July 3, 2016 Week 008 – Day 045

July 3, 2016

Week 008 – Day 045

Sabbath…
I woke at 4am this morning…. in great pain. I had been having a Gout attack in my right foot… about half strength (which hurts enough). Today my right foot is fine, but my left ankle is fully engaged in a Gout attack…. and I am at hospital levels of pain. Taking Indomethacin on an empty stomach means I will have great stomach pain as well, but it is my only option right now, as any anti-oxidants I can take have calories. Luckily Church doesn’t begin until 12:30pm today.
It is 12pm now and I have managed (with blessings from Him, as I prayed for intervention) to get the pain under control. I can now walk again and go to Church. I must ask about my uric acid levels and see what is causing them to be high in my assigned diet. I have a feeling it is the sugars in the drinks and bars.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

4,902 Steps for 2.28 Miles and 3218 Calories burned. 1 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 20 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X20

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 2, 2016 Week 008 – Day 044

July 2, 2016

Week 008 – Day 044

I began taking Amoxicillin immediately yesterday for my leg problems. The Doctor found I had an infection going from when my legs were swollen weeks ago, and had opened sores. I can already see a difference. On a different note, I have gout throughout my body from over indulging greatly over the past few years. Even now, with eating only 1 nutrition bar a day, I am fighting my uric acid levels. My right foot is inflamed currently…. and hurts badly. Luckily it is not a full on attack.
I am back to wanting food. The more I am without it, the more I am wanting it. I fear that I will not get past this feeling, and possibly gorge myself when I get back to food. That stated…. this is most likely a temporary thing… and I have 24 weeks left anyway…. so I really don’t know what I am thinking. Plus… I really don’t want to ever…. EVER be fat again. I suppose that though will be enough after all. I do miss food however.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

13,853 Steps for 6.47 Miles and 3931 Calories burned. 4 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

1 hour 0 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X7

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 1, 2016 Week 008 – Day 043

July 1, 2016

Week 008 – Day 043

I was walking with Daniel this morning…. we are pushing hard… very hard. It is greatly hot and tomorrow we are trying an earlier hour… 7am. During the walk, I began to have chest pain in my heart area…. 5 times this happened and we had to stop each time.
Went to the Doctor today for my leg issues… was prescribed Amoxicillin. I also had an EKG done… they see no issues and tell me to greatly watch that just in case.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

13,629 Steps for 6.34 Miles and 3935 Calories burned. 8 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 25 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X16

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

June 30, 2016 Week 007 – Day 042 – WEIGH-IN DAY!

June 30, 2016

Week 007 – Day 042
WEIGH-IN DAY!

Weight Lost This Week: 6.2 lbs

Total Weight Loss in this Program: 67.2 lbs

Today’s FitBit Stats:

15,698 Steps for 7.35 Miles and 4161 Calories burned. 6 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 14 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X17

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

Comparison Photo To Date:

June 29, 2016 Week 007 – Day 041

June 29, 2016

Week 007 – Day 040

I am looking forward to tomorrow’s weigh-in. I have really been pushing hard in my activity levels, and because so, my body is very hungry all the time. I will speak with the class tomorrow at what can be done. Of the pain in my leg, it has become more centralized, now only painful in a smaller area. I am wondering if I may have been bitten by something. I cannot see any marks, and thee is no swelling. The pain, however, is intense still, and I cannot touch the spot that it is.
I find myself thinking about how much longer I must be on this program. Even knowing it is saving my life, I am getting tired of not being able to eat food. As I stated, now MY BODY is shooting these weird feelings to me, and my brain is actually thinking it needs to eat. I cannot explain it better than that. It is truly a non pleasant feeling. Very strange.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

15,102 Steps for 7.03 Miles and 4168 Calories burned. 3 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 32 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, 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

June 28, 2016 Week 007 – Day 040

June 28, 2016

Week 007 – Day 040

It’s HOT!!! Even in the morning when we walk. By the end of the walk, I can barely stand, and I am completely parched. Plus… something is happening to the rear of my right leg… where that sire originally opened a month ago.  I cannot even touch that area without having extreme pain…. and it aches as I type this. I will contact the Dr. tomorrow.
Daniel has reported to me that he has been doing a stair climber at the gym sometime after we have done our walks. He is amazed at how he is feeling, and the range of movement he suddenly has again. He says he feels like he can conquer anything now! That is awesome!

