Getting ready for another weigh in…

So, it’s 12 days into the process, and I continue to ‘Rock The Challenge’.  That’s my motto, btw….Rockin’ The Challenge.  Why? Because I am stupid and want to motivate myself with catchy little slogans.  I’m a simple man.  Get over it.

 I will be honest and admit that I worry that I am going to go in the show tonight, weigh in, and…nothing.  It isn’t feasible, really, but I do have this insecurity that I will fail even by doing what I should do.

 That being said, I have done a great job this week.  I am rather proud of myself for sticking to the shakes, and the snacks and all that.  I am really proud of myself for getting past the sugar in my diet.  I haven’t had a soda – or, sadly, a slurpee – since this started.  No candy.  My snack are always at least minimally healthy – like humus – going to extremely healthy, like fresh fruit or veggies.

 I am hopeful I will go into the weigh in tonight on the show and drop another 5 or so pounds.  That would make me happy.  I haven’t looked at this ‘Body by Vi’ challenge as a saving grace – there are still decisions to be made every day that are important to the process, such as what I choose for snacks, staying away from crap foods, etc – but I do see it as a good start, kicking me me in the right direction with some extra help.

 Any of you doing the challenge?  I would love to hear some stories on how you feel it is working for you, what your challenges are.  I am always looking to find other keys to success, maybe you have some advice that could help me?

 If you want to hear the weigh in, tune in to my radio show, the Outlaw Radio Network, Sunday nights from 7-11pm.  I will do the weigh in about 9pm or so.  You can hear it live at www.OutlawRadioNetwork.com

 
Cheers!

 ILJS

 Kevin

Happy Thursday

Sitting on the ferry, heading to work, enjoying my Vi Orange Cream Shake. 

 I haven’t decided if I it is because of the Shakes (Michelle may know, however, I don’t) but I am a pretty darned good moods the last few days.  A little tired, but that’s from sleeping on the floor I a fireworks stand every night, but otherwise I feel good. 

 I haven’t shared my eating plan for the day on here much lately, moreso because of my weird schedule, but let’s get back to it:

 Breakfast – Orange Cream Vi Shake

First Snack – Orange

Lunch – Taco Salad (YUMMY!)

Second Snack – Celery Sticks

Dinner – Strawberry Kiwi Vi Shake

 Sounds like a good day!

 In related thoughts, someone very special to me wrote me today and said they were reading the blog and considering taking up the challenge with me.  I hope you do, it would be something that we could support each other on and help each other out with.  If you need my help, all you have to do is ask.

To anyone else considering the Challenge, or wanting more info, you can get more information on my page:

http://www.656620.bodybyvi.com/

Ok, we are about to dock.  Hope you have a great day, and will write more later.

KDawg

 (PS – Michelle – you were totally right about Scotty McCreery.  I think this kid is gonna have a very long and successful career…)

It's been One Week...

No, that is not a reference to the stupid 'Barenaked Ladies' song...

So, today marks the official start of the second week of my ’90-Day Body by Vi Challenge.  Some thoughts, summing up the first week:

1 – My life is SO not conducive to dieting.  Serious, between the commute to Seattle, sleeping in a Fireworks stand for 6 weeks, to working the ballgames for the Kitsap BlueJackets, I have no time to eat healthy, make a healthy snack, blah blah.  It just doesn’t work.  It is, honestly, the key thing I like about this challenge – I don’t have to do anything besides make a shake and take it out the door with me, regardless of where I am going.  It’s a whole lot better than grabbing a soda, and tastes a hell of a lot better than a bottle of water. 

2 – I am anxious to weigh myself in again.  I mean, I know it isn’t going to be 6 pounds every week, but…well, whenever I can weigh myself in, it will give me enough motivation to do this for another week.  I am really taking this a week at a time – 90 days seems like such a long time – but week to week, this is much easier to motivate myself for.

