News Flash update!!!

This week has proved a real struggle and to stay motivated I had to go and have an interim weigh in. The struggle really took place Wednesday night where I really want a takeaway. My wife was strong and after initially agreeing to the takeaway said no. Following this I went into a sulk......(what a baby!). This made me realise a couple of things, first I'm quite sneaky as I suggest a takeaway knowing my wife has yet to eat and the chances of her agreeing are high. Second when I'm denied I sulk, so its a form of game where my wife is the nasty persecutor for not letting me have what i want and i'm the helpless victim, in this game i can then blame my wife for being mean and get lots of negative attention and recognition. 

That event was the big event this week, so I came through it and felt good the next day, if I had had the takeaway then I usually feel full and bad afterwards as I know it doesn't help with me losing weight. But with my wife staying strong I made it through the night.......hoorahh. 

So I had an interim weigh in as things are a bit tough this week and well, what a shocker, I have lost an AMAZING 12LBs, since Monday, what a great result. My weight today is 390lbs (27st 12lbs) and my BMI is now below 47. This weigh in has given me great motivation to spur on when I was ready to scoff on some junk food. 

I'm also aware that this is a lot of weight to lose in a short period of time and I believe this is the result of better diet but more importantly me being much more active, I have walked the dog daily at a sharp pace and been the gym, so these are new factors and I believe they are having an impact. 

So here I am, below the 400lb mark and now my motivation fuel tank is topped up after a positive weigh in. 

Thanks 

Joe   

My weight loss Journey

Hi, my name is Joe and I'm writing this blog to capture my journey of losing weight, between today and 1st September 2009 I am aiming to lose 129lbs (9st 3lbs). So quite a weight, I current weigh in at 409lbs (29st 3lbs) so well over weight and my BMI is 48.4 again far from desired levels. My aim is to have less mass and to be thinner and healthier as a result. 

I will be updating this blog weekly to track my weight loss. I plan to kick start things by using the Cambridge diet and then moving to healthy eating so that I make some real lifestyle changes. In addition to this I will be looking to improve my fitness, right now my exercise levels are poor. 

Naturally the process of weight loss is both physical and emotional and i will ensure both elements are recorded here. The most difficult part of this whole experience is the remaining motivated to continue losing weight and not giving into temptation or weakness. especially when this manifest itself as a few pints and curry or a meal out and a couple of bottles of wine.

My reasons for doing this are varied, theirs the obvious health reasons, also I would like to feel fitter, improve my image, do sports and not always have to compensate for my size.I would also like to be more active with friends and family and do more with the kids. In addition my size can also impact my ability to get work (I'm a personal and business coach) as there is an expectation on image with this that I do not portray. However, I have only noticed this once and have otherwise been successful in gaining business. 

I hope others in the same position will be inspired to either share in my journey or to make affirming decisions to become healthier and thinner and reduce their mass. 

Getting to this point (again) has been awkward I recently lost 54lbs (4st) but then soon fell into bad habits and increased my weight. This time is to be different, I have had conversations with people who want the Joe the way he is, that I will be making changes, I pleased to say most are supportive, some are indifferent, and thats up to them. I will also make sustainable changes, such as doing a sport that is fun and physical and not a chore(this is down in my tough to do column) and I will seek this out actively in the new year when I have lost a couple of stone.  

I will also use this experience to understand the key frames of mind that both help and hinder and use this to develop and programme for others, my belief is that its not the type of diet that is important but the mental and emotional state that deems whether a diet will be successful. I will be looking at ways to keep that positive frame of mind that I'm currently engaged in and not give into the voice that says "just one won't hurt" knowing that it leads to much more. I have also devised a list of affirmations to support me and will included them in my next blog, in addition I have identified a lot of the messages and behaviours that have got me into this situation and will also include those in the next blog. 

I am happy for people to contact me during my journey at lessmass@gmx.com, it will be good to hear your stories and gain your support. 

Well,I'm hoping for 5lbs this week so will update you next monday. 

Joe