Welcome to Fat to Fit Anshul ! I'll be using this blog to share updates on my new adventure - the Journey from "Obese Type III" to "Normal" weight for me. The purpose for this blog is two fold, 1. Track my Progress 2. Promote Awareness for Better Health !
Friday, May 31, 2013
Two 5K Walks in ONE Day AGAIN !!
I guess I am getting hooked to it now. Another day with 2 5K's of walks in a day yesterday. That's Amazing......If I do 6 miles of walking today, it will be 150+ miles of walking in the month of May 2013. Isn't that awesome ?
Thanks guys for your wishes......I am on track with my fitness goals.....Hopefully tonight I will be signing up for my first 5K run. Color in Motion 5K in Colorado Springs on July 26th 2013.
http://colorinmotion5k.com/CO_Springs
Thanks guys for your wishes......I am on track with my fitness goals.....Hopefully tonight I will be signing up for my first 5K run. Color in Motion 5K in Colorado Springs on July 26th 2013.
http://colorinmotion5k.com/CO_Springs
Thursday, May 30, 2013
So, How long its going to take ?
I keep asking myself that how long it is going to take for me to lose weight......here is the answer I found yesterday. And it is true, I am in to my 6th week of weight loss journey and it is happening.....
So, next time your brain asks you how long its going to take ? You have the answer......The brain can only give excuses till you answer all the questions.....
Go Anshul Go !
"It takes 4 Weeks for your to see your body changing,
It take 8 Weeks for your Friends and Family,
It takes 12 Weeks for the rest of the World,
KEEP GOING !!"
So, next time your brain asks you how long its going to take ? You have the answer......The brain can only give excuses till you answer all the questions.....
Go Anshul Go !
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Two 5K's Walk in ONE DAY !!
For a person who could not walk for 2K non-stop 5 weeks ago, Yesterday's achievement was amazing !! I completed 2 more than 5K Walks in a day.....Yahoo !!! Hip Hip Hurray !!!
First one was before lunch for 3.52 Miles (5.6K) and the second one was before dinner for 3.12 Miles (5K). Total calories burned were 1183 kcal.......Amazing......
I hope that I will be able to complete 150 Miles walk in the Month of May 2013. Already completed 132.84 miles walk this month, another 17.16 miles to go.......
God, please give me strength to succeed in my goals......Amen !
First one was before lunch for 3.52 Miles (5.6K) and the second one was before dinner for 3.12 Miles (5K). Total calories burned were 1183 kcal.......Amazing......
I hope that I will be able to complete 150 Miles walk in the Month of May 2013. Already completed 132.84 miles walk this month, another 17.16 miles to go.......
God, please give me strength to succeed in my goals......Amen !
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Monday, May 27, 2013
Another 5 MI Walk Today !
What a wonderful use of the long weekend......another 5 MI (8K) walk today morning. Is my body getting use to it ? Awesome !
God, please continue giving me strength and courage to keep improving my health. Amen !
Next steps for me are to increase my pace and interval training.
Yesterday's walk for 5.03 was completed in 1 Hour 34 Minutes and 39 Seconds with an average pace of 18 minutes 49 seconds per mile. Today's walk for 5 miles looked like a copy cat for yesterday's walk. Walked for 5.05 miles in 1 Hour 35 Minutes and 17 Seconds with and average pace of 18 minutes 52 seconds per mile. And the number of calories burned were exactly same 864kcal.
Moving on to the work week starting tomorrow, it will be smaller walks. However, I will do my best to walk for 6+ miles a day. I needs your good wishes guys !
Exciting weekend so far, hoping for another couple of miles tonight. Thanks for reading !
God, please continue giving me strength and courage to keep improving my health. Amen !
Next steps for me are to increase my pace and interval training.
Yesterday's walk for 5.03 was completed in 1 Hour 34 Minutes and 39 Seconds with an average pace of 18 minutes 49 seconds per mile. Today's walk for 5 miles looked like a copy cat for yesterday's walk. Walked for 5.05 miles in 1 Hour 35 Minutes and 17 Seconds with and average pace of 18 minutes 52 seconds per mile. And the number of calories burned were exactly same 864kcal.
Moving on to the work week starting tomorrow, it will be smaller walks. However, I will do my best to walk for 6+ miles a day. I needs your good wishes guys !
Exciting weekend so far, hoping for another couple of miles tonight. Thanks for reading !
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Another Achievement - Wow ! My first 5 MI Walk !!
Another amazing achievement this morning. My first 5 miles walk non-stop today morning. It feels so much great as I get closer to my goal.
And the good news is the scale showed that I have lost 5 pounds. That is so cool !! I am 269 pounds now. Lost 5 pounds in 5 Weeks by just walking for 35 days that's 1 pound a week.......Awesome Awesome !! Getting closer to my goal !!