3 – Most importantly, I haven’t messed up yet.  Not at all.  Two shakes a day, two snacks, and one meal.  I have made a slight change, though – instead of doing my meal for dinner, I am doing it for lunch instead.  But other than that, no change, no missed deadlines, no missed shakes.

So, that is where we stand.  I am increasingly amazed how simple this has been – so far – and while I know that it is bound to get more challenging, right now, it’s been a pretty nice walk in the park, and I don’t hate it…lol

There is, as always, the option for any of you who read this to do it with me.  If you want more info, you can message me or email – and you can even get the product for free. I wouldn’t mind the support, and wouldn’t mind giving it.

Oh yeah – tried a new shake today:  Half a lemon, some fresh strawberries, the Vi powder and some water and ice.  Yummy, but next time, I will only use a quarter of a lemon.  I got pucker face…lol

ILJS

KDawg

First Weigh In....

I haven’t had time to write in the blog much the last few days.  Truth be told, I am also working the Kitsap BlueJackets, and the first week or two in June is always a pain in the backend, because in addition to the daily job, plus sleeping in a big wood shed (the fireworks stand) I am also fighting desperately to get all the PA stuff done for opening night, which – by the way – is tonight.

It doesn’t mean, however, that I have been off the Challenge.  We did our weekly weigh in on Sunday.  Now, when I started this challenge – on June 1^st – I weighed in at 348 lbs.  (yes, call me Fatty McFatterson…shaddup).  So, on Sunday, just 5 days into the challenge, we did my first weigh in, live on my radio show, The Outlaw Radio Network.  And we used the same scale as the first weigh in.

How much did I weigh?

342 pounds.

That’s right, just 5 days into the challenge, I have already dropped 6 pounds.  No exercise changes, no activity changes.  Just following the plan, day to day.

So, while it is early in the process – still 83 days to go as of today – I am optimistic that I can drop a good chunk of weight in 90 days.  I am sure I won’t continue to lose at this same rate, but…seriously…if I can maintain any continuous weight loss, it’s a plus.  And with this Body By Vi, I feel like I am doing just that.

Will write more tomorrow, opening night at the Ballpark tonight.  Gonna have to fight the urge to have a late night bratworst…taking my shake to the ballark instead…

ILJS

Kevin

Got Humus?

Day three nearly in the books…here is what I learned:

Humus is my friend.

Ever had humus? I haven’t really eaten it except over the last year or so. I try not to think about the fact that I am having mashed up beans and garlic – just doesn’t sound good to me – but throw that on some pita bread…well, it’s darn good.

This ‘challenge’ isn’t going too badly. I don’t get hungry during the day (I thought I would from missing lunch, but it’s been fine) and sometimes, I crave food, but I think that it is more out of boredom or repetition than anything. I know, it’s only 3 days into this, but so far…so good.

My daily menu:

Breakfast – Orange Cream Vi Smoothie (Standard breakfast)

Morning Snack – Humus with Pita Bread

Lunch Smoothie – Pineapple/Peach/Mango (This was really good – I even got a banana and put it in it, let it sit all day…good stuff)

Afternoon Snack – Apples

Dinner – Chicken of some kind, not sure how it’s going to be cooked, but I don’t think I will be frying it…

Tomorrow, I kick off the start of a 5 day weekend. I am hopeful I can continue this so easily when I am off and at home, around all the food…

ILJS

KDawg

Body by Vi….this sh*t is BANANAS!!! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

See that? Gwen Staffini reference in my blog. I’ve been blogging for 10 years, and that is a first.

You’ll get the Banana reference in a minute…

So Day 2 of the Challenge rolls along, and I am noticing something really interesting about this plan:

I’m not missing eating that much.

Ok, let me clarify. I eat – for example, when you check my daily menu, you will see I have added a third snack every day – but as for eating some ton of crap for lunch that is full of preservatives, additives and fat, I don’t miss it. Not today, maybe tomorrow. I spend my lunch breaks in the break room at work, sipping my shake, watching CNN (oh, what idiot candidate is announcing his run for the presidency this week?), and that’s it.

