End Weight: 186.4
Previous Weight: 187.8
Loss: 1.4 lbs
Net Loss: 23 lbs
BMI: 23.93
Percent of Goal: 78.2% Complete
Mar 06
Feb 26
I hate traveling and dieting. I spent the week in Ventura California and I have to say, it makes it almost impossible to lose weight. I did manage to take of 1 pound this week so I won’t complain but it wasn’t at all easy.
End Weight: 187.8
Previous Weight: 188.8
Loss: 1.0 lbs
Net Loss: 21.6 lbs
BMI: 24.11
Percent of Goal: 73.5% Complete
Feb 19
Alright, I just don’t understand weight loss at all. I busted my *** this week with exercise which reduced my Net Cals substantially. AND I ate poorly just one day. I started lifting more so perhaps that has come into play or maybe the effort required to reach your goal just grows in magnitude the closer you get to it. Ugh.
End Weight: 188.8
Previous Weight: 189.4
Loss: .6 lbs
Net Loss: 20.6 lbs
BMI: 24.24
Percent of Goal: 70% Complete
Feb 13
Brining the chicken is a MUST because it seems to help make the chicken juicier. To brine, first mix 4 cups of cold water with ¼ cup of kosher salt and ¼ cup of brown sugar. Stir until dissolved. Wash and put the boneless, skinless chicken strips in a gallon size zip-lock bag and pour the brine mixture in the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Now, it is time to make the marinade.
Marinade ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice from one lemon or lime (whichever you prefer – mixing both is tasty too)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 8 tsp of minced garlic
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup of Heinz 57 sauce
- 1/2 cup of Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup A-1 Marinade
- Tabasco to taste
- 4 tsp flaked red pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Remove the chicken strips from the brine and rinse and pat dry with a paper towel. Submerge the chicken strips in the marinade (you can use a Tupperware type bowl with a lid, a zip-lock bag or for best results a Vacuvin Marinater) and refrigerate a minimum of 4 to 6 hours. Please note it is best to let them soak overnight. You should set aside some of the marinade to baste the chicken breasts when cooking. Remove and grill. And that’s pretty much it. Good luck!
Feb 12
Alright, I “boom” kicked it up a notch. I did cardio three times this week, played basketball and worked out 3 times. Oh, and sit-ups every day. I broke the 190 barrier. 9.4 pounds to go!! Exercise really does make a big difference.
End Weight: 189.4
Previous Weight: 192
Loss: 2.6 lbs
Net Loss: 20 lbs
BMI: 24.31
Percent of Goal: 68% Complete
Feb 09
Well, my diet has obviously taken a serious turn. I have resorted to trying low calorie beers. I don’t really understand why flavor seems to be tied directly to calories. I wish somebody could explain that. Why is it that Jello brands can make tasty and flavorful Dulce de Leche pudding-y goodness in a 60 calorie treat, and both Budweiser and Miller failed to deliver the flavor. I want micro brew flavor in a low calorie package. I’d give Select 55 the edge after trying both.
Feb 05
Lots of long working days eating Arnold’s Wheat Thins, Deli Fresh Turkey and Cheese slices during meetings . . . every day. Ummmmm. I know you are envious reading about it. Ugh, I’m so tired of having no beaks for lunch. But on the upside, at least it is contributing to my weight loss. Another big assistant has been Progresso Lite Soups and the Foreman Grill. I’m going to post the World’s BEST Homemade marinade. Highly recommend it. It’s off to cheat night tonight with my favorite Mexican food. And, oh by the way, notice I am at a new low surpassing my previous low on the last diet. I’m targeting 190 next week.
End Weight: 192.0
Previous Weight: 194.8
Loss: 2.8 lbs
Net Loss: 17.4 lbs
BMI: 24.65
Percent of Goal: 59% Complete
BMI Continues to fall with the weight. I was only able to exercise and lift weights once each this week. Bad me. I’ve got to find a way to get at least 3-4 each in the next week. 
Jan 30
I did it, I actually traveled and managed to be vigilant enough to lose weight instead of gaining it. Yea for me!
As a matter of fact, today I weighed in at 194.4 lbs. I had to estimate yesterdays weight in order to produce my week 4 results. It was probably around 194.8. I couldn’t weight myself because I was too busy spending all my time at airports in a 35 hour attempt to get from LA to Bowling Green. To top it off, I had almost no exercise this week. Imagine what I could have done if had been able to do my standard regiment. At 194.4, that also puts me at a major milestone on my way to my desired weight of 180 lbs – I JUST PAST THE HALF WAY MARK! I AM 51% TO MY GOAL as I write this.
End Weight: 194.8
Previous Weight: 196.2
Loss: 1.6 lbs
Net Loss: 14.6 lbs
BMI: 24.96
My BMI is starting to get into a decent range as well. A BMI of 25 or over is considered overweight. My BMI moved below 25 for the first time in years yesterday. I’d like to see it around 23 or so but we’ll see how it goes.
Jan 22
Well, as it turns out, weight loss (like presidenting) is hard. I’m kind of disappointed that I didn’t lose more this week, but I know I did really well. I wanted to be around 195 but at least I didn’t go up. If I can just lose 2 lbs. a week, I’ll hit my goal by the end March easily. Next week will be tough since I’ll be traveling and we all know traveling and weight loss don’t mix.
End Weight: 196.2
Previous Weight: 198.8
Loss: 2.6 lbs
Net Loss: 13.2 lbs
Jan 15
End Weight: 198.8
Previous Weight: 203.4
Loss: 4.6 lbs
Net Loss: 10.6 lbs
