Because every kid deserves a healthy dad: Fabulous week 3

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, September 13, 2007

Fabulous week 3

I'm very excited about my week 3 results! Now, next week likely won't be at all the same, because I'm spending the week on vacation with my parents... but this gives me a good morale boost right before a challenging week. I'm guessing I'll end up a pound or two back up in next week's report.

Today's Status:

Weight: 371.6

Change since last week: down 5.8

Change since day one: down 21.2

Mood: Extremely pleased, but cautious about the upcoming week.