Tuesday, September 8, 2009
43rd Tuesday weigh-in
225 lb
Down 0.5 lb. I worked out all week in Austin and didn't let jet lag stop me from going on Saturday either. When I ran the neighborhood 5K earlier this year a neighbor commented to me after, "Harley, you're an animal." And they meant it, that felt good to hear; I wish I had a video of it to watch to help me stay motivated.
I asked Rebecca to look at the photo I posted last week and compare it to me now. She could not tell if I looked much different now than in the photo at Halloween in 2008, all I can say to that is: ouch.. I can tell you I lift a lot more weight now than I did in 2008. Exercises that were tough at 100 lbs, I do now at 135 lbs. I have been able to do lifts heavier than I ever recorded or can remember doing them. I do more cardio now than in Oct 2008 also. My blood pressure is lower, cholesterol is at a healthier level, I have less body fat too. But the truth is the truth, I do not look much different on the outside and have not lost much weight in almost 12 months. Some of my pants are still snug which I was hoping would be loose by now, at least I am not afraid they will tear open when bending over or the button fall off taking a deep breath. I didn't have a personal trainer in Oct 2008 or any real clear goals for my health. Yes I could have crash dieted and suffered and struggled against myself and pushed myself much harder, but I have no regrets. I am happy with the progress.
I guess I am just saying I have changed and continue to change whether is shows on the outside or not, whether the numbers on the scale are good or not, I am changing slowly and the change is from the inside out. One day the outside will catch up to the inside. The inscription on my iPod Rebecca gave me says: Be the change... which is part of a favorite quote of mine: Be the change you want to see in the world. Good motto to live by if you ask me.
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I get this. I think you look fitter now than you did then. I know I am fitter now than I was last year, even though I wish I looked smaller. But, like you, I feel better. My BMI is lower, my physical limits are higher. I still carry around more weight than I want, but it doesn't feel as heavy or sluggish.
I like that quote. I like the power it gives- the action to BE.
We will get there!
You keep working on it. You don't give up. I'm not there, but I know that you are healthier from the work you are doing, and . . . do you feel better?
I am not very in tune with my feelings, I am sore and stiff in the mornings but I do have more energy once I get moving. I also am less stressed and happier than when I just sit around and overeat.
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