Well, I've done it. I've reached maximum capacity.
A couple weeks before Christmas I weighed 329 lbs. (Gasp!) fully clothed. And I've had enough. It's time to start losing weight. I've never had much problem losing weight when I decided to. (I haven't decided to many times in my life as is obvious.)
My weight gain has been gradual but consistent over the years. Here are some landmarks:
Beginning of Senior Year of High School 1992 : 230 lbs
End of Senior Year of High School 1993: 240 lbs
End of Freshman years of College (my freshman years lasted approx 3 years): 260lbs
Marriage 1998: 275 lbs (people would hear how much I weighed and they'd say "you carry it well", or "there's no way". I don't hear those kind of comments anymore.)
1st Child Born 2004: 290 lbs
2nd Child Born 2006: 310
Jan 2008 Maximum Capacity: 329 lbs.
If I continue to put on 100 lbs every 15 years I will weigh 582 lbs when I'm 70 years old (Ha! Like I'm going to reach 70)
Don't get me wrong this is not a pity party or anything. This isn't even about how I look. It's about wanting to be in better shape for my kids. So the good news is in the past 3 weeks I've lost 9 lbs. My immediate goal is to lose 30 lbs. Then another 30. Then we'll just see how it goes from there. I don't really want to end up like one of those "biggest loser" winners with all the extra skin that needs to be cut off. That's just gross. I just want to be able to play in the yard without getting winded.
Anyway, I guess a blog should also be educational so here's a top 10 list for you.
First for those of you who need to put on weight..
Shawny's top 10 tips to reach Maximum Capacity.
1.) Breakfast: 1 large bowl of Cookie Crisps with 2% mik.
2.) Lunch: McDonalds Southern Chicken sandwich meal & 1 double cheeseburger. (Coke to drink. Not diet!)
3.) Midafternoon (3pm) snack: two chocolate fudge poptarts and a large glass of milk.
4.) Dinner: Large plate of whatever is offered. (maybe 2 plates)
5.) Late night (midnight) snack: See breakfast
6.) Playstation 2
7.) A job that doesn't require me to move from my desk.
8.) Throughout the day, 2 or 3 20oz Dr. Pepper's
9.) Never say no to icecream.
10,) A complete lack of anything that requires physical exertion.
So, if any of you need any 3x shirts, I've got a couple I won't need very soon. Just let me know.
-Shawny (The Incredible Bulk)
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
lessons
Here's a few things I've learned this month.
1.) In my two day trip to Chicago I learned that every joke I've ever heard about cabdrivers is true.
2.) Everyone has an agenda. It may not be good or bad, just theirs.
3.) Lack of discipline in any area of your life effects every area.
4.) Gavin loves my impression of "The Swedish Chef"
5.) A new computer with a lot of memory and new gadgets is awesome, but connecting to the internet with dialup at only 32k still sucks. It took my computer 6 minutes last night to load my myspace page. ( I can't even attempt to look at people pages with music.)
6.) Ethan knows way more about Star Wars than any 3 1/2 year old should. Do you know what color Mace Windu's lightsaber is? He does.
7.) I'm in mourning due to the writers strike. I'm not a fan of much reality TV. Except for "Beauty & The Geek" the most hilarious show you're not watching.
8.)Black Friday shopping is for idiots. I was one of them this year. The only benefits were that I got almost all our shopping done in 3 hours & I stumbled upon a Wii. I was in the right place at the right time.
9.)Going to Chicago for a work trip, interesting and kind of fun. Having to share a hotel room with the boss due to a reservation mixup, uncomfortable and awwwwkward.
10.) I really HATE the Christmas song ... "The Holiday Season".
Reason, let's look at some lyrics...
"It's the holiday season
With the whoop-de-do and hickory dock
And don't forget to hang up your sock
'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock
He'll be coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney, down!"
It will be stuck in your head all day now. You're Welcome!
