I don’t normally post pictures of half naked guys but this is going to be me in 2008 (or 2009). Lofty goal, I know. Actually, now that I’m doing a double take I wonder if I can even get that ripped. After all, I am Asian and a fat one at that. I wonder if I have to down some creatine (which I’ll never do). Or maybe I have to go BALCO. Nutrisystem never mentioned anything about how I can get muscle definition. =)
Sounds like a supermarket for fish but it’s actually a restaurant down here where I live. I ate the shrimp and scallops skewer. I opted for veggies instead of french fries (waiting for mad props from you guys) and finished off the sides w/ some fishwife rice. Never heard of fishwife rice but it was pretty good. Overall, seemed like a healthy dinner although I must admit that I dipped the shrimp in the butter sauce one time too many. Humph, this diet thing will be tough. But I’m going to do it.
In light of my staggering discovery of how incredibly fat I’ve gotten, I’ve decided to start eating healthy even before my Nutrisystem meals arrive. They should come sometime next week but instead of living it up and gaining an additional 5 pounds, I figure I should get a head start on things. For lunch, I had a nice can of Chicken Noodles accompanied by some wheat crackers. I’m not full by any means but since I’m dieting I should probably never feel full, right?
I’m browsing around “My Pictures” section of my computer when I run into some old pictures from back in 2005. My wife and I were waiting for our house to get built and we frequently took pictures around the house. Here I am posing inside what would become our fireplace.
Now, I’m not super skinny in that picture but I’m a ton load skinnier (25 lbs lighter to be exact) compared to today. Wow!!! That’s about all the motivation I need. Screw waiting for my Nutrisystem diet. I’m going on my pre-Nutrisystem diet plan ASAP. It starts tomorrow and will continue until my Nutrisystem food arrives…and when it arrives I’ll start that weight loss plan and continue on until I get back to good shape.
I didn’t realize how much of a difference 25 lbs makes. Oh me, oh my!! Again, I’m not saying I’m super thin in that picture…but dude, wait until I post a current close-up pic of myself. I blew up! If you want to see a preview, check out the picture on the left. Notice the big fat belly…I mean you literally see the rolls. So depressing, yet so motivating. I better start running every day and eating much, much healthier.
I just want to know how I gained 25 lbs in less than 2 years. That’s the bigger question (no pun intended)…
I was out shopping with my wife earlier this week and we stopped by Panda Express to eat some Chinese food. This was before I ordered Nutrisystem and in between me deciding whether or not to really diet. Y’all know that I’m always on the fence deciding when to start my diet. Anyway, you’ll be proud to know that I split this meal with my wife. So while it wasn’t all good that I ate the Chinese food, at least it was shared between two people. Or am I just trying to make my self feel better?
No matter, my weight loss begins next week. My Nutrisystem food order is shipping from the East Coast and they said it should take 5-10 business days. Why it takes that long is anyone’s guess?! I guess that means I can still go get dessert and it stuff like this almond flavored pretzel from Auntie Anne’s. Very tasty, I must say…I sure will miss these types of foods. I hope Nutrisystem has something similar in taste. Well, I’m looking at the bright side. At least, I’ll be thinner (I hope) and healthier (go health) and better looking (definitely hoping for this one).
I ordered the P90X Extreme Home Fitness program and it arrived via UPS today. It’s a 90 day fitness program that’s supposed to transform you into a lean, mean, muscle machine. I plan on starting it next week after my Nutrisystem meals arrive. I’m going to eat healthy by eating Nutrisystem foods and follow a fitness plan designed by the P90X guys. If I can’t lose weight doing these two things then it’s a lost cause for me.
So I finally did it. I ordered the Nutrisystem meal plan! Yes, it took a while but as you guys probably know I decided to go with the Nutrisystem weight loss program about a week ago. I’ve been delaying the inevitable which was to place the order. While I’ve been busy I think I’ve really just been procrastinating…I know that when my Nutrisystem food arrives that I’ll have to start eating less popcorn/doughnuts and more healthy foods. It’s probably just as good. I really need to lose weight and need to whip back into shape. My wife just had a baby so the last thing I want to do is have a heart attack and croak.