Also, I have heard that 1 to 2 pounds a week is a safe way to lose weight. There are multiple theories out there on safe weight loss. But, the one I believe is 1% of your total weight is safe. Again that is what I think can be safe.....but I am not sure if that is correct. I am no doctor or physical trainer or dietician, I am a fatty guy who picked up a journey to lose weight.
5 Pounds gone !! Amazing Amazing !! Congrats Anshul !! Way to Go !!
And the good news is the scale showed that I have lost 5 pounds. That is so cool !! I am 269 pounds now. Lost 5 pounds in 5 Weeks by just walking for 35 days that's 1 pound a week.......Awesome Awesome !! Getting closer to my goal !!
Also, I have heard that 1 to 2 pounds a week is a safe way to lose weight. There are multiple theories out there on safe weight loss. But, the one I believe is 1% of your total weight is safe. Again that is what I think can be safe.....but I am not sure if that is correct. I am no doctor or physical trainer or dietician, I am a fatty guy who picked up a journey to lose weight.
5 Pounds gone !! Amazing Amazing !! Congrats Anshul !! Way to Go !!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
What's the Adventure ? Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, India to Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India
Alright guys ! So, what's the adventure ? I keep calling my weight loss journey an adventure but not sharing what is it. I was very hesitant putting this up as I was still thinking Can I do it ? Am I promising too much ? But, you know what; No I am not promising too much. I am not over estimating myself. If I have to achieve my goals I have to do something like this.
Are you guys ready to explore my adventure ?
The plan is to Walk, Jog, Run, Bike Ride (for my friends in India Bike Ride means our own bicycle riding not motorcycle), Treadmill, or any other means of walking related exercise to virtually cover the distance from Kashmir (northern most city) to Kanyakumari (southern most city) in India. I know this is not as adventurous as walking coast to coast here in US living in the tent, camp, motel and walk your way but still as I said earlier for a person like me who is obese, have a family to support this is a good adventure. I know that I am doing it in the comfort of my home.
So, how much exactly is the distance. As per Google Maps, the walking distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is 3,778 km (2,361.25 miles). Here is a quick snapshot for your reference,
The timeline to cover this distance of around 2,400 miles is less than 500 days that is approximately 4 to 5 miles a day on an average.
And believe me, I am still doubtful if I can do it. I need a lot of wishes from all of you my friends and blessings of my GOD to help me achieve my goal.
Please keep sending your good wishes and prayers my way.
God, please provide me the courage and strength to achieve the positive results in my weight loss journey. Amen !
Are you guys ready to explore my adventure ?
The plan is to Walk, Jog, Run, Bike Ride (for my friends in India Bike Ride means our own bicycle riding not motorcycle), Treadmill, or any other means of walking related exercise to virtually cover the distance from Kashmir (northern most city) to Kanyakumari (southern most city) in India. I know this is not as adventurous as walking coast to coast here in US living in the tent, camp, motel and walk your way but still as I said earlier for a person like me who is obese, have a family to support this is a good adventure. I know that I am doing it in the comfort of my home.
So, how much exactly is the distance. As per Google Maps, the walking distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari is 3,778 km (2,361.25 miles). Here is a quick snapshot for your reference,
The timeline to cover this distance of around 2,400 miles is less than 500 days that is approximately 4 to 5 miles a day on an average.
And believe me, I am still doubtful if I can do it. I need a lot of wishes from all of you my friends and blessings of my GOD to help me achieve my goal.
Please keep sending your good wishes and prayers my way.
God, please provide me the courage and strength to achieve the positive results in my weight loss journey. Amen !
My first 100 Miles !!
It is amazing how your brain controls everything. Till 30th day of my weight loss journey my brain keep telling me it is impossible to do and the very next day on Day 31 as soon as I have completed my first 100 miles. My brain started sending the signals to my body that "It is very hard but possible."
So, that's a big achievement on first month anniversary of my weight loss journey that I accomplished 100 miles on Day 31.
I can do it ! Consider it done !
So, that's a big achievement on first month anniversary of my weight loss journey that I accomplished 100 miles on Day 31.
I can do it ! Consider it done !
Transition from Obese Type III to Obese Type II
Biggest early achievement in my weight loss journey came on Day 22 when I transitioned from Obese Class III to Obese Class II. It was amazing to see that scale moving. My Goal is to transition from Obese Class III to Obese Class II to Obese Class I to Overweight to finally Normal Weight range. And this achievement was a very big step in that process.
Now, I felt like Yes I can do it ! I know it is still very far but what is a journey without distance.
Way to Go Anshul !