(WHAT DOES " WHOOP-DE-DO AND HICKORY DOCK" HAVE TO DO WITH CHRISTMAS!! I THINK THEY JUST NEEDED SOMETHING TO RHYME WITH SOCK. THATS JUST LAZY SONGWRITING!!!)
God Bless us, Every One!
-Shawn
1.) In my two day trip to Chicago I learned that every joke I've ever heard about cabdrivers is true.
2.) Everyone has an agenda. It may not be good or bad, just theirs.
3.) Lack of discipline in any area of your life effects every area.
4.) Gavin loves my impression of "The Swedish Chef"
5.) A new computer with a lot of memory and new gadgets is awesome, but connecting to the internet with dialup at only 32k still sucks. It took my computer 6 minutes last night to load my myspace page. ( I can't even attempt to look at people pages with music.)
6.) Ethan knows way more about Star Wars than any 3 1/2 year old should. Do you know what color Mace Windu's lightsaber is? He does.
7.) I'm in mourning due to the writers strike. I'm not a fan of much reality TV. Except for "Beauty & The Geek" the most hilarious show you're not watching.
8.)Black Friday shopping is for idiots. I was one of them this year. The only benefits were that I got almost all our shopping done in 3 hours & I stumbled upon a Wii. I was in the right place at the right time.
9.)Going to Chicago for a work trip, interesting and kind of fun. Having to share a hotel room with the boss due to a reservation mixup, uncomfortable and awwwwkward.
10.) I really HATE the Christmas song ... "The Holiday Season".
Reason, let's look at some lyrics...
"It's the holiday season
With the whoop-de-do and hickory dock
And don't forget to hang up your sock
'Cause just exactly at 12 o'clock
He'll be coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney
Coming down the chimney, down!"
It will be stuck in your head all day now. You're Welcome!
(WHAT DOES " WHOOP-DE-DO AND HICKORY DOCK" HAVE TO DO WITH CHRISTMAS!! I THINK THEY JUST NEEDED SOMETHING TO RHYME WITH SOCK. THATS JUST LAZY SONGWRITING!!!)
God Bless us, Every One!
-Shawn
Wednesday, May 3, 2006
haven't blogged in a while.
Just some random thoughts.....
1.) I love TIVO. I've gotten addicted to it. I haven't missed an episode of anything I enjoy in over 3 months. Problem is, I think it's effecting my health. I've been staying up late catching up on all my shows I've TIVO'd. I'm only getting 5 hours of sleep a night on average right now. But at least I'm not missing "24" or "Smallville", (or any of the 15 other shows I TIVO).
I can't wait to get home tonight and watch the episode of "House" on the TIVO. That is a great show.
...Is TIVO a verb? I think it is now.
2.) We got a new puppy last week. It's 3/4 Great Pirenese and 1/4 German Retriever. I'll try to post a pic soon. I'm so glad to have a dog again. I haven't had a dog of my own since I got married. I'd like for it to be an inside dog, but since it's gonna be a giant, that might not be a good idea.
3.) I still haven't finished moving in. Don't get me wrong, we live in our new house, but I've still got 8 boxes that are yet to be unpacked. I've got to buy some more furniture to put all that stuff on or in before I can unpack them. And I've got to get my tax refund back before I can buy my furniture, so I guess I'll just have to wait.
4.) Ethan is so funny. He turned 2 in March and has started saying things to make me and Kristi laugh. I love it. Yesteday I took Kristi shopping and Ethan and I stayed in the car while she went in. We went to Wal-mart then to JC Penney. At JC Penney, Ethan asked me what 's the name of that place. I told him it's "JC Penney". And he said "JC Penney".
A few minutes later Kristi got back in the car with us and wanted to get him to say if for her so I asked him "Ethan what's the name of this place". He looked at me and with a grin on his face said "J C (slight pause) Wal-mart".
He cracked himself up. Apparently that was the funniest things he'd ever heard or said. It made us laugh pretty hard too.
