only eaten 1... oh well.
Mindless eating is so easy for me to do. If I am not sober and vigilant, I am actually the one who is devouring things! I haven't walked yet so that will help. Praying for peace, strength and hope.
I also found out yesterday that one of my favorite bands is calling it quits. Thank God we had David Crowder*Band while they were around, but come 2012 they will be no more. The closest concert for their farewell tour (featuring 2 other favorites, John Mark McMillan and Gungor) is Chicago. Maybe God will work something out.
This post was written while listening to:
Get Up by PlanetShakers
O the Blood by Gateway Worship featuring Kari Jobe
Shadows by David Crowder*Band featuring LeCrae
Heaven by Gungor
Today, this verse in 1 Peter really hit home, in a funny way. I am in and out of my manager's office all day long with questions, concerns, updates, etc. Her secretary has candy in a bowl all the time. I mean, ALL THE TIME. I ate a fun size Snickers and a fun size Twix bar today, thinking it would be no big deal. Well, I get home and start working on dinner and I forgot about them! So my goal of 2000 calories a day wa overshot by 141! Guess how many calories those two are? 140 each! If I had only eaten 1... oh well.
Mindless eating is so easy for me to do. If I am not sober and vigilant, I am actually the one who is devouring things! I haven't walked yet so that will help. Praying for peace, strength and hope.
I also found out yesterday that one of my favorite bands is calling it quits. Thank God we had David Crowder*Band while they were around, but come 2012 they will be no more. The closest concert for their farewell tour (featuring 2 other favorites, John Mark McMillan and Gungor) is Chicago. Maybe God will work something out.
This post was written while listening to:
Get Up by PlanetShakers
O the Blood by Gateway Worship featuring Kari Jobe
Shadows by David Crowder*Band featuring LeCrae
Heaven by Gungor
Monday, May 23, 2011
Post 1.
So, it's been said that the best ideas were rip-offs of other ideas. So to all of you who started a blog to track your weight loss journey, thanks.
Just a quick "About me" kind of section: I am 30 years old, happily married and I've been overweight as long as I can remember. Obviously, there's more to me than that but let's stay on track.
This blog will track my weight loss over the next... however many months it takes to get to my goal. It will also have my opinions on music, faith issues I'm struggling with, life issues that bring joy and pain... you get the picture.
So for my first post: today's goal calorie intake was 2000. I took in 1740, and burned 527 on a 45 minute walk. That means I a have 787 calories for the day... but I won't eat them. I'm trying to lose, not maintain.
This post was written while listening to:
The Veil by David Crowder*Band
Friend of God by Phillips, Craig and Dean
The Vision by Saint
Just a quick "About me" kind of section: I am 30 years old, happily married and I've been overweight as long as I can remember. Obviously, there's more to me than that but let's stay on track.
This blog will track my weight loss over the next... however many months it takes to get to my goal. It will also have my opinions on music, faith issues I'm struggling with, life issues that bring joy and pain... you get the picture.
So for my first post: today's goal calorie intake was 2000. I took in 1740, and burned 527 on a 45 minute walk. That means I a have 787 calories for the day... but I won't eat them. I'm trying to lose, not maintain.
This post was written while listening to:
The Veil by David Crowder*Band
Friend of God by Phillips, Craig and Dean
The Vision by Saint
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