Running....

Well I bought the runners. I was told by surgeon not to run or do any intensive exercise for at least 2 weeks.In case stitches open. So I will start again in two weeks time.

Weigh in: A step backwards

Well I weighed myself today. I found myself to be 15st 11lbs. An increase of 3lbs. Why did this happen?
I had an operation this week. Nothing serious still I dont like operations.The operation was performed to help cure the fissure in my bowel.
The surgeon told me to increase my intake of fibre by eating wholegrains,fruit and vegetables.
Otherwise I will be back on the operating table again.
Once fissures happen they can happen again and again.

I over-ate on or to be more correct I binged on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. This didnt solve any of my problems or make me feel any better other than for 5 seconds intervals that I actually ate food.
So what have I learnt.

Food does not solve problems.
Some foods can cause you to be hungry.Rather than end hunger.
Also I need to make time for regular exercise.

Am I really learning..... do I need a constant reminder.I think I do.
I will have to think about this.

Running....

Hi
Well today, I was talking to a colleague. He has been running for the last 25 years. A lot of experience.I told him about my ambition to run a marathon. He said that running a marathon is an unbelievable experience. But needs a lot of training.So Im gonna pay attention to every bit of advice.
He invited me to go for a run next Thursday.(Thursday and Friday are his slow days). I told him about my issues with running. He said lenghtening my strides should reduce my impact issues.So I'm gonna go for a run next Thursday. Also I am going to buy a new pair of runners.I aim to do at least 5k plus.
One step at a time....

Weigh in....Positive results

Todays weight 15st 8lbs or 99.01 Kgs or 218 lbs with a body fat of 21.9%.
Another 15 lbs to go. So in 7 weeks I should be sucessful.

More positive blog name

Well I decided to go with a more positive blog name....

Weigh in....Good progress

Today I am 15 st 10lbs or 220 lbs or 100kg with a fat percentage of 23.1%
A weight loss of 3lbs.
Positive progress.

BMI.
Considering it is widely used by the medical profession, there must be something to it. So here it is....
I have at present a BMI of 29, which means I am still overweight. How do I feel. I am not completely healthy and fit. I have a lot of positive progress.But I still have more work to do.
Now at my starting weight 19st 10.5 lbs.I used to have a massive bmi of 37.Which meant I was obese. I definitely didn't feel well.
In 2004 at my heaviest. I use to have a bmi of approximately 41. I was approximately 22st or 140 kgs approx. I say approximately because I didn't record my start weight when I started to lose weight. I just went and did it.How did I feel...I felt trapped unhealthy. Lots of other crap was happening as well.

At my target weight, I will have a BMI of 27.This still means I am in the overweight category.To be within the healthy bracket with a 25 bmi.I have to be 13st 10lb.
It is possible.
Though do I want to do it.
To be, or not to be, — that is the question: —
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them?

A note
Limitations of BMI
It may overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build.
It may underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.

My plan for the New Year.....

By 22ND of March 2008.
I am at present 20 lbs away from my target weight.
So at theoretical(It is possible) weight loss rate of 2 lbs per week.
In 5 weeks time on the 15Th of February I should be 15st 3lbs.(10lb loss)
(Review of food and training program)
In 10 weeks time on the 22ND of March 2008 I should be 14st 7lbs.(20lb loss)
I will have reached my target weight.
By a combination of diet and exercise.
Diet program.
Selecting healthy food that I am allowed based on my intolerance list.
Monitoring my food quantity intake by using the weight-watchers point system.
Exercise program.
Free weight programme on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.
With 30-60 minutes of moderate to intensive exercise on Monday and Friday.
From the 22ND of March,I will start preparing for the Marathon.....
Which will require a review of diet and training.

Progress......

Progress.....
I am 15 stone 13lb or 101.36 kilos or 223 lbs. So I am down 2lbs. I also did my fat percentage. I have a fat percentage of 23.1%.
I lost the 2lbs by monitoring my food and exercising.
I went to the gym 4 times since the last blog.I 3/4 visits I did machine weights for the whole body. I went for a 40 minute walk during the days I didn't see the gym.
I have been monitoring my food by:
Selecting food that I am allowed based on my intolerance list.
Monitoring my food quantity intake by using the weight-watchers point system.
This Sunday I intend to start a free weight programme. Which will involve weights Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. With 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise on Monday and Friday.
I am at present 20 lbs away from my target weight.

So at theoretical(It is possible) weight loss rate of 2 lbs per week.
In 10 weeks time on the 22nd of March 2008 I should be 14st 7lbs.
Then I am going to start preparing for the marathon.

2007 Review

What have I done:

• I have gone down from 19st 10.5 lbs to 16st 1lbs ( a loss of 3 st 9.5 lbs)
• I did this by healthy eating and exercise.
• My overall health and well-being has increased as a result.
• Increased awareness of nutrition and my body.
• I have experimented with various diets: high-protein,calorie-counting,weightwatchers,food combining and food intolerance.
• I have tried various exercise programmes: Body for life, high cardio gym exercise programmes.

What have I learnt:

• Planning or project management is very important to achieve your goals.
• Nutrition is very important.
• Keep the food simple and balanced.
• Eat more veg, fruit, lean meat & wholegrain food.
• Minimise processed food,high sugar & high fat
• Listen to your body
• Vary your diet, don't eat the same things all the time.
• Balance the exercise with your life i.e. no over training otherwise injuries and fatigue will cause no training.
• Consistent training is more important than one-off training sessions.
• Patience is very important.

What am I going to do next:

In next blog I will outline this:

Happy New Year

This is the first post for a new year.... And today I have stabilised my weight back to 16st 1lb/225 lbs/102.27 kilos.
Learnt a lot last year.... perhaps I should do a review...


Yesterday I started back exercising......
I went for a walk outside at lunch today.
I went back to the gym last nite. It did me a world of good. I even felt toned after the gym.
I did 4 kilometres on the cross country machine in 35 mins and 8 minutes on the bike. A good start.
I am slowly breaking my addiction with chocolate or emotional eating over the last few days. Yesterday I had no sweets or crisps.
Back to the food intolerance foods.
One day at a time.....
My plan for today is at least two walks outside during my breaks.
Gym tonight for
5 mins warm-up
All over body workout 2 sets 12-15 reps on the weight machines.
35 -40 minutes on cross country.
Early to bed tonight.

I will outline my goals for the new year in my next post.