Small successes

Down to 118ish after a very long ride today.  That is probably 5 lbs lighter than I was before the ride.  So I'll call it 123 but that is still a 2 lb loss.  Ride today was alot of fun.  I rode out to Cabrillo National Monument, I rode down to the tide pools and rode through the cemetary.  This was the first time I exercized all week though, so increased exercize is a goal for next week.

Gentlemen, sorry I haven't posted anything recently. Been kinda slammed with the house and work. Things are going ok. Scott, I can relate. Around 10pm I get hungreeeee! But, I feel like I've been pretty good at the gym. Bryan, I'm sorry I just saw your post about riding today. I would have loved to if I wasn't working. I also need to get the bike tuned. I'll get on that.

Keep up the good work guys. We'll all love the benefits.
- Rick

Weekly Weigh In...

181.4 Not good... I really need to stop the post-dinner snacking! Give me some encouragement, guys!

Bryan - Sub 1900 day today

Here's my estimate with the help of Elizabeth 'calorie counter' Meeker

• 200 calories     Coffee with shit load of soy milk
• 200 calories     Oranges throughout the day
• 500 calories     Pasta salad at lunch
• 100 calories     Quaker granola bar
• 50  calories      Handful of animal crackers
• 50  calories      Small chocolate chip cookie
• 700 calories     Small plate of Indian food

TOTAL 1800 calories

Drank lots of water too,  enough calories left over for a whiskey and soda if I am so inclined.

Time to step it up.

Okay gentlemen. I just stepped on the scale and it wasn't pretty.  225, lets call it 223 adding on weight for the time of day and my heavy winter garments...  Either way, not very good.  My food and fitness goals for the week are the following:

• .5 hours of exercise three days this week
• 1900 calorie max daily intake

Rick, I don't have any riding plans for next Saturday if you want to plan a ride.  I'm sticking sticking to my touring bike in order to get used to it for the summer.  It's not a speedy bike but if were just cruising I should be able to keep up with you.  Maybe in a few weeks I'll get back out on racing bike.

Are either of you guys up for a midweek walk?  Scott I know you've got the home gym going but hikes are a good excuse to pack a flask, whereas you never see folks doing that on a treadmill.  It may need to be an after dark thing, through the Florida canyon trails.

Sorry for not posting sooner.  I am redoubling  my resolve and efforts!

Weekly Weigh-in!

180.4 Grrrr... Time to get serious!

...and where is Mr. Harms? Helloooo....

Happy Friday, guys! See 'ya Sunday!

How 'bout some discipline over here! Sheesh!!

Today's weigh in - 180.8 up from last weigh in of 180.6. I think the point is to LOSE weight, right?

How are you guys doing this week?

Progress!!!

I weighed in this morning @ 180.6! Okay, it's only one pound, but I'll take it! Next weigh in is Friday, the 14th.

Here we go!

I haven't stepped on a scale since we spoke about it a couple of weeks ago. My weight at that time was just over 200lbs. My goal is to get down to 180lbs. I've also added the goal of getting back to a 33" waist (pants are getting a little tight). I figure I'll weigh myself again next Fri, and see how things are going.

I'm told that eating breakfast is important because it jump starts your metabolism. Not sure if its true, but yesterday I started eating breakfast. I have also been trying to eat 5 to 6 times a day, but smaller portions. Today I'm hitting the gym. Wish me luck.

Thanks Bryan!

Thanks Bry!

Hey Bryan! Thanks for setting this up for us. I look forward to keeping up with all of our progress.