My weight loss blog » exercise http://yobigmike.com weight loss, diet Mon, 24 May 2010 01:23:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 I accept your Challenge…… (324lbs) http://yobigmike.com/yobigmikecom/i-accept-your-challenge-324lbs/ http://yobigmike.com/yobigmikecom/i-accept-your-challenge-324lbs/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:37:19 +0000 admin http://yobigmike.com/?p=158 Okay, Since I have yet to committ to any type of short term goals, I’ve decided to accept Randi’s December Challenge. Since my previous debacle (Pecan pie) and the wonderful support by my fellow bloggers and guests, it’s time to move forward and chip away at these pounds.  I’m excited and anxious to get started. I’m feeling really good about this one…..

The Challenge (as posted by Randi, but I changed some stats to adjust to me)

Challenge start Date: Dec 1, 2009      (too late, so I’ll start today, Dec 2nd, 2009)

Challenge End Date: Dec 31, 2010 (my official challenge weigh in will be Jan 4th, 2010)

Challenge goal:  lose 5-10 lbs by December 31 bringing me to an ending weight of 319-314 lbs.

To reach that goal I am going to attempt :

  • exercise 1-1/2 hour 6 days a week
  • include the elliptical machine into my regimen and surviving more than 1-2 minutes
  • try to limit my daily calorie intake to no more than 1800 calories total
  • eat more fruits  on a daily basis
  • up my intake of water
  • remind myself that I will reach my goal weight regardless of how far away it seems.

This challenge came at the perfect time. I had a good workout today and felt good about my food choices

Breakfast:    (noon)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Bowl of grapes and a (2) slices of whole wheat toast (w/ butter)

Dinner:  (4 p.m.)  Sauteed Chicken breast and grapes

Lunch: (2 a.m.)  Lean Gourmet meal (at work)

Vitamins

I had my daily multi-vitamin and a Fish oil, Flax seed, Borage combo. I’m wondering if I’m taking enough or the right vitamins. I don’t want to cheat myself out of possibly having extra energy or the right benefits by not taking the right supplements. If anyone can let me know what works for them or would work for me, I’d appreciate the input.

I figured, why wait for “New Year’s Resolution”? Hell, let’s get it poppin’ right now!!!  Sounds good to me. What do you think??

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