I have not posted out here with updates etc. in a while. Weight loss can be such a frustrating process and like many I have worked on this several times with out the long term success. I know that you have to change your life habits and embed the changes ongoing. However, it is very tough when you have continued to follow what was working and hit the wall where you no longer lose.
My workouts are primarily swimming laps every day, but I am thinking I may have to up this process and mix/add walking back into the process. I will say that changing my eating habits has stayed well. I still eat breakfast and eat as little as possible for dinner. I have varying degrees of success and failure on the dinner part.
Please continue to support my partner Jenna who is also working to help orphans and you can get to her blog by click here. She is doing a great job of adding up the running miles towards her goal of 1004 total miles.
To help support us it takes only a little help. The change in your car, couch, dryer, etc. can make a big difference because $4 can feed a child for a week. Many people spend more than that on Starbucks coffee throughout the week. Heck, I spend more than that on Dr. Pepper in less than a week. Help us educate these children, help us feed them so they can focus on studies and help us reach out to the less fortunate.
May God's blessing surprise you today and may He move you to help us help them.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
First Results June 11, 2010
It is always a challenge to work out when it seems to rain almost every day, you have to travel for business and work days run long. My goal of losing 44.4 pounds is not the ultimate goal but rather sacrificing for the good of others (children who only get 1 meal a day) so how can I let myself fail that goal.
So, I have changed my eating habits (which were really bad before) and started to make sure I ate breakfast every morning. In the past I almost always skipped the morning meal and then really hit it hard at supper. Now I make the morning meal the primary, eat as lightly as possible at lunch and nearly/sometimes skip supper.
As a diet consultant would say, "you need to incorporate exercise". I hate those words but unfortunately for me it is because they are true. So lately I have been swimming laps in the pool and walking when not able to swim. New York really helped the walking portion because you walk every where when in the city.
So here is the result complete with picture to prove the weight. I am happy with what has occurred but also know that the first week is eliminating water weight and the easy portions. We will see how the rest of the time goes.
Yes, those are my feet and so I insert my apologies here. :-)
Please help the orphans with me and give all you can give to help us feed them and send them to school.
So, I have changed my eating habits (which were really bad before) and started to make sure I ate breakfast every morning. In the past I almost always skipped the morning meal and then really hit it hard at supper. Now I make the morning meal the primary, eat as lightly as possible at lunch and nearly/sometimes skip supper.
As a diet consultant would say, "you need to incorporate exercise". I hate those words but unfortunately for me it is because they are true. So lately I have been swimming laps in the pool and walking when not able to swim. New York really helped the walking portion because you walk every where when in the city.
So here is the result complete with picture to prove the weight. I am happy with what has occurred but also know that the first week is eliminating water weight and the easy portions. We will see how the rest of the time goes.
Yes, those are my feet and so I insert my apologies here. :-)Please help the orphans with me and give all you can give to help us feed them and send them to school.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
It all begins... 288.0 lbs
Hello to all that have decided to visit this blog. You are most likely visiting because you have seen information about a goal of mine to help AIDs affected/infected orphans. I am not alone in this effort as I was proceeded by one of Peak 4 Poverty's biggest fans, Jenna (http://bit.ly/pvpjenna). She has set a goal for herself of running 1004 miles in order to raise money for this effort. I applaud her and her efforts. Check out her blog as well to keep up on her goals.
My goal is to lose 44.4 lbs prior to December 17th when a group of us will travel to Tanzania to work at the orphanages and with the children. It only takes $4 to feed a orphan for a week. Please check your pockets, car, dryer and anywhere else you might find loose change. Peak 4 Poverty's goal is to support the 215 children at the selected orphanages through the next school year. For 10 high school age children it costs approximately $4,444 to pay tuition & fees (no food).
I know I am in the mode of advertising P4P' s goals and missions but I feel that the background will help you understand the need. I am out here to reach my goal in order to help those less fortunate. I am praying that my work towards that goal will give you a connection to these children and inspire your giving.
As a personal goal I will also be in Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a team helping to raise money from this personal challenge. This is where the name Peak 4 Poverty originates and it symbolizes the goal of reaching for a lofty result in the support of many who do not have the opportunity. The first effort was achieved last December, 2009 and the second effort occurs this month with a couple of brothers raising money and climbing this mountain.
We will summit on the morning of December 25th and I feel an awesome day to stand at the top of this mountain and view the sunrise! What a marvelous Christmas morning view. The trip down will then occur on my birthday, December 26th providing me with the completion of a life altering achievement on a memorable day for me.
Support us in the effort to continue this twice a year event and watch our progress. We will be documenting our efforts through photographs, video, audio recordings and blogging the entire trip to the summit.
I will post to my blog as frequently as possible and no less than once per week where I will share my personal weight so you can keep an eye on me. I will also put together vlogs like Jenna and share some of my thoughts and insight to this journey of giving.
Please share this link with others you know, so that they can also participate in helping these children.
God bless you and your giving,
Shayne
My goal is to lose 44.4 lbs prior to December 17th when a group of us will travel to Tanzania to work at the orphanages and with the children. It only takes $4 to feed a orphan for a week. Please check your pockets, car, dryer and anywhere else you might find loose change. Peak 4 Poverty's goal is to support the 215 children at the selected orphanages through the next school year. For 10 high school age children it costs approximately $4,444 to pay tuition & fees (no food).
I know I am in the mode of advertising P4P' s goals and missions but I feel that the background will help you understand the need. I am out here to reach my goal in order to help those less fortunate. I am praying that my work towards that goal will give you a connection to these children and inspire your giving.
As a personal goal I will also be in Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a team helping to raise money from this personal challenge. This is where the name Peak 4 Poverty originates and it symbolizes the goal of reaching for a lofty result in the support of many who do not have the opportunity. The first effort was achieved last December, 2009 and the second effort occurs this month with a couple of brothers raising money and climbing this mountain.
We will summit on the morning of December 25th and I feel an awesome day to stand at the top of this mountain and view the sunrise! What a marvelous Christmas morning view. The trip down will then occur on my birthday, December 26th providing me with the completion of a life altering achievement on a memorable day for me.
Support us in the effort to continue this twice a year event and watch our progress. We will be documenting our efforts through photographs, video, audio recordings and blogging the entire trip to the summit.
I will post to my blog as frequently as possible and no less than once per week where I will share my personal weight so you can keep an eye on me. I will also put together vlogs like Jenna and share some of my thoughts and insight to this journey of giving.
Please share this link with others you know, so that they can also participate in helping these children.
God bless you and your giving,
Shayne
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