Tuesday, January 30, 2007
'30-In-30' Updates Shift Focus To Positive Encouragement
Hey everyone and welcome to Terrific Tuesday here at the "30-In-30" Low-Carb Weight Loss Challenge. After a lot of thought and contemplation about the future purpose of this blog, I decided to stop keeping tally of the weeks in the challenge.
WHAT?! Are you quitting on us, Jimmy? Say it ain't so?
Well, it AIN'T so! But the more I looked at what has happened with this challenge with brand new people joining each week, it only makes sense to scratch the hard dates over the 30-week period. While I am in Week 25, someone else is in Week 19, another one is Week 4, and for some this is their first week. That gets confusing.
So, henceforth, I will no longer refer to the week we are in for "30-In-30" because it is different for everyone. But the mission to lose 30 pounds over 30 weeks remains. That will NOT change. Also, I will let you keep track of my weight loss as well by posting my progress at the top of this blog each Tuesday.
You will notice I included my original starting weight from January 1, 2004 when I weighed 410 pounds because some of the new people had no idea I had lost nearly 200 pounds. Plus, it's good for me to remember how far I've come in this journey to keep me motivated to reach that next goal of 199 that I am striving to achieve.
What does this change mean for you? Not much because you will still comment on your progress in your weight loss and provide uplifting messages for your fellow participants just like you have been doing. I want this to continue being a supportive community of people who care about seeing the weight go down and the health improve. THANK YOU for giving of yourself so freely to help others.
Before I end this post today, I have to tell you something that has been heavy on my heart this past week. I'm going to do something right now for the first time ever at any of my blogs--purposely vague in describing something about myself.
Okay, here goes...
It came to my attention late last week that an issue I thought was taken care of over a decade ago had not been. This thing has very likely been at the center of why so many opportunities have passed me by ever since and has directly impacted my personal life is more ways that I had even realized.
The revelation of this hit me hard when I found out about it and I am now in the process of getting it taken care of now. It's gonna cost me a lot of time and money to do, but is absolutely necessary to be done.
Let's just say hearing about this brought both relief and stress all at the same time. This certainly answers a lot of questions I have had about circumstances that have been going on in my life, but it also makes me regret this hasn't been brought to my attention sooner.
So how is this tied to weight loss, Jimmy?
GOOD QUESTION! How many of us used to think we were doing something good for our health by eating a low-fat diet? You may be one of the millions who has remained faithful to eating that way because you've been convinced it was what you needed to do to take care of your weight and health.
But then you found out about the low-carb lifestyle and how it could not only help you lose weight eating great-tasting foods, but that fat is not as evil as you thought it was. At first, you don't believe it because of the years of indoctrination, but now you are forced to face the truth head-on.
Being on this lifestyle will open your eyes because the nutritional facts speak for themselves. When the debate over the health and safety of low-carb diets is argued, it is generally based on ignorance and lack of education. Once the cold hard facts are shown to people in clear language, it's difficult to ignore and respond appropriately.
Do you have any thoughts about the low-carb revelation you experienced? Was it as stunning to you as this news I received last week was to me? Let me hear from you!
Also, do you like this new focus for the site? I think it will keep people more interested if they can join at their own leisure and provide updates in their low-carb progress. I have literally received requests to join this challenge EVERY SINGLE WEEK since I started it in August 2006, so it only makes sense to open it up this way.
Keep coming back on Tuesdays for weekly weigh-ins and regular inspirational messages from me. I am committed to doing that for YOU! THANKS again for your dedication to your weight and health. I am ALWAYS here to help you in any way that I can. Please feel free to e-mail me at livinlowcarbman@charter.net.
WHAT?! Are you quitting on us, Jimmy? Say it ain't so?
Well, it AIN'T so! But the more I looked at what has happened with this challenge with brand new people joining each week, it only makes sense to scratch the hard dates over the 30-week period. While I am in Week 25, someone else is in Week 19, another one is Week 4, and for some this is their first week. That gets confusing.
So, henceforth, I will no longer refer to the week we are in for "30-In-30" because it is different for everyone. But the mission to lose 30 pounds over 30 weeks remains. That will NOT change. Also, I will let you keep track of my weight loss as well by posting my progress at the top of this blog each Tuesday.
You will notice I included my original starting weight from January 1, 2004 when I weighed 410 pounds because some of the new people had no idea I had lost nearly 200 pounds. Plus, it's good for me to remember how far I've come in this journey to keep me motivated to reach that next goal of 199 that I am striving to achieve.
What does this change mean for you? Not much because you will still comment on your progress in your weight loss and provide uplifting messages for your fellow participants just like you have been doing. I want this to continue being a supportive community of people who care about seeing the weight go down and the health improve. THANK YOU for giving of yourself so freely to help others.
Before I end this post today, I have to tell you something that has been heavy on my heart this past week. I'm going to do something right now for the first time ever at any of my blogs--purposely vague in describing something about myself.
Okay, here goes...
