Jonathan Walsh's Journal, 13 April 2015

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Starting weight = 476 pounds
Week #11 Closing = 407 pounds

Numbers Update:
Lost 69 pounds
Lost 14.50% of body weight
BMI down 8.0 points to 58.4

No soda for 77 days
No alcohol for 80 days
No cheating on diet for 77 days

As feared, I have encountered a stagnant week according to the Idiot Box. However, I choose to not let the Idiot Box evaluate my performance this past week. I moved the needle too much last weigh in & I have to accept the ebb & flow of this process at this weigh in. Alas, no pounds down, BUT no pounds up either. Additionally, I drank no demon elixir this week (Mountain Dew) & I ate pretty well; especially starting to pay attention to reducing carbohydrate intake. There are worse things to confront than having a the first flat week at 11 weeks into my climb.

I will remain resolute. I will be tenacious. I will let this week's zero motivate me to dig deeper. This is not Old Jon. It's onward & upward for New Jon.

I will take solace in a quote I read yesterday. "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."

I once thought this was not possible. I once thought I lived in a dark place & my demons would always be just that, my demons. New Jon knows different. New Jon knows this climb is not about what the Idiot Box said today. It's about what it is says every Monday & making it say less & less over the long haul. I'll keep climbing this mountain & one day, I'll throw that damn Idiot box off the peak.

Keep fighting the good fight my friends. We can do this. We are stronger than we think. Who's in?

407.0 lb Lost so far: 67.0 lb. Still to go: 207.0 lb. Diet followed 100%.

Diet Calendar Entries for 13 April 2015:

1510 kcal

Fat: 68.48g | Prot: 87.71g | Carb: 138.84g. Breakfast: Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bar - Strawberry. Lunch: Apples, La Banderita Whole Wheat Tortillas, Prima Della Deli Sliced Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese. Dinner: Taco or Tostada with Beef, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Salsa. Snacks/Other: Fiber One Chewy Bars - Caramel Nut. more...

5079 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Body Pump - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

steady weight

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Go you! Sometimes we owe the scale and sometimes the scale owes us. You have a great attitude!

13 Apr 15 by member: Suzi161

You know the path - eat less move more and document what you are doing so you are accountable. EVERYONE on this site has struggled, some have delayed their climb (using your metaphor). The longer we delay the taller the mountain becomes. You can be different. You CAN do this. From Seinfeld - you are the "master of your domain".

13 Apr 15 by member: mattstoc

Keep fighting my fellow warrior! I'm seriously impressed with your results and your fortitude - Wine is my demon elixir - yet to conquer that one myself. Have yourself a fabulous day!

13 Apr 15 by member: FrankieBluEyes

New Jon, we ARE doing this! We are ALL with you!

13 Apr 15 by member: herpinusa

GREAT START Jonathan!!!

13 Apr 15 by member: millerm40

You are doing AMAZING! Not every week can be stellar, but it will be steady over the long run if you stick to it like you are! :)

13 Apr 15 by member: KayeGirl

You go, New Jon! The idiot box doesn't give it up every week. I'm a scale watcher. Since I can't control my urge to jump on the scale frequently, I've witnessed the numbers bobbing around depending on sodium, if I'm bloated, had enough water, etc. Sometimes the scale is up a pound or two, others it's down a pound or two, but it all tends to equal out over time. As long as the trend is downward, we're good! Mountain Dew and Cherry Coke are addictions that were hard for me to kick. I'm coming up on one month without soda and have decided I will never drink soda again. It's evil.

13 Apr 15 by member: dreamingangel

Great job, Jon and fantastic attitude! Just the motivation I needed this morning!

13 Apr 15 by member: NikkiJP

Wonderful attitude Jon, you're so close to a milestone. Great things await you and I look forward to hearing about your newfound energy and milestones met. Great job!!

13 Apr 15 by member: MissAnnieinIndy

Terrific job, Jonathan, keep at it!

13 Apr 15 by member: LuC2

Thanks for all the support gang! It's nice to hear from everybody out there on the side of this damn mountain. Knowing you're there in spirit, pays me physical dividends. I greatly appreciate it & your kind words are a boost to my spirit. Going to my first Body Pump class this evening with my wife. She is helping keep me motivated as well. I'm going to let my demons out & work their backside off!

13 Apr 15 by member: Jonathan Walsh

Rock on, Jon,

13 Apr 15 by member: HCB

You have STILL made AMAZING PROGRESS!!!! Thank you for your comments back to us as well....we ARE all in this together....We are a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More)...Have a GREAT week and enjoy the CLIMB!! :)

13 Apr 15 by member: SuccessThisTime58

Your progress is a great inspiration to me Jon - I'm seven weeks in and went from 374 to 364, so your way ahead of me! Keep on keeping it off!

13 Apr 15 by member: moore4807

Keep working at it! You CAN do it!!!

13 Apr 15 by member: DRL5

Wow!!! You merry band of climbers of mountains really know how to lift a guy's spirit. I just got in from my first Body Pump class. I'd like to think I killed it, but i'm just hoping I can move in the morning. The bigger issue at hand is all of you. Hearing all these shout outs coming from the mountain is amazing. I, you, we can do this. I am going to enjoy this climb. I am going to enjoy it more climbing with you. We are linked. We are of one goal. We are of one mindset. We are fierce. We're climbing this mountain gang & nobody is being left behind. I got you & you got me. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

13 Apr 15 by member: Jonathan Walsh

nice weight loss!!!

13 Apr 15 by member: Cito1109

YOU CAN do this. Just keep climbing your mountain!!

13 Apr 15 by member: wholefoodnut

That is awesome. You have acomplished alot, I can't give up soda for 2 days, lol. You are doing great, keep up the good work.

13 Apr 15 by member: cleanmac1

How long did it take to lose the 69 lbs? My goal is 70 lbs and Im at 30 right now.. any advice? Ive been plateaued for a while and finding it hard to push thru.. Ill be honest, I have a few low carb beers here and there and maybe a diet soda every other day. And I cheated on Easter... 69 lbs is amazing and want wait till i can say that.. you are a inspiration for me !!

13 Apr 15 by member: redgirl1974

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