Todays Weigh In..............

Okay for todays weigh in I lost another 4lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Down 20lbs since I started the last week in May. I am really watching what I am eating and am doing my walking. I am following the noivce program from Cool Running The Couch to 5K.

I do need some assistance........................................

Need a watch to help with my timing intervals for my program. Looked at a Nike Triax 5o any ifo or opionin on this or other?????????

Big man here with big feet (16 EE) looking for a good shoe:

New Balance model 992
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/newbalanceM992GL.htm?j=&featStyle=yes

Brooks Beast
http://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/BRK883/

Just a word we have a New Balance store nearby and the guys there are really helpful, so I am leaning towards the New Balance.

Super Clydesdale

When cruising a few of the blogs and websites on becoming a tri-guy, I came across the term "Super Clydesdale". This term is used for us bigger guys. Love it!!!!!!! When also doing a search for local trialthons in my area (NE Ohio) I came across an event that had in its male divisions....male XL1...male XL2 ......male XL3 225lbs+. Shows like an event for me next year???????????

Been doing a lot of reading and following several different blogs. You ALL inspire me!!!

Thanks for the kind words that you have been leaving for me.

Yeah I updated my blog name (address stayed the same) I like that Super Clydesdale term.

Going one step at a time!!!!!!!

Better day today.

First, I would like to thank the people that have left comments and both of the Wimmers for their e-mails. Thanks for the encouraging words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay today was weigh in day.....................drum roll please..............................4lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know its not setting records, but I am losing. Down 16lbs 4 weeks. Been doing my mile a day routine. Found a training program "The Couch to 5K Running Plan" on http://www.coolrunning.com/

Set a goal for this fall:
Susan G Komen Run for the Cure 5k walk/run Date: September 15 in Cleveland, Ohio.
It is a great cause being a RN and also something that this big guy could do.

Changed the look I think it is a little easier to read.

Bummer Weekend!

Not a good weekend for me. Worked about 45 hours Friday/Sat/Sunday. Am really tried today. Didn't really follow my points this weekend, was really busy and skipped a meal or two and then ended up raiding the damn vending machine.

Well will go to bed early tonite and get up in the am and go for a walk.

Had a Subway salad tonite with a liter of water. I AM FULL!!!!!!!! Not sure of the points but it can't be that many.

What????

Weighed in and did not lose a pound this past week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wasn't the best during this past week I must admit. Following Weight Watchers (WW) point system. I did however order a smaller pant size for a new set of scrubs to wear to work. So, maybe all not too bad. This week is tough going out quite a few times. Will eat lite(?). Will post a new goal soon so you can see whatg I am working towards.

What a day!

Weighed myself today, down 12lbs since I started doing the points on weight watchers a little more than 2 weeks ago............and I taught two CPR classes today.

Okay, a little more about me, I am a Registered Nurse. I have a background in ER/Critical Care, I am currently a Nursing Supervisor in a small rural community hospital here in Ohio. On the side I teach CPR & First Aid Training. Its more about helping people learn this skill and having fun teaching the classes than doing it for the money. I have all of my own gear (manikins, AED trainer etc) and I go to doctors offices, daycare centers wherever anyone needs CPR.

I choose to do WW due to the ease of following the point system. My wife is doing it with me. As you can see in the posted picture I am a "big guy". It took a while to put on the weight and it will take a while to take it off. I am in it for the long haul.

Day One No More Big Guy

Well today marks day one in the journey to a better fit and healthy me. My name is Steve . I am 45 years old, married to Jodi, have two children Samm & TJ. Oh yeah and my dog Shasta. And if I didn't tell you, I am overweight. I hate the term obese. I work as a RN and I hate writing that word when writing my assessment of a patient. Thats me on the right the big guy with glasses. (My daughter graduated from high school yesterday, I am very proud of her. She is planning to go into Nursing, following in her father and her mother (mom is also a RN) footsteps. The goof ball on the left is my son TJ.

My intent with this blog is to keep a running journal of my weight loss success and failures as I work to become healthy and fit.

MY PLAN:

Follow a healthy diet, by using the Weight Watchers plan. Combined with a healthy dose of exercise.

My Goal:

Summer 2008 run in a local 5k !!!!!!!!

Stay tuned and wish me luck and success!!!!!