milestone! in the 180's

[mckitterick]

Huh, here's what a weekend of dancing and stuff can do for you after months of exercising and trying to eat right (stroppy_baggage, prncsmoonbeam, and weaselmom, you won't believe it but I've given up chocolate): I checked my weight this morning and it's now officially about 20 lbs. lighter than my heaviest from last winter: 186. Wow. I didn't realize I had that much to lose - especially because I feel I have another 10 lbs. or so to go, dammit - but it sure feels good to be getting fit. Special thanks to chernobylred and worldforger for encouraging the effort and leading by example!

Chris

Comments

[solan-t.livejournal.com]

Grats!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Danke!

Chris

[brother-che.livejournal.com]

okay, well it's hard to not say that I hate you, but congrats -- that's a hard one, especially when you sit in front a computer for the whole day (and since I do that where you used to work, we both know about that...)

How's the wip coming? Got anything done since Kij got home?

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

That's a biggie - ye olde Evile Empyre hit me with 10 lbs. on the first month, and then the stress and time-sink that prevented exercise, and the Friday food-and-beer bashes, and.... Yeah, I have to give credit to a low-stress lifestyle, as well. I still sit in front of the computer all day, but it's no longer ruling my body!

Chris

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

That Would be a big change!

[stuology.livejournal.com]

Wahoo!!

Now you can turn around and inspire others (like around next June).

...you won't believe it but I've given up chocolate

But, then, what is the point?

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Yeah! You'll have some fun with that, I'm sure >g<

re: Chocolate. Heh. Yeah, well, I've discovered that being away from it for a few weeks makes the lust for it kinda just go away. Odd, that.

Chris

[skyflame.livejournal.com]

That's one of the things I noticed when I was diagnosed as a type II diabetic a couple of years ago -- chocolate tasted different to me by that point. A little more bland, almost bitter in some respects. After getting my blood sugar under control, chocolate tastes normal again, and nowadays, there are plenty of sugar-substitute chocolates around, so I can still get the hit when I have the jones for it.

[roya-spirit.livejournal.com]

go you!

20 lbs, that's quite a difference.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I know. It kinda makes me cringe to think I had that much to lose. I was never a heavy guy, feh, though the numbers would seem to suggest that I indeed was for a couple of years. Good-bye to all that.

Chris

[emessar.livejournal.com]

Congratulations on losing 20 lbs. It's hard giving up sweets. I know I lost 10 lbs last summer (03) just giving up pop. I lost another 70 on Atkins. Still haven't managed to get into an exercise routine, but I'm trying to be more active. I could probably stand to lose a little more myself, but I've just been coasting the last few months.

Anyway, keep up the good work and good luck ...

Michael

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Wow, I'm thoroughly impressed by your progress - I can hardly feel smug after hearing that. I'm not an exercise fiend, but I do try to do at least one set of exercises every day.

You too!

Chris

[tiellan.livejournal.com]

Congrats on getting leaner and fitter! It's not easy, but it's so worth it -- but chocolate? ;^) Seriously, good for you! I'm about 40 pounds lighter than my all-time high, but I've still got a ways to go, so I know all about the exercising and trying to eat right.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Well, chocolate (or cookies, now that I think of it...) was my only real no-no. I accidentally had some in my airport trail mix today, and it tasted yummy and all that, but I felt pleased that it was only a few M&Ms.

Congrats on your leanness victory! Wow, that's impressive. I hope to hit my goal and stay there. Plus keep improving fitness-wise.

Chris

[weaselmom.livejournal.com]

Way to go! I can kinda-sorta believe you gave up chocolate* because you have talked about the active interest you are taking in your health. I bet you look terrific in The Pants (and I offer that up purely in a sisterly-congratulatory way, of course). You're a great inspiration!

YL
WM

*Now I guess it's a good thing you never got that "Sweets Keep Me Up" tattoo.

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

Weeeeee!

I'll likely be wearing them thangs more soon, so we'll see (I like how they keep the legs warm when riding two-wheelers in the winter). The students seem to get a kick out of it, with responses ranging from, "Are you a rock star now?" (hardee har har) to glances at ze buttocks region, which I must say is a bit uncomfortable depending on what expressions follow said glances.

Glad to be an inspiration! It was tough getting started, but got easier as I made new habits, I guess.

Hugs!
Chris

Looking Good!

[adammaker.livejournal.com]

Keep on with the daily bicycle work, till the winters cold almost freezes it off.
NB: Change modes of transport before injuring anything important. ;^)

Re: Looking Good!

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

We also have the stationary bike, which is handy for days when it's too hot to bike to work (sweaty not=cool for teaching) or too cold or rainy. Or snowy. Or I need to run to the EightOneFive after work or something.

Chris