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Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-13809977614394116012012-09-12T16:37:00.002-07:002012-09-12T16:38:26.653-07:00Down but Not Out<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am so close to my goal of 199lbs I can taste it. I have hit that all to familiar wall again though. I was injured in an auto accident in August and I have had very little time at the CrossFit box as a result of that. It has been a life changing thing- I had my routine- my schedule and things seemed to be going really great! I am so close to hitting a personal goal I set back in December 2011- being able to Deadlift 400lbs (my previous body weight) I acheived 395lb deadlift one week ago. But my progress of losing weight and building strength is slow. My entire right side is in varied amounts of pain from day to day. I want to do so much but I worry that I'll injure myself more severely. <br /><br />With all of this I cannot lose sight of the things I have committed to accomplishing. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Its getting close to the end of this year and I will not leave anything unfinished. I MUST- I WILL DO THIS.</span><br />
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Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-53510567999654398802012-03-20T17:35:00.000-07:002012-03-20T17:35:47.436-07:00Believe and Do<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Though we may fall- we rise again.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Though we may bleed- we heal.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Though we may tire- our movement will not cease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is a frame of mind- a point of clarity that I came to-it has helped me to push on, to keep going when my body wants to stop- and it is "I WILL"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Instead of "I can" or "I should" or "I Could" I tell myself "I will do this"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">When I was born, my parents saw right away that I had a birth deformity. "Chronic Clubbed Foot" My ankles were turned in so far that I really had no ankle. After multiple surgeries to rebuild and repair my broken little feet and Casts and metal pins and special shoes and clinics and Dr. visits galore....my feet still didn't quite work. I should have been unable to walk, but I did- because I wanted something more that what I'd been handed. I just had to work for it. I have worked hard, and I'm here... walking. Sometimes in pain- but that pain is manageable- I can over power that pain, through work- and training- through the therapy of consistency and dedication to my sport, I AM GROWING. This may seem like a Rant but I'm just trying to make this so clear. I do- what I do- because I have made the choice to do it. It didn't come to me easily. <br />
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to those that may read this and seek the magic pill answer to their questions-sorry if you didn't find it here :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(I am participating in the Kansas Half Marathon on April 22nd. I wish the Dr.'s (that told my parents they should give up spending money on my feet) were still alive. Look at me now.</span>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-58930979894854281482012-02-07T07:50:00.000-08:002012-02-07T07:50:16.474-08:00Shedding Time<div>(Side story)</div>Two Years ago I participated in my first 5K. I walked, ran and jogged for just under an hour to reach to finish line. Fast forward to this year (I hadn't really run for any distance since the 5K) I ran 4.04 miles in less time. Since joining CrossFit Believe, I have made huge strides in my athletic capacity, it's evident.<div><br />
</div><div>Main story:</div><div>A couple weeks ago My brother and I went for a run- a 2 mile loop, He was hesitant, he didn't think he could make it. However, we completed it in 30 minutes which included a little rest. He was super proud of himself for finishing (as was I)</div><div><br />
</div><div>Today we ran 2 miles for time. My brother and I finished at close to 25 minutes with NO rest. in the second 1 mile lap, he took the lead and set the pace. Made me so proud of him. This just puts a huge smile on my face. My brother was a 16 year cigarette smoker who quit smoking, joined CrossFit and changed his life. Today he is an athlete. Fitness is our sport and I LOVE that he and I are a part of it.</div><div><br />
</div><div>People exchange habits, sometimes bad ones for good ones. But, They must WANT IT. THEY must Do it. </div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-50824056112142878872011-12-19T13:39:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:39:46.773-08:00An Old Friend<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Wow- it has been 4 months since I last updated this blog- and believe me- a lot has happened since then. I moved back to the town that grew up in. A shocking reentry into the old habits I use to have. I started smoking again, quit working out and ate very little to compensate. It was working- I got down to 229 lbs but when starvation got old, I ate. And it all came back- I went back up to 245lbs. Depressed, discouraged and (seemingly) defeated- I turned to Christ for strength. I had sought strength in cigarettes, myself, the world and the gym but NONE of those worked. I needed real community- I needed accountability- I needed to finish what I started. I started talking with an old friend from high school (Alan Joyner). I followed him on facebook and saw how he was involved in a group called CrossFit. (www.crossfitbelieve.com) I saw his amazing progress and fitness capabilities and I wanted to know more about it- I wanted to be apart of something again. So when the opportunity came up (December 5th) I took the plunge and joined CrossFit Believe. </span><br />
