40x40
Here’s the update…
I had my follow-up visit on Tuesday (Started HIV-therapy 6 weeks ago). Kidneys are fine, Liver is fine, I brought cholesterol down by 21 points (I guess going to the gym helped). My T-cells are in a normal range…. and my Viral Load is Undetectable.
This is not a cure!!!
It’s been a struggle! However, Life does go on!
Well… I didn’t reach my goal of 155-158 lbs. OK OK… maybe it was just unrealistic. Then again maybe not. One thing I did not do, and am not going to do is give up. I put on little bit of muscle and I have close to 30 lbs of fat.
How life has changed since I started this challenge.
As of last Monday, I am no longer in my 30s LOL
I am transitioning off of public assistance because I started a full time job back in March of this year.
I entered a training program in December of last year to become a CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor)
I was able to finally join a gym a few months ago.
Most importantly, I stayed clean.
So… here is the link http://tmblr.co/ZsuRjx96xeMg to the post last year. That’s the before… I’m gonna keep going to the gym and try and eat healthier. We’ll see what type of results I’ll get… I’ll keep everyone posted.
Any tips, suggestions, what-have-you, would be greatly appreciated.
So, I’ve taken the photo, a few minutes ago, for the before and after… I am still a work in progress… No abs… still have a spare tire…. I have not looked at the photo from last year since the day I took. I haven’t lost 40 lbs… at least I don’t think so… However, like said in a previous post… my friends say that i have lost a lot of weight. I did at one point get down 168. When I started I was 198 lbs. My friends have also pointed out that they can see that I have gained some muscle.
So, I am not going to bullshit anyone. I have lost a lot of weight and gained a little bit of muscle. What I have accomplished during this challenge; I got a job, FINALLY! I joined a gym a few months ago, I feel a whole lot better than I did last year. I stayed clean!!!
I know that I want to continue to exercise and to continue to feel good about myself. The challenge in the end, I guess, was not to lose the weight. Rather, it was to no give up! I’m 40 now and I’m not giving up!
Will post the before and after by the end of the week.
It’s been awhile since I’ve given an update…. My goal was to lose 40 lbs by the time I turn 40 yo. Well, next month on the 24th I will be 40 yo. I started out at 198 lbs and, from the last time I weighed myself, at the doctor’s office, I am 171 lbs. 27 lbs lost!!! I’ve been told that it must be more than that because I have been losing fat and gaining muscle. I did go from a 34/35 waist to a 30/31. Friends have told me that I am getting ‘buff’.
So, the last 13 lbs may never really show on the scale if I keep strength training. What I am working on now is to lose my love-handles and hopefully start showing a 6-pack; this is the hardest part.
I will post the before and after whether the goal is reached or not.
Thank you to everyone that has supported me in this.
A lot happened over the weekend….
I started HIV-treatment… just 3 pills a day… I’m feeling just fine… no side effects
I also, went on a date… first date in a very very very long time. Had a wonderful time… we did kiss… first kiss in over 2 years for me… He says that he would like to see me again… He is HIV negative; that kicked up a few things with me. This would be first for me as well; I have only ever dated someone that is pozitve since my diagnosis 10 years ago.
Let’s see… what else… I started taking lessons in sign language… 1-on-1 for an hour on Sundays.
I am still transitioning off of public assistance. Starting next month, I will be paying about 90% of my rent… I can still receive Food Stamps for about a year and keep Medicaid because my employer doesn’t offer health insurance at this time.
In just 2 months, I will be 40 years old. I am still working on my 40lbs by 40yo Challenge. I need to lose 13 more pounds. However, I am not sure how much fat I have actually lost. I know that I have gained muscle and my waist size is getting smaller. So, there is a chance that I might hover around my current weight of 171lbs if I continue to gain muscle mass and shed some fat. Anyway, I feel great.
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Just wanted to give a quick update on what’s happening with me.
So… Yesterday was the nine months mark; I have three months until my 40th Birthday. I have not weighed myself in a while. I am down to a 31 waist however, I’ve been eating all the wrong things these last three weeks; making hard to shed anymore pounds. Also, I’ve been slacking off when it comes to getting myself to the gym - the gym that is walking distance from my home. #fail!!!
Time to get serious!!!
So, I’m in cab heading home… I forgot the type of appointment I had scheduled with doctor this evening. Well, apparently it was for a biopsy. I’ll know in few weeks if there anything to worry about.
Also, before the procedure, I weighed myself… 174 lbs!!! Argh!!! Now I’ve got 16 lbs to lose. I’ve gained 6 lbs since the beginning of April. So not happy right now.
Anywhoooo! I’m alive… just annoyed… I’ll get over it. I can’t go to the gym for about week. #boooo!
I will turn 40 yo on Sept 24 of this year.
The last time I posted an update regarding my 40 lbs by 40 yo challenge I only needed 10 more pounds to lose. Well, i have gained 4 lbs if not 6 lbs back :-( #BOooooo! OK… so roughly 16 lbs to lose in 4 months; I believe I can do this.
I joined a gym this week (Planet Fitness) ***Actually, I join, online, last week and a few days ago was when I went in for the first time**** It was very intimidating; It’s not an expensive gym so even at 10 pm it was packed. Packed, mostly very very HOT Latino men or various ages that don’t wear athletic supporters. #faints
So, I’ve decided to wake up early and head to PF in hopes there are much less patrons at these hours. Wish me luck!
So… some of my friends are telling me that I am losing too much weight.. That’s funny! I put myself on this 40 lbs by 40 yo challenge last year… I have five months and 10 lbs to go. Why, all of a sudden, is my weight loss an issue? I am not doing this for anyone but myself.
I’ve got a goal and I am going to do what i need to do to reach that goal.
I am now 10 lbs away from my goal weight!!
So… it’s been a few days now since I tried out cleanse. Everyone has noticed a difference…
As I suspected, i lost mostly water weight… Well, today I feel like I am starting to retain water. Yuck… is this what women feel monthly?
I’m not going to not hydrate myself… I don’t think that would be healthy… I hope to join a gym after the 22nd of this month… That will be my solution to lose the 14 lbs i have to lose to reach my goal and to maintain a healthy weight.
Yay!! Congrats Christian!!
Thanks so much… I hope fit jogging back into my schedule… I had so much time on my hands before starting work… Now life is pretty full. But first things first, I need to knock this respiratory infection out.
I know.. it was yesterday… I REALLY WANT A SLICE OF PIZZA!!! I WANT FRENCH TOAST!!!! FUCK IT>>> SOMEONE GET ME A SLICE OF FRENCH TOAST PIZZA!!!
It was rough yesterday…. I wasn’t hungry throughout the day but my body is craving solid comfort foods.
I’m writing this at the start of Day 4 because i was not feeling well, especially after taking the antibiotics. I will have to check… I may have to end the cleanse a day early… not sure if it’s a good idea to this while on antibiotics.
OMG… I feel sick to my stomach… LOL
I am not running to restroom to take a piss as much as i did yesterday. My sinuses are clearing up which now allows me to actually taste the teas and the juices. Quite a few of them are disgusting!
Three more days to go!!