I guess that's enough for now. I've got to get busy working on some stuff for church.
Just some random thoughts.....
1.) I love TIVO. I've gotten addicted to it. I haven't missed an episode of anything I enjoy in over 3 months. Problem is, I think it's effecting my health. I've been staying up late catching up on all my shows I've TIVO'd. I'm only getting 5 hours of sleep a night on average right now. But at least I'm not missing "24" or "Smallville", (or any of the 15 other shows I TIVO).
I can't wait to get home tonight and watch the episode of "House" on the TIVO. That is a great show.
...Is TIVO a verb? I think it is now.
2.) We got a new puppy last week. It's 3/4 Great Pirenese and 1/4 German Retriever. I'll try to post a pic soon. I'm so glad to have a dog again. I haven't had a dog of my own since I got married. I'd like for it to be an inside dog, but since it's gonna be a giant, that might not be a good idea.
3.) I still haven't finished moving in. Don't get me wrong, we live in our new house, but I've still got 8 boxes that are yet to be unpacked. I've got to buy some more furniture to put all that stuff on or in before I can unpack them. And I've got to get my tax refund back before I can buy my furniture, so I guess I'll just have to wait.
4.) Ethan is so funny. He turned 2 in March and has started saying things to make me and Kristi laugh. I love it. Yesteday I took Kristi shopping and Ethan and I stayed in the car while she went in. We went to Wal-mart then to JC Penney. At JC Penney, Ethan asked me what 's the name of that place. I told him it's "JC Penney". And he said "JC Penney".
A few minutes later Kristi got back in the car with us and wanted to get him to say if for her so I asked him "Ethan what's the name of this place". He looked at me and with a grin on his face said "J C (slight pause) Wal-mart".
He cracked himself up. Apparently that was the funniest things he'd ever heard or said. It made us laugh pretty hard too.
I guess that's enough for now. I've got to get busy working on some stuff for church.
Monday, December 26, 2005
Stole It From Jamie
Well, I'm at work again.
Monday after Christmas. All businesses are closed except for us apparently.
We're supposed to close at noon. So the rental Manager and I are trying to find cool stuff on the net.
So I've been readiung through some journals, some random and some from people I know. I stole this "get to know mw list" from Jamie's entry back in July.....
1. full name: Charles Shawn Stinson
2. glasses/contacts: neither, but beginning to think I might need them soon.
3. birthdate: 02/19/75 - This year I'll actually be "in my 30's" not just 30.
4. religion: Christian
5. siblings: 2 sisters, one older and one younger.
6. Nicknames: "Shawny" or "Shawny-poo, in Elementary school "Gilbert", @ a previous job "Andre", or "Shawn-boy" to my Dad
7. Where you want to live: I'm pretty happy where I am now. But I wish I was a little closer to town. I currently have to drive 10 miles just to get to a gas station or convenience store.
8. Birthplace: Columbus, MS
9. Ever gone skinny dipping? no
10. Favorite movies: Face Off, Tommy Boy, & Any Back to the Future Movie.
11. Favorite Book: I love the Dark Tower Series By Stephen King. And The Book Of James.
12. Favorite Type of music: Acoustic Alternative & Rock
13. Favorite types of cars: old Jeep Cherokees (the old ones with the boxy look)
14. Favorite Saying: "It's all good"
15. Favorite Fast Food: Subway
16. Favorite Ice Cream: Mayfield's Moo-lineum Crunch
17. When Do You Go To Sleep: 11pm to midnight
18. Funniest Person you know: It's a tood up between Kristi & Joseph Kinnaird
19. Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving - The great food of Christmas without the rush to try to see everyone.