I’ll be happy if I can slim down like how Dan Marino did (see picture). He was one of my favorite football players growing up so it’s cool to know that he took on Nutrisystem and conquered.
Anyway, I’ll give more detailed information on the checkout process on my next post. It’s a pretty simple process. It’s basically a 3 step process - pick your foods, choose plan, and pay. It’s great because there’s no upfront cost associated with Nutrisystem. Membership is free plus it comes with free counseling to help people like me lose weight. More info later…I’m just glad I finally placed my order.
Tonight, I ate at this cool Chinese fusion restaurant. The food was great but I’m not here tonight to write about their entrees. No, the highlight of the night was this awesome freshwater aquarium fish. I have never seen anything like it. The tank must have been over 1,000 gallons and the interior design of the aquarium was amazing. The owner pretty much replicated his restaurant inside the aquarium…it was very detailed and matched the restaurant almost exactly. Everything from the tables, kitchen area, carpet (color matched the little stones on the bottom of the aquarium), lobby area…really, everything inside was a mini-size replication of the restaurant. I was absolutely amazed!
Stupid me forgot the good ol’ digital camera so I wasn’t able to get a picture. But I’m definitely going to go back so I can show you guys. In the meantime, here’s a picture of a custom aquarium in someone’s mansion. It almost makes me want to get a small freshwater aquarium fish. Maybe I can duplicate my home office.
In my previous post, I talked about Don Ho’s passing and after reading additional articles it seemed as if he had been battling heart disease over the past few years. My father also has issues with heart disease and so it had me thinking about my overall health. By some measures, I am between 20-30 lbs overweight. My thinking behind losing weight is to feel and look better but I had not given much thought to the health aspect of it…until now. I guess I’m not a young’in who can eat what he want, whenever he wants, and suffer no consequences.
So I was browsing around the Internet late last night, I came across an article about Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s new book Chasing Life.
Here are some customer comments from Amazon:
- “Buy the book, but here’s the summary: eat less, avoid toxins, and pad your daily diet with super-foods that boost your immune system. Got it? Now read the book and begin making positive changes in how you eat.”
- “…it has been known now for over thirty years that it’s better to be slightly under-nourished than over-nourished. With over-nourishment comes the danger of diabetes and hypertension. The author explains clearly why humans and animals live longer on a meager, low-calorie diet.”
- “Dr. Sanjay Gupta has given us a rare gift with “Chasing Life”. Wonderfully written, extensively researched and easily understood advice for “chasing” and perhaps achieving the quality of life we all envision for ourselves. It’s nice to know that there is someone with the credentials of Dr. Gupta who is eager to share sound and practical tips to steer us toward better health. Bravo!”
Don’t I wish that this meal is part of a cool, trendy diet plan that works. Nope! This is my last hoorah before I begin my diet. I seem to be delaying my weight loss plan…but yeah check me and my Carl’s Jr.. lunch. I should be eating a BBQ Chicken sandwich (like my wife in the French Fries pic). I couldn’t resist the Western Bacon Cheesburger though. We go way back and I just couldn’t say no to him.
Don’t freak out about the fries. I didn’t even them all. It was split amongst three people thought I was the only male at the table so, of course, I ate most of it. I’m beginning to wonder if I can finish this diet out. Nutrisystem, I hope you work.
I don’t normally post pictures of half naked guys but this is going to be me in 2008 (or 2009). Lofty goal, I know. Actually, now that I’m doing a double take I wonder if I can even get that ripped. After all, I am Asian and a fat one at that. I wonder if I have to down some creatine (which I’ll never do). Or maybe I have to go BALCO. Nutrisystem never mentioned anything about how I can get muscle definition. =)
