18 Saturday Jul 2015
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It’s been said before but I’ve got to get serious with my weight loss. My son graduates college in December and I have promised myself that I would be at least 25 pounds lighter, more if possible. As with most people who diet all the time, I have the want to but the will power is a bit lacking. I’ve already instructed my wife that I will be eating more healthy including more salads and less sweets. It starts tomorrow. I’ll post updates from time to time.
“Life Goes On!”
04 Wednesday Mar 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, diet, Exercise, Peanut Depot, Photo, Photography, treadmill, Weight loss
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I’m going to be sore in the morning. It’s the first good workout in close to a year. In fact, I may have over did it. I’m still way under what I used to do on the treadmill but I’ve got to start somewhere. I’m really disappointed in myself for getting back into the same old routine and not exercising like I should. I’ve gained 35 lbs that I’ve already lost once and that really makes me mad. Maybe this time around I’ll stick to it and make the changes permanently. It is a lifestyle change, not just a diet.
08 Sunday Feb 2015
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I’ve got two months to get in shape for a 46 mile bike ride and I should have already started the training. I keep finding stupid excuses as to not exercise. Today was too windy, yesterday the same and the last few days just plain too cold. I just don’t know what I need to do to get excited about getting back on track. Tomorrow is a brand new day so I guess I’ll start back on my diet but I won’t be able to do any major exercising until Tuesday eve due to a meeting tomorrow night.
On a different note, this morning while at a visiting church, I couldn’t keep my mind on the service because of what I was seeing. The church I visited today had a woman minister and she was a little short. So short that from where I was sitting only her head was showing above the pulpit. I guess it’s one of things where you had to be there to see the humor in it.
“Life Goes On!”
30 Friday Jan 2015
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365 Photo Challenge, bicycling, Cancer, Cycling, diet, goals, Photo, Photo Shoot, Photography, Pregnancy, Trainer, Tredmill, Wedding, Weight, weight gain, Weight loss
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This year has been full of “New Beginnings” and not all of them have been all that good. I refuse to concentrate on the negatives and I’m trying to focus on all of the positives. Last year started off really bad and I was hoping that this year would be somewhat better.
My dieting hasn’t been very productive and I haven’t started exercising like I wanted and it’s already February. It just seems like there is always something preventing me from getting on the trainer or the treadmill. I’m always finding excuses and it’s always “I’ll do it tomorrow. I’ve lost 40 lbs in about four months two years ago and I know I can do it again it’s just getting started that’s the trouble.
I’ve got my first photoshoot tomorrow afternoon so my plan is to get up early, get on that treadmill for at least thirty minutes then get my day started. I need to set up a goal to reward myself for every so many pounds I lose. It needs to be something that I really enjoy, not food, and that it will be worth losing the weight other than my health. Any suggestions? I was thinking that every 20 pounds I would reward myself with something.
The above picture is of a couple that I shot for their engagement. It’s been over a year since they’ve been married and now she is currently pregnant and not doing to good. She’s in her final trimester and the poor girl has been sick since she’s gotten pregnant. She’s a sweet young lady and I’m sure she’ll be a great mother. After this one she’ll probably not get pregnant again. lol
It’s the weekend. I hope everyone has a great weekend and I hope you get to spend time with your loved ones.
“Life Goes On!!”
14 Wednesday Jan 2015
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365 Photo Challenge, 50 miler, Bicycle, bicycling, eyes, Photography, treadmill, Vulcan, Weight, Weight loss
Loosing weight has always been a battle for me all my adult life. I decided on the first of January that I would start trying to loose weight again. I was doing good until I found out that I was going to have eye surgery. To me there was no since trying to get myself in a habit of exercising if was going to have to stop for a couple of weeks after the surgery. I know I’m just getting back in the same routine and looking for excuses not to exercise.
I go downstairs and I see that treadmill and I get this sickening feeling down in my gut. I really hate that thing but all it’s doing is collecting dust. I’ve lost a lot of weight on that treadmill but I just can’t get myself to get back on it. I love being outdoors and being on my bicycle so much more.
I will have a three day weekend with no doctor’s restrictions and the temps are supposed to break the 60 degree mark. Come Hell or high water I’m getting on my bicycle and getting some miles in. I might even post a short video of my ride.