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</span></div><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have learned that being "out of it" for only a few months REALLY set me back (as my mentor Matt B. warned me about) I am really feeling incredible these days. Feeling strong, feeling confident and I have a goal in mind that is more realistic for my height and build. BMI is a ghost- no one knows why they're chasing it- why they want to have that "normal" bmi. I guess it's because the majority of the people out there want whats normal. guess I want to do what's best. 199lbs is my new goal. Lean, Strong, and Athletic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have noticed on TV that weight loss is EVERYWHERE!! I know this comes in phases, and that before I was born there were periods of fitness and weight loss focus in our country. But these stories are like none I've ever heard of. I watched a story of a guy who lost over 200lbs, had skin removal surgery, and is now feeling better than ever. Yay! and everyone cheered.... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I don't know why, I don't know how, but these <u>certain people are chosen</u>. And their given an incredible opportunity. To change their life with all the best help, financial assistance and doctors that can do anything. Then- they're given a platform on which to make a statement about how and why they did this thing- made this change. I keep thinking, this isn't fair! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have literally worked my butt off for almost 1 year now, I've lost 150lbs by eating healthy and exercising.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This weekend I weighed in at 251.6lbs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You know, I need help too, but there's no one there that will step in and pay the bill for all the surgery and counseling and food and gym fee's and every other cost associated with changing from Morbid Obesity to Healthy BMI. Most of us just Deal with it. We have to Fight- tooth and nail- for every ounce of weight we'll lose. But honestly, every day that we're stuck in the body of <u>something You don't wanna see</u> is like an eternity in pain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It makes me toss and turn, sometimes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wish someone would give me the chance. I've done 90% of the work without the assistance (besides motivation and support) that these "Contestants" get. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wanna feel good about myself too. <br />
Don't I deserve that?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">God,<br />
I know that there is nothing more important than the understanding that Your Son, Jesus died for my sins so that I might live again. I thank you for the strength, courage and endurance you've placed in me. I couldn't do this alone. I ask you for help, Father. I need something to ease my mind- my soul. When I look in the mirror all I see is what I have done wrong. Change that, Lord. Continue to change me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I cannot remember seeing commercials for fast food and restaurants that served the kind of food that is acceptable today. When I see advertising for a double bacon cheeseburger that has deep fried onion rings stuffed in it, and then you get a side of onion rings with it, plus a big sugary soda, I think- how many calories is that?!? But you could get one with deep fried jalapenos in it and instead of onion rings you could get fries or tater tots, or chili fries, or chili cheese fries covered in bacon and extra cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I saw this ad, I became angry- because this is what is seen by not only Me- a grown up, but KIDS- MY KIDS. Kids that don't know better, so they think this food looks GOOD. When it is really just JUNK, GARBAGE, TRASH. This would wreck your system if you ate it. If you took a person and fed them mass amounts of calories, sugar, carbs, and fat in a (very generous) 20 minute time span, they could become very sick. When I weighed over 400lbs. I might have eaten this very meal- and felt AWFUL afterwards, but I didn't care.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I guess that’s what changed- somewhere along the way, you either decide to Care what you're eating or not Care.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Do you care?</span>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-49727367339221777192011-05-11T14:16:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:54:07.297-07:00Renew Me<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Oh my, how are you WWW? Let me give you an update.