July 13, 2016 Week 009 – Day 055

July 13, 2016

Week 009 – Day 055

I walked so much yesterday I was absolutely exhausted and in great pain. You know the kind,.. when you joints are pulsating in pain with your heartbeat. It was extremely unconformable and yet I cannot stop pushing forward. I have a fear that if I do, that will slip backward faster than ever. I don’t want to be that way again. It is also hard to hear other tell me to possibly cut my walks shorter so that I don’t feel as bad each day. I cannot explain why I am pushing so hard. I just know that if I take a lessor path, that I will slip… and that may cost me my life this time.
Daniel continues to progress, now at 33 lbs lost. He has gained that confidence that men have when they feel good of themselves…. something I think he has lacked for over a decade. I am happy to see him with confidence now. He is doing amazing things! He told me he is aiming to be under 300 lbs by this Saturday!
I hope that I am able to pull such a thing off soon. Right now I am plugging away to get into the 330’s…. which is a giant step for me.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

? Steps for ? Miles and ? Calories burned. ? Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 37 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X21

Food Schedule:

10AM – Vanilla Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Chocolate Shake
2PM – 1 Peppermint Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Vanilla Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Chocolate Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 12, 2016 Week 009 – Day 054

July 12, 2016

Week 009 – Day 054

Walked mostly alone today, but did more than I have ever done. My goal used to be 2,000 steps, then 5,000, then 8,000, then 10,000, now I am doing over 15,000 daily and shooting for 20,000! IT CAN BE DONE!!! All we need do is try.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

18,594 Steps for 8.65 Miles and 4395 Calories burned. 5 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 13 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X9

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 11, 2016 Week 009 – Day 053 & FitBit Report!

July 11, 2016

Week 009 – Day 053

Today’s walk was easier than before! Plus… Daniel informed me today that in the 5 weeks we have been walking together he too has lost weight! 30 Lbs in 5 weeks!! I am proud of him. Now that I am seated, I am finding my joints in my legs getting more difficult to move with each minute. And my feet are very sore…. albeit inside. With my nerve pain as severe as it has become, I can not longer feel touch on my skin, but rather pressure and pain. I am hoping this gets better, but I suspect it will not without divine assistance.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

16,019 Steps for 7.46 Miles and 4150 Calories burned. 11 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

6 hour 52 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X10

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

FitBit Report!

July 10, 2016 Week 009 – Day 052

July 10, 2016

Week 009 – Day 052

Sabbath….
Our dog Roxie passed today. I have always known I was not an emotional eater, yet I found with the grief I was experiencing, that I wanted to give up on this program. There is no doubt that Hope is important to keep alive in every way. Maybe this is why many eat while depressed? In any case, we will miss our little Roxie, and we love her. And we will see her again someday at Rainbow Bridge. She was the last in a long line of miniature Dachshunds our family had raised.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

3,531 Steps for 1.64 Miles and 3016 Calories burned. 2 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 31 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X12

Food Schedule:

10AM – Vanilla Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Chocolate Shake
2PM – 1 Fudge Graham Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Vanilla Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Chocolate Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 9, 2016 Week 009 – Day 051

July 9, 2016

Week 009 – Day 051

Still VERY tired, and pushing hard with walking. The pain is hard, and my legs lock up after I sit down. I know, however, that this will eventually correct itself as has much in my body already. My blood work came back completely normal! Albeit my Liver is still alarming. That will soon correct itself as well. My blood has never been so good. I am pleased.
I am finding myself thinking of food quite often these days… perhaps because I am actually starving with all I am doing exercise wise.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

14,744 Steps for 6.86 Miles and 3977 Calories burned. 4 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 25 min. Asleep last night, Awake X0, Restless X10

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 8, 2016 Week 009 – Day 050

July 8, 2016

Week 009 – Day 050

I am sooooo tired! I was told yesterday by the Nurse and the Nutritionist running the program that they love that I am walking so much, but that in doing so, and burning so many calories each day, that I am well burning way more than normal, and because so, my body has gone into starvation mode. This means it hold on to every calorie as much as possible to run my body… like a man in a dessert… in order to function. They are speaking with the Doctor about allowing my more calories via the drink to compensate rather than have me slow down.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

15,280 Steps for 7.11 Miles and 4092 Calories burned. 5 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 59 min. Asleep last night, Awake X4, Restless X23

Food Schedule:

10AM – Vanilla Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Chocolate Shake
2PM – 1 Peppermint Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Vanilla Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Chocolate Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 7, 2016 Week 008 – Day 049 WEIGH-IN DAY! & Walk Across America Report!

