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Your post almost made me cry. I know what an accomplishment that is! I have had so much difficulty with my knees and feet that anything physical is awesome. Keep up the good work. Do you go to yoga classes, or do them on your own? I've never tried yoga, but The Wellness Center here in the Columbus, OH area has yoga classes. It is a low fat, vegan wellness health center run by well-known speaker and naturopathic Dr. Pam Popper and Chef Del Stoufe who is writing the new Forks Over Knives Cookbook.

WOOT!!! I'm so happy for you Norm. Way to GO!!!!

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Jackie, I do DDP Yoga, which you follow along with at home in front of your TV. DDP Yoga combines elements of yoga, isometric exercise, dynamic resistance, and a few other things. It's not traditional yoga, but it works wonders!

-Norm

Is it a TV program or DVD? I'd really like to check it out.

Go check out this post in The Lounge. It has a link to the DDP Yoga website and a link to an inspirational video about one man's total transformation thanks to this yoga program.

Well, ain't that the cat's pajamas! I'm hoping you're doing a good ole fashioned Steve Martin "Happy Feet" dance!

This is what I love about yoga - you can struggle so much to learn a pose (darn those chatarungas!) and the next thing you know you're doing them like you own them!

Milestones, I love them.

You're doing awesome!! I 3rd, 4th, 5th or however many, in saying I'm glad you stuck around. You are definitely an inspiration to us here and whoever else reads this journal or your blog. Keep up the good work.

Yea for the pushup!! Today a pushup, tomorrow, whatever you want!

Fulenn

Weight Loss Update: 07/01/12

I don't think I mentioned it here on my journal but I've switched weigh-in day from Wednesday to Sunday. The reason being that I can now weigh-in on my home scale and can choose whatever day I want to do it, and I choose Sunday!

The scale reports a loss of 5.0 pounds in the past two weeks, almost a pound short of my goal of losing 1% of my body weight per week. I am, however, thrilled with this just the same, as I have conflicting issues tugging my weight in different directions!
First there is the losing of excess fat, which of course, makes the scale go down. But there is also the DDP Yoga exercise program I'm on which is helping me build muscle and strength, which wants to make the scale go the opposite direction. Here is how this has affected my weight:

14 days ago: 298
11 days ago: 295
7 days ago: 300
Today: 293

As you can see I continued to lose weight after last weigh-in, but then shot up to 300 pounds. It's steadily come down from that over the past week and is now at 293.

Everything else in my life has been very consistent. Food intake, exercise level, etc. I continue to improve at the yoga, my strength and stamina are increasing, so there is obviously some muscle gain that is happening. I am pleased with this. It wasn't long ago that I couldn't do even one pushup. The other day I did two in a row!
I am inching ever closer to the 200 pound mark. I'll be there before I know it! I do not have any big celebration planned for that occasion. I am busier than ever doing all the things I couldn't do until recently, and that, to me, is the most fitting celebration of all.

-Norm

No need to tell you you're doing great, Norm, but you are setting a great example. We are noticing strength and flexibility gains with the yoga, as well. This week, we're adding the Red Hot Core to our exercise schedule.

Weight Loss Update: 07/15/12

I've lost 6.0 pounds in the past two weeks bringing my total weight loss to 199 and my current weight to 287. I am slightly ahead of my long-term goal of losing 1% body weight per week.

You can read more details on my blog.

-Norm

Way to go Norm , you've found the key obviously and it is really fun to hear how well you've done. Thanks for keeping us updated Dlee

Ps You have the same name as my Dad He could really benefit from this way of eating too, but I'm afraid I'm the only Mcdougaller in my family. They think I'm some kind of nut case! Oh well I keep on getting healthier and skinnier!

I wont update my weight ticker or graph because it's not my "official" weigh-in day... but today I reached the 200 pound weight loss mark! It will almost certainly be more than that come weigh-in day, so in case I ever want to know the exact day I hit the 200 pound mark, it's today!

It was a bit less than 8 months ago since I hit my first 100 pounds. 238 days ago. That's an average of 0.42 pounds weight loss per day since then.

It's been over 20 years since I've been this light. Long enough that I honestly don't remember what it's like to have this much mobility. It's all new to me! Every day is like Christmas!

I'd like to thank Dr. McDougall, who's made a life work out of educating anyone who will listen to the wonders and simplicity of nutritional truth.
I'd like to thank Jeff Novick, who's explanation of calorie density gave me the most valuable tool I have in my weight-loss arsenal.
I'd like to thank some Star McDougallers who have been of particular inspiration to me, among whom are Mike Teehan, katydid, and frozenveg, as well as other forum members whom I've found to be sources of inspiration and support, among whom I can quickly list are Kirk, pinkrose, gramma jackie, chile, Debbie, Rosie, and everyone else who has ever offered their support along my journey.



200 down, another 100 to go!

-Norm

Yea! Congratulations! YOU are one of MY inspirations. So happy to hear of your amazing success! Of course, I shouldn't be surprised since this way of eating works!

Fulenn

Congratulations, Norm! You are an inspiration to me, and I am so happy for you!