Week One Results & Weigh In

ITS THURSDAY!!!  Which for the next 4 weeks means I go to Red Mountain WLC at Noon.

While there I was Weighed, Measured, Interviewed on camera and given advice.
It is a very similar process to how Organic Ranchers raise their Cattle...
(I say that Jokingly, Aime my Nurse Practitioner from Red Mountain, is Truly incredible.)

So, I have lost 17lbs, 6 inches around my Equator and my Blood pressure was 122/82
(A Truly amazing BP for a person of my size. Translation: My Ticker is Strong like Bull!)
It is completely unnecessary for me to mention that I lost more weight, and inches than anyone else...

Even though we had our Orientation and Consultations last Thursday.
The Competition actually began on Monday Feb. 21st.  Which means it was a shorter week.
Let me break down for you how it went: Thurs. 17th - 527 / Mon. 21st - 524 / Thurs. 24th - 510... Nope that is NOT a misprint.  GDPIII, lost 14lbs in the last 72 hours... I wouldn't believe it myself if my Furniture wasn't fitting so much better.

It hasn't ALL been Awesome. This is the worst withdrawals I have ever experienced from Caffeine & Sugar.

So what is it I am doing... It doesn't have a name.  Aime and I put it together using her Medical Understanding of the Body, Digestion and Metabolism.  And my realistic opinion of what things I would and would not be able to stick too.  The plan will change after 30 days, and again after 90 days, etc... As I slowly start to Reintroduce, Healthy Fats, Grains, Dairy and moderate Carbs back in my diet.

I shed 14lbs (6.36 Kilo's) in the last 72 hours by following this plan.

• I drink 2 full gallons of water a day (I am the opposite of dehydrated... I Slosh when I walk) 
• I haven't had Sugar or Carbs since Sunday and even longer without Caffeine.  
• I eat Two meals a day with 8oz of Lean Protein & 8oz of a Vegetable, Only.
• I eat Two meals (snacks) That consist of only 1 serving of Fruit. (an Apple, Orange, 6 Strawberries)
• Other than a Multi Vitamin, NOTHING else goes in my body.  

The Goal of doing this for 30 days is to Direly Shock my system, without slowing down my Metabolism or depriving my body of Macro or Micro Nutrients. Not only will I build some weight loss momentum.  I can reset my routines and habits.  Then I can start over fresh, clean slate, with a new schedule and new habits.

Physically, I feel great and I have tons of energy. My shirts fit better and my knees are improving. 
Mentally & Emotionally... That is a different story.
You know how in Brazil, They call Brazil Nuts... Nuts.
Well, that is similar to how I call Comfort Food... Food.
And right now I am restricting and reducing that Comfort, significantly.  It has to be done and its not unbearable, just... Uncomfortable.  I am outside my Comfort Zone, WAY OUTSIDE.

The only way I can describe this feeling is to say it feels like my Soul is in a Death Spiral.
Yet in the midst of this Chaos, I have written more Stand-up Comedy Material this week. Than I have written in the last 18 months.  There is some seriously funny poop that has come out of my brain.

If I just had a forum where I could share my comic genius with others...

"If Geoffrey will not go to Red Mountain, Then Red Mountain must come to Geoffrey..."

“Chubby Hubby” contest update.

As you know and thanks to you, I was the #1 vote getter for the contest. 

So I advanced to the 2^nd round of the competition which is 30 days of Losing weight.

I had hoped it would be an actual competition to see who could lose the most weight or at least the highest percentage of weight.  If it was I knew I could not be beat, by anyone especially for only 30 days.

However, that is not the case.  The MIX 96.9 website & Red Mountain Weight Loss Center (RMWLC) will track our progress for the next 30 days (02/21 – 03/21) As we make healthy changes and begin setting ourselves up for long term success.  Rather than just encouraging us to 30 days of starving ourselves, cutting weight and doing things that are not realistic, healthy or sustainable. (So there went my plan A…)

The website will regularly be updated with pictures, stories and stats etc…  (http://www.mix969.com/pages/chubby-hubby/)

At the end of 30 days, Voting will begin again and everyone will be encouraged to log on to vote for the contestant (hopefully me) they feel made the most changes and would benefit the most from $1,000 gift card to RMWLC to continue getting healthier.

(OK stop here and rest, take a breather, walk around if you need too.  I know your eyes probably hurt.  Good News! We are Half way done with this email.)

Last Thursday the 5 finalist went to the Orientation at RMWLC.  I was not excited to be working with them.  I was dead set against letting them talk me into any “Fad” diets or extreme / short term solutions etc… Trust me I had NO Intention of buying into their crap.  I was there to fulfill a requirement for the competition ONLY.  As far as I was concerned RMWLC was just an annoying speed bump between me and my $1,000 Cash Prize… (I had even mentioned to Tonya we should break the $1,000 gift card to RMWLC, into 10 - $100 cards then we would be done Christmas shopping early this year)

However, it all turned out to be the exact opposite of what I had expected.  The owner talked to us first and I found myself agreeing with everything he was saying as well as addressing my concerns with HCG shots and Fad diets etc…  Before I ever even mention them to anyone.

Then I was matched up with a Nurse who works specifically with patients of my size.  She took her time and together we designed a very personalized and specific plan to follow for the next 30 days.

Thanks to your votes and because of this contest, I get the use of all of their resources FREE for 30 days!  
I promise I am making the most of it, and even though RMWLC is only committed to me for the next 30 days, everything we talked about and planned for was for the next 90 days or longer.  They did not focus only on the time I MAY be working with them.  Everyone at RMWLC really focused on what was in my best interest and it really showed.  They told us to plan on being there from Noon – 1pm, but I didn’t leave until after 3pm.  Because Aime her time with me and answered all my questions and made sure I was leaving with the tools I needed to make the first couple steps.  And even though I have an appointment to sit down with Aime again next Thursday.  She and Kristin have already checked in on me twice!  It’s been a long time since I was that pleasantly surprised and happy to be so wrong something.

I have probably gone on too long (shocking right?)
However, I could honestly go on much, much longer.

Thank You for helping me get to this opportunity, win or lose, I have already gained so much. (Pun Intended)

Follow me on my Blog @ - Http://GDPIII.blogspot.com

And

Follow my progress @ - http://www.mix969.com/pages/chubby-hubby/

GDPIII - 02/17 - 527
(Still Sexy as Hell...)

CHJ Intro (Chubby Hubby Journal)

GDPIII, Geoffrey Dale Pierce 3rd, Is one of 5 "Chubby Hubby's" Competing in the MIX 96.9 2011 Chubby Hubby Contest.  It is a 30 day weight loss competition sponsored by Red Mountain Weight Loss Center out of Scottsdale, AZ.  The Competition goes from Feb. 21st - March 21st.  I will be using my Blog as a place to post my daily video journal. Please stop by every day for a 5 minute video that will follow my journey as I compete to win $1,000 Cash and a $1,000 Gift card to the Red Mountain Weight Loss Center.

New BLOG, Same Ol' GDPIII...

Well it is about time!
I set up this Blog almost 4 years ago in 2007...
I even posted to it, once.
It was a story called "Old Man Cinder Blocks".
A true story about me, an old man, his pile leaves and my motorcycle.
I may tell that story again some day because it is hilarious.
However, its not time yet, I'm leaving it on the shelf for now and when you least expect it...

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