Still goin strong. Down 36 lbs!

So Trudy and I sent our kids down to the coast with my parents for a week. So we were all alone. We did well I feel. On Thanksgiving we took Chopper, our dog, out to the 1000 acres trails by Lewis & CLark state Park. We hiked out to the Columbia River, it was probably about two miles. Did I mention that it was poring down rain. We came home and had our dinner, it was different than any other Thanksgiving dinner that I have ever had.

After that we went over to our friend's house to visit for the evening. They had some pretty tempting deserts out, but Trudy made sure than we both stuck to our commitment and didn't cheat.

On saturday we took Chopper and the guns up into the Cascades for some exploring and fun. We hiked around the back side of Frog Lake Reservour. We followed the path of the spillway down into the forest, hopped on a couple different deer trails, and eventually made our way back up the other side of the spillway and back to the car.

Three hikes in a week, my feet were killing me yesterday. Today of course made it all worth it. I weighed in and I lost six pounds this week. I am down to 367 lbs from 403. That is 36 lbs since October 27th if my math is on.

It is strange to think that in a few weeks, or sooner, that I could be down below 350 Lbs. I know that this will happen before Christmas.

If you want to see how Trudy is doing with all of this, check out her blog at http://www.fasttrack2fitness.blogspot.com/ you can always email or call me with comments or questions.

Thanks, I will post again next week.

WOW, down 30 lbs. in 27 days!!!

OK, so on Sunday Trudy and I did something that we haven't done together in 8 years. We went on a hike together. We took our dog chopper and hiked to the top of Powell Butte yesterday. And the cool part is that my legs didn't burn, I was not out of breath and gasping for air when we reached the top.

I found out why when I went to Kaiser and weighed in today. I have lost a total of 30 lbs. in the last 27 days. Between the extreme hiking I did on my hunting trip, and not packing around that extra 30lbs. it was relatively easy. I can't wait to see how I feel after i lose the next 30 lbs.

We sent our kids down to the coast for a week with my folks, so with it being just Trudy and I we decided to try out the whole hiking thing. Trudy wants to do Multnomah Falls, but I would like to have a few more trips to the top of the butte before we attempt that one. We'll take some pictures from the top of the Falls when we do get there.

I am now getting comments from people that see the difference in my appearance, and I am starting to worry about my clothes. They were tight, now they fit, and soon they will be all together too big. That will be bitter sweet, shopping for clothes in smaller sizes is something I have only dreamed about. But in my dreams I forgot to ask myself how in the heck I will be able to afford a new wardrobe. High Class Problems if you ask me.

Look for an updated picture within the next couple of days.

Remember, you don't have to gain weight over the holidays. The Take Shape For Life program put out a surviving the holiday temptations guide and a meal plan that will get you through the upcoming feasts without adding any more baggage.

If you have any questions about how to get through the holidays, contact either Trudy or I. 503-998-8305 Trudy 503-998-8021 Jason

Wahoo, 22 lbs. in 3 weeks!!!

OK, so I went into Kaiser on Monday and weighed in. I am down to 381lbs from mu initial 403. That is halfway to my goal to lose 40 lbs. before Christmas, and 10% of my goal to lose 200 lbs overall.

Yesterday I wore my orange golf shirt and I noticed that it fit me comfortably as apposed to being reletivly snug. Today I wore my black button up shirt that I quit wearing because it was too tight, and now I have extra room in it.

It is amazing what losing 22 lbs. has done for me physically, but even more than that people are starting to make comments about being able to see the difference in my apperance. These things are what help me when I am tempted to cheat.

I had a very social day today, and with most social gatherings, there is food. I started off this morning with a Meeting at the West Columbia Gorge Chamber of Commerce. Of course surrounded by bagels and an assortment of pastries. I had no temptation here, because I have never been a big morning eater. (which was one of the reasons that I am heavy to begin with) That and my health coach Chemae was there. Next I had an association lunch banquet at the MAC Club. Of course you don't get to order your food, you simply get what they are serving. I was able to eat my salad and some of the turkey breast, but I had to pass on the rolls, cranberries and the pumpkin pie cheese cake desert. Then tonight I went to a dinner banquet for another association that I attend. I was again able to eat my salad and some of the meat and green beans that came with dinner. I again got to sit by and watch 7 other people at my table eat an assortment of elegant deserts.

I simply said to myself, "Big Guy No More". I know what my goals are and cheating isn't worth it. I would only be cheating myself.

I am also motivated by the people commenting to me and my wife Trudy about our blogs. Knowing that people read them and that we can help motivate others is not only encouraging to me, but also holds me accountable to them in a way. I ask you to click the follow this blog link so that I know who is reading this and I will be accountable to you to continue on this journey.

Thanks,

Home From Elk Hunting.

Wow, I went elk hunting for a week in eastern Oregon with my friend Eric. What a great time. Eric is a hiking fool, and he was very encouraging for me. I ended up doing more hiking at my current weight than I have ever done before in my life. We saw lots of deer and elk. Eric filled his tag with a nice spike. I could never find my spike elk, but I did manage to find three bobcats to harvest. Their hides are beutiful and are heirmarked one each for my two kids and Eric's son.

I did not get to weigh in on week two as that day fell in the middle of our trip, so I am going to go on Monday. I will update the blog with a number ASAP.

Remember, we are looking for people that want to share this experience with us. If you have questions about the program, you can call me or my wife Trudy anytime. My cell #is 503-998-8021 Trudy's is 503-998-8305.

Check out her blog at http://www.fasttrack2fitness.blogspot.com/

Awesome Results!

I went for a weekend hunting trip and it was, as anticipated, very easy for me to stay on the program. The pre packaged meals were very convenient. So I weighed in after the weekend and my weight after week one was 391. Down 12 lbs. I am so happy that the sacrifices that I am making are paying off in a big way.

I had a very rough night because we had chicken three nights in a row. Trudy, My health coach slash wife, got on the phone with her health coach and we talked a lot about what I was feeling and why. She worked with us to help come up with new alternatives for our leen and green meals that would provide me with the variety that I needed.

I can't wait to see how much I have lost after my next Hunting trip.