thomasale’s BodyBlog

Funny, another week has gone by. I am down 2 lbs to 212. I think these weight fluctuations are just the norm. I have done pretty good this week with food and although I did consume a pint of ben and jerry’s, it was done over the whole week and shared with my 2 yorkies

I just had the same breakfast that I had last sunday and had a small pot of coffee. I am off to the gym to work legs and then to the beach cause I need some sun! Hope everyone has a good week!

Felt I had to put a new blog entry in as about a month has gone by. I went to the endo yesterday. My A1C was 5.7. that about sums up my diet. Spot on! No real weight loss in the last couple weeks but gains in the gym have been solid…especially SQUATS! Big muscle…big growth. My eating has been pretty big but clean! Did I mention my CLEAN Eating???My weight is actually up a pound to 214. At the doc’s office my weight is down about 6 lbs from my last visit 6 mos ago…he is impressed! We go to the same gym, I look alot better than he does. I go much more religiously than he does. My resting pulse is down into the 60’s (from the 90’s) My bp (always good) is 106 over 73…I guess I need to keep doing what I have been doing. Today will be a cheat meal of barbecue (Boston butt, ribs, beans and cole slaw with Ice tea) and I might have a couple of beers while the pig is cookin’. A guy has to live too!!!

The sun is just coming up and I feel great. I have had my oatmeal already and eggs are next!. It is back day at the gym and life is SWEET! Have a good time all!

Time is rolling on for me and i am delighted with my progress. Staying true to diet and picking it up a notch in the gym. down 15 lbs since the end of March. 9 weeks and averaging about 1.5 lbs per week. I really don’t think I could lose it faster and maintain muscle mass. By the end of September I should be down to 190 or so. The vascularity on my arms and legs has been exploding as I lose bodyfat. Certainly no six pack but there are at least some shadows forming where the muscles are and when I reach my goal weight I believe I will be proud. I am keeping calories at about 2000-2100

Have had a good couple weeks and staying true to diet. I had a cheat meal Saturday with pot roast and noodles…I skipped frying them in butter, they were still good. I am down 2 pounds from last post. I am having to take the past 3 days off due to work conflicts and will be out of gym again tomorrow. Should be a great Wednesday!

This past week has been very good as far as diet goes. We were off school and I was worried that my lack of a full schedule would lead to dietary breakdowns…NOPE! The only breaks I took were for several low sugar readings as I am adjusting my insulin based on my new healthy eating habits. My Avg sugar for the past week has been 105 and it don’t get much better than that.

My diet has been closer to 2000 cal/day but the scale has not budged past the 218.5. I have been true to my fitday posts and I am sure that the long run will yield the results I am looking for. I have upped my cardio a little and that will add to the positive steps.

See you next week as I am back to the driving this a/.m.

As indicated in my previous note I have continued lifting consistantly for the last 2 years. I have made some gains but not what I would really like to see. I am in a new gym since November and I like it very much. I do sort of miss Gold’s and my friends there but it’s all about the workout.

I have recommitted myself this past week to clean eating. I have a goal of August 2009 to be in the best shape of my life. This will be my starting point. I began at 228.5 and after a week of clean chow I am down to 218.5. I know this is water but those 10 lbs were covering up my hard earned gains that I now want the world to see. I am not focused on the scale but the mirror, as I feel that is a better indicator.

I am going to start with about 2200 calories and see where that takes me. I am back to using fitday as I found last time I really focused it helped me trmendously. I was happy to see that all my old data was still in there so it makes enterring my foods alot easier. I am at a much better starting point than 2 years ago and I am sure my results will be more dramatic…even if not its’ all about how I feel! GREAT! New pics to come as soon as I can take some

Okay now it has been 9 MONTHS since my last post. I have continued working out regularly but in November changed gyms to World Gym due to a change in job locations. Completely different vibe. Much more serious weightlifiting and I was ready for this change. Only thing I miss from Golds is the Hammer Strength machines and eye candy! the owner of this gym is the World champion Power lifter for 181 lbs. Bob Bendix (spelling) Squats over 800 lbs and benches for reps over 400 deadlift I dunno but I be alot. The guy is very hands on and is in outstanding shape! Volunteers alot of help to everyone. i have made some good acquantinces and enjoy my time there. My weight this a.m. was 225 but I am still at 38 waist and my chest, leg , arm measurements are wayyy up so the mirror tells me  I have been gaining the good stuff. Good sugar control and pretty good diet except beer and carbs on the WE. I am enjoying my life and lifestyle…Hope Y’all feel the same!

Foot is healed and Gym workouts are normal again. I can’t believe it is 6 months since I posted here. I am enjoying life and have sold my motorcycle. This cam about 10 months after the accidnent can’t ride long distance and that is what I really loved. Life is good!

Well my last post was my most significant and although it was placed almost one month ago there are NO Comments…makes me think that noone cares

Anywho…I am going for a bone scan on Monday. the foot ulcer is taking a lot longer to heal than it should and if the bone is infected well…we’ll go there after I know better. Hoping for the best.

Workouts continue strong and although my diet is less than perfect (pizza last night) I am still avoiding most of the holiday pitfalls. Cannot work my lower body due to the foot problems and that is leaving me a little less than feeling great. Hopefully that will change soon.

Seeya later!

Well I went to the Podiatrist last Monday about the blisters and disfigurement of my left foot. It was the one that was broken in my motorcycle accident in July. Turns out one of the blisters has become a diabetic foot ulcer. That is healing nicely due to the Poly Med bandage and antibiotic. But, the really bad news is that I have Charcot foot. It is a BAD complication from diabetes.

The disease is progressive and it is basically the joints and ligaments in the foot forgetting what they are supposed to do and your foot gets all deformed Because of the change in shape it is often accompanied by blisters and ulcers and these can lead to amputation! (not for me because I am aware and have excellent care and glucose control)

I am determined to 1. Maintain my excellant control of blood sugar. 2. Maintain my feet meticulously. 3. Do everything I can do! Walks are out, bike riding in. No more heavy squats, leg extensions are about the only quad excecise I can do…so I’ll do em! Deads are out for the back so I filled it with alternative back work today. I realize it is more important than ever to strength train to the best of my ability.

I am paying for my past sins and I have been diabetic since 1989. It has been all over my family. It is a brutal disese but NOT terminal with good control. This is the only life we have and we have to play the cards we are dealt. I am a half full kind of guy and although this post may seem down it is only a vent.

Today is a beautiful day and I am going to enjoy it! I hope you all do the same!