This is a public diary and a public confession. Its the story of Mike Gibbons-Camp, a 30 year old legal aid attorney who on August 23, 2007 weighed in at 392.8 lbs. Thanks to the constant support of my wife, Liz, and a kick in the pants by a good friend who I hadn't talked to for a while, I finally decided that enough was enough. But instead of quietly suffering with my weight, I started my blog, "New Me?"

I did really well for 10 weeks, then it completely fell apart. I was in denial for a long time, thinking I was just slipping up a bit, making a mistake here or there. But the reality was that I had failed.

Since then i've tried just about everything I could to get back on the wagon. And i've done well for a week here, a week there, but nothing lasting. So I don't know what to tell a new reader to my blog, but "welcome, and wish me luck."

Thursday, December 20, 2007

christmas plans

So today was a solid day, I've recorded everything and got out of the day with 2 points to spare.

Tomorrow starts the Christmas hurtles. Tomorrow my parents are coming down to Chilli, and we'll probably go out to the Olive Garden (just opened last weekend). Olive garden is one place where the food is generally less point friendly than I realize, so I will have to be careful.

Then Saturday is dinner with my mom's family. I probably will only try to roughly estimate calories at best on that day... everything home made the way grandma used to do it (because grandma is the one actually doing it in this case).

Sunday is just a normal day, and Monday should be fairly straight forward, food wise, though we're doing gift exchange with my parents.

Tuesday has at least two Christmas family meals, so another write off. But since everybody knows we'll be going to everybody else's thing, we may be able to get out somewhat less stuffed than normal. Then again, its Christmas... nobody has that much will power :)

I will try to post as regularly as I can, though I will be on the road a lot this weekend.


Hope everyone has safe travels and a happy holiday where appropriate. If you don't have a holiday coming up, well, have a good winter solstice tomorrow :)

1 comment:

Diana Swallow said...

Merry Christmas Mike!!

As we end this year, don't focus on the pounds gained, rather focus on the pounds lost and the fabulous progress you've made towards better health.

Next year at this time we can look back and say "WOW, we've come a long way!!" Lets hold tight to that future memory in the making!

A very safe and happy holiday to you and your wife!!

All the best!
Diana