Day Twelve - 9.5lbs (That's Progress, Baby!)

So it seems like the daily bike rides really do help to shed the pounds!

As you know if you've been reading, it's been raining lately and I haven't been able to bike to work. BUT -- just half a pound to go before I'm officially ready to start the count down from 190lbs!

What I haven't been talking about is how my clothes are fitting. My shirts are noticeably baggier on me and I've moved up a spot on the belt buckle! One thing I've noticed that I'm not sure how I feel about is that my face has lost some of its fat and I'm worried about my eyes looking sunk-in. I don't want to look like a zombie, but I'll worry about that when the time comes. :)

Anyway, it's still raining today and I've decided to pop into Costco tonight to see if I can grab one of those 24-Hour Fitness memberships for around $25/mo. That way, I can just grab my iPhone and listen to some tunes while I jog on the treadmills for a half hour a day.

As usual, I'm writing this right before lunch so I'm pretty famished. Will power prevails though -- I'm going to go find something carb-free and South Beach friendly.

Day Eleven - 9lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, seriously guys. This is amazing stuff. I just jumped 1.5lbs over night.

Now, I know I'm supposed to stay hydrated so I have been. It can't just be water weight I'm losing, so I'm pretty stoked.

This acai ultra burn stuff really works! I've been eating fish more lately as well, so that probably helps -- eating the right kinds of fats, combined with the fiber and antioxidants in Acai. It's just the right combination to get the ball rolling in the right direction.

My only problem today is that it's been raining pretty hard, so I had to drive into work. I'm making up for it with less calories though, so I should be OK.

I've been thinking about getting a gym membership through Costco's 24-hour fitness pass. It's super cheap and this way, I could do more exercise on a daily basis. I figure, I'll start with 30mins a day and work my way up. Also, it would be good when I can't use my bike on a daily basis.

Day Ten - 7.5lbs!!!!!

Wow!! I looked at the scale today and I'm down to 192.5lbs! Hell yeah!!!

The 180's are so close, I can taste it. Now I just want to eat even better and ride my bicycle more vigorously. :)

In fact, my bike ride today was excellent. Barely a drop of sweat, as the air is still nice and cool in the mornings. Then it started raining, but it felt great!

Only problem now is .. if it keeps raining, I need a ride home.

For now, just getting some work done and pushing through the day. Looking forward to lunch!

Day Nine - 6.5lbs Gone

Ok guys, I just want to say that I really think the bicycle rides are helping. I mean, I've been losing a pretty consistent amount of weight over the last week or so. Sure, acai helps me stay energetic and regular, but the bike rides are making me work harder than I would otherwise. I truly recommend it.

Anyway, about the acai product feedback -- as you've read in my recent posts, I've been feeling more energetic than usual and I mean that. When I wake up, I don't spend as long getting out of sleepy mode yet I still sleep like a log when I do go to bed.

I'm sure part of all of this has to do with getting more sleep as well due to the increased exercise, but I can tell my endurance has gone up in several areas ;) ... but specifically, in terms of how long I can keep a pace of about 20mph on my bike.

Lastly, I'd like to report that I'm very regular as well thanks to the fiber content in the acai capsules as well as my diet. In fact, I'm becoming like clockwork. :)

On that note...

Day Eight - Knowing Is Half The Battle

... is what GI Joe says and apparently it applies to dieting as well. Unless you know how to diet and what to eat, the battle is going to be extremely difficult. The same applies to exercise.

With that said, I'm already at the 6lbs mark!

That's right, ladies and gents. I'm starting this week off with a bang. It's Martin Luther King Jr. day and I've got the day off, so I'm just taking it easy today. Still taking the capsules like normal and feeling energetic.

Day Seven - 5 Pounds GONE!

I'll keep this one short and sweet, but I'd just like to take a moment to thank the folks over at Acai Berry Reviews for helping me out so much. The first 5 pounds is always the toughest for me, so thanks guys.

The best part is, my belt is looser and my side-boobs are going down. I can't exactly see crazy big results in the mirror yet, but I'm sure I'll be able to once I hit the 10lbs mark.

Just a word to those who want to do the same thing I'm doing -- just take one day at a time and you'll get there.

30lbs to go!!!

Day Six - 4.5lbs Gone! Woo!

That's right! I weighed myself this morning and I'm down to 195.5lbs. For most of you, this probably doesn't seem like a big deal but to me, it's crazy! I haven't been able to lose weight in a long time. I feel great.

I took an acai capsule last night with my dinner, slept like a baby and woke up feeling great. I took another this morning with breakfast, and felt pretty energized. The bike ride was decent as well; didn't feel too much strain.

Now it's lunch time so I felt like updating. It's weird -- I really do feel a difference in terms of thinking, mental clarity and energy levels. It's funny that this little pill can give me such a boost, but I'm loving it. If you're thinking about losing weight, I highly recommend it.

The most difficult part so far is avoiding desserts, breads and pastas. I love those things so much, but they are the exact reason I went from 165 to 200 in the first place, so .. as long as I can remember that, I'm in good shape. I've made it this far, so I feel like as long as I can maintain a good attitude, I will make it in about 7-8 weeks total. As long as I keep it in that perspective, it doesn't seem so bad.

I just have to remember to stay focused on South Beach and remember to take my acai daily to maintain my 165 once I'm there. :)