Now, I felt like Yes I can do it ! I know it is still very far but what is a journey without distance.
Way to Go Anshul !
My First 5K !! Walk Not Run !!
Wow !! What a sense of Accomplishment !! It was Day 24 of my weight loss journey and I did it !! I walked for 3.34 miles (5.3 kilometers) non-stop !! You will not believe how much happy I was on that day. Here is a snapshot of my achievement,
Day 1: Walk for 1.02 miles ! OMG It is Hard !
Oh My God ! It is Hard ! That's exactly what I said after my walk for 1.02 miles on Day 1.
Out of breath but with a sense of accomplishment. It is the start of my Journey ! Adventure ! Healthy Life !
Out of breath but with a sense of accomplishment. It is the start of my Journey ! Adventure ! Healthy Life !
My Support Group !!
For any adventure (Adventure, Really ?? For someone like me who is looking to lose 110 pounds in 18 months or less it is actually an adventure), you need a group of people to support you !
Here is my support groups which is increasing every day,
1. Sunaina Gagneja, My Wife, who is pushing me to stay on track every day if not hours or minutes :) Thank You Sue ! I Love You !
2. Gity Rugg, My colleague, she was the one who asked me to start the walking routine before lunch in April. And we go out almost every workday for 20 to 30 minutes before Lunch. Thanks Gity !! You are Excellent !
3. Julia DeLong-Nemer, another colleague, who will not let me go off the hook. She joined us 3 weeks ago and one day it was snowing outside (Yes, snow in May ridiculous isn't it ?) but we did indoor walking for 1.4 miles. Thank You Julia ! You are awesome !
4. Charlotte Hill-Ridge, joined us a couple of weeks ago for walks before lunch and amazing personality to walk with. Thanks Charlotte !
5. Charan Raj, Got him in to walk before lunch group last week. He is very motivating and can walk with you as long as you want. Thanks Raj !
And All of you who are joining me in this journey by reading my blog ! You guys are my biggest support and let me tell you why ? I was reading on the internet that the more number of people you tell about your goals the more accountable you become. Guess what ? If one of you asks me where I am on my journey, I don't want to give any excuses rather I want to show you my progress ! So, A Very Big Thank You to All of You !
Here is my support groups which is increasing every day,
1. Sunaina Gagneja, My Wife, who is pushing me to stay on track every day if not hours or minutes :) Thank You Sue ! I Love You !
2. Gity Rugg, My colleague, she was the one who asked me to start the walking routine before lunch in April. And we go out almost every workday for 20 to 30 minutes before Lunch. Thanks Gity !! You are Excellent !
3. Julia DeLong-Nemer, another colleague, who will not let me go off the hook. She joined us 3 weeks ago and one day it was snowing outside (Yes, snow in May ridiculous isn't it ?) but we did indoor walking for 1.4 miles. Thank You Julia ! You are awesome !
4. Charlotte Hill-Ridge, joined us a couple of weeks ago for walks before lunch and amazing personality to walk with. Thanks Charlotte !
5. Charan Raj, Got him in to walk before lunch group last week. He is very motivating and can walk with you as long as you want. Thanks Raj !
And All of you who are joining me in this journey by reading my blog ! You guys are my biggest support and let me tell you why ? I was reading on the internet that the more number of people you tell about your goals the more accountable you become. Guess what ? If one of you asks me where I am on my journey, I don't want to give any excuses rather I want to show you my progress ! So, A Very Big Thank You to All of You !
What's the Plan ??
Alright, so you guys will say is this just the talk or there is any defined strategy to follow. And the answer is Yes ! there is a plan that I have worked on. So, whats the plan ?
The plan is very simple to start with an exercise that is easy on my body and less prone to injuries. And we all know the answer "Walking !!". Studies have shown that walking is the most easy form of exercise and almost injury free. Just wear your sneakers and head out the door putting one step in front of other.
You just need a good pair of running shoes (I know, I said Walking but asking for running shoes here). My personal experience tells me that running shoes have better cushioning than the walking shoes and that helps a lot.
But, really can just walking help. Answer is I don't know yet if only walking can help but as I said to continue my exercise program for 18 months I need to go easy on my body. Secondly, Walking is something that I can do anytime, anywhere, without the need to go to the Gym or any special equipments. And the good news is I don't need special training for walking. My father taught me how to walk when I was 1 year old and I am already doing it all my life. The only thing that needs to change is the Focus, now I have to pick up a time to walk few extra miles everyday (and please note I mean 365 days a year, no weekends, no excuses, no rest days because do we really need rest day from Walking ??? ).
Walk Anshul Walk !!