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am pushing (what seems like) harder than ever on my workouts these days. I am lifting more than I ever thought I would be, and my cardio has been intense. but....I've reached the <strong>DREADED PLATEAU!!</strong> This happens to ANYONE that is undergoing serious transformation through weight loss. You hit these spots where the weight doesn't seem to drop anymore. So, for the last 2 weeks I've really not lost a whole lot of weight. I was down to 253lbs last week, but I've been holding water this whole week! As of today I was back up to 257lbs. I want to break that 250lb mark SO BAD!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Almost 1 year into this, I find myself in need of a renewing of my dedication and commitment to this path that I'm on. If you would, Pray for me. That I will break through this plateau phase.</span><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">God,<br />
I have nothing that you have not placed in my life. I thank you for transformation of my mind and my body. I ask that you'll continue to help me. Continue to make me new- each day.</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This week has been right on track- Despite the enemy's attacks at every turn- I remain diligent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Every day we are faced with what seems like an immeasurable amount of choices. From the second that you wake up, you make choices. I choose when to get out of bed. I choose what clothes I'll wear, what shoes, when to eat, what to eat, which way to go to work, should I speed up at that Yellow light or slow down, what words I'll say, and how I'll say them, and so on and so on. So I asked myself- "What are the answers to 3 questions that most any decision takes into consideration-</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">WHAT am I doing? WHY am I doing it? and HOW will I do it?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With all the changes and choices I make and have made to my lifestyle, I can answer these questions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT am I doing?</strong> I am allowing transformation to occur in my heart. Doing that transforms my attitude, which motivates me to improve myself (mentally, spiritually, and physically).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>WHY am I doing it?</strong> To show the world that the power of Christ is real. That ALL things are possible, through Jesus.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>HOW will I do it?</strong> By committing myself to live up to my full, God breathed potential. <br />
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We are all made in the image and likeness of God. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">God didn't make me unhealthy, fat, and broken. I did that to myself. And because my heart, mind and spirit are being transformed from their destructive ways- I CHOOSE to live a life that is More healthy, more focused, and more productive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today- make good choices- driven by prayer and full understanding; not impulse and cloudy judgement. Today I choose to press on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am writing today with Joy in my heart. I had a phenomenal weekend and Good news to report. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But let's back up a little bit there! The last time I'd written I was 267lbs. Since then- I weighed 263lbs two weeks ago, a great week full of sweat and tears on the elliptical. It was crazy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I spent this past weekend with my Dad for his 75th birthday. I saw my Sisters from Texas and their husbands. So there was a ton of positive comments and encouragement from them. My dad told me he was proud of me for the work I'd done in making myself healthier (Which is better than any gold star you got in grade school).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I weighed in this past week 258lbs! that is a 5.8lb loss, which (in the words of Matt B.) is a Fantastic week. I really think my metabolism is working properly. So, eating right and the hard work at the gym is paying off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am excited to do some spring time activities. Playing on the church softball team, going golfing with my brother, and just getting outdoors with my kids on a regular basis to walk, run and play. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This spring in my step is due to the continued outpouring of God's beautiful, wonderful, generous, and unending mercy. Praise God for His work in me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Food was my idol, I leaned on food for comfort, strength, reassurance, affirmation, and consistency. Food is always around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This life transformation isn't about starving. Its not about obsessing. Its about seeing- truly- for the first time, what living is all about. I am alive for the right reasons. I live for the right reasons. I workout and eat right for the right reasons. To show that I am God's. and that He will do great works and miracles in those that lean on HIM instead of the idols of this life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was listening to a really good song called "Tip the Scales" by Rise Against. The song just pumps me up beyond belief. check it out- if you find the time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am going places I've never gone before with this idea in mind. "live like no one else" </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We'll see what tomorrow holds for me.