September 2008

Coming out of a slump, I hope. I spent a while not exercising to prepare for a tournament in a hobby I’m involved in, and that was fun and all, but then I took a break after the trip as well. And then I started online gaming. My goal today is to exercise, do laundry, and get the errands and work done that I need to do. In other words, exert some control over my activities, as opposed to taking the path of least resistance and spending another WHOLE DAY with computer games. Yeah, they’re great, but if my life has to go on hold for them, they aren’t in their proper role.

Weeks Complete: 9
Starting weight / waist: 194 / 40″
Current weight / waist: 183.6 / 37.5″
Goal weight: 180 (with strength increases)
21-day change: +3.2
Total change: -10.4 pounds
To goal: 3.6 pounds

So, after basically a month easing okish, not really counting calories, and not exercising at all, I’ve gained back a pound or two (I think that 180 for 3 weeks ago was my low swing). Not a big deal, the main thing is to take some action. I know I’ll feel better after I’ve run a couple miles!

Man, spend a couple weeks away from the blog and come back to find 565 comments waiting.

I was super busy for a couple weeks and got out of the habit of exercising, but plain old not eating has kept my weight down pretty well.. I just know it’s not going to last.  Still, it’s harder than ever to find the time. I’ll see what I can do, and try to get back to regular posts, in order to meet my goal of at least another 5 pounds lost properly.

I guess even if I’m not “done” with working on weight loss and fitness, I’ve become confident enough in my ability to lose weight to take a week off to prepare for a big convention, and to not really care if I gain a few pounds in the process (since it’s in Las Vegas, to boot). So, back to Austin — and the fitness death march — next week. See you then!