85 Lbs! I'm getting closer to the BIG milestone!

Wow! 85 lbs! As of this morning, I've now lost exactly 85 lbs. since July 9th, 2010. I feel like I've really reached something.

The really cool thought is that I'm only 15 pounds away from 100!

My Weight Watchers leader, Johnny, believes that I can reach it by Christmas. Publicly, I'm being "optimistic", but privately, I'm giddy with excitement over the prospect! Just think, 100 pounds lost in 5 months -- That's a 5th grader (and even some small HS freshmen).

COOL ---

Well, that's all I can write for now - It's 1:43 in the morning, and I have to be at a workshop in just a few hours...

Talk to you soon!

Scott

I'm on my way!! 75 lbs. and counting

Many have been asking me how I have been doing on this quest of mine. Well, the answer is quite simple! I have lost 75 lbs., as of October 30th. For those who don't know, I started attending Weight Watchers meetings and following their program in July. So, that means in just under 4 months, I have lost the equvalent of a small person. :)

For those who are overweight, you know the feeling that I speak of when I say that my mobility is much better. I can breathe easier at night, and I feel great.

As for the diet, I don't feel like I am denying myself anything either. I eat 5-6 meals a day, so that I can kick start my metabolism, and I try to incorporate more veggies into my diet, rather than carbs.

I haven't eliminated carbs, though. I just don't eat as much.

Anyway, now my goal for November is another 10lbs. That'll bring me to below 400 lbs. for the first time in several years! I'm so excited!

Well, that's all for now -- keep praying for me!

Thanks,
Scott

I'm going to do it myself! (With a little help from my friends!)

Well, I never made it on the show -- God has a different plan, I guess. But I have made a decision - I'm going to lose the weight anyway.

11 weeks ago (or so), on July 9, 2010, I joined Weight Watchers. I weighed in officially at 481 lbs. I know, I know -- "Scott, how did you let yourself get there?" or "Why didn't you start earlier?" -- That's for a different discussion. The point is, I started.

Well, here I am 11 weeks later, and I weighed in this past Saturday at 419.6 lbs. Yes, folks, that's 61.4 lbs in 11 weeks!!! I can feel the difference already.

My mobility is better - My knees definitely feel a whole lot better - and I don't feel like I'm denying myself anything! I'm so excited!!

Well, here's the jist -- My Biggest Loser mission has changed! I'm still going to be the Biggest Loser, I'm just going to do it at home! Stay tuned here for more updates! You can follow me on twitter, too at www.twitter.com/daddynole

Talk to you soon!
Scott

It's March, and I've got to get going.....

In this crazy world of losing weight, one thing's for sure - you actually have to DO something in order to make it happen. That's bee my problem, I guess...

I want so much to lose the weight, but I haven't REALLY set my mind to anything. I keep thinking, "Tommorrow", or "I can start little." I guess the reality is that I need to jump in with both feet.

Today's goal is simple. MAKE A PLAN.

That's what I'll be working on...

I'll let you know how it goes....

The First Step...

You know, the most difficult step in this whole process is getting started. Just like many people, I've read all of the "right" things to do, the plans, exercise regimens to start, and so on....

But my big question is still, "What first?".

In a big way, ive come to realize that for all of my education and acquired knowledge, I really know nothing at all. I keep asking myself if I should wait for the BL (that's The Biggest Loser, for those of you who don't know) auditions, or I should start now. I think starting now is better for me, but then would it hurt my chances of getting on the show?

Wow. The decisions we have to make.

Well, I have to go spend some quality time with my student leaders... I'll let you know which road I take.

Until then....

Scott

I want to be a Biggest Loser

Here we are -- January 1st, 2010.... The beginning of a new year - a new DECADE, even... There are lots of opportunities ahead and available for us all to undertake. For me, it's a turning point.

You see, I turn 40 this year. In just over 2 months, I will celebrate my birthday, and a new chapter in my life begins. I don't know what it is about 40 - maybe it's the thought that I am getting old. My oldest daughter is graduating in a few months. In a few years, it's conceivable that I'll be a grandfather - but that will be another emotional crisis. Maybe I'll create another blog about that. :)

As for this blog, "I Want to Be a Biggest Loser", there are a lot of levels for this. I have decided that 2010 is the year. I plan to lose at least 100 - yes, I said 100 pounds this year. I weigh more than 440lbs. right now. How much more, I do not know, because the scale at my doctor's office doesn't go higher than that. Dang.

I have a bunch of reasons for this decision:
1. First is for me -- I'm tired of being overweight. Well, you know what? It's not even being overweight that bothers me. It's being so dang fat. I'll write about some of those feelings later.
2. Secondly, my family. I have a wonderful wife and 3 great kids. I want to spend a lot of time with them. If I don't change now, I might not even see my son graduate in 6 years. That's a scary thought.
3. Next, it's for my kids. Not my children -- My students. I teach high school music, and I want to inspire them and show them that I can do this. And if I can do this -- they can do ANYTHING they set their minds to do. I always tell them to follow their dreams. Now I'm following my own.
4. My last reason is selfish again -- I love to perform. I sing and act, but I have not had any opportunities in almost 20 years to really get out there and do what I love. I want to do it again. This time, I want to go for lead roles, not just the obligatory fat sidekick part....

I guess I'll explore my reasons some more as I add posts to this blog.

As part of my journey, I am going to audition for the NBC's the Biggest Loser Season 10. I sent in a tape last year and went to Miami on my birthday last year to wait in line to see a casting director. Inever even got a callback.... :( This time, it's MY year. It's MY turn.

New year - new video. I'm going to another open call. More, if I need to. I'll keep you posted.

However, I know this. If I'm selected, I won't be able to tell you. But I'll keep you posted on as much as I can.

In the meantime, I will also do this -- I'll share my journey. In a "Julie & Julia" sort of way, I have set a goal -- 365 days to go, and 100 pounds to lose.

This should be a fun ride.

Yours truly,
Scott