4XLT

Today’s Weigh-In: 307.4 pounds
Yesterday’s Weigh-In: 308.6 pounds
Next Goal: 295 pounds
Days to Go: 21
Pounds to Go: 12.4

Well, I’m mostly out of the woods with being sick, and quite happy to be here. The sore throat is gone; I feel pretty much up to snuff; and I’m off of the decongestants, Halls throat lozenges, ibuprofen, & NyQuil. I’m sticking with my Allegra just to stay safe as I still got the sinuses flaring up a bit. So, with that summary, I think it’s safe to say that I’m back, and now I better get back in action.

Three Week Challenge to Myself

In three weeks, I’m going to be taking a long weekend to visit the family. The last time I was back in Oklahoma, I was around 320 pounds. That was six months ago. I’ve only lost ten to fifteen pounds in six months. Granted, I’ve been as low as 303, and have bounced around in my teens a lot, and now have bounced around in the 306-312 range, but this is just ridiculous, and embarrassing.

But haven’t I gone through this two weeks ago?

So, I’ve got three weeks to get ready for my weekend trip, and I’m going to just be embarrassed to go back and only be ten pounds down from where I was six months ago. That would be a joke. That would make me a joke. So, it’s time for me to man up and get to the gym to restart my lifting program. It’s time to gasp for air with interval training. It’s time to get smart and disciplined about eating right.

I’m giving myself three weeks to finally cross through the 300 barrier and get down to 295. That’s basically four pounds a week. That’s absolutely possible as I’ve done it before. I know I’m capable of it, but the time is here to prove it to myself. I’m still holding on to a dream of being 240 (and even below, depending on things) by the end of 2009, but that’s pretty pointless if I don’t get going here and now and get below 300.

Tonight, I’m slammed full with work, but will get to the gym for at least a HIIT session on the elliptical and rowing machines. And while I’m working, I’m going to cook up some chicken for food prep. Tomorrow, I’m going to restart my lifting program and get back on my “Too Easy to Mess It Up” food plan.

For the next twenty-one days, nothing else in my life can be as important. I have to get this train rolling on down the track again. I’ve done it before. I’ve lost 130 pounds! I am changing my life! But I’m not satisfied here at the cusp of 300. I’m still a fat guy. I’m still not who I want to be.

I’m giving myself 21 days to prove it to myself. How bad do I want it?