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">83lbs to go!</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-37754061266543305312011-03-22T14:11:00.000-07:002011-03-22T14:13:18.778-07:00What Has Been Lost Shall Never Return<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">OH MY GOSH! It seems like it's been forever since I posted, and for that- I'm Sorry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So much has happened in the past month....where to begin?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lets go in chronological order. March started out with a 2lb loss- taking me to 272lbs., Then on Wednesday, March 9th- After 14yrs of having thyroid issues, I had the right side of my Thyroid removed (along with a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goitre">goiter</a> that was 4.5 inches long x 1.5 inches wide (since i don't have real picture- I made a really crummy drawing of what it was shaped like)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">that procedure resulted in this little souvenir</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">it also caused me to gain 10lbs (in water weight) putting me at 282lbs for the second week of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I haven't noticed a huge change so far except for the lump being gone. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I couldn't eat much of anything that was good for me (or at all), and I was so messed up from the pain medicine I was taking I couldn't work out. I had to remind myself- recovery and healing was first and most important thing. Nothing was going to derail my progress however. So the next week I came to weigh in (unsure of what I would find). Much to my surprise- I had lost all of that water weight and then some. I was 271lbs! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">10lbs. of water weight gone and 1lb for good measure :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This week I am committing myself to staying right on track- I started back to the gym on Monday for Cardio. I can't do any upper body weight lifting for a while. I continue to work on core and legs. I have Committed to Matt B. that I will come in at 269lbs or lower this weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pray for my determination- that it wouldn't slow down. Something that this who process has taught me it that there is NO problem that you can't overcome. You just have to do the work that is necessary. THE WEIGHT WON'T JUST COME OFF (and stay off) BY ITSELF, You gotta want it- Badly.</span><br />
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<em>"Hello brothers,</em></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>we were all once defeated by Satan in our lives when it came to self control and eating. Today, I can say we have victory in Christ. Should you sin that grace may more abound? God forbid! Don't give up ground that you have won with blood, sweat, and tears.<br />
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Behind us is a trail of pounds lost, mountain tops crossed and blood spilled in the name of reclaiming who we are in Christ... we are made in the image of God. <br />
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Take your mind back to that first week weigh in. Some guys lost 9...12...even 16lbs! <br />
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Stay close to God in prayer, remain COMPLIANT through transformation, not contrition. <br />
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Be men of character and men stronger than ANY voice in your head saying 'but you've come so far'. We still have a lifetime to go, gentleman. <br />
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-Luke </div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-13163891525764399662011-02-16T15:15:00.000-08:002011-04-20T10:10:44.758-07:00What would Kevin Costner Say?<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hello out there. A fantastic week so far- I am learning that I have a lot more fight in me than Previously assumed. I pounded out 60 minutes on the elliptical at level 15 resistance. never dropped below 85 revs. I affectionately call it "the elliptical death march". I've also pushed my weights even harder- Reaching the 200lb mark on my Lat Pull down exercise, and 255lbs leg press.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Down, down, down! ya- another 2lbs gone! 276lbs is where I came in this past Saturday. We had a week were NO MAN on T8WC gained or maintained weight. Everyone lost (so...everyone won!) I also saw my doctor- He was happy to see me down 125lbs since my last visit. Also my blood pressure was down to a normal level. Praise God for that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"Never stop fighting till the fight is done."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am seeing great results from my weight training (increases are coming each week) and my waist and chest measurements keep going down little by little. So I'm please. Also did something crazy- Pushed out 1 mile on the elliptical in 9min 6sec. Felt amazing.