Weigh In - August 27, 2010

Weight on August 6th, 2010 - 251.5 lbs -(Health Bridge-Crystal Lake)
Weight on August 27th, 2010- 257.7 lbs -(Health Bridge-Crystal Lake)
Difference: + 6 Pounds (Gained)

Day 35

Good Morning!!!

So like I said in my post yesterday I had hit a "Road Block". However I am back to my normal routine again. Thank God.

So yesterday I did something that I haven't done ever...I did a 10K...You heard me right I ran a 10k which is equivalent to 6.2 miles. I did it in less then 90 minutes. I ran the entire time. I was so proud of myself. I couldn't believe that I did it. I could remember when I started my weight loss journey on March 15th, 2010, I could barely do a half hour on the treadmill. Now here I am today doing a 10K. I would like to thank my trainer, Rob (from Executive Fitness) for pushing me to do this. Also I would like to think Kimmy for running the 10K with me, your the best Kimmy. Here is a picture of the treadmill screen after I finished running:



This picture tells it all....I ran 6.2 miles in under 90 minutes and burned 1,348 calories...Holy Cow!!!! I was so exhausted and excited at the same time....This is a real accomplishment....

Have a wonderful day!!!!

Discourged

Hello All,

As you all can see I haven't blogged in awhile(I did blog 2 posts which said that the scale at Health Bridge-Crystal Lake hasn't been available for my last 2 weigh in's buts that's all I blogged). I have hit a "road block" in my weight loss journey. Let me tell you about it:
A few weeks ago my sister had a house warming party at her new home. After the party I was watching the home video that was taken at the party. I saw myself and wasn't happy the way I looked. I said to myself "how can I look like this after losing 81 pounds". I was so disgusted with my self. I couldn't bear to even look at myself. I know that many of you have said that you are so proud of me for losing the weight. But when I saw myself that day I wasn't happy at all. So what have I been doing since that day???? I started to eat bad and didn't pay much attention to working out. However yesterday I had a turning point. When I was getting ready for my cousins engagement party it hit me. I couldn't fit into a indian outfit that I was almost able to fit into a few months ago. I was heading in the wrong direction. I worked to hard to let everything go down the drain. So this morning when I woke up, I decided that I am not going to give up. I have worked way to hard and I have so many people that have been with me through this journey that I can't let down. I made a promise to myself that I am not going to go back to the 332.5 lb Jay. No way... I know that I am going to feel like this for awhile when I see a picture of myself. Its a mental thing. So what can I do? I guess I could just ignore it and just pretend I don't see myself. Or just work harder. Whatever I do I don't want to go back to where I was. I have made so many people proud especially myself.
I hope that this post will help anyone that has or will have run into a "roadblock" like I have. I am so excited to get back into my regimen. 100 pounds here I come....

Have a wonderful evening!!!

Weigh In - August 20, 2010

Unfortunately I wasnt able to weigh in again this morning. The locker room at Health Bridge-Crystal Lake is still closed for remodeling. It will reopen again on August 23, 2010.

Weigh-In August 13, 2010

I wasn't able to weigh in this morning because the scale at Health Bridge-Crystal Lake is in the locker room and the locker room is being renovated so no one is allowed in it. Hopefully I will be able to weigh in next friday. I could use another scale but I want to use the same scale to weigh in ever week. This is scary that I haven't been able to weigh in a few days. Hopefully when I weigh in next week that I don't see a gain. I guess the positive thing is that Health Bridge-Crystal Lake will have a renovated locker room.
Have a beutiful day!!

Day 21

Good Afternoon!

I had a very busy weekend!! However I was able to get a few runs in, not my normal cardio but something is better then nothing.

Yesterday, I did half hour of cardio with Keeva and then I did a half hour of cardio with Kimmy. I also did my usual 200 situps. Its funny how after a busy weekend you feel like you need a additional day just to get back into the grooves of things.

Have a wonderful day!!!

Day 18

Good Morning...

Yesterday I hit a "mini" milestone, I have lost 81 pounds in 4 and a half months!!! That is incredible. My next goal is to lose 100 pounds by the end of September 2010. I really think I can do this. As I sit here this morning thinking about how miserable I looked and felt 81 pounds ago, I say to myself I never want to look or feel that way again. I know that losing 81 pounds wasn't easy but honestly it wasn't impossible. I have received numerous emails from people that are in the same situation that I was in. I want these people to know that if I, the 332.5 pound overweight guy can lose 81 pounds in 4 and a half months then anyone can. Thanks to everyone that has been there for me for this "mini" milestone. I love u all!!
Have a wonderful Weekend!!!

Day 17

Good Afternoon..

Yesterday was a busy day for me.

I went to Health Bridge-Crystal Lake and did 30 minutes on the Elliptical and walked 15 minutes around the track. Then I did 300 situps.

For Breakfast I had 2 boxes of Cheerios with skim milk and a banana.

For lunch I had chick peas and a bag of smart popcorn.

Then I went to Executive Fitness and did 60 minutes on the elliptical machine with Keeva. I also did 200 situps.

Usually after Executive Fitness I would be going to Health Bridge but tonight I am bypassing a workout to hang out with a few friends. I know you must be thinking "wow, I can't believe Jay gave up working out". Honestly, I do have a life outside of working out. However when I am working out I do it intensely. I figured that I should reward myself for my hard work. I had a wonderful time with my boys last night!! Thanks guys, hopefully we can hang out again..

Have a wonderful rest of the evening!!!

