Making Progress!

Dear Friends,

Went to the gym last night... barely. When we got there, we just couldn't face the weights yet - so played 40 minutes of tough racquetball. I kicked Heather's ass (this time). She says that the sun got in her eyes... which is weird 'cause racquetball courts are inside.

The moment of truth... I've been using the gym scale exclusively for consistency, and because I don't own one and have no intention of buying one.

So let's recap: Started at 312 about 3 weeks ago.

Last week I weighed in at 304.

Last night's scale verdict was 296.

Progress so far: 16 pounds lost.

Now here's the really good news: I haven't been starving myself, but concentrating on eating "clean" 6 days a week. The seventh day is my "free" day and I get to have whatever I want. This week it was a couple of breakfast rolls, a Wendy's hamburger and a handful of Oreos (ok, a BIG handful) .

I haven't had any alcohol at all, simply because it hasn't sounded good to me... but I make no promises for the future... there's a new micro-pub that I just learned about and I'm a total sucker for a good Weitzen with a slice of lemon on a hot summer day.

We're focusing on eating several meals of quality protein, legumes and vegetables per day. I know we're theoretically supposed to be able to lose 30 lbs in 2 weeks on this diet... but that entials a level of caloric restriction that I'm simply not ready for. Besides, what good is losing weight quickly if you end up with a manslaughter rap? Seems counter-productive to me.

We drink at least a gallon of super-purified water per day (each) and take the Isagenix anti-oxidant mix each morning and evening.

We've been going for a 20-30 minute walk several times a week in the morning to get the blood pumping.


This "diet" is easy, quick and extremely adaptable. I've felt no privation and no grumpiness about food - as long as I make sure to indulge my taste buds on my "free" day.

The next step will be to incorporate either Tai Chi or Qi Gong into our morning routine. I have a Spring Forest Qi Gong DVD, anybody have any thoughts as to what Tai Chi routines or teachers would be worth taking a look at?

Other suggestions/input would be wonderful.

I really appreciate all your input... you guys are making this a lot of fun!

Cheers,

Erik