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Wow- I'm just glad it's Friday. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Doctor appointment on Tuesday. It's been 10 months since He's seen me- we'll see what he thinks about my progress. Thanks for all the love and support I've been hearing from you guys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Everybody- have a Happy Valentines Day- Spend it with the one you love, and never take them for granted.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>94 to go!</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Luke</strong></span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-8956259305302612702011-01-26T10:34:00.000-08:002011-01-26T10:34:50.802-08:00When I Was 16<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was 5'11 and I weighed 281lbs. I know because I got my drivers permit on my 16th birthday. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Flash forward 9 Years, it's my 25th birthday- I'm 6'and I weigh over 400lbs. That's more than a growth spurt. This is my license photo from when I moved to Lee's Summit- they carried over the info from my permit to every license I've had since. It still says 5'11 and 281lbs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm proud to report that at my last weigh in I was down to 282.8lbs- That puts me 98lbs away from my goal weight! I WILL DO IT IN 2011!! AHHH!!! I'M SO PUMPED!! New changes in my life/health arena. I am happy to say that I am OFF of the blood pressure meds that were prescribed for me back in April. Yay! When I started this whole thing- I was wearing size 50 jeans and a 5XL coat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am now wearing size 40 jeans and a XL coat. (and That feels AMAZING!!!!!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To be able to shop right off the rack at a store is crazy- not having to special order or go to the big and tall section (if they had one)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm feeling like my energy is way up- I'm much more focused , day to day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">With all of this- comes heart changes. Besides the obvious physical changes to my heart, my relationships have been effected too. I can't act like they are untouched. Some are stronger than ever before. I feel a sense of approval that I've never seen from some people. I also feel the daggers sometimes. This year- I want to complete my physical journey- get to my goal weight. But I want to see improvement in my relationships each week also. Only through the moving of the Holy Spirit, is this possible. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Dear Heavenly Father,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I thank you for what you've done in my life, what you're doing in my heart and what you've already planned out for my future. I want to dedicate myself to spiritual health this year- along with my physical health. Let me see the opportunities to grow- and let me take advantage of them. Keep me strong, keep me focused on my course. Be with the ones I love- so they could grow in their love and relationship with you, by my example. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In Jesus' name- Amen.</span>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-63744068126214359012010-12-29T09:39:00.000-08:002010-12-29T09:39:14.338-08:00And As We Say Goodbye...<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">...to 2010, we say hello to 2011. It's almost new years, and I have been thinking a lot about what I've done this year- what I want to do next year and mostly about what I couldn't have done without my group of guys. Each day we send each other emails saying if we were compliant or not to our commitment. Some days it's just "compliant", some days it's "non-compliant". One of the most profound things that Matt B. has told me this year is it's not about how many times you fall but about how quickly you get up after falling. The enemy for anyone that has ever struggled with weight is most often Their own self doubt. since April 1, 2010 I have lost 115lbs. My goal for this year is to be done with this weight loss journey. I want to be on maintenance (to maintain a healthy weight and not have to lose anymore to have a "normal" BMI) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On April 1, 2011 I want be below 250lbs. I am committing myself to being 185lbs by December 2011- Come hell or high water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am going to need a tremendous amount of strength and encouragement to do this- but I know that the people in my camp can help me see it through. What an incredible year it's been. What a journey, so far. The journey continues. The next time I weigh in it will be 2011- Here's to a fantastic New Year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Luke</span>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-63683074601479414512010-12-14T10:13:00.000-08:002011-04-20T10:06:02.678-07:00I'm sorry, so sorry.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hello blog readers- </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It has been a crazy December!!!!! I can't believe it's already half-way gone. This has been a great month. <br />
