Well I lost ½ - 1lb last week. Ticking in about 310 right now. Didn't go to the gym once, sick & weak all week long. Still coughing and weezing today but brought my gym bag. Figure I may as well spread the germs!

 

^^^

I think I am coming down with something too.

 

Well i thought it was me trying to lose weight but now i am told its the CKD i have and not me at all. I am so bummed i am losing about 2-5 lbs a week. I don't know if anyone else on here has the problem but man it sure sucks big time (Chronic Kidney Disease). I have had it for a long time and ever since the pneumonia in febuary its gotten much worse.

 

^^^Wow buckdropper, that sounds pretty scary. Is there hope for cure or will it continue to worsen? Pretty lousy way to diet. :thumbsdown: (we need a thumbsdown frownie face).

 

No cure rose so who knows whats next maybe a transplant??. I am at 18% function now so its most likely just a matter of time before dialysis and i am sure that will be good times. Oh well one plays the cards dealt.

 

^^^I'm so sorry to hear that bd. You will be in my prayers.

 

Well I didn't get to weigh myself until last night since we were out of town but I am still at 202. I am figureing in my head that I am actually 201 but since I have a certain visitor that extra pound is hanging there. I am still catching up on everything (at home , work & online) so I haven't finished calculating my calory intake from last week.

I did do a good amount of walking at the track (only took the golf cart twice & that was for quick trips to look at photos). I was very proud that we didn't by a single food item at the track (or snacks at the rest stops). I snacked on grapes, oranges & pretzel goldfish mostly. I did cave a bit & had a good amount of Pepsi (the stress was getting to me) so that may throw my calories way up there.

Oh well, on to another week of the uphill battle. When going through the mail yesterday I did get a book I ordered, Strength Training for Women. It has tips on which exercises work best for each area as well as which will help burn the most calories. Now the tough part is to find time to read it over some. I think it will be going with me to the next race (along with my Tai Chi book).

 

Same here.

 

Well here are before and after pictures of me and my wife. Ive lost about 70 pounds since December 2003 and she has lost about 80.

Fat Bastard indeed

Not so fat

She would kill me if she knew I put this up..

Flippin hottie

 

^^^GOOD JOB.

I wish I could say I was at that point. I'll catch up to you two sooner or later.

 

Wow.. great job! Someday I'll be a stud again. You've inspired me to go to the gym next week (still sick this week).

 

Congrats Swofford, to you and your wife! And I will agree with your description of your wife.


I'm only down about 5 pounds since Super Bowl Sunday.

 

Update:

I havn't been able to get much exersice recently because alot of the guys I play ball with are injured or just to busy. I have been staying on my diet and maintaining my current wieght. Hopefully we can start playing some basketball again and I can stay on my diet and get the weight to start dropping again.

Started Jan 1: 250 lbs.

Now: 228 lbs.

Goal: 220 lbs. or lower

 

Hey thanks, to be honest we didnt change anything about the way we live other than what we eat. I dont go to the gym or anything, just maintain my normal level of activity. Its a lot easier to move around now days :|


Bigsherm77 - Good job, keep at it it is well worth all the trouble.

 

8 weeks in & I lost another 2 pounds. I have finally hit the 200 mark (first time since 1/2 way through my last pregnancy). Only 45 more pounds to go.