20. Favorite Food: Mexican, specifically Chicken Quesdillas
21. Favorite Television Show: anything CSI
22. Favorite junk food: Ice Cream
23. Favorite sappy love song: "Everything I do, I do it for you" That dates me some doesn't it.
24. Favorite Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
25. College: Montevallo, Shelton State, UAB @ Walker Cellege, & UAB
26. How Many Kids You Want: 2
27. What Kind Of Job You Want: TBD
28. Pets: Cat & I want a dog
29a. FAVORITE SMELLS: Breakfast @ Grandmaw's
29b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELL: Vomit
30. FAVORITE SOUND? Ethan Running through the house.
31. FAVORITE COLOR? Blue
32. STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Cool
33. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OF HALF FULL? Half Full
34. What CD is in your player? The Legend Of Johnny Cash (Greatest Hits)
35. What's the most annoying thing people ask you? "Why do you live in Jasper?" People talk about it like it's the last city before you reach the edge of the world.
Monday after Christmas. All businesses are closed except for us apparently.
We're supposed to close at noon. So the rental Manager and I are trying to find cool stuff on the net.
So I've been readiung through some journals, some random and some from people I know. I stole this "get to know mw list" from Jamie's entry back in July.....
1. full name: Charles Shawn Stinson
2. glasses/contacts: neither, but beginning to think I might need them soon.
3. birthdate: 02/19/75 - This year I'll actually be "in my 30's" not just 30.
4. religion: Christian
5. siblings: 2 sisters, one older and one younger.
6. Nicknames: "Shawny" or "Shawny-poo, in Elementary school "Gilbert", @ a previous job "Andre", or "Shawn-boy" to my Dad
7. Where you want to live: I'm pretty happy where I am now. But I wish I was a little closer to town. I currently have to drive 10 miles just to get to a gas station or convenience store.
8. Birthplace: Columbus, MS
9. Ever gone skinny dipping? no
10. Favorite movies: Face Off, Tommy Boy, & Any Back to the Future Movie.
11. Favorite Book: I love the Dark Tower Series By Stephen King. And The Book Of James.
12. Favorite Type of music: Acoustic Alternative & Rock
13. Favorite types of cars: old Jeep Cherokees (the old ones with the boxy look)
14. Favorite Saying: "It's all good"
15. Favorite Fast Food: Subway
16. Favorite Ice Cream: Mayfield's Moo-lineum Crunch
17. When Do You Go To Sleep: 11pm to midnight
18. Funniest Person you know: It's a tood up between Kristi & Joseph Kinnaird
19. Favorite holiday: Thanksgiving - The great food of Christmas without the rush to try to see everyone.
20. Favorite Food: Mexican, specifically Chicken Quesdillas
21. Favorite Television Show: anything CSI
22. Favorite junk food: Ice Cream
23. Favorite sappy love song: "Everything I do, I do it for you" That dates me some doesn't it.
24. Favorite Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
25. College: Montevallo, Shelton State, UAB @ Walker Cellege, & UAB
26. How Many Kids You Want: 2
27. What Kind Of Job You Want: TBD
28. Pets: Cat & I want a dog
29a. FAVORITE SMELLS: Breakfast @ Grandmaw's
29b. LEAST FAVORITE SMELL: Vomit
30. FAVORITE SOUND? Ethan Running through the house.
31. FAVORITE COLOR? Blue
32. STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Cool
33. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OF HALF FULL? Half Full
34. What CD is in your player? The Legend Of Johnny Cash (Greatest Hits)
35. What's the most annoying thing people ask you? "Why do you live in Jasper?" People talk about it like it's the last city before you reach the edge of the world.
Thursday, November 24, 2005
Just an Entry
I realized today that I haven't posted in a long time and thought I'd post something, anything.
So Here. I got this off a random journal that I saw.
