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My Weight History
Heaviest Weight:
242.0 lbs.
[04/21/03]
Weight Watchers Start Wt:
232.4 lbs.
[06/21/06]
WW 10% Goal Weight:
208.6 lbs.
[08/16/06]
Met WW Goal Weight:
178.4 lbs.
[12/20/06]
WW Lifetime Weight:
174.8 lbs.
[01/31/07]
2007 Avg. Wt: 167.8 lbs.
2008 Avg. Wt: 165.4 lbs.
2009 Avg. Wt: 170.4 lbs.
2010 Avg. Wt: 170.7 lbs.
2011 Avg. Wt: 172.3 lbs.
2012 Avg. Wt: 174.3 lbs.
Current Weight:
172.8 lbs.
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Category Archives: 12 Weeks To 50
I Need To Lose Some Fat
One of the fitness centers in my community was offering a complimentary Body Fat Analysis and Fitness Strategy Session – in order to get you in there for a sales pitch. So, I decided to give it a try this … Continue reading
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Today, I Am 50 – But, Am I Fit?
Three months ago, I set some goals for myself that I wanted to reach by my 50th birthday, today. They were: Lose five pounds and get my weight down to the range of about 172 pounds. Get myself back to … Continue reading
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My 8th 5K Race (Ever)
So much for my pre-race fears this morning about the course, weather, etc. Today, I ran in my 8th 5K race in the past year. It’s also the 8th 5K race that I have ever run. (I’ve only been running … Continue reading
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2 Days Until I Turn 50
After a day in the city yesterday, with some overeating, I will be back on track today, exercise-wise, with a run today. This past month has been one of my better months, maybe ever, in terms of getting a consistent … Continue reading
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4 Days Until I Turn 50
After two days of overeating, I went to the gym tonight – very late. I didn’t get there until 8:50 PM and was there until 9:35 PM. Yes, you can say that I closed the place. (And, they really do … Continue reading
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5 Days Until I Turn 50
I went for a run at 9:30 AM today. It was very quiet on the streets. I guess everyone is inside cooking and/watching the parade. I went into this one with the mindset that I wanted to run fast. I … Continue reading
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Brrrr…What A Difference A Year Makes
The forecast says it’s going to be 36° F with a RealFeel® Temp of 23° F when my race on Sunday starts. That’s a big difference from when I ran this race last year. But, I have run in colder … Continue reading
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6 Days Until I Turn 50
After my blue moments today, I finally got the steam going to head out to the gym before dinner. I got there at 6:15 PM. But, the only problem was that my gym closed early today, since it’s the day … Continue reading
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Down In The Dumps & A Mess
In about 113 hours, I will wake up as a 50-year old for the first time. Actually, part of me was looking forward to it. But, today, I am in a much different place. I am stressed out over some … Continue reading
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7 Days Until I Turn 50
This morning, I got on the scale and it read 176 pounds. That’s the same as it read 11 days ago. And, it’s about 4 pounds heavier than my ideal number. But, maybe I am carrying more muscle these days? … Continue reading
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8 Days Until I Turn 50
I was pretty sore when I woke up this morning. More sore than I have been in a while. So, after much thought this morning, I have decided to listen to my body and take today as a recovery/rest day. … Continue reading
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9 Days Until I Turn 50
I went to the gym today before lunch and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Wide Chest Press Lat Pulldowns Ab Coaster Life Fitness Lateral Raises Hack Squats Standing Calves Life Fitness Tricep Pressdown Standing Alternate Dumbbell … Continue reading
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My Last Two Weeks
I am truly amazed at the workout streak that I have crafted over the last two weeks: 11/04: Run 11/05: Gym & Run 11/06: Run 11/07: Gym 11/08: Run 11/09: Gym 11/10: Run 11/11: Off/Rest 11/12: Run 11/13: Off/Rest 11/14: … Continue reading
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10 Days Until I Turn 50
I went to what I thought would be an excellent park for a run this morning. Only problem was: Our Interscholastic Athletic Association State X-C Group Championships were being held there at the same time. And, the park was basically … Continue reading
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11 Days Until I Turn 50
After working from home today, after dinner, I went to the gym and did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Incline Press Low Cable Rows Ab Coaster Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls … Continue reading
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12 Days Until I Turn 50
Another “hell” day at work. Today, it took an hour and 45 minutes to cover the 43.1 miles into my office. (Thanks to a car fire which caused a seven mile back-up while they cleared the wreck.) And, then, I … Continue reading
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13 Days Until I Turn 50
Today was another hell day at work. And, tomorrow is not going to be any better. In fact, it’s going to be worse. So, I pushed myself after dinner and went to the gym. While there, I did four sets … Continue reading
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14 Days Until I Turn 50
What a disaster of a day. I got up early because I had to go into the office today. Of course, it was raining. And, that, with traffic, led to a TWO HOUR drive to cover the 43.1 miles into … Continue reading
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15 Days Until I Turn 50
I went out for a run this morning at 7:20 AM before starting my workday from home. And, I give myself credit for getting out there. I was tired and there was a dense fog in our area this morning. … Continue reading
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16 Days Until I Turn 50
Today was supposed to be a gym day for me. But, the weather here was so beautiful – more like a Spring day than a day in November – that we had to get outside and do something as a … Continue reading
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17 Days Until I Turn 50
I went for a run this morning after breakfast. My intent was to do four miles. And, I decided to try a somewhat new route. But, I didn’t anticipate that this new route would be so hilly! Nonetheless, I kept … Continue reading
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Thinking About My Workout Plan Leading Into My 50th Birthday
In 17 days, I will turn 50 years old. That’s a big number for me. I have been thinking about it for a while – especially over the last ten weeks or so, with respect to my efforts to exercise … Continue reading
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18 Days Until I Turn 50
After dinner this evening I hit the gym. While there, I did four sets each of the following: Hammer Strength Wide Chest Press Lat Pulldowns Ab Coaster Life Fitness Lateral Raises Hammer Strength Leg Extensions Icarian Leg Curls Seated Dumbbell … Continue reading
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19 Days Until I Turn 50
I went for a run tonight before dinner. It was dark and cold out there at the start (with a RealFeel® Temp of 37° F). I decided to take my “harder” 5K route with the big hill and then branch … Continue reading
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20 Days Until I Turn 50
We have a nor’easter heading our way today. So, since I am working from home, I hustled my rear to the gym after breakfast and did four sets each of the following (before the bad weather hit): Hammer Strength Incline … Continue reading
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