Week 4 - Nest a Little Emptier

Start Weight: 226.0
Week 4 Weight: 215.2
Weekly Loss/Gain (+): 2.5
Program-to-Date (PTD) Loss: 10.8
% Weekly Loss: 1.15
% PTD Loss: 4.78
Program Goal Weight Loss: 36.0
Program Goal % Loss: 15.9

So.... we're 4 weeks into the Program and there's been some reductions... broke the 10 lb barrier and almost at the 5% mark....seems like I've been doing it for a long time. But knowing I have to post on Wednesday helps me to keep with it. As soon as I finish here, we're off to Provo and our date with Aunt Lois. Plus, we have a dinner engagement next Tuesday night right before Wed AM weigh-ins, so I will count a no-gain week as a victory. The pictures aren't really any better, but a man at church (who's been out of town for three weeks) asked me if I was losing weight, said my face was thinner.... this should be the last of the pool shots, unless it stays over 100 degrees. This week.... Hurricane Dean didn't hit Steven too bad, High School football starts up, Michael gets his own room, parties and receptions, and ..........was there a reported reconciliation with JaBen? Have to keep reading to find out.

RESULTS: My routine stayed pretty much the same this week, I only did the tuna/mayo surprise two times.... I've got to vary the lunch routine some. I'm really waiting for the new AM/PM monthly special to come out September 1st. I'm betting it will be any 3 items (hot dog, corn dog, jalapeno cheese dog, hamburger, pizza slice, chicken sandwich... I know there's more) for $1.99. However, no matter much I'd like to, I'm trying to do the mental gymnastics on how I can justify doing that even once... I think it's wrong on quite a few levels. But, in the heat of the moment.... Do they have AM/PMs in Provo? Anyhow, if any of you find out what the special is, drop me a note. The gym routine was the same.. 45-60 minutes on the machines... that is starting to be a habit... I can do better on the diet, I popped a few small bags of peanut M&Ms, a few lonely Jolly Ranchers, and a (I found out later) a 640-calorie Strawberry Surf Rider Jamba Juice.

ON THE BIKE: Stuck in the same gear if you know what I mean... Same $399 in the account, however I spoke to both Dee and Brian (bike shop guys) and they say I can get a decent new hybrid commuter bike for that amount. Brings me full circle to JaBen's threats and shouts of "just go buy the bike!!!".... seems to maybe be a good idea. However, Steve's SOMA Double Cross at work is just very nice...truth is I didn't put a lot of thought into it this week as we're getting ready for our trip. So, I'll visit both Dee and Brian when I get back, they've both agreed to help out. I did have a dream this week that I was Jean Valjean in 18th century Paris , slogging through the sewer on the run, when a little kid on my stolen bike rides past... I chase him down, just start to muff him real good when Inspector Javert clamps down on my shoulder.... I must have issues. Speaking of JaBen.... I thought there was a "reconciliation moment" this week. We both were at the same wedding reception, and I spied him/it across the crowded floor. We both/all knew we had to talk.... I saw something in its eye suggesting we could get it done, but after we exchanged pleasantries, conditions deteriorated... he said he'd have to talk to his people, something about a pre-summit meeting, then the summit meeting, then the Alliance would have to ratify it, on and on, ad nauseum. He/it has too many masters to please. I told it my door was always open... I get home that night and there's a new slam against us on their website.... just have to press on....

ODDS N' ENDS: We rec'd two e-mails from Steven, Dean spared his area... only heavy rains. The Mission President directed that they stay inside for three full days... I guess there's only so much Bible and Book of Mormon study they could do, so they bought a bootleg copy of Transformers and Harry Potter V off of a kid outside their house for 30 pesos (how many $$$ is that?) and watched those movies in Spanish... that's my boy... says he's doing great, but is ready to really go to work.... let us know if you want his e-mails forwarded to you.... BV vs Folsom football on 9/7, we'll be there... now that Russell's not playing, BV has a new head coach and a good returning team.... don't know however, Arthur, if I'm up to wagering a dinner again this year. Arthur and Ro's boy is a great Senior player for Folsom.. they beat us 33-31 last year... anyway we'll see you at the game... Russell starts school, Michael is rejoicing for his own room... the house will be a little quieter. Girls will out number the boys...

































...and we had a small get-together at the house.




































FAQs:
1Q. You're 4 weeks in... what have you learned?

1A. That I have to go to work to lose weight... this week will be a test.

'Til next week... I can check in from Lois'.....

Brian