This past week I lost just over 5 lbs. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em><strong>During the holidays it is especially hard to be on any kind of diet because of the ENDLESS amount of food that is put in front of you at Parties, Family Gatherings, Work, and of course at Home. Here's a tip- If you're out, and have options that are less than healthy (eat as little as possible) You don't have to join in and gorge yourself- BE SENSIBLE!</strong></em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am encouraged by the progress that all the guys and gals are making on T8WC. I am down to 292lbs at last weigh in- so by the end of the year...if I hit my goal each week...I'll be down to....280lbs (or very close to it) <em><u>The last time I weighed close to that was when I was a Sophomore in high school.</u></em> I am going to places I've never been as a grown adult. I bought my first pair of 42 jeans, and a new jacket that is a size XL! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is a picture of the 5XL Coat I wore last Christmas.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1UPta5NoSS8FxlToIZHEyCo9_4loXtuMlv6fxaPswEG_aPzplF4ERmFeOfBw9AVAGaFwK5rf68rjNUNly-EMlFX-9bJ5-L6nFbOT1mH3Yt2o_B2yBqY5vul3uBhygrkUSsuFyoVOo3U0/s1600/3m03pe3ld5Z55T55X1abhf349198d9c301a6f.jpg" /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3M9ABy3d0P6OEa5p2HReeyBbSUsghVFPQ-Ly9VLQ7x6qfiHMSVebOYSyyIZq09kUQvWqUExH7pmKwuVqxKDP7VMp6L4BTVES_XrgbuSdHQeQ6CyHHyN8wUFmI4vKfsU2N-I4I3VFi6E/s1600/3nc3md3p25T35Z05U4abh56fcf498f9361973.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf3M9ABy3d0P6OEa5p2HReeyBbSUsghVFPQ-Ly9VLQ7x6qfiHMSVebOYSyyIZq09kUQvWqUExH7pmKwuVqxKDP7VMp6L4BTVES_XrgbuSdHQeQ6CyHHyN8wUFmI4vKfsU2N-I4I3VFi6E/s1600/3nc3md3p25T35Z05U4abh56fcf498f9361973.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hard to believe. But I will never need that thing again. I've sold or donated ALL of my clothes and coats that I am too small for now. Bags and boxes full. The thing is- When you're overweight, you really accumulate clothes, because you're always outgrowing them. No longer. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I'll probably get in one or two more posts before the end of the year- Definitely one with my T8WC New Year Resolutions.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Take care everybody- Go Win Today!</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">-Luke</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-65627219861020603862010-11-29T21:33:00.000-08:002010-11-29T21:34:10.129-08:00How Did I Ever Get This Way?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was just looking back at some pictures of me from the beginning of 2010 (before I started working out at all) I just am shocked to see the state I was in. I will never go back there again- only forward to a healthier, skinnier Luke.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check it out for yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKZs9AH4i6ESe5zL6WFTV9pice5yu3qdmMqqLFs4C3OJcQVrE4-CvdmyjEpr2sw_XHT8IPk6v0Kd5hJjx8mQ3LupwptpckyRqeFPL8ay__kjudzH3jJjy2s_0TRBoP4e6Hu6q6F_PdAE/s1600/cantbelieve.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" ox="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKZs9AH4i6ESe5zL6WFTV9pice5yu3qdmMqqLFs4C3OJcQVrE4-CvdmyjEpr2sw_XHT8IPk6v0Kd5hJjx8mQ3LupwptpckyRqeFPL8ay__kjudzH3jJjy2s_0TRBoP4e6Hu6q6F_PdAE/s400/cantbelieve.png" width="400" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>Now</strong> </span> <strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Then</span></strong></span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Even after Thanksgiving (which we were allowed to have as a reward day off the diet) I am down 4lbs. We'll see how I do on Saturday. Hope to lose a few more by the end of the week. </span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Luke</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-44439195931596125742010-11-22T09:04:00.000-08:002010-11-22T09:04:43.604-08:001st Century<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Yes, the rumors are true- I have officially lost 100 lbs!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">WOOOO HOOOO! I am amazed at the transformation that I've experienced not only on the outside- but on the inside. God continues to give blessings.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The rest of me is committed to getting to full fitness. <br />
Thanks for all the encouragement and motivation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">-Luke</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-3543010121030913372010-11-17T11:10:00.000-08:002011-04-20T10:04:13.302-07:00Right to the Point<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I had a lackluster week before this past one (not losing any weight) so I guess I pushed a little harder and further in the gym than I had previously. I knocked down 8.4lbs- bringing me 2lbs away from my first Century loss. I'm now at 303.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We are at it again this week- pushing ourselves to the limit. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am trying to prepare for the <a href="http://www.sportkc.org/sportkc.aspx?pgID=866&event_id=352">Thanksgiving day run</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvhbrTqFPxQ3TfouhC-wI1F6VjQ18_PxdLGzZLP7U6IF3Jp4zqeXRRmI3kWnezulVsYUNbm4ezCbryAa7zbUExJezx584w43GqgKAIkSOFAUB-RBmMzUJi88kEViBy-lHYEkU-ltvRdY/s1600/t-day-sprint-main-185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMvhbrTqFPxQ3TfouhC-wI1F6VjQ18_PxdLGzZLP7U6IF3Jp4zqeXRRmI3kWnezulVsYUNbm4ezCbryAa7zbUExJezx584w43GqgKAIkSOFAUB-RBmMzUJi88kEViBy-lHYEkU-ltvRdY/s1600/t-day-sprint-main-185.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">- and it's going......okay. It's been slow- my ankle is my biggest deterrent from running- it starts to hurt, shooting pains, and then I'm done. So, I'm hoping that getting some running shoes will help me get on the right track.. ONLY 9 Days to go!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Stay strong- Be good :)<br />
