February 28, 2010

its now 93 days until my "surgery". Im still the same as I was when I had 100 days left. I am soon going to accept myself as I am if I cannot get on the right track. I am going to read Seans blog from day 1. That will be my inspiration.

Scott

February 22, 2010

Picture of me from the Rabid Aardvark photo shoot

January 30, 2010

Hello all. It is Monday and I have 98 days left until my "surgery". I have to be strong in these beginning days. Its going to be easy to say "I am still in the 90's I will try real hard when I hit the 80's". These early days are going to mold me into what I need to be the rest of the journey. Speaking of Journey, I have chosen the song "Don't stop believing" as my song. I know with the proper will power and eating habits and exercise, I can and will win this battle. I am going to hook up my web cam and try to make a video/audio diary as well. I'll try to learn how to post it on here even if I have to go through Youtube.

Better tomorrows
Scott

February 18, 2010

Hello all. I have been gone for awhile and won't make excuses why. All I know is I am back. I have decided to try and have my hernia surgery on June 1, 2010. That gives me 102 days to lose as much weight as I can. I need to lose 68 pounds to get to the weight that they said they wanted me at to operate. I don't know if that is reachable, but I am going to sure try. I think now that I have a date set, it will make it easier than when I said "someday". I went to see the doctor originally 28 months ago. I should have had the operation, recovered and lost another 50 pounds by now. I am right where I was 28 months ago. Actually I am 23 pounds less than I was when I originally weighed in that day in October 2007. It seems like yesterday...time sure does fly! This is the most important time in my life right now. Have the surgery, or accept myself for who I am. I am not ready to accept myself as a failure. Too many people are doubting me and I dont blame them one bit. I would be the same way if it was a friend or co-worker. I have to show them and most importantly myself that I CAN DO IT!!!!

Thanks for reading,
welcome back to those who missed me!
Scott

January 12, 2010

Hello all. It seems like it is getting easier on this new road. I have replaced some bad habits with new ones. I pack a healthy lunch everyday now, drink water at work and walk during my breaks. I have also changed some bad habits at home. No bad food in the house, keeping myself involved with other projects to keep my mind off of eating.
For lunch I had a lean pocket (chicken, spinach and asparagus), strawberry banana yogurt and a fat free pudding. On the way home from band practice I stopped for gas and bought a hot dog seeing that I didn't eat supper. I didnt really want to eat that late, but I had to eat something.
Tomorrow I am going to be tested twice. At work we are having a retirement party for a guy that has been there over 40 years. They are ordering Marty's pizza (Yummm). After work, Lisa, my brother Steve and my sister-in-law Diane are coming over to celebrate my dads 72nd birthday. My dad is going to make his healthy spaghetti with garlic bread. My first intention is to not eat either one and find something else. I am still in the 2 week change period.

so far so good
Better tomorrows
thanks for reading

January 11, 2010

7 POUNDS!

Hello all. My first weigh in for 2010 was a good one. Seven pounds. Just shows that it works if you take it serious. Make some sacrifices and work a little harder than normal. I am actually eating more smaller meals that one big one at night and snacking at night. I had a banana at break, Lean pocket, yogurt and sugar free pudding for luch and chicken breast, salad and cooked carrots for dinner.

I registered Lisa and I for the Samson Stomp at the Milwaukee County Zoo. It's a 2 mile walk or a 5 mile run. Next year I will do the run :-). I want to do as many of these as I can in the year to come. Its for a good cause, and good exercise.

so far so good

better tomorrows

thanks for reading

St Romans 6/21/09

January 10, 2010

Hello All. I'm sad that the Green Bay Packers lost, but I am happy that I am still on the road to the new me. Saturday morning when I got home from work I had a can of tuna and a banana. I had a gig with the Rabid Aardvarks and the party had a buffet and free drinks all night. I had a plate with beef tips, mashed potatoes, 2 pieces of bread, 3 pickles and a small scoop of noodle salad. The old me would have went back for more, but I was actually full. For drinks I had 2 small diet cokes and water. On the way there I drank a Powerade Zero. On the way home from unloading the gear, I stopped at a Speedway and bought 2 Arizona lite lemonaid/tea and a small sub sandwhich. I ate half the sandwhich on the way home and threw out the rest.
Sunday I woke up late and watched the Packer game. I had a salad, baked potato, green beans and a chicken breast. I found these real good salad spritzers that are real tasty and real low. I think they are 10 calories per squirt. Tonight I went to Pick n Save and bought some lean pockets for work. I am used to not eating at breakfast and lunch, but I realize that those are the most important meals of the day. The Lean Pockets were 5 for $10. I think they are 220 calories a piece. Not too bad. That still leaves me with 1300 calories left for the day. I also bought some diet V8 Splash that is really good too. I have pretty much cut out soda and am drinking more water and skim milk.
Tomorrow is my weekly weigh in since the new year. I am hoping for a 5 pound loss. I will let you know tomorrow if I met that.

so far so good
better tomorrows
thanks for reading
Scott

January 8, 2010

Hello all! Happy Birthday to Elvis!! I just realized that I am 2 months away from being as old as Elvis was when he died. Kinda makes my life feel empty :-). I haven't made any movies or albums. The only thing I have in common with him now is being overweight. No drugs tho.

Good day at work. Another free workout. Gonna snowblow after I finish my blog. I did drink more water today, no soda. I know I was going to wait to weigh myself until Monday, but I couldn't wait. I hopped on the work scale and saw a lower number than I was used to. I am not going to post my weight until Monday. I wanted to see a lower number because the place we are playing on Saturday is offering us a buffet and free drinks. A true test indeed!!! I will be strong.



Breakfast:banana. lunch:lite yogurt and a fat free pudding. supper:chicken, brown rice, cottage cheese, frozen veggies, snack:powerade zero

Exercise:work and snowblowing



so far so good!!

Better tomorrows.

Thanks for reading

My brother Steve and I at our family reunion.