Plus, it makes me appreciate dinner that much more. Seriously.

Ok, here is the daily menu:

Breakfast Shake – Orange CreamSickle – Get used to this, this will be a staple of my daily plan.

Morning Snack – Raw Veggies with a little ranch (Really, I didn’t use much of it, but broccoli without is just…well, like eating grass.)

Lunch Shake – Chocolate Banana (See? Banana reference. And for the record, this was AMAZINGLY good. I wish I had seconds)

Lunch Snack – Orange (loves me some fruit…shaddup!)

Pre-Dinner Snack – Apple

Dinner –

So, you may ask why I added another snack? Simple – I am thinking I need to eat every 2 hours to keep the body metabolism on track. Which works – I eat my first shake at 830, first snack at 1230, lunch shake at 230, second snack at 430, but then I don’t eat dinner til about 830 because of ferry schedule. So, I added another snack in there. It will always be healthy…just helping the body move along it’s way.

Looking forward to the first weigh in on Sunday. I know it isn’t even a week into this, but if I can go into getting weighed on Sunday and I have dropped a pound or two, I will see this as a major success story to begin with. Wish me luck.

Better yet, take the challenge with me. This is actually pretty fun…

Tune into this week’s Outlaw Radio Network to hear more, and to get the latest on the weigh in. Michelle Attencio-McCoy/McCoy-Attencio (lol) will be in studio for the weight in and kick off of the challenge for me. Call the show, we can answer your questions, or share your success stories. I need all the inspiration I can get!

Be Well!

 

ILJS

KDawg

Day one of the 90 day Challenge is in full effect!

So, I plan to update this blog Daily (I Hope) with what I had to eat, snacks and my weekly weigh in updates.

I actually did the weigh in on Sunday night on my online radio show, The Outlaw Radio Network, which you can find on our website, www.OutlawRadioNetwork.com, every Sunday night from 7-11pm (free plug). I am honestly embarrassed to admit this in public, but…well, who cares, we are all amongst friends, and it will make the story better when all is said and done and we can all talk about how far this challenge led me.

I weigh (drum roll please….) 345 lbs.

I know what you are thinking…”damn, this guy is fat!” Yes, I am. Shut up. Lol

My menu for today has pretty much followed how I think most of these days will go during the challenge, although I think the types of shakes I have daily will change often. I know that for me, I have to get creative to stay motivated. It was fun making the shakes this morning – my Daughter helped me before school – so at least that will add some fun into the process.

My Menu for today?

Breakfast Shake – I essentially came up with an Orange Creamsicle with Strawberry smoothie. Some Orange Juice, a little milk, frozen strawberries and some Vi Shake Mix. Good stuff. I took it on the ferry with me drank it as I checked my email. I can make that a regular morning favorite!

Snack #1 – An orange. I love Oranges. So far, this is easy.

Lunch Shake – I got creative, so I made me a Watermelon/Orange shake. Some OJ, some blended up fresh watermelon, some Vi Shake Mix and some ice – shake it up, good to go. I know, it sounds gross but it was really good, especially since I made it this morning at home, and it sat in the fridge all day getting cold before I added the ice in it. Good plan…too bad I am out of watermelon…lol

Snack #2 – An Apple. Again, I love apples. Still, too easy.

Dinner – Breakfast for dinner...Michelle Said 'reasonable', I think sausage, eggs and a pancake are reasonable...aren't they?

I am going to do my measurements tonight after work – my tummy, chest and hips, I think. I want to see what happens, what goes off and what doesn’t.

If anyone has any input, would love to hear it. If you guys think I am doing something wrong, post it here and let me know.

And thanks for caring how my challenge goes. It’s nice to have the support.

ILJS

KDawg