July 7, 2016

Week 008 – Day 049
WEIGH-IN DAY!

Weight Lost This Week: 4.6 lbs

Total Weight Loss in this Program: 71.8 lbs

Today’s FitBit Stats:

18,022 Steps for 8.39 Miles and 4357 Calories burned. 13 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 27 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X18

Food Schedule:

10AM – Vanilla Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Chocolate Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Vanilla Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Chocolate Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

Comparison Photo To Date:

Walk Across America Report! We are the STARGAZERS!!

July 6, 2016 Week 008 – Day 048 – EPIPHANY!

July 6, 2016

Week 008 – Day 048

I actually FEEL smaller today! I am very anxious to see what I weigh tomorrow! I have come to find that as I work hard in my walking and active time, I am making myself ravenously hungry. Even the smells of food is driving me crazy. It has become difficult once again to hear people discussing food. And I seem to be taking offense now to when people tell me how hungry they are, or when they have just eaten something, and tell me it didn’t satisfy them. It is not their fault of course, and I am the one in the wrong here. That stated, as they tell me these things I am thinking to myself… or even vocalizing to my wife…. how lucky they are to have food. My mindset now knows how much I took food for granted. Kind of shocking to realize that fact. One thing is for sure… my wife is truly amazing in all this… and she stands by me, and gives me that extra push. The most of my strength comes from the Father in Heaven as He helps me become well again.. that I may serve to the best of my ability.
Of note: Daniel is a different man. He is positive daily now, whereas before he spoke of not wanting to do this, and having to drag himself out of bed to do so. Then again… so did I when I started. He is truly doing amazing work. I just wish I could influence him in his eating better. He still gives what I hear as excuse in order to be able to eat. For instance… I will finish telling him how important it is to create the lifestyle he will live with the rest of his life that will allow his body to remain fit, and never get fat again. He responds with words, “But I can still have this… or have that still, right?”… when he really should not…. or rationalize eating habits to his working out.  He may take in a fruit smoothie, thinking it is good for him, and also eat a full box of macaroni and cheese, or a pizza… then think he ate better. I did this as well when I was on food. I can see it is a matter of time before his mindset changes on that.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

14,431 Steps for 6.72 Miles and 3967 Calories burned. 20 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

6 hour 44 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X17

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

July 5, 2016 Week 008 – Day 047 & FitBit Report!

July 5, 2016

Week 008 – Day 047

I feel a difference this morning. My knees are not in pain as I wake, and I feel lighter. My walking partner, Daniel is beginning to make HUGE strides in hi activity levels. He walks three miles with me in the mornings, then goes to the Gym and does an hour on the stair climber… not start stepper… the STAIR CLIMBER, which is MUCH harder! I am proud of him. He is seeing for the first time that his efforts truly due bring the Spirit, and that the Father is involved in his life with many blessings he could not see before. As we try, we receive, and we are able to assist others in that quest as well….. we serve. It is amazing when truth can be realized in our efforts. I see the Father present in all I do… and He gives me His strength the more I try. I stand amazed.
My Family continues to be a great light for me. They love and support me. Yesterday was July 4, and our usual celebration with food was curbed…. for me. I am very teary as I type that fact. I love them very much. I hope one day I may let them know how much they mean to me.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

15,105 Steps for 7.03 Miles and 4099 Calories burned. 9 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

6 hour 7 min. Asleep last night, Awake X3, Restless X18

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970

FitBit Report!

July 4, 2016 Week 008 – Day 046 INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

July 4, 2016

Week 008 – Day 046

INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

Today’s FitBit Stats:

15,002 Steps for 6.98 Miles and 4022 Calories burned. 7 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 44 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X17

Food Schedule:

10AM – Chocolate Shake & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
12PM – Vanilla Shake
2PM – 1 Cinnamon Protein Bar & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
4PM – Chocolate Shake
6PM 1 packet Chicken Soup in 8 oz Water & 8 oz glass of water with Orange Fiber
8PM – Vanilla Shake

Calorie Intake for the day = 970