The week of March 5th was the last time that I did any serious exercise.
After that, I became distracted with Chef Alan’s cookout at the farm, followed by the Tomato Recipe Contest.
The following week I had a cancerous growth removed from my face and the doctor told me not to exercise for a week. And then before I knew it, another week went by.
So here I am at 204.5 pounds, 6.1 pounds heavier than I was just four weeks ago. I gained an average of 1.5 pounds per week over the last month. This is the equivalent of 750 extra calories per day.
How to look at this situation? Am I a failure? Should I just give up trying to lose weight? Maybe abandon this weight loss report?
Many baby boomers are going through the same experience, and I need to approach this in a logical manner. It has nothing to do with self-esteem or self-worth.
So I am not giving up. I’m just changing my approach.
What are my goals? Number one is to maintain a resting heart rate in the 50s. By the way, it is high right now at 64 beats per minute.
My second goal is to know, at any time, my caloric intake for the day. I am flying blind in this area. If I don’t know what it is, how can I control it?
To achieve my first goal—of a low resting heart rate—I need to exercise, which is is easy for me. To achieve my second goal, which is knowing my caloric intake status, I need to do some research and planning. Let me know if you have any ideas. Next time I will report on what I come up with.
Don’t give up! regardless of the weight loss, or gain, or staying the same, what really matters is how you feel! When you stop excercising your body will feel it. So better heavy and healthy than skinny and unfit!
Want to go riding soon?
Richard, I’ve been looking for a way to post to you. Dieting and exercise seems like common ground. Two years ago I “changed my eating habits” and began exercising. Lost 30 pounds and felt great!
Now 2 years later, I’ve gained back 20 and here I go again. My real reason for writing is because my father is Ken (Kee) Ha. I live in California and I am your cousin. Have really enjoyed reading about your family and farm. When I was last in Hawaii, I didn’t know about you. Visited with cousin Sharon in Kealakekua for 2 days.
Am hoping to get back there within the next few years.
Leanne
Hi Cuz.
Good to hear from you. Let’s catch up some. How did you find out about our blog? Please let me know when you’ll be here. Let’s get together. Richard