Food for Thought
2008/10/19 at 6:39 pm | Posted in Discipline, Exercise, Health, Life, lifestyle change, Motivation, Photos, weight loss, weight loss blog | 4 CommentsTags: diets don't work, disneyland, Motivation, weight loss, weight loss blog, weight watchers
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A recent trip to Disneyland’s “Innoventions” attraction really woke me up to the magnitude of exactly how much weight I really lost.
While the first part of the attraction is more or less a commercial for a homebuilding company and what they are capable of creating for the consumer, there was much more going on inside the former home of “America Sings.” And take note that the image on the left may not be for the squeamish, but it’ll make you think!
What you see there is not some kind of insulating material for your home, but I guess it may qualify as personal insulation.
Those small to large blobs are actually a representation of what 5, 10, 15 and 20 lbs. of fat looks like. While it may be hard to gauge the size of the things since there really isn’t anything to compare them to, I think the image alone speaks volumes. Let’s just say that the size of the 20 lb. blob on the bottom boggled my mind the rest of the day.
I know it’s rare for me to leave an image full-size on the blog, but I think this one truly deserves to be. And just to put things in perspective, guys, I lost nearly 5 of the blobs on the bottom. So the next time you feel like stuffing your face with fatty foods, I dare you NOT to remember this image. I know I’ll remember it for a long time!
Ah, onto my progress. I’m still hovering between 199.5 and 202 lbs. I think this is more than enough wiggle room as I refuse to let myself go higher than 205 lbs. That’s just not happening. After the holidays, naturally I will concentrate my efforts on getting to 190 lbs. or so but for now, resting in the evening instead is doing me good 
I hope you all are sticking to your programs as well!
Oh, and I cleaned out some more of my clothes from the closet ranging from size 40 to 48 in pants, and XXL and XL dress shirts. It worked out well since Ann hit Old Navy the other day and found some polo shirts (for work) in my new size at the amazingly low price of 99 cents each! Pants were a bit more costly at a price of $7 each; shorts were $2. In total, she spent about $25 for a bunch of new clothes for me.
So while I’m glad to have more room in there for clothes I truly need, I think a garage sale is now in order for the ones I don’t!
That’s Me?
2008/07/31 at 9:52 pm | Posted in Health, Inspiration, lifestyle change, Motivation, Photos, Progress Photos, SimulPost, weight loss, weight watchers | Comments OffTags: diets don't work, orange county fair, weight loss, weight loss blog, weight watchers
Originally posted on July 31, 2008 by Dave M. at 200by40, Weight Loss the Right Way: No pills, no surgeries, no excuses, no regrets.
Some curious Web surfer searched for “big john’s beans and fixin’s” and came across ye olde blog. And I cripes, have to admit I’m quite embarrassed.
Check out this image from June 2005 (and ignore my old URL):
BLAAAARRGH! I ATE THE PROM!!
Ahem. I’m pleased to say that’s nowhere near I am today as is evident by this photo, even though it was taken about 5 lbs. ago:
My sincerest apologies to those who may have found the first image offensive. Meh, I’m sure the second one is too, so I’m sorry for that one as well.
And I promise an updated progress photo is coming soon. In fact, I’ll even hold up a pair of my Fat Guy Pants for comparison purposes!
(Note: I just checked my previous entry. I really need to stop saying that and just make with the picture already, huh?)
This entry is a SimulPost and can also be seen at HolographicMeatloaf
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Updated Wii Fit Progress
2008/07/19 at 9:14 am | Posted in Discipline, Exercise, Food, Health, lifestyle change, Photos, Video Games, weight loss, weight watchers, wii fit, wii fit progress | 2 CommentsTags: weight, weight loss, weight loss blog, weight watchers, wii fit, wii fit progress
Looks good, but I think at times that I either need to replace the batteries in the Wiimote or Balance Board.
As you can see, one day I was below the “Obese” line and the next day I jumped well above it. My diet was steady and I did no extra eating on those days. In fact, I was about as good as ever on those days.
Yet the numbers dipped and then went up. Go figure.
I am now at 214.3 lbs and feeling great. We’re headed to the L.A. Zoo today so there’s a lot of walking ahead of us. Exercise!
