As fate would have it I saw a nutrisystem commercial on tv and did some research on line about it, only to find out that its at least $300 a month and the meals are prefrozen. YUCK. I wanted something to make sure that I learned the proper way to eat, but could also eat what I wanted when I wanted it. (did I just use want too much in one sentence?) I then settled on weight watchers for men online. A program that encourages healthy eating, exercise, but doesn't restrict the foods you eat. By design if I chose to I could eat twinkies and doritos all day, but as long as I didn't exceed my totals for points for the day I would still lose about 1-2lbs a week. My ultimate goal is to get back down to a healthy body weight of around 170lbs. Based on the previous formula of 1-2lbs a week I should hopefully be able to reach my goal in 6months to a year. A completely realistic goal to lose 50lbs in my opinion.
FFAAATTTMMMMMAAANNNNNNNN Flashback!
I have a friend Susan that blogs as well (momswimbikerun), and she occasionally does "get to know your blogger" segments that go a little more in depth into who she is. I couldn't steal that idea, so instead you get FATMAN Flashbacks where we flashback to the days when I was much more fit and athletic. When I graduated from high school I was a svelte 140lbs 5'7" could run a sub 5 minute mile, and a 5k in 17:59 (one time only, 5k PR). I ran cross country, indoor track, and played as a starter in men's volleyball. From 1997 when i graduated until I graduated from college in 2003 I grew a few more inches to 5'11", and was about 180lbs. I was fresh out of Pharmacy school had a great paying job and more money than I had ever made in my life.
I spent the majority of my time away from work drinking heavily, partying, and eating anything and everything I could find. In 2007 I reached the heaviest point in my life at around 255lbs. I started running almost daily back then and got down to around 235. I met Christine in August of that year and continued running and got down into the 220's. Christine and I were no stranger to nights out drinking and eating at nice restaurants so weight loss for me didn't happen. I continued running and did my first half marathon last year. Without a proper diet in place though I didn't lose much weight but could tell that I was getting in better shape. Which brings us today where I have put all the pieces together to give myself the best chance to succeed. I am doing this for myself, but also for my future son or daughter. I want to be a good influence as a father as well as in the kitchen! I hope to be able to pass on the healthy lifestyle choices I am making now on to my child.
Check out the legs on this guy and that hair is sweeeeeet!
I think that's enough yapping about myself for now.
4 comments:
I can't believe that is you! P.S. 170 seems so little! Just sayin'
hahaha...i loved that picture. it was the highlight of my senior year. you should have seen the shoes i was wearing. Fluorescent green and orange nike running flats.
and 170 is perfect for my frame because my ideal body weight is between 136-174. 176 puts me out of the BMI range for my height. Granted BMI doesn't take into account muscle mass when figuring out weight. But right now I don't think I have a substantial enough amount of muscle mass to matter.
you'll see when I get to 170 its not as little as you think ;)
lol oh the Ron that I remember from when we lived in the same house...haha. I have to laugh at that picture; your hair was crazy! I enjoyed this blog entry. Keep it up! PS I think I'm the only Obringer that hasn't gained 50+ pounds since high school, although in your defense, you three were all super under weight and I was over weight back in the day... oh wait I still am hehe. :) WE MUST RUN TOGETHER SOON!!!!
we will absolutely start running together soon. maybe we can try to meet once a week in southpark after work...as soon as noah's rain and floods (and snow) leave the pittsburgh area. I could always use the motivation of a planned run to keep me on track!!
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