Chasing 150lbs: The Beginning

I've started this entry 3 times now. The first two kept turning into novels. I have a lot to say, but there's no need to complicate things in the beginning.

This is me now:


I'm 29 years old, 5'5 and 243lbs.

I want to look like this again +- a few wrinkles:


Me in high school around 140lbs.

There are so many reasons why I am the way that I am. I'll be discussing those in upcoming posts. Because one of the things I've learned is that gaining weight isn't always just about the weight & food.

I started this on June 11th. I weighed in at 253lbs.

My ultimate goal is 150lbs by September 2011, with a mini-goal of 175lbs by my 30th birday on May 20th.

As of June 25th, I have lost 10lbs due to diet & exercise changes.

I will weigh in on Mondays, & take measurements every other Sunday. Photo updates will be taken every 4-6 weeks.

So here we go:

Week 1 weight: 253lbs
Week 2 weight: 248lbs
Week 3 weight: 243lbs

Week 3 measurements:

Bust 50"
Chest 41.5"
Waist 50"
Hips 54"
Midway 53"
Thigh 30"
Left Knee 19"
Right Knee 19.5"
Calves 18.5"
Left Arm 16.5"
Left Forearm 11.5"
Right Arm 18"
Right Forearm 12.5"