Weigh - In - August 6, 2010

Weight on August 6, 2010- 251.5 lbs- 81 lbs lost - (Health Bridge-Crystal Lake)

Day 16

Good Morning....Yesterday was another "Very Good" Work-out and eating day for me.

So I got up at 4:45 a.m. yesterday and went to Health Bridge-Crystal Lake to do 30 minutes on the Elliptical Machine and walked 15 minutes on the track. After the cardio I did 300 Sit-ups.

For Breakfast I had 2 Mini-boxes of Regular Cheerios with skim milk and a banana.


For Lunch I had brown rice with yogurt (As I tell Prachi "Day 2 of 2" lol).


After I ate my lunch I went out and walked around the trails at work. Today was another humid and muggy day.


Then in the evening I went to Executive Fitness and did 200 situps. After the situps I did 30 minutes of Cardio with Kimmy and Keeva. Then Kimmy and I did another 30 minutes. Man we were exhausted.

So after Executive Fitness I went to Health Bridge to meet up with the guy that I had mentioned on the Day 8 Post (July 28, 2010). He doesnt want me to use his real name so I will call him "B". B wanted to see what I do at the gym and wanted me to be his mentor. So B and I spent a few hours at the gym. We weighed B in just like how I weighed myself in on March 15th. We also did a little bit of cardio and did some situps. I gave B a outline of my workout and eating schedule. B, I know that right now you must be thinking that it is impossible to lose the weight but B, dont worry I will work with you. I had a good time working out with you. See you soon B. Dont forget "Cardio, Cardio, and then some more Cardio...."

Have a wonderful day!!!!!

Day 15

Good Morning....

Yesterday was another "Very Good" Work-out and eating day for me.

So I got up at 4:45 a.m. yesterday and went to Health Bridge-Crystal Lake to do 30 minutes on the Elliptical Machine and walked 15 minutes on the track. After the cardio I did 300 Sit-ups.

For Breakfast I had 2 Mini-boxes of Regular Cheerios with skim milk.

For Lunch I had brown rice with yogurt (Prachi's mom, Kailashauntie made it for me, I would like to say Thank you to Kailashauntie, she has cooked AWESOME "fat-free" meals for me during this journey).

After I ate my lunch I went out and walked around the hospital. Man was it hot and humid.

Also during the day I was munching on the awesome "Watermelon" basket that Karen from work had brought in. It was yummy....

Then in the evening I went to Executive Fitness and did 200 situps. After the situps I did 60 minutes of Cardio with Kimmy.

Then I went to Health Bridge-Crystal Lake again and did 150 situps. I also swam and sat in the Whirlpool(it felt soooo good sitting in the whirlpool. Health Bridge has a awesome Whirlpool).

After I went home from Health Bridge-Crystal Lake I had a bowl of assorted fruits.

Also during the day I received a email from my friend Jen at Health Bridge Wellness. We are going to brainstorm some ideas on how to incorporate what I have accomplished with associates of Centegra and members of Health Bridge. I am so excited about this opportunity. I know that I have a ways to go on my journey but I want people to know that this journey is possible, and I think me talking about it will let me people know. Once again thanks to everyone for reading my posts on a daily basis.

Have a great day.....

Day 14

Good Morning....

Yesterday was a Very Good Work-out and eating day for me. I am back on track after taking the weekend off... I am so glad....

So I got up at 4:45 a.m. yesterday and went to Health Bridge-Crystal Lake to do 30 minutes on the Elliptical Machine and walked 15 minutes on the track. After the cardio I did 300 Sit-ups.

For Breakfast I had 2 Mini-boxes of Regular Cheerios with skim milk.

For Lunch I had a Veggie Sandwich on Wheat bread with a bag of Baked Lays chips.

After I ate my lunch I went out and walked (without my friend Beth who is on a family vacation)around the outdoor trails at work.

Then in the evening I went to Executive Fitness and did 200 situps. After the situps I did 30 minutes of Cardio with Kimmy. Then our friend Keeva joined us for another 30 minutes. I was soaked after I did the 1 hour of cardio, but felt awesome....

After I went home from Executive I had a bowl of assorted fruits.

I had a very productive Work out day yesterday, I was very pleased.

Like I told Kimmy and Keeva yesterday, it is my goal to be down 100 pounds by the end of September 2010. If I have days like I did yesterday, I will make my goal...

Have a great day.....

Weekend

Hello Guys,

Wow! This weekend was a "Non-Cardio" one for me. I did "Zero" Cardio. That's ok though, I needed a few days away from the gym. However, I texted both Kimmy and Keeva on Sunday night and told them that we need to start our regimen up again on Monday. Its ok to take a few days off but just a few. Everyone needs a break.
So what did I do this weekend? On Friday we went out for my brother-in laws Birthday(his Birthday was on Saturday, Happy Birthday Jiten(he has the same name as me). We went to a mexican restaurant called Salsa 17. It is one of our favorite restaurants. Its located in beautiful downtown Arlington Heights, IL. Then on Saturday we went to Karen(one of my co-workers) annual Summer Party. I had a lot of fun there. Let me tell you Karen knows how to throw one heck of a party. Karen, I can't wait till next years party.
I also want to say thanks to Karens daughter, Ashley. She really made my day on Saturday. She said "Jiten, you lost half of you". I was so happy with that compliment. Not to "toot" my own horn but I have been getting at least one compliment a day from someone, sometimes even more. That makes me happy and gives me the drive to continue on this journey. Thanks to everyone for telling me to keep up the hard work. That means a lot to me. Have a good day!!!