Today’s FitBit Stats:

13,803 Steps for 6.44 Miles and 3988 Calories burned. 4 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 19 min. Asleep last night, Awake X2, Restless X17

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

June 27, 2016 Week 007 – Day 039

June 27, 2016

Week 007 – Day 039

Very tired, and pushing hard with walking. I am in great pain, and yet I am able to walk miles!! I have also noticed something new. I am not craving food, but I am getting signals from my body to eat food…. which is really weird. I have never had this feeling before… even while homeless.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

16,137 Steps for 7.51 Miles and 4343 Calories burned. 6 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 30 min. Asleep last night, Awake X3, Restless X15

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

June 26, 2016 Week 007 – Day 038 & FitBit Report!

June 26, 2016

Week 007 – Day 038

Sabbath…

Today’s FitBit Stats:

2554 Steps for 1.19 Miles and 2939 Calories burned. 1 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

8 hour 9 min. Asleep last night, Awake X4, Restless X18

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

Here is this week’s FitBit Report

June 25, 2016 Week 007 – Day 037

June 25, 2016

Week 007 – Day 037

I miss food. The more I think how much I miss it, the more I find myself thinking of eating it all when I complete this course. This is something I must resist, keeping to the schedule I set daily when I do get back to normal life. The more I walk and swim in a day, the more tired I am. I know.. that is normal life, but what I mean by tired is complete exhaustion, barely able to even lift my arms. I cannot even think properly. This is something the Program Dr.’s tell us to watch closely. I reported it on my last turned in sheet. The pain in my Liver area comes and goes, and is a stabbing pain. I am not convinced it is Liver related at this time however. As I type this, I find myself disturbed with the way I feel, and lack of thought process I am going through… and I am quite grumpy.

Today’s FitBit Stats:

13,573 Steps for 6.32 Miles and 3988 Calories burned. 5 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

6 hour 55 min. Asleep last night, Awake X3, Restless X20

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

June 24, 2016 Week 007 – Day 036

June 24, 2016

Week 007 – Day 036

It is obvious to me now that my youthful ability to lose weight fast is gone. I am working extremely hard with m,y walking and swimming and activity each day, and I managed to squeak out 5.4 lbs for the week. I believe my body is in fasting mode…. and has begun storing what I eat instead of burning it all. This may be why I am exhausted all day. That stated, continuing the program and rigorous activity each day will eventually break that cycle, and the weight loss flood gates may be opened again. After all… I have now lost 61 pounds in 5 five weeks!!
My friend Daniel has been joining me now for a consistent week. His being with me actually pushes me to go farther, and endure more than I would have on my own. He has lost about 5 pounds this week and continues his activity at the Gym after he leaves me. Daniel, like me just weeks ago, could barely move and was in constant pain. Now he tells me today that he feels great, and feels like a man again. It is true that when we had become somewhat helpless through what we had done to ourselves, and we had lost confidence in even being human. I know now that feeling is an illusion that is meant to keep us down. With that stated, and not to go biblical, but it is true…. the Adversary works in obvious ways to make us believe we are worthless. We must fight that illusion! As we look to the Light, giving ourselves unto the Father, we find Redemption is real, and the debt paid. All we need do is try, serve others, and endure in all things and we find happiness and the ability to do anything we think of. BELIEVE and YOU WILL SEE!!

Today’s FitBit Stats:

12,858 Steps for 6.02 Miles and 3896 Calories burned. 4 Floors Climbed.

Last Night’s Sleep Recorded This Morning:

7 hour 51 min. Asleep last night, Awake X1, Restless X13

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