There are a couple of weight loss dynasties in this forum, as well as other health-conscious dynasties such as Mizzou's Quitting Smokeless dynasty and Radii's No-Soda dynasty. Well, I'd like to join in on the fun with my own weight loss journal. But instead of it being my own dynasty, I'll open it up to everyone who'd like to participate and post their own progress.
I know it's already being done at
SirFozzie's and
duckman's dynasties (and I mean no disrespect to them), but with this "The Officialish FOFC Weight Loss Dynasty" there can finally be a nexus where those with a desire to lose weight can visit - a support group, if you will.
Anyways, my story: In almost exactly one year from today, I'll be standing at the altar watching my beautiful bride walk down the aisle toward me. With that vision in my head, I have given myself a reason to start my own weight loss program and become a more health-conscious person so I can start my new chapter in life as a healthy and lean man.
Here are my stats as of Monday morning: I'm only 5'5" and weigh 220.0 lbs. I have a digital weighing scale that provides body fat percentage so I'll be updating my progress with that as well (currently 30%
).
I'll be weighing myself every Monday and Friday mornings - I chose these days for the following reasons: Friday to show how I progressed after a regular work-week, and then Monday to see the effects from over the weekend (where more social activities may disrupt my eating habits).
So, my one-year goal is to get myself to under 200 lbs. Ideally closer to 190. And dammit, cut that body fat to under 20%!
Sept 4, 2006 weigh-in:
220.0 lbs, 30% body fat.
And thus begins my journey. I can't wait to hear yours!