It came to my attention late last week that an issue I thought was taken care of over a decade ago had not been. This thing has very likely been at the center of why so many opportunities have passed me by ever since and has directly impacted my personal life is more ways that I had even realized.
The revelation of this hit me hard when I found out about it and I am now in the process of getting it taken care of now. It's gonna cost me a lot of time and money to do, but is absolutely necessary to be done.
Let's just say hearing about this brought both relief and stress all at the same time. This certainly answers a lot of questions I have had about circumstances that have been going on in my life, but it also makes me regret this hasn't been brought to my attention sooner.
So how is this tied to weight loss, Jimmy?
GOOD QUESTION! How many of us used to think we were doing something good for our health by eating a low-fat diet? You may be one of the millions who has remained faithful to eating that way because you've been convinced it was what you needed to do to take care of your weight and health.
But then you found out about the low-carb lifestyle and how it could not only help you lose weight eating great-tasting foods, but that fat is not as evil as you thought it was. At first, you don't believe it because of the years of indoctrination, but now you are forced to face the truth head-on.
Being on this lifestyle will open your eyes because the nutritional facts speak for themselves. When the debate over the health and safety of low-carb diets is argued, it is generally based on ignorance and lack of education. Once the cold hard facts are shown to people in clear language, it's difficult to ignore and respond appropriately.
Do you have any thoughts about the low-carb revelation you experienced? Was it as stunning to you as this news I received last week was to me? Let me hear from you!
Also, do you like this new focus for the site? I think it will keep people more interested if they can join at their own leisure and provide updates in their low-carb progress. I have literally received requests to join this challenge EVERY SINGLE WEEK since I started it in August 2006, so it only makes sense to open it up this way.
Keep coming back on Tuesdays for weekly weigh-ins and regular inspirational messages from me. I am committed to doing that for YOU! THANKS again for your dedication to your weight and health. I am ALWAYS here to help you in any way that I can. Please feel free to e-mail me at livinlowcarbman@charter.net.
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# posted by Jimmy Moore @ 1/30/2007 01:15:00 PM 
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ok I am a little confused here......not that it takes much!LOL!
If you have SOOOOOOO many emails going on, why are you only getting a few comments on this blog at a time?
Come on people, if we are going to support each other, we ALL have to be in this together.......
Well Jimmy, you must have a load off your shoulders and I hope you get it out soon.
I wish you alot of luck and alot of Peace as you go through it. We're here for YOU too, ya know.
This week I gained 1/2 pound but on Sat and Sun I was down 3 so I am bouncing again.
I took measurements on the weekend and am down 7.5 inches JUST since October so it's all good.
Everyone have a great week.
Wanda
If you have SOOOOOOO many emails going on, why are you only getting a few comments on this blog at a time?
Come on people, if we are going to support each other, we ALL have to be in this together.......
Well Jimmy, you must have a load off your shoulders and I hope you get it out soon.
I wish you alot of luck and alot of Peace as you go through it. We're here for YOU too, ya know.
This week I gained 1/2 pound but on Sat and Sun I was down 3 so I am bouncing again.
I took measurements on the weekend and am down 7.5 inches JUST since October so it's all good.
Everyone have a great week.
Wanda
# posted by 
: 1/30/2007 5:32 PM
: 1/30/2007 5:32 PM
THANKS for the pep talk, Wanda. I know there are a lot of lurkers who either feel too ashamed to comment or uncomfortable about doing so for their own reasons. That's fine, but we really are here to help in any way that we can. That's why I allow anonymous comments so ANYONE can freely post away whatever they think or feel.
As for my situation, Wanda, it's gonna be fine I know. Once I fully understand what it all means for me, I'm sure I'll come out the other end stronger for it.
The good thing is I'm not pigging out on carbs to soothe my pain. HA! It's just not worth it to do that no matter what may happen to me.
GREAT JOB on your perspective on your up and down affair with the scale. But how you FEEL and look is what matters the most. I'm so proud of you and wish you continued success!
Anyone else wanna comment? We won't bite, I promise!
As for my situation, Wanda, it's gonna be fine I know. Once I fully understand what it all means for me, I'm sure I'll come out the other end stronger for it.
The good thing is I'm not pigging out on carbs to soothe my pain. HA! It's just not worth it to do that no matter what may happen to me.
GREAT JOB on your perspective on your up and down affair with the scale. But how you FEEL and look is what matters the most. I'm so proud of you and wish you continued success!
Anyone else wanna comment? We won't bite, I promise!
Down 1/2 lb from last week. That's still 2 lbs away from my low of 3 weeks ago, but it's slowly coming off again.
Glad you said you keep getting requests to join this little endeavor, because it was looking like there were only a few of us even involved in this any more.
Glad you said you keep getting requests to join this little endeavor, because it was looking like there were only a few of us even involved in this any more.
Yeah, I bet it seemed that way lately to you, Calianna. But I'd say there have been around 300 people who have told me they joined "30-In-30" since I started it in August. They're are a whole lot of lurkers. Come on in, the water's warm and ready for YOU!
