I started to write an update a couple of days ago, seeing as its been awhile and I wanted to mention a couple of milestones I hit this week. It sort of devolved (or evolved, depending on your perspective) into this sort of infomercial type post about everything Im doing. I had to walk away before I was done to take care of some other things and while I was away, I realized that it makes no sense for me to be writing such a thing just because I lost some weight. Im still a fat fuck on a journey to change a lifetime of bad habits and frankly, will probably always be a fat kid at heart. Im not an expert in the field and everyone is different. Frankly, if Im being 100% transparent, its probably just better to stay in my lane and focus on my own journey.
Speaking of milestones, on Tuesday, I finally hit 300 lbs, down from 325. I usually weigh myself daily, just for the sake of science. I dont have a good reason, other than making it part of my routine. I try not to get in my head about it, but there are days when I do. Weight fluctuates based on how much water you’re holding or whether you’ve gone to the bathroom before you stepped on the scale (pro tip – use the bathroom first). Yesterday I was 297 and this morning, 299. Progress. Under 300 was one of my mental goals (nothing I wrote down, that Im aware of). But I did want to lose the weight I put on after getting to the weight I was at when I started back at the gym in 2022.
I think the reason why I went down the rabbit hole of documenting my process is that i have a friend who wants to lose the weight but just doesnt seem ready to commit to the process. Honestly, no matter which direction you go with trying to get the weight off, if you’re not mentally ready to commit, you’re very likely going to fail. Also, if you’re not being consistent about your diet and exercise plans, you’re either going to fail, or bounce all over the place. For anyone thats interested, the simple answer to what Ive done thus far that seems to be working is keeping myself in a consistent caloric deficit. I use Whoop to tell me what Im burning and I log my food with Cronometer to tell me how many calories Im taking in per day. Intake < Expenditure.
The weather’s improving finally, so Im looking forward to some grilled/smoked meats. Maybe expect some content on that in the coming days. Also, if you dont have an instant pot and an air fryer, these two items make meal prep so much easier and cut the amount of time needed to make delicious food pretty significantly. The purists who say air frying food isn’t real cooking can pound sand, because if it works, who gives a shit.
Next goal after hitting 290 is to get to 275 – the lowest Ive been since going back to the gym in 2022. When talking with my training partner the other day, I threw out that it would be nice to be around 250 or so before starting to focus on lifting too heavy again. Once I hit 275, I’ll re-evaluate where things are. I think ideal end range for me, where I was most comfortable was in the 215-235 range. The lowest Ive been as an adult was about 175 and I was skinny with no muscle and I hated that. Right now, if I set a target for the 215-235 range, taht would put me at around 100 lb weight loss, which I dont even want to wrap my head around right now. Big picture, sure. Right now, Im focusing on getting through today.
Keep on keepin’ on.