01 Thursday Sep 2022
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Cancer, CML, poll, Weight, Weightloss
Tomorrow is weigh-in. I’d like to see if anyone out there is willing to voice their opinion as to how much I’ve gained or lost.
Come on guys let’s play along. Did I gain weight? If so, how much? Did I lose weight? If so, how much did I lose?
I’m looking forward to seeing what you guys have to say. Remember, I lost over fifteen pounds last week. Did I lose that much again? What do you think??
13 Monday Apr 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bike Ride, Charity, Cycling, Dieting, Exercise, Photo, Photography, Tulip, Weight, Weightloss
I’m really excited to report that I’ve lost 15 pounds as of this morning. I’ve been losing inches but not weight. I guess it’s all the exercising that causing muscle weight. Since March 1st I’ve either been on the treadmill or my road bike. I can tell that I’ve lost inches because I’ve had to put two new holes in my belt. I went from a size 48 pants down to a size 40 in a little over a month.
I’ve got a 46 mile bike ride down in Marion, Alabama this Saturday. This will be my first charitable bike ride of the year. I usually do about four a year. Last year I was not prepared for the first ride. I had only ridden about 50 or so miles before the event. This year I’ve ridden close to 200 miles so maybe I’m better prepared than last year. We shall see.
“Life Goes On!”
11 Wednesday Mar 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Cats, Feline, Photo, Photography, Rain, Sophie, treadmill, Weather, Weight, Weightloss
It’s been raining nearly non stop for two days here up until just about an hour ago. More rain in the forecast for the next two days. I feel like I need to grow web feet or something. Anyway, we’re supposed to dry out for a few days starting Saturday afternoon then rain again toward the middle of next week. Again, at least the temp is warmer and there’s no risk of snow.
I’ve lost ten pounds as of this morning. Of course I’ve had no appetite for the last few days because of this sickness. Before I got sick I had been able to get on the treadmill for a couple of days. Once my breathing gets better I”ll be back on it again.
Queen Bee is at it again. Sophie’s taken her place on her side of the bed and no one had better get in her way. This is where she waits for me to get ready for bed. Once I enter the room she will run into the bathroom and wait in the sink for me to turn the water on for her to get a drink. Why not, she has nothing else to do.
“Life Goes On!”
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
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.
15 Saturday Mar 2014
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So far only minimal side effects with my Gleevec. I feel a little fatigued but that can be related to a lot of other things such as staying up too late and the time change. i am also experiencing some bone pain in my right hip. Again, this could be related to a number of other circumstances. It’s not as bad today as I got a chance to ride another 20 miles this afternoon.
I’ve got to get a hold on my dieting. I got on my scales this morning and I’ve gained nearly all my weight back. This is not good. I am determined to do better. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow at 1:30 pm so I’m planning on getting up early and doing a 20 mile loop. That is if ‘it’s not raining.
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