This photo was taken last night at the same place of Vulcan. It’s the path you walk up to to see the city’s skyline. Some day soon I’ll hopefully capture an image that I’m proud to share of our great city.
01 Thursday Jan 2015
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365 challenge, Barefoot, Cancer, carbs, Challenges, Weight loss
Hello. I’ve debated whether or not to do this or not but here goes.
This is me with all my “glory”. My current weight as of this morning is 300.4 and as of today I’m doing a 365 day weight loss challenge and I’m going to use the 365 Photo Challenge to help me keep track of my progress. No, you won’t see a picture of me everyday but maybe once a month or so. If I were to set a goal it would be about 5 lbs a month. That’s 60 lbs in a year. I think I can do it.
I will be taking pictures of my everyday life whether it be at work, home or at play. I enjoy photography so there’s no telling what you might see. I have a lot going on in my life so be prepared for some interesting stuff.
Wish Me Luck.
29 Thursday May 2014
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The last month has been one of those months where nothing seemed to go right. The last few weeks has just topped it all off.
I had to have laser treatments in both my eyes and boy let me tell you what an experience that was. Before my first treatment the doctor told me that there was no words in the English dictionary that would describe just how bright the laser was. He was right. I’ve never experienced anything like that before and I hope I don’t have to go through that again any time soon.
All the doctors seem to agree that the CML was the cause of my vision problems and not the Gleevec. I am now back on my medications. Although, I do believe my vision is getting a little worse as the time passes. I don’t go back to either of my doctors until mid July.
The weather here has been nice enough to ride my bicycle and I’m really glad. It’s really been nice to be able to get out and do some riding to get rid of some of this stress that I’ve been having to deal with. My job has really got me to a point where I’m counting the days until I can retire; 4 years, 2 months and 15 days. In the last nine days I’ve been able to ride seven of those days at at least twenty miles each day. I’ll be traveling to Dothan, Alabama on the sixth of June to ride in the Tri States Ride on the seventh of June. I’ll be riding the 45 mile loop.
A lot of changes at work within the past month. The manager we had resigned and now we have a new manager. He’s got a military background and is very strict on policies and procedures. Right now I don’t know if I like him or not. I’ll have to give him another week or so.
The last two weeks I’ve been repairing air conditioning units on the roof of a warehouse. Fifteen units to be exact. Most has had bad compressors and or bad condenser fan motors. It’s been a real hot job and we’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, rain has entered the equation and the lack of parts so we’ve had to put the repairs on hold until next week. At least we’ll get a break for a couple of days.
People keep asking me how I’m doing with my CML. I’m doing good I guess. Other than the eye problems and the leg cramps I’ve had no other symptoms of either the CML or the Gleevec. I’m finally able to see some results of my bike riding plus the dehydration factor of being on the roof for two weeks has really helped out as well.
20 Monday Jan 2014
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With a high of 62 degrees f it was a perfect opportunity for me to get a ride in today. It was the first chance I’ve gotten since December. The weather here has just been too cold. In fact, it’s going back down next week with the high’s only reaching the 30’s. I hate the cold weather.
I was able to get in just over 21 miles today and I enjoyed every minute of it. I had no dogs chase me but I did have to stop a couple of times to catch my breath. It’s been over a month so I’m way out of shape. Don’t know when I’ll get a chance to get back out there and ride but there’s that dreaded treadmill.
03 Friday Jan 2014
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1.8 lbs down since January 1st. I’m still eating less than 2000 carbs but my steps are still under 10,000. That treadmill is still downstairs giving me those ill feelings. I still can’t bring myself to get on it. I will soon but I’m going to have to have some major incentive, I’d rather be on my bike.
02 Thursday Jan 2014
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I posted back in December that I was starting over. It didn’t work. I failed. Just too many food items to contend with. I decided to start again with the new year. Today is the 2nd day of my diet and I’ve done pretty well. I’ve kept my calories down below 2000 but my steps have not been up to par. I’m going to work on that. I haven’t lost any weight yet but that’s because I haven’t exercised to amount to anything. I’m looking at my treadmill and I just can’t get excited about it. I just can’t wait until warmer weather so I can get out and ride my bike. I hate being cold. Next week winter will officially hit here in the deep south. It will be in the single digits come Monday and Tuesday morning. I shiver just thinking about it.
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