Day 38 - Battlestar Galactica

Ok, my number 2 fan wanted some more stuff about me and the family that does not necessarily pertain to weight loss so I will try to pepper a few posts about random things in here from time to time.  (Actually it kinda helps fill the gaps in the times that there is not a lot to post about.)  So today's post is about my favorite TV show...Battlestar Galactica.

****SPOILERS AHEAD****

I have been an avid follower of the new Battlestar Galactica series on the SCI FI channel since the very first mini-series.  I really  think that the show offers a powerful and deep story in a wonderful sci fi setting and truly is an example of story telling excellence.  The past two weeks episodes have been some of the best to watch.  While I was all into the mystery of who the cylons were and what would they find when they got to earth, the have put that story line to rest and have really dug into what a hell hole life is in the fleet and how the characters respond to their last ray of hope being dashed and their new best chance at hope is now with the very entities that at the beginning of this epic quest were trying to wipe them out and got them into this predicament in the first place.  

The mutiny was, in my opinion, a place the show really had to explore.  It was something dark and very realistic and believable and the motives of Gaeta and his mutineers actually had alot of validity behind them but the show did an excellent job of showing that Gaeta had actually chosen the dark path to trying to get his voice to be heard by a calloused and burnt out leadership.  Even through the chaos you knew who the good and bad side was and even though Gaeta's motives are pure, his choice of Zarek to partner with set his mutiny off on the wrong path as Zarek's thirst for "justice" or revenge or to just make something happen turned deadly as his revolutionary roots shot forth anew.  

I am very happy with the ending though I truly felt sorry for Gaeta throughout both mutiny episodes.  It was great to Adama, Tigh, Lee and Starbuck kicking butt and overall the episodes were in the list of my top 10.  Now that order has been restored to Galactica I am excited to see where we go from here.

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 2903

Weight: 252.5 lbs

Mood: Happy it is the weekend

Total Weight Lost: 12.5 lbs since 1/1/09

 

Day 37 - Potluck

Today at work one of the ladies from the front office was transferring to different location. As a result there was a potluck called to celebrate. Now, at first it was not my intention to participate, and I was going to go enjoy fast food for "Fast Food Friday" however, walking up and down the hall all morning I could smell the food and as a result I found myself in the conference room with a plate full of meatballs, tacos and Doritos. At the end of the day I ended up eating far more calories than I planned but I saved myself a bit of moola. As far as not bringing anything for the potluck....I would have brought a bag of Doritos but apparently I was not the only one with that idea so at the end of the day it all worked out.

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 3210
Weight: 252 lbs
Mood: Yea! Another pound bites the dust.
Total Weight Lost: 13 lbs since 1/1/09

Day 36 - Week 5 Results

Here are the results of my 5th week on the plan:

Current weight: 253 lbs
Weight Lost This Week: 1.5 lbs
Total Weight Lost: 12 lbs
Body Fat %: 29.1% (down .1% this week and 1.3% since 1/1/09)
Avg Calories Eaten Per Day: 2,663
Total Calories Burned: 23,891
Total Calories Eaten: 18,641
Calculated Daily Caloric Need: 3,413
# of Days I Worked Out: 4

Another Good Week.  Not quite the 2 lbs I wanted but on average I am still above 2lbs a week over all.  Other than that not much else to report.

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 2369
Weight: 253 lbs
Mood: Hanging In There
Total Weight Lost: 12 lbs since 1/1/09

Day 35 - Bidgest Loser Week 5

It is about time that Joelle was voted off of the Biggest Loser.  I feel sorry for Carla that she had such a weak and pathetic partner.  I am glad that Carla is doing well at home and I hope that she is able to make her goals by the finale.  It is a real testimony to the differences between the two that Carla has lost nearly double what Joelle lost and all but 9lbs of it was at home where as Joelle has not even doubled her rather pathetic weight loss since leaving the ranch.

My favorite moment from the show, aside from seeing Joelle go home, was when Jillian got all upset at Allison for suggesting that the yellow team member who went home and only lost 2 lbs had gained muscle.  I liked it because I have seen how it is nearly impossible to gain muscle mass and loose weight.  My body fat % has changed very slowly and my lean body mass went down over the month not up (though it went down at a slower pace than the fat.)   Listen to Jillian..if you work out and you don't lose weight it is not because you are gaining muscle.

 I am also glad that the Sione one the at home weigh in.  I really like the blue team and would love to see them go all the way.  

TODAY'S STATS

Calories:

Weight: 254.5 lbs

Mood:  Very Tired.  Ethan woke up at 4:30 this morning and I was the one who went and tried to wrangle him back into bed.

Total Weight Lost: 10.5 lbs since 1/1/09

Day 34 - Future Posts and Cookies at Work

Thanks for the comments from all my (2) faithful readers.  I have heard you out and will try to include more personal stories and updates about what is going in my life.  For my #1 fan here is the story about the cookie (I really don't know why she want's me to post about it but here it is anyways)

Last week some time a coworker came into my office and put a box of chocolate chip cookies in my face.  I was a bit hungry and could see from the nutrition label that they were 150 calories in each one so, since I had some free calories for the day, I took one.  Now this particular coworker thought that one wasn't enough and insisted that I take more.  However, I declined, and after several threats that he would not leave my office until I took another one he finally backed down and left.

That is it.  The cookie at work story.  I probably would not have blogged about it except that my #1 fan requested it.  

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 3098

Weight: 153 lbs

Mood: Full from my nice dinner out with Kelley, minus Ethan who was with his Grandparents.

Total Weight Lost: 11 lbs since 1/1/08

Day 33 - What to talk about?

I had a great idea about a blog post but I can not for the life of me remember what it was.  So, since I am having blogger's block I am putting a request out to you, my faithful, and few :-)  readers.  What are some topics you would like me write about?  Where would you like this blog to go in those periods between weekly updates and milestones?  Leave a comment and tell me what you want.

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 2880

Weight: 253 lbs

Mood: At a loss for words...

Total Weight Lost: 12 lbs since 1/1/09 

Day 32 - Measurements

It has been a whole month so I had Kelley take my measurements today.  Here they are:

• Upper Arm:  15in  (No Change)
  
• Chest: 45 3/4 in (2 in decrease)
  
• Waist: 46 in (1/4 in increase)
  
• Hips: 42in (3/4 in decrease)
  
• Thighs: 24 1/4 in (1/8 in increase)
  

Interesting to say the least.  I am surprised I lost so much from my chest but gained at the waist (belly button really) 

TODAY'S STATS

Calories: 

Weight: 253 lbs

Mood: It is Superbowl Sunday and I am ready for some football!!!!

Total Weight Lost: 12 lbs since 1/1/09