365 Days Of Weight Loss!!!! A New Beginning 2011!!

A new year is upon us now!!!! Wow 2011!!! It really is true the older you get the faster the time flies by. Well as my title states, I official start not a New Years Resolution but a life changing event for nothing but the good.

Here is my plan.....

I would like to try to at least lose 100 lbs.

It states that an ideal weight for a man at the height of 5' 9" should weigh 156 lbs. With a body mass index of 22.

Underweight: Losing too much weight can be unhealthy as well.

Healthy: Not much risk of obesity-related health problems, but stay on top of your healthy habits.

Overweight: Losing some weight can still improve your overall health and risk factors.

Obese: Now's the time to take care of it before problems develop and it's too late.

Morbidly Obese: You are at very high risk for heart and blood pressure problems, and diabetes.

These are my 7 tips to succeeding in my weight loss for the year:

1. Give yourself some time, many people think they can lose 100 pounds in 3 months or less. That is an improbable goal. It will take over 6 months to lose 100 lbs. This is a process with there will be ups and downs and you need to have patience.

2. Make a firm commitment, because it takes a while to lose 100 pounds, you need to make a firm commitment to yourself that you will not stop in the middle of the process until you've reached your weight loss goal. Just keep reminding yourself that you can do it. It all depends on your will power.

3. Get a more active lifestyle, every little thing you can do to become more active will help you to burn more calories and lose more fat. If you start climbing stairs instead of taking elevators, or decide to walk on a daily basis, you'll burn more and more fat gradually. These little things add up to a lot of pounds.

4. Start exercising, a little exercise can go along way to getting you slimmer and healthier. You don't need to go overboard: taking a 40-60 minute walk 3-4 times a week will get you much closer to your 100 pound weight loss goal. Add to that some strength exercises you can do at home with 2-3 pounds dumbbells, and you will gradually lose more and more pounds. You will also start to feel healthier.

5. Stop doing the things which make you overeat. Each of us has our own eating environment: some eat in front of the TV, others in a sports bar or restaurant. Cut down on whatever situation or hobby which gets you to overeat.

6. Become busier, having too much free time leads to overeating. One way to help yourself lose 100 pounds as fast as possible is to reduce the amount of free time you have. Join a voluntary organization, pick up an old hobby, get some books from the library, whatever you like. Just keep busy.

7. Eat healthy, if you want to lose 100 pounds, you need to cut down on the useless calories that you eat. Cut down fried food, fast food, alcohol, white carbs, and processed sugar. Eat more vegetables, fruits, healthy fats like olive oils, and lean protein like chicken breast or turkey. You may also want to start shifting your calories. Just by doing that you might accelerate your weight loss and achieve your 100 lbs weight loss mark faster.

Well I suppose I should give you the stats for my start of the 100 lb weight loss.

You have to own up to what you have become, and hold yourself accountable for what you say; so here it goes.

I, Tim Gould is on the start of an exciting weight loss journey in the event to lose 100 lbs. I hope that those who view this blog can guide me and hold me accountable for any actions positive or negative in the events of trying to lose my weight.

My official weight starting January 1, 2011 is: 276 lbs with a body mass index of 40.

I know it states above that the ideal weight is 156 lbs for someone my height but that is a long term goal. My view is at least try to get down to 176 lbs.

I will post weekly my updates on this blog as to how I am doing and try to assist others that maybe struggling with the same issue as I am by, giving tips on what I did to help out with my weight loss.

Please journey with me and show your support with tips and food recipes, that may help on my day to day weight loss. With God on my side I know he will get me through this life changing task.

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

The End Of Holidays Part 1

Hey Gang,

Nice week to have off. Weather was perfect. Warm, humid some days, and a couple swims in the pool. Not to mention sharing it with my family and friends.

I received my winnings through Lotto Race this past Friday. Praise God yet again for his blessings!!!

Looking to have Holidays Part 2 in December around Christmas time. Not sure if it will work out but all I can do is ask. This will be a visit to Niagra Falls to see the lights and stay at Billie-Jo and Walter's to share the festive time with the family.

Loving Gods provisions as he is always showing his love and promise.

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

Blessings During My Holidays

Hey Gang,

Holidays are going good!!!

Spent Saturday afternoon and overnight at the trailer with my parents and brother.

They were having a Country weekend with a live band which was Al Scriver Sr and his band. I didn't stay to listen but enjoyed helping my Father sell tickets for the dinner at the hall. He is doing much better. Not liking the fact that he can't drive his van.

Got the chance to visit my cousin Kathy who is down for her two weeks holidays. It is always nice to share fun times and chats with her.

So lets get to the Blessing.....

I come home Sunday evening around dinnertime and go on the computer to see who might have emailed me and get caught up on Facebook. There is a game within Facebook called Lotto Race. Typical lotto type game that you win coins and tickets to enter for a tournament lotto draw. I had spent my tickets for the big draw at 9:00pm. Jumped on the computer after Big Brother was finished to see how I did for the big draw. It ended up that I won the first prize draw all by myself, nine million coins. It ended up that I could spend these coins for Gift Cards. At the end of it all I ended up with $875 worth of gift cards for my favorite places to shop, dine, and be entertained along with gas for the van. How blessed is my evening!!! Thank you God for favor!!

It really opens my eyes to see how desperate and needing I felt when I have one pair of shoes that I can wear and he provides me with $100 to go shop for a couple of pairs at Sport Chek.