I'm glad you're turning this blog into an ongoing "rolling admission" type thing - I was thinking that I'd miss it when the challenge was over!! So I'm glad it's going to be here for awhile, 'cause I really enjoy checking in to see how you're doing every week, Jimmy - it's really nice to read about someone else's real-life struggles. Makes me feel like I'm not alone in this!
I had another great week, another 2 lbs gone. But I did have a bit of a reality check yesterday and this morning. I joined a gym last night. Because of traveling (and catching on sleep because of traveling), I had let my exercise routine go for over a week. Well, last night at the gym, it was clear that even though I'm still losing weight, that doesn't mean exercise necessarily gets easier. I have to keep up the workouts and increase the intensity, or else some of the weight I'm losing is muscle, and that's not a good thing!
I had another great week, another 2 lbs gone. But I did have a bit of a reality check yesterday and this morning. I joined a gym last night. Because of traveling (and catching on sleep because of traveling), I had let my exercise routine go for over a week. Well, last night at the gym, it was clear that even though I'm still losing weight, that doesn't mean exercise necessarily gets easier. I have to keep up the workouts and increase the intensity, or else some of the weight I'm losing is muscle, and that's not a good thing!
THANKS Mrs. B! I'm not going anywhere anytime soon because too many people are still hurting. And if I can help them by sharing about my own struggles, then it's all worth it! I appreciate your continuing support for "30-In-30."
Hi Jimmy,
I have been in a low period right now, but I haven't given up. I guess I don't like the winters up here in Ohio much. I have been eating too much and not exercising enough. Alot of stress is in the house too with my son in his last year of school and we are trying to keep his momentum going. Mid-terms were great (amazing enough) so some of this was lifted. I'm hoping we are on a downward spiral now. I gained six pounds and need to re-focus and re-energize. I hope everything will work out for you, life throws us so many curve balls. Keep the faith!
Mo
I have been in a low period right now, but I haven't given up. I guess I don't like the winters up here in Ohio much. I have been eating too much and not exercising enough. Alot of stress is in the house too with my son in his last year of school and we are trying to keep his momentum going. Mid-terms were great (amazing enough) so some of this was lifted. I'm hoping we are on a downward spiral now. I gained six pounds and need to re-focus and re-energize. I hope everything will work out for you, life throws us so many curve balls. Keep the faith!
Mo
# posted by : 1/31/2007 8:42 AM
: 1/31/2007 8:42 AM
THANKS for sharing, Mo! You're not the only one who feels like winter makes it harder to do low-carb. It's weird, but I have seen it time and again. At this point, just make it until Spring by maintaining your weight as best you can and then bust a move when the time is right. Keep at it, Mo!
I'm in Jimmy! I didn't realize you had this area where everyone could check in or I would've been here a long time ago.
GREAT and welcome, Sparky's Girl! Just feel free to share how your week was and comment anytime. I'll write a post at least every Tuesday. THANKS!!!
Whatever you must get taken care of, good luck and peace with it, Jimmy.
I want to report that this morning I started on the treadmill again after months and months of mental resistance. I don't know what the resistance is from. The fact is that once I get on the treadmill and do 30 minutes of walking, I feel so much better, both physically and emotionally. I will make this a habit, at least three times a week, and I'll aim for five.
I can tell I'm out of shape because my resting heart rate is 90, so I'm starting out nice and easy, not allowing myself to get winded, just walking for 30 minutes to achieve a light sweat. Over time, I'll gradually increase three factors on the treadmill - speed, incline, and time. This should bring my resting heart rate down to around 70 - and I believe it will speed up my weight loss.
I want to report that this morning I started on the treadmill again after months and months of mental resistance. I don't know what the resistance is from. The fact is that once I get on the treadmill and do 30 minutes of walking, I feel so much better, both physically and emotionally. I will make this a habit, at least three times a week, and I'll aim for five.
I can tell I'm out of shape because my resting heart rate is 90, so I'm starting out nice and easy, not allowing myself to get winded, just walking for 30 minutes to achieve a light sweat. Over time, I'll gradually increase three factors on the treadmill - speed, incline, and time. This should bring my resting heart rate down to around 70 - and I believe it will speed up my weight loss.
Hey Gary,
You will find the exercise gets easier over time. My resting heart rate was similar to yours when I was around 400 pounds and not exercising. Today, I am happy to report to you that my resting heart rate is in the LOWER 50s. WOO HOO! I'm aiming to get down in the 40s (it sometimes reads 49 even now). You'll get there, buddy!
Jimmy
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You will find the exercise gets easier over time. My resting heart rate was similar to yours when I was around 400 pounds and not exercising. Today, I am happy to report to you that my resting heart rate is in the LOWER 50s. WOO HOO! I'm aiming to get down in the 40s (it sometimes reads 49 even now). You'll get there, buddy!
Jimmy
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