End of Phase 1 Numbers

I started 20/20 Phase 1 on 11/1/2004 and finished on 2/14/2005. I feel a lot better both physically and mentally. The end of Phase 1 means that there is a little less structure around how much supervision I will get from my dietician and trainer. I meet now every other week with my dietician and only twice a week with my trainer.

11/1/04 2/14/05
Body Weight: 320lbs 266lbs
Weight Loss: 54lbs
BMI 49.3 41.7
Blood Pres. 116/86 108/76
Total Cholesterol 186 149
HDL 46 36
LDL 120 98

Treadmill Test: 6:15 9:30
Bicep Strength Test 70lbs 82lbs
Flexibility Test 8.1in 12.3in

Measurements –
Chest 54in 48.25in
Waist 52.75in 43.75in
Hips 56.5in 50.75in
Bicep 18in 16.25in
Thigh 34.25in 30in

Total Inches Lost: 26.5inches

Polar Body Age 43 37


I averaged 3.6lbs per week of weight loss over the 15 week phase.

-daryl welsh

Here I am at 267lbs. 

Here I am at 320lbs 

The End of Phase 1 fast approaching....

Starting Weight: 320lbs
Last Week: 270.4 lbs
This Week: 267 lbs

Total Weight Loss: 53 lbs

I had a good weight loss week. 3.4lbs! I mentioned last week I felt like the 270’s was a previous set-point for me, and I’m hoping I can continue to drop around 3 a week for the next few weeks.

On Monday I met with my dietician for my last phase-1 appointment. (end of week 14 start of week 15). We computed that in the fourteen week, I’d lost 53 pounds even or about 3.8lbs / week. Looking back on it now, I have got to say I’m very pleased with the progress. Except for those first few weeks where I had to get accustomed to the shakes, the rest of the time has not been too bad.

This last week I did have a couple of ‘higher’ calorie days. Nothing obscene but I did break the 1900 cal barrier twice. Once was because of an all-day conference I got sent to at the very last minute. Fortunately I packed a couple of 20/20 approved energy bars for my morning/after snacks. But these conferences do not do anything to provide food that is at all healthy. Also I was unable to workout on this day. So I’ll take my 3.4 lbs as a big step since I only worked out 4 days and averaged for the week about 150 cals/day more then normal.

My prep work to get ready for the Seattle to Portland bike ride has started. I purchased a bike this weekend and eagerly await it’s delivery this Friday. The bike I bought was a Motobecane Fantom Cross. I got this instead of a strict road bike because I’ve read too many posts by ‘larger’ sized people that the really skinny tires on most road bikes can break spokes or get damaged. Also, I’ve still got a large belly and bending way over to reach the brakes on a traditional road bike is still tough. This Cyclocross bike has traditional and MTB style brakes, allowing me to keep my hands at the top of the bars but still be able to stop if necessary. I’ve read a lot of reviews and many people report these are good multi-purpose bikes. Put on some skinnier slick tires and it’s just as good as a racing bike. Put on some knobby tires and you can do some off-road (or at least trail) riding. My plan is to start commuting to work a couple of times a week and I think this will be a good bike for that as well.

I officially end phase-1 on Valentine’s day (2/14). I have my appointments lined up for next week to get blood drawn in addition to all the physical fitness tests.

Final note for this week. I’m wearing a pair of jeans. I haven’t owned a pair in a VERY long time. While shopping this weekend I decided to try on a pair and was surprised at how well they fit and looked. (By the way, since start 20/20 my belt has gone in 5 notches. Not sure what that amounts to in inches but it feels like a lot.)

-daryl welsh