I have always put others first in my life and really have an issue with receiving from others. It makes my cry in a good way that others do have a heart of gold as I do!!! I love my family and friends that so opening share there lives and belongings to make each others lives enriched and happy. Blessing to you all!!!

Well, Rozanne and I are headed back to the trailer tomorrow to share the day with my Parents. But first I will spend a couple hours with my friend Mark today. Then we are off to Hamilton to visit Billie-Jo, Walter, Mateo, Marcus, Lucas, Chris, Dawn and Noah!!!

I don't think the surprise thing will happen as Rozanne reminded me that the Wii System we bought was for each other. I just might have something still up my sleeve....LOL That's just the giving me still shining.

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

HOLIDAYS 2010 PART 1

Hey Gang,

Finally time to sit back relax and not think about anything at work. AHHHH!!!!

You probably noticed in my title that I've use Part 1...yes I still have another week of holidays to use up so I'm looking into December to go to Niagara Falls to finally see the holiday lights. Rozanne and I have been trying to go the past 3 years. Hopefully it is a go this year. If not then we will plan something else to do.

So what is up for my holidays this time....Trailer with my family and friends out in Carrying Place for a couple of overnight sleeps. Back home for 3 days then, off to Hamilton to finish off my week for 3 overnight sleeps to visit Billie-Jo and her family as well as Chris and his family. It will be such a good time spending time with all the Family!!!

During my holidays is Rozanne and I, fourth anniversary. Planning something but I will let you know when we get back how things went. Not sure if Rozanne is reading my blogs so I will keep this a secret and keep her wondering what is up????

Still hoping to get to Wonderland this season but, as I'm always asked is it a must??? No, but it is a desire and there's nothing wrong with that.

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

My Father Is Back Home

Hey Gang,

My Father is back at the trailer today. The doctor has allowed him back home with blood tests periodically through his doctor. They will continue to check his Potassium & Magnesium levels through his blood.

He is home and enjoying a Steak & Baked Potato Dinner with his Daughter and Son-In-Law. Of course his wife also. LOL.

Now that God has given him a second chance to look at his life and just how lucky he is to be alive, I pray he gets to know God even more. I will always be there for him through thick and thin. I know his tranformation of being a Christian will be difficult. But when God is given such an incredible challenge, awesome things always prevail. But of course my constant praying and desires of him knowing God will be a big obstacle. One step at a time is all we can do.

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

Just Another Lazy Sunday

Hey Gang,

Was up earlier today as I hit the sack last night early. Went and layed down again and didn't wake up until 10:45am. LOL. Crazy how the body works.

I am waiting to see if my Father will be released from hospital today or not. He looks really good however, he is walking unstable for now but will come back slowly. Not sure of how his update is until my Mother or Sister call me to give me the update.

Don't think we are going out today as Rozanne is sleeping still. She was up earlier also and went to lay down. Sometimes you just need days like today to sit back, enjoy a book or movie. Better yet just focus on God and let him know how much you love him.

Hope you enjoy this beautiful perfect summer day!!!

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim

Scary Moments Bring Praise To God!!

Hey Gang,

What a week this has been for my family and I. My father ended up having a 45 minute seizure early Thursday morning about 5:00am. Through waiting with my Mother and Cheryl (a friend of the family) we found out that my Father of 72 out of the blue couldn't just have a seizure without some drastic conclusion. At first they stated there has to be some bleeding on the brain but were not sure until a CT Scan was completed.

At first when I saw him I thought the worst. It was like my Father of 72 was instantly a dad of 102. His speach was very shallow and broken up, his eyes were glossy, and breathing very shallow.

I knew my sister would be praying as God has always been on her heart. As I spend a little time in prayer myself. Knowing God would assist this man I can Dad but he calls Son. I was more praying for God to allow my Dad to see how a negative situation with Gods hands place upon the situation can be glorified in God's name.

It ended up that my Fathers seizure was due to a chemical loss of Magnesium and Thyroid imbalance also with Pneumonia.

Magnesium is a mineral important for muscle contractions, a healthy nervous system, immune system and strong bones. It is involved in hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body.
Magnesium deficiency in the body can cause the following: loss of appetite; disorientation; confusion; psychotic behavior; depression; tremors; convulsions; numbness, tingling, and cramps in the muscles; vasodilation, or widening of the blood vessels; coronary spasms; abnormal heart rhythms; seizures; and irritability of the nervous system.

Reading the above information definately confirms to me that is what has happened. He lost all but 0.1% of his magnesium and several of the above results were present.

My Father was transferred from Trenton Memorial Hospital to Belleville General Hospital on the same day and they started an IV drip of Magnesium and Pottasium.

I stopped by after work on Friday night and prior to my visit was informed that my Father was being still moody and not listening to anyone. I was expecting such when I stopped in to see him. However, he was the Dad I always knew. Very content and he looked his old self. We had a great visit and I explained to him how important it is to relax and let the drip work in his favour. You cannot heal in just 24 hours it may take a few days to replace what you lost within your body.

I think God really does know what he is doing for a small part of my prayer was for my Father to accept God as his saviour. I think after a little while I will share with him my thoughts on why things happen to Good people that seem so negative.

In conclusion I pondered in my prayer to God. Please if he doesn't have the chance to live, and it is his time to leave us. Show him yourself, so he can totally accept you as his Lord and Saviour. As I would like to give the greatest gift of life to my Father, his Salvation!

Until Next Time,

This Is A Day In The Life Of Tim