In the burrow

Fell off the wagon

Wudchuk — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:21:55 +0000

Fell off, going to get back on, on the first. I know I should start now, but I don’t want to. I’ll have a big swath of time with no ‘special occasions’ to derail me. Looking forward to it.

It’s working……

Wudchuk — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:54:08 +0000

W3D2 – OMAD and carnivore has me down 21+ lbs in the last 15 days. That is insane, I know, but it doesn’t seem to be slowing down yet. I’ve been perfect with the diet, which obviously helps. Starting to feel much much better, and I’m still 60lbs away from where I really should be. It would be amazing if I get to 200 by W12, very very very doubtful, but amazing.

Time off: I am going to take 12/22, 12,25, 12/31 off from the diet, to enjoy the holidays and not have to explain the insane way that I’m eating. People won’t understand it until they see it. I will probably do some fasting in between to offset the gluttony.

DLF said she can def notice the loss, which is great. I’m feeling good and feeling much more healthy, with is the best part.

In other news:

Bought Evan a new coat – bright bright green. His eyes lit up. He loved it. Feels good.

Christmas is coming…

Wudchuk — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:22:28 +0000

I don’t have near enough bought and having a hard time thinking of great stuff for the kids. Stressed. I have them this weekend, so we’re going to make Amazon lists and hopefully that exercise will help me think of some things. It’s been a very expensive fall and those expenses aren’t going to let up with the house. BUT…..It’s Christmas!!

X3 Starts today

Wudchuk — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:11:14 +0000

Pics taken. Diet identified. (Keto/Carnivore with OMAD/Aggressive fasting) Will do measurements today. Did X3 run through last night. Looking forward to getting healthier.

New House!

Wudchuk — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:13:05 +0000

Bought a new house on Friday! So excited. It is a Sears Model Del Rey. I have a few projects, but mostly move in ready!

Cardboard regatta

Wudchuk — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:54:45 +0000

T had her big race yesterday. It was a bit stressful for her, but she prevailed and turned in a very good time! Not sure exactly where she fell in the standings, but my totally unbiased dad mind definitely has her in the top three. I’m so proud watching the kids do what they enjoy or what they’re good at, T is so great putting her head down and GSD, its fun to see her working at Andy’s and seeing her interact with total strangers with competence and a smile. Little shit I realize, but if you can’t take joy in the little things in life, you’re in for a sad one!

Gaining and Giving Thanks

Wudchuk — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:44:13 +0000

While a lot of my posts are going to be about losing (weight), I hope, this one is about gaining. I close on my new house in 8 days. That makes this weekend the last with the kids in the condo. While I’m very excited to be moving to the new house, it’s still bittersweet. It’s been 3.5 years, and time has flown. I couldn’t have asked for a better situation. I’ve grown so much closer with my friend Michelle who sub-letted me the condo. My life wouldn’t be what it is without you, and your generosity- in so many ways. You are truly one of my best friends. We need to plan more movie nights – and the 3rd Tuesday of every month is yours!

10 Years later…

Wudchuk — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:12:51 +0000

What happens in the next 10 years? Well, a shit ton. Some things have drastically changed, some not at all. Still struggling to get to a body I’m happy with. Going to try to start to reboot the blog with stories of life and working out. Maybe some house stuff too, basically all things me. Expect to see some changes on the blog soon.

Wait, what??! Who’s that?

Wudchuk — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 22:18:15 +0000

Well, hello there universe! Yes, I’m still alive. I know I’ve said it before, but I’m back. No, for real this time, really! Well, keep coming back and find out for yourself!

Let me catch you up….

The earlier posts were when I was in the best shape of my adult life….right around that picture with the ribeye, I tweaked my elbow, and had no money, so I took a “brief” respite from CF.

That “brief” stint became about 5 years and counting. In that time, I’ve moved my family and my Crossfit Gyms twice. Also, I have learned quite a bit about the body and the way it works. Mainly just reading other people’s finished research, but some fun, exciting things. More on that later, probably…

Also during the time, I opened up a grassfed meat distribution company…TheMeatGoat…now PasturedPerfect. Its great. I love it most days, but it has taken my Saturdays and Sundays most of the year. Also, I’ve switched jobs about 42 times. (it feels like, actually just 3). The jobs have led to each other, and for that I’m grateful, but other than that, I wouldn’t wish a few of them on my worst enemy. So all of this piled on top of each other, coupled with me thinking that the only way I can succeed is by CF has resulted in me pretty much giving up on working out….since I couple working out with eating well, that went out the window too….so, that’s how I get from 192 back up to 255.

That, and the weight loss contest….In 2011, I did a weight loss competition in which I had about 40lbs to lose. I waited until about 5 weeks to go to get serious about it. That was a terrible move. I ended up making the goal and winning the money, which was great. The result though was that I had starved myself for about the last 5 days of the contest. While I still had a bunch of weight to lose overall (ended at 204), once I started eating again, my hunger was insatiable. I told myself I would only cheat a little bit and then get back on the wagon. That didn’t work…not even a little. It was a never ending hunger….if I wanted to (and I did sometimes), I could eat a full dinner, then go out to McDs and have a value meal. I was physically full, but my mind was always telling me to eat. Always….even if I was bursting, the drive thru always called my name. Not surprisingly, I gained all of the weight back in less than 3 months.

But, of course, it doesn’t stop at my starting weight….it never does….I seem to have reset my set point at about 250. So I’m now sitting at 252.00 and on the precipice of another weight loss contest. But, this time, I’m much better educated and am giving myself time to do things right.

This blog will catalog my journey over the next few months, and beyond….

Still alive

Wudchuk — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:40:47 +0000

Well, I’m still alive, hope to be back and blogging soon. !ot