FOUR THINGS YOU USE EVERYDAY:
Cell Phone
Laptop Computer
Palm Pilot
Playstation 2
FOUR JOBS YOU'VE HAD IN YOUR LIFE:
Summer Camp counselor @ YMCA
Manager of Video Store
Worship Leader @ Church
Rental Sales Rep for Penske Truck Leasing
FOUR STORES YOU SHOP AT THE MOST:
Wal-Mart
Books-A-Million
CompUSA
LifeWay
FOUR MOVIES YOU COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER:
Face Off
Tommy Boy
The Empire Strikes Back
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
FOUR THINGS YOU WANNA DO IN LIFE:
Sky Dive
Fly a plane
Learn to play the guitar
loose 75 lbs
FOUR PLACES YOU'VE BEEN ON VACATION TO:
Panama City
Orlando (Disney)
Niagara Falls
Gatlinburg
FOUR WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY:
Google.com
Netflix.com
Comingsoon.net
Kryptonsite.com
FOUR OF YOUR ALLTIME FAVORITE RESTAURANTS:
Subway
Olive Garden
Captain Anderson's (Panama City)
La Paz
FOUR COSTUMES YOU'VE WORN ON HALLOWEEN:
Darth Vader
Superman
A Punk
Casper The Friendly Ghost (I was 4)
FOUR SCHOOLS YOU ATTENDED:
Glen Oaks Elementary
West Blocton High School
University Of Montevallo
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPINGS:
Pepperoni
Sausage
Mushrooms
Green Pepper
FOUR MOST DIALED NUMBERS:
Home (to speak to Kristi)
Mother in Law's home (to try to find Kristi)
Mother in Law's cell (to hunt down Kristi)
My Voicemail
FOUR SONGS YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF HEARING:
Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash)
Papa Loved Mama (Garth Brooks)
Bust A Move (Young MC)
In The Mood (The Glen Miller Orchestra)
NOW WHAT ARE YOURS? REPOST AND LET EVERYONE KNOW
So Here. I got this off a random journal that I saw.
FOUR THINGS YOU USE EVERYDAY:
Cell Phone
Laptop Computer
Palm Pilot
Playstation 2
FOUR JOBS YOU'VE HAD IN YOUR LIFE:
Summer Camp counselor @ YMCA
Manager of Video Store
Worship Leader @ Church
Rental Sales Rep for Penske Truck Leasing
FOUR STORES YOU SHOP AT THE MOST:
Wal-Mart
Books-A-Million
CompUSA
LifeWay
FOUR MOVIES YOU COULD WATCH OVER AND OVER:
Face Off
Tommy Boy
The Empire Strikes Back
National Lampoons Christmas Vacation
FOUR THINGS YOU WANNA DO IN LIFE:
Sky Dive
Fly a plane
Learn to play the guitar
loose 75 lbs
FOUR PLACES YOU'VE BEEN ON VACATION TO:
Panama City
Orlando (Disney)
Niagara Falls
Gatlinburg
FOUR WEBSITES YOU VISIT DAILY:
Google.com
Netflix.com
Comingsoon.net
Kryptonsite.com
FOUR OF YOUR ALLTIME FAVORITE RESTAURANTS:
Subway
Olive Garden
Captain Anderson's (Panama City)
La Paz
FOUR COSTUMES YOU'VE WORN ON HALLOWEEN:
Darth Vader
Superman
A Punk
Casper The Friendly Ghost (I was 4)
FOUR SCHOOLS YOU ATTENDED:
Glen Oaks Elementary
West Blocton High School
University Of Montevallo
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
FOUR OF YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPINGS:
Pepperoni
Sausage
Mushrooms
Green Pepper
FOUR MOST DIALED NUMBERS:
Home (to speak to Kristi)
Mother in Law's home (to try to find Kristi)
Mother in Law's cell (to hunt down Kristi)
My Voicemail
FOUR SONGS YOU NEVER GET TIRED OF HEARING:
Ring Of Fire (Johnny Cash)
Papa Loved Mama (Garth Brooks)
Bust A Move (Young MC)
In The Mood (The Glen Miller Orchestra)
NOW WHAT ARE YOURS? REPOST AND LET EVERYONE KNOW
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