Bobby's Shape Up Showdown

2-19-2011

Today was the “Race for the Cure” at LSU. It was good speaking with everyone (Cher, Brittany, Michelle, Nikki, Jerome, David and Felisha) that attended (we missed you Brett). Getting to hear everyone having the same struggles I am experiencing was comforting to know I am not off base. I have not lost any more weight since last Thursday’s weigh in. I have been a little frustrated about that since I have increased my weights in workouts. My calorie intake is less than 1900. And after dropping 19 lbs. between weigh ins, to drop none in a week, well it was depressing. After speaking with all the participants and Bob (last year participant) today, it’s all going to be good in the long run. Just hit a plateau and I’ll work through it. It was also good to talk with Brittany and David to compare notes on our trainer, Donald. It’s not just me he “pushes”, he’s brutal to them as well. (We do appreciate you Donald, in a love/hate kind of way). Nikki don’t forget to post the recipe on the coke chicken you were telling us about. Bobby

Feb. 10, 2011

I would love to encourage everyone by saying that it has been easy and anyone can do it, etc., etc. etc. But I would be lying. It has been tough and physically exhausting. I’ve had to work through the first week of throwing up after workouts and other nasty things as my body has transitioned. It has not been easy regaining my health. My wife has been extremely helpful assisting with my nutritional needs. Without that type of support I would have faltered by now. But through all of this, I see the benefits. Just had my first official weigh in, I am down 19 lbs and have gone from a 44 inch waist to a 39 inch waist. I remember telling my kids as they grew up that is was easier to “keep up than catch up” when it came to their class projects. Well I am applying that to my health now. I had a couple years that were somewhat out of my control to a certain extent. But I cannot use that as an excuse. I am the one that fed my face continually while I was unable to exercise, no one force fed me. I am responsible for letting my health go downhill. Now with WAFB’s help, OLOL and BREC I am gaining the tools necessary to “keep up, once I catch up”.