See you later
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Trader Joe’s Goodness
2008/07/10 at 9:14 am | Posted in Food, Health, Life, lifestyle change, Photos, weight loss, weight watchers | 2 CommentsTags: diets don't work, Food, lentil soup, trader joe's, tuna lunch, weight loss, weight loss blog, weight watchers
If you’re fortunate enough to live anywhere near a Trader Joe’s, you probably already know about their fine selection of quality foods at reasonable prices.
And if you’re on Weight Watchers, it just gets better! Allow me to shine some light on a few of my favorite Trader Joe’s items.
Tuna Lunch with Mediterranean Vinaigrette
The title pretty much sums it up. This concoction is not only tempting in its taste, but take a look at the nutritional information:
- 260 calories, 10g fat, 6g fiber = 5 Points
One box 7.5 oz. equals one serving and with everything that’s inside, this tuna lunch should be enough to fill you up. In fact, it’s not uncommon for Ann and myself to split one box and make sandwiches for each of us.
If I do have one complaint, it’s the amount of olives included in the mix. I have never liked olives and do anything I can to avoid them. In this case, I pick them all out and enjoy what’s left: tuna, garbanzo beans, green beans, sun-dried tomatoes, zesty lemon juice, etc. It truly is tasty.
I usually only buy one of these per visit because they need to be consumed promptly to retain freshness, and it’s a rare occasion when I want to have tuna (of any kind) two days in a row.
Organic Lentil Soup
What? Have I lost my mind? Absolutely not. I gave this one a shot and not only liked it, I now end up buying several of them to take to work when I don’t know what to eat for lunch. Quick and easy.
The numbers:
Each 15 oz. can is about two servings, the total per can is:
- 260 calories, 3g fat, 16g fiber = 2 Points
Ahem. Two measly Points, people. And it’s good! Sure, I know there are some soups out there that tout zero Points but I know what I like, and this is definitely it. Trust me, 15 oz. of this stuff is definitely a good way to fill up at any meal and not feel cheated in the flavor department. I usually alternate between this stuff and the Minestrone varieties (which I brought to work today).
So if you have a Trader Joe’s in your area, stop by and give these a shot. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed
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South Beach Ham & Swiss Hot Sandwich Melt
2008/06/18 at 8:16 pm | Posted in Commentary, Food, Food Review, Health, lifestyle change, Photos, South Beach Products, weight loss, weight watchers | Comments OffTags: diets don't work, ham and swiss sandwich, lifestyle change, south beach living products, subway sandwich, weight, weight loss, weight loss blog, weight watchers
Hey there, it’s time for yet another food review of a South Beach Living product. On the slate today is the Ham & Swiss Hot Sandwich Melt, seen here (click to enlarge):
Again, it’s lookin’ pretty tasty from my standpoint. And the fact that includes a packet of Grey Poupon automatically gives it an extra boost. I dig Grey Poupon (in conservative amounts, that is) and you can guess by its name, it also includes a slice of Swiss cheese. Mmmm. So far, so good.
Let’s take a look at the back (click to enlarge):
The tale of the Weight Watchers tape is as follows:
About my only gripe, if such a thing will matter in the world of off-the-shelf meals, is the same as usual: the high sodium content, which in this case is 950mg (or 40% RDA). Again, it’s for freshness and there’s not a lot you can do to avoid it.
Assembly of the sandwich is nothing unlike the Turkey Santa Fe: split the bread open, plop down the meat, dijon and cheese, place back into little tray and nuke for :45 seconds. (I learned from the first one that :30 seconds is not enough to make it very warm. Your microwave mileage may vary.)
Once warmed, however, it all came together to form a tasty l lunchtime meal that I truly enjoyed. Despite the Grey Poupon which can be overpowering even in small amounts, nothing was lost this time. The ample supply of sliced ham was delicious and the Swiss cheese and dijon mustard were the perfect complements. As with the Turkey Santa Fe, the bread was definitely wheaty yet tasty, and I noticed that after eating these sandwiches, my appetite was curbed for the remainder of the day. That’s a huge plus.
Would I recommend: If given the choice between this sandwich and the Turkey Santa Fe, I’d reach for this one without hestiation. The Ham & Swiss did not disappoint in the flavor category and held up nicely until dinner, so it’s got more than a few things going for it.
All in all I’d have to say this one is worth it. Thumbs up!
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