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-Luke</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-90717005075548063292010-11-02T12:47:00.000-07:002011-04-20T10:02:39.780-07:00Muscle Milk is My New Favorite Treat!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>"First little thought that came through my brain- I use to love to snack on chocolate and chips and junk like that. But now, since I've reprogrammed my appetite- I actually crave something good for me (like almonds or a protein shake). It's pretty cool."</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, 2 weeks ago I came in here with a big disappointing gain. BOO! This past weekend, after really kicking it hard at the gym- I brought in a 5.8lb LOSS! Hellllls yeah! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(sorry, I couldn't help myself) So, I am feeling great about that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I now weigh (if you can believe it) 311lbs. On April 1st I weighed 401lbs....carry the 2...I am now just 10lbs away from 100lbs lost. This literally makes my head spin (you should see that- it's cool and scary at the same time) I hope to be down those final 10lbs in 2 weeks. We'll see how it goes. Just gotta remember to eat on time (every 2 hours- eat compliant food) and work out intensely for at least 40 minutes a day. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I signed up for the</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVrP-0vDEpBczw63GM_ULhjY8dE_7KaS1By9wjilYZtOrDfVgElgq8yJp-31NOfcvv_r-l07-flcAaMu15ejtVL5tsAmlpLPWxQid5_D8HaIEc7IwpXto8ZgdaGgcRo36OPXL6Gu6G4g/s1600/thanksgivingdayrun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVrP-0vDEpBczw63GM_ULhjY8dE_7KaS1By9wjilYZtOrDfVgElgq8yJp-31NOfcvv_r-l07-flcAaMu15ejtVL5tsAmlpLPWxQid5_D8HaIEc7IwpXto8ZgdaGgcRo36OPXL6Gu6G4g/s1600/thanksgivingdayrun.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(DUN-DUH-DAH!!!) We are doing it as Team T8WC. It is going to be insane. If you want to come and support- it's Thanksgiving morning at 9AM out at the Sprint Campus in Overland Park, KS.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It is going to be a time of Celebration for the progress that has been made. I am excited to be a part of it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">More information: visit the </span><a href="https://secure.eventunited.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fkcsc%2fThanksgivingDay5KFamilyStroll2010%2fRegister.aspx"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">site</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to get directions- or to sign up to participate. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Go win this week. I will be trying my level best to do the same. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">-Luke</span></div>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197817746200067445.post-30325070336884588152010-10-28T08:40:00.000-07:002011-04-20T10:01:40.480-07:00Cold Can't Keep You Down<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I haven't had a week where I went in reverse (gaining instead of losing). That is, until this past weekend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After a week of illness- losing 12lbs, then losing another 2 the next week, my body finally returned to normal hydration and this past weekend, the truth teller showed me a 0.6 lb gain. That might not seem like much, you might be like "LUKE it's LESS THAN A POUND! Quit freakin out!" But. I can't get it out of my head that I gained. I take it as a challenge- This week I have been busting my butt at the gym- just really trying to do what Matt B. talks about- Going till failure. I have been doing that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This morning I had a little encouragement from a stranger. I was on the elliptical just doing my thing, and this older guy on the elliptical next to me says "Wow! You're really pluggin' away on that, aren't you?" I smiled and told him "Yep, I'm trying". He said "you've lost a lot of weight haven't you? How much have you lost?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I told him 85lbs he said "You can really tell, I've seen you up here working out- every day don't you?"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I told him 6 days a week- and he told me it was great to see the progress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now, I don't know this guy from Adam. He's just a stranger- but I know- that God uses people in our circles to give us encouragement, even if we don't know they're watching.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Thanks- </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Luke</span>Luke LoChianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00232542865055731473noreply@blogger.com0