It’s a New Phil, Week 15

By | April 14, 2006
3 Comments

The Big Four-Oh

Down 3 more pounds this week to 256 pounds, crossing the 40 pound mark to give me a total weight loss of 41 pounds!

Speaking of the number 40, I also got some new pants with a 40-inch waist. Sure, that still sounds kind of big, but let’s not even discuss what I was wearing before.

Okay, full disclosure — a few 44s and some 46s. I have gone as big as 52 in the past, long before starting this program. That means my circumference is now an entire foot less than it once was. Amazing.

And of course, I’ve got another half-foot or so to go.

  • lihighironman

    Congradulations on your progress Phil. Just out of curiousity, how tall are you? Just doing the rough math it would seem that if you’re shooting for 34″ but are still 256 at 40″ then you’re probably a fairly tall and or big boned person. I don’t mean to pry, I guess I’ve been reading too much Arthur Conan Doyle recently.

  • https://www.blog.speculist.com Phil Bowermaster

    I’m about 6′ 1″, and pretty large-framed. And just in case this is going where I think it is…I wasn’t even there that night! I have an alibi!

    But seriously, one major difference between now and when I had the 52-inch waist is that I carry a lot more muscle around these days. That’s why I’m not sure what my final weight goal should be. But I figure when I get down to a 34-inch waist, I should be pretty close…

  • Left Exposed

    I have an idea for you that might get you into those 34′s a bit sooner.

    When I was doing my own weight loss program and using a treadmill I also added some Kegel exercises into the routine. I would do the Kegel exercise while walking, for about 90 seconds at a time, clenching the muscles as tightly as comfortable for that period, and then taking a few minutes break.

    I found after about 2 months that not only had I lost 30 pounds, but my stomach muscles seemed to be holding things in much more easily and naturally than they had since I wuz a yoot. In fact, I was getting compliments on my manly figure from people who hadn’t seen me for awhile.

    Give it a try, it’s easy to do while walking; basically a freebie exercise with great results.

    Of course, I probably don’t have to mention the other benefit, heh.