The plan is very simple to start with an exercise that is easy on my body and less prone to injuries. And we all know the answer "Walking !!". Studies have shown that walking is the most easy form of exercise and almost injury free. Just wear your sneakers and head out the door putting one step in front of other.
You just need a good pair of running shoes (I know, I said Walking but asking for running shoes here). My personal experience tells me that running shoes have better cushioning than the walking shoes and that helps a lot.
But, really can just walking help. Answer is I don't know yet if only walking can help but as I said to continue my exercise program for 18 months I need to go easy on my body. Secondly, Walking is something that I can do anytime, anywhere, without the need to go to the Gym or any special equipments. And the good news is I don't need special training for walking. My father taught me how to walk when I was 1 year old and I am already doing it all my life. The only thing that needs to change is the Focus, now I have to pick up a time to walk few extra miles everyday (and please note I mean 365 days a year, no weekends, no excuses, no rest days because do we really need rest day from Walking ??? ).
Walk Anshul Walk !!
My Weight Loss Goals !!
Start Weight: 274 lb
Target Weight: 164 lb
Start BMI: 40.5
Target BMI: 24.2
Start State: Obese Type III
Target State: Normal Weight
Start Date: 22nd April 2013
Target Date: 21st October 2014
I have to lose 110 pounds and it is very important to set realistic goals. I have tried many many times to lose weight and I failed because I was not realistic in setting up my goals.
So, this time after a lot of research and study. The goal is very realistic, definitive, achievable, and bound by a proper timeline. And I will be tracking my performance right here with all of you.
Goal Statement:
"Lose 110 pounds of weight in 18 months to bring my body in Normal Weight range for my height."
Go Anshul Go !
Target Weight: 164 lb
Start BMI: 40.5
Target BMI: 24.2
Start State: Obese Type III
Target State: Normal Weight
Start Date: 22nd April 2013
Target Date: 21st October 2014
I have to lose 110 pounds and it is very important to set realistic goals. I have tried many many times to lose weight and I failed because I was not realistic in setting up my goals.
So, this time after a lot of research and study. The goal is very realistic, definitive, achievable, and bound by a proper timeline. And I will be tracking my performance right here with all of you.
Goal Statement:
"Lose 110 pounds of weight in 18 months to bring my body in Normal Weight range for my height."
Go Anshul Go !
Before Weight Loss !!
They always say that you have to upload "Before" picture to appreciate your efforts, so here I am not looking very good at 274 lb. But this picture will be reminder for me to achieve my goal and keep it off once achieved......
My starting point ! Weight: 274 lb BMI: 40.5
Surprise Surprise !!! I have crossed all limits for an Obese person. My BMI is at 40.5 that is the worst most category for an obese (Obese Type III) as of 4/22/2013.
Obesity is in itself an illness, and cause for many other illnesses Cardiovascular diseases, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure. I am currently on a daily dose of 2 baby aspirins, 20 mg medicine for High BP, and 10mg medicine for High Cholesterol.
Come on Anshul !!! What have you done to yourself ?? Open your eyes now.................
Obesity is in itself an illness, and cause for many other illnesses Cardiovascular diseases, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure. I am currently on a daily dose of 2 baby aspirins, 20 mg medicine for High BP, and 10mg medicine for High Cholesterol.
Come on Anshul !!! What have you done to yourself ?? Open your eyes now.................
My Biggest Inspiration !!
I am inspired and touched by the efforts Kathy Ford (one of colleague who is 55 years old) is taking to raise awareness about cancer. She is going on a new adventure - the Million Dollar Marathon, a coast-to-coast run
across America benefiting Above + Beyond Cancer.
Please visit: http://coasttocoastforcancer/kathyf
I thought this is amazing a 55 year old lady is doing so much for the community and going to run a full marathon.
And looking at me I am 33 years old and can not run for 1 mile. This has opened my eyes big time, and I have convinced myself to get in shape at least to support my family.
I wish all the very best to Kathy Ford and she is in training right now. Running at least 4 to 5 miles everyday and I make sure that I like her Run everyday on facebook. Her activities can be tracked at,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Run-Kathy-Run-Million-Dollar-Marathon/619181584774560
Run Kathy Run ! All the Best Kathy !
Please visit: http://coasttocoastforcancer/kathyf
I thought this is amazing a 55 year old lady is doing so much for the community and going to run a full marathon.
And looking at me I am 33 years old and can not run for 1 mile. This has opened my eyes big time, and I have convinced myself to get in shape at least to support my family.
I wish all the very best to Kathy Ford and she is in training right now. Running at least 4 to 5 miles everyday and I make sure that I like her Run everyday on facebook. Her activities can be tracked at,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Run-Kathy-Run-Million-Dollar-Marathon/619181584774560
Run Kathy Run ! All the Best Kathy !
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