This is the first week in my entire journey I’ve gained weight.
July 29 weight: 239.2
July 22 weight: 238.8
July 15 weight: 241.4
July 08 weight: 243.8
July 01 weight: 247.6
I’ve gained 0.4 pounds in the last week and lost 105 pounds in 27 weeks. Want stats from past weeks? Check out my entire 27 week weight loss progress.
Week 27 is the first and last week you’ll ever see a gain.
You don’t need a picture of my scale this week — I’m fairly sure I showed you what under 239 pounds looked like a week ago. I was less than pleased this morning and couldn’t have cared less about showing you the scale at 239.2.
With my 24th birthday this past Sunday and a weeklong vacation from work this week, I’ve lost sight of my goals. I haven’t relapsed into my old unhealthy lifestyle, but I have stopped trying to be healthy.
I’ve been snacking on junk food during the day. I skipped the gym both over the weekend, as well as last night. I’ve been watching more television and spending more time on the computer.
It looks like I’m still human.
This week should show to you that if you don’t put in the work, you won’t lose the weight. It’s not rocket science. I’ve lost weight 26 weeks in a row without fail — the first week I give just a little bit of slack I gain half a pound.
If you thought I was serious about losing weight before, wait until August 5th.
No more slack. Not one inch.
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Don’t worry about gaining weight one week man. Youll hit it hard next week and lose 5 pounds, I can feel it! Keep it up, you can reach your goal this year, just keep working toward it!
If you ate a lot of junk food, it is possible that your body is retaining a lot of water. If this is the case, that that water weight will fly right off you once you revert to your old (I mean NEW) ways.
Either way, try not to be too hard on yourself.
We’ll see next week!
You have done an amazing job so far! Don’t beat yourself up over 1 week. :) and heck, it was your birthday. I’m not a fan of excuses, but that is the best one I have ever heard !
Hey Tyler,
Long time reader here, first time I decided to post. Sorry this is so harsh.
I just want to tell you is to forget about all the progress you made so far, pretend it didn’t happen. Because now you are begining to feel entitled to revert back to a more relaxed lifestyle which is the wrong way to think.
Why is it the wrong way to think?
The bottom line is this you are 239 pounds ( BMI 31.5 ) and that puts you in the obesity range. That means are still at an increased risk for weight related health issues such as a heart attack.
You did not accomplish your goal yet and until you can look at your daughter and honestly tell her you did everything you can to increase your life span to be in her life, your job is not done.
Get back in the gym, do a double workout, and OBLITERATE that effing scale next week.
You’re right. I haven’t accomplished anything until I’m done.
Wow, Jason. Great post for all of us seeing strong results, but not yet to our goal weight. A powerful reminder that there’s still work to be done.
Ty, it’s like what happens to me. I stray just the tiniest bit and the weight loss comes to a grinding halt. I hate that! Do you other folks experience this, too?
Tyler, this is a nice reminder that we have to remain vigilant.
This is exactly what I needed to hear tonight. I’m sorry that you’re bummed about the gain, but your blog posts are still helpful and motivational to all of us here on the other side of the looking glass. To bed with me so that I can get up and jog in the morning!
Probably the best thing that could happen to you. Personally, I lost 40 pounds (280 to 240) in four months. Since then I’ve been stuck at the 240-242 range for a month or so. It is easy to slow down after accomplishing at least part of your goal.
Personally, I want to get back on the “losing 2 pounds” per week rate.
I’d look at it as a good motivator.
Well, life happens. It’s good motivation.
Also Jason -BMI isn’t a good number to count. There aren’t many accurate ways to assess body fat percentage but the military uses taping charts that are fairly accurate for men. They go a bit wonky for women but they’re pretty spot on for guys. You could find them online if you just google things like “army body fat charts.” I’d recommend a skin fold caliper test but the abodominal pinch would throw yours off. BMI however doesn’t account for build at all. After childhood, when kids grow at the same basic height and weight gains, going plainly by one’s height vs weight isn’t an accurate assessment of fat content or health.
Also a good point about the BMI — an extremely muscular person would have the same BMI as someone who was grossly obese and unhealthy.
With that being said, Jason’s point still remains. I haven’t reached my goal yet and have nothing to celebrate until I do.
for some reason a comment on an older post of yours never posted. It was about changing my “snacking” habits through a specific kitchen tool. .. a very,very, very powerful blender … it was pricey, but the amount of fruits/veggies has replaced the crap i was eating with minimal effort and great results.
In addition to that I was also wrapping vegetables, i.e, carrots, bell peppers, sprouts, cucumber, and some shrimp with a tonton ginger sauce in rice paper . cheap, easy, delicious, and satisfying. rice paper is easy to obtain and use.
i am literally amazed at what you have accomplished. I have been following since around Turkey Day 2008. Hope the rest of your family joins in the healthy lifestyle of exercise and healthy diet.
Excellent post Jason! I too long time reader and only started just posting. Loved what has been said!
Move on…. nothing more to see here. It happens to all of us and if you dwell on it, it festers. Kick that scales a** next week!
Hey Tyler~
To be honest, I think that while the 1/2 pound you gained was disheartening (and will only motivate you more), I think it was good for all of us to see.
When we come back to check your progress (sometimes daily) and see that you have dropped more weight, while we’re truly happy for you, we (“I” really, since I can’t speak for anyone else) can’t help but feel that we’ll never measure up to your success. I tell myself, “Man, there’s no way I’ll ever be able to do what Tyler has done.” And then I’m tempted to give up when the weight blips up.
But to see you have a week when you “gain” weight–and especially how you deal with it–is good. It always comes down to the same thing: eating too much or not exercising enough (or a combination of both). And you are modeling how to identify the reasons and combat any increases.
Thanks for being such a good example!
First off, AWESOME job on the updates. Really appreciate all you do on your blog/website.
Second, great motivation for guys like me, who are in the exact same boat. Similar size, similar goals, although my results are not as strong as yours.
I’d think that last week wasn’t a mistake, or step back, or anything like that. It’s a learning opportunity. Nothing more, nothing less.
Keep up the great work – much appreciated by those of you who use your posts as inspiration!
Sometimes it’s good to have a “failure” week. I used to row competitively and our coach always said, ‘you each need to lose (or fail) at least once. If you don’t, you’ll never learn from your mistakes.’
Take a second and reflect on your “failure” (your words, not mine) and decided how you can learn from it.
Maybe the best lesson is that it’s okay to let yourself have an ‘off week’ because you’ll hit the gym and nutrition harder and with new fresher perspective; or, maybe you’ll learn that it’s not worth it to have an off week. It’s all about learning.
Keep up the good work Tyler!