DownsizingDoc: End to Overeating; goals

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Day One

Its officially the 19th so today I'm starting my Downsizing Journey! Yes I saw "Julie-Julia" and that inspired me to start a blog - with a deadline.

I've also been reading "End to Overeating" by Kessler. I really saw myself in the first few pages.

My goal is to lose 78 lbs and downsize the clutter in my house over the next 18 months. Since I'm now a diabetic the main focus is increasing my activity and making healthier food choices. Not sure how many pounds my house needs to lose :-) so I'll need specific goals for organizing - I'll post those later. And plan to break the journey down into 6 month mini goal segments.

Today: Weight 228 lbs Waistline 46 inches House: Cluttered!

To GO: 78 lbs 549 days

COUNTDOWN

Start
08-19-09 Wt 228 lbs Waist 46 in
08-24-09 Wt 222 lbs -6
08-31-09 Wt 216.5 lbs - 5.5
09-08-09 Wt 215.5 lbs -1.0
09-14-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +2
09-20-09 Wt 217.5 lbs +/- 0
09-28-09 Wt 216 lbs -1.5
10-05-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.5 Waist 44 in
10-12-09 Wt 215.5 lbs +1.0
10-19-09 Wt 214.5 lbs -1.0
Lbs Lost: 13.50
11-30-09: GOAL -
Below 200 lbs

Lose 16 pounds, and what will I get
Too tight clothes now start to fit
Don't ask me out for pizza, 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to losin' some mo'

Lose 22 pounds and what will I do
Keep eatin' those veggies and fresh fruit too.
Don't pass me any brownies 'cuz I won't say yes
I've committed my soul to bein' my best.

Lose 33 pounds and what will I know
That I've got more zip, get up and go
Don't tell me not to workout, that's not in my plan
The couch potato is on permanent ban

Lose 44 pounds and what will I see
Less and less of what used to be me
Don't hand me that fast food, I'll just say no
My journey to health I don't want to blow

Lose 55 pounds and what will I have
Hard flat abds not a ball of flab
Don't give me diet soda, whiskey, beer or gin
'Cuz my fight with fat, I wanna win

Lose 66 pounds and what will I be
A thinner, healthier, much fitter me
Don't ask me out for cheesecake 'cuz I won't go
I've committed my soul to gettin' to goal.

Lose 78 pounds and I'll make my goal
Maintaining this weight will be my new role
Don't let me forget how far I've come
'Cuz this battle hasn't been easily won.

Week 78 Lbs to Go 78
Week 77 Lbs to Go 72
Week 76 Lbs to G0 66.5
Week 75 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 74 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 73 Lbs to Go 67.5
Week 72 Lbs to Go 66.0
Week 71 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 70 Lbs to Go 65.5
Week 68 Lbs to Go 64.5
Week 67
Week 66
Week 65
Week 64
Week 63 (Goal: Less Than 200lbs)