My 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge...A Journey

[Mynnotaur]

I have been on a 90 day weight loss challenge, started September 25. So far, I have lost a total of 15 lbs, and I have actually gone down from a waist size 40 (and honestly, was on the upward trend, as those were getting quite tight) to a size 36 jeans.

Here is my progess, weekly, so far:

9/25/2012 - 247 lbs (starting weight)
10/2/2012 - 243.8 lbs. (-3.2 lbs) (OVERALL: -3.2 lbs)
10/9/2012 - 242.2 lbs. (-1.6 lbs) (OVERALL: -4.8 lbs)
10/16/2012 - 241.0 lbs. (-1.4 lbs) (OVERALL: -6.0 lbs)
10/23/2012 - 237.2 lbs. (-3.8 lbs) (OVERALL: -9.8 lbs)
10/30/2012 - 234.2 lbs. (-3.0 lbs.) (OVERALL: -12.8 lbs)
11/6/2012 - 233.6 lbs. (-0.6 lbs.) (OVERALL: -13.4 lbs.)
11/13/2012 - 232.0 lbs. (-1.6 lbs.) (OVERALL: -15.0 lbs.)

I am very, VERY happy with my progress. I have managed to lose each week so far, even through the dreaded Halloween Candy Week (The HCW, doesn't that strike fear in to the hearts of everyone?).

Next week, I take measurements. Three weeks ago, I took measurements (every month basically). I had lost 3 inches off my waist at that point. Really looking forward to seeing how much I have lost next week!!

This 90 day challenge will be officially over December 25th...yeah, Christmas. At that time, I will immediately begin another one. I hope to be down to 210 lbs by December 25...that will be a very tough goal...still doable, I think, but very, very tough. All in all, by the time the 2nd 90 day challenge is over, I want to be down to 175 lbs, which is my ultimate goal, which would be 72 lbs. total lost.

Can I reach that? Wait and see...but as of right now, I have lost 15 lbs, and feeling great. I can actually lay on my back and still be able to breath and not feel as though my lungs are being crushed (because they were).

I will continue to post weekly updates here, to hopefully inspire those of you that are also looking to lose some weight and/or just live a more healthy and fit life.

Chris

[graymar]

So...what type of program are you on?

The results have been very good.

[Mynnotaur]

ever heard of a company called ViSalus? They make meal replacement shakes. Basically, replacing 2 meals a day with a shake (but not just a shake, you add fruits or whatever to it), and then my 3rd meal, I eat what I normally would...and I really put that to the test, as I really like spaghetti.

I really enjoy the shakes, though. My favorite so far has been the banana/pineapple/coconut shake...so very good.

Those of you on my facebook have seen my posts about it...

[Deleted]

Keep up the good work. ;D

[Mynnotaur]

Thanks, Neily!!

[Mynnotaur]

9/25/2012 - 247 lbs (starting weight)
10/2/2012 - 243.8 lbs. (-3.2 lbs) (OVERALL: -3.2 lbs)
10/9/2012 - 242.2 lbs. (-1.6 lbs) (OVERALL: -4.8 lbs)
10/16/2012 - 241.0 lbs. (-1.4 lbs) (OVERALL: -6.0 lbs)
10/23/2012 - 237.2 lbs. (-3.8 lbs) (OVERALL: -9.8 lbs)
10/30/2012 - 234.2 lbs. (-3.0 lbs.) (OVERALL: -12.8 lbs)
11/6/2012 - 233.6 lbs. (-0.6 lbs.) (OVERALL: -13.4 lbs.)
11/13/2012 - 232.0 lbs. (-1.6 lbs.) (OVERALL: -15.0 lbs.)
11/20/2012 - 229.0 lbs. (-3.0 lbs.) (OVERALL: -18.0 lbs.)

Good week, three pounds down, with only 2 more pounds to go till I reach the 20 lbs lost mark. This week, being Thanksgiving will be interesting. My goal is 2 lbs lost, so, lets see if I can reach that...

Also, this was the week I took measurements...and I have lost another 2 inches from my waist, for a total of 5 inches lost from my waist.

[swarm]

Wow just read this congrats! Meal replacement shakes have been a weight management secret in the body building community for decades. Great to see modern science catch up to the meat heads (they're always about ten years behind). Keep up all the hard work and remember the best things you can do for a healthy body are 1) eat right lots of protein and veggies 2) lift weights (nothing burns fat like muscle) 3) drink tons of water 4) get 8 hours a sleep every night and 5) do your best to remain stress free. if you can juggle those 5 things you'll feel like a million bucks forever.

Keep us updated and good luck reaching your goals!

[Mynnotaur]

thanks, Swarm. Appreciate it.

[Deleted]

Chris you are doing an amazing job, keep up the awesome work. You are an inspiration.

[Mynnotaur]

the guy who has lost 100 lbs this year is telling me I am inspiration? No, buddy, you are the inspiration. You have shown the will power to make it happen...I just would like to see what you could do while on these shakes...I have lost only 18 lbs with virtually no extra excercising...I cannot even imagine how you would do with the excercising you do....

Good job to you.

Chris