Today's Weigh-In: 212.6 lbs. (bummer)
5-Day Average: 211.56 lbs.
Sigh. I didn't hit my goal for this month, so the new goal of 210 by 3/7 stays. Now that I've gotten my back all fixed up I've been back in the gym 3 times this week. I let my diet slide a little the past 2 or 3 days, and it's caught up to bite me, as I haven't been able to really get under 212 (except for that one 209 weigh-in). Today is my weekly cheat meal day, but I'm going to try to keep it very reasonable. I've got a crap-ton of stuff to do tomorrow, and I won't be getting to exercise this weekend, so I've gotta make sure I eat right. Being very strict on the Zone seemed to be really good for my progress, so I'm going to go back to measuring everything and making sure that my ratios and blocks are right (no more estimating). I think that will bring me back on track to a good 1.5-2 lb. per week loss.
Also, I'm going to call some of you out. Seems as though it's been pretty quiet on the FAT front. Has everyone been slipping up and are too afraid to come out of the woodwork? You all know who you are, even if you can't make a big post, at least post something so we know you're still in the game. Don't make me come and get you, and drag you kicking and screaming to the computer.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Re-evaluating
Today's Weigh-In: 209.0 lbs. (new low)
5-day Average: 211.56 lbs.
I seem to be hitting new lows like crazy these days, and it feels great. I don't know exactly what I'm doing right (that I wasn't doing before) but I'm happy with the progress being made. If I can maintain a 209 weigh-in for the next two days I will reach my goal of 210 average by the end of the month.
I'm closing in on 20 pounds lost so far (1.56 pounds more to go from my average) so that feels like a good milestone. That puts me at about 40% of the way to my goal of 185 pounds, so I have about 25 pounds more to go. I've been at this since the beginning of October (working out and losing weight that is, I started the blog in November) so it's taken me about 5 months, which puts me at an average of 4 pounds a month. That's pretty crappy, but when I look at the numbers I didn't actually start losing any weight until mid-November, so a more realistic average would be about 5.6 pounds per month. If I can maintain that (admittedly conservative) pace it should take me a 4.5 more months to get to my goal, which would be mid-July. So it doesn't look like I'll be at my goal by Memorial day, but I should be pretty close (195 pounds by my estimates). When I hit 190 I'm going to re-evaluate my goal weight again (based on body fat percentage) to see whether I need to adjust it lower or if 185 will be enough to be at 10%.
This is a long journey, but I'm determined to make it, come hell or high water.
5-day Average: 211.56 lbs.
I seem to be hitting new lows like crazy these days, and it feels great. I don't know exactly what I'm doing right (that I wasn't doing before) but I'm happy with the progress being made. If I can maintain a 209 weigh-in for the next two days I will reach my goal of 210 average by the end of the month.
I'm closing in on 20 pounds lost so far (1.56 pounds more to go from my average) so that feels like a good milestone. That puts me at about 40% of the way to my goal of 185 pounds, so I have about 25 pounds more to go. I've been at this since the beginning of October (working out and losing weight that is, I started the blog in November) so it's taken me about 5 months, which puts me at an average of 4 pounds a month. That's pretty crappy, but when I look at the numbers I didn't actually start losing any weight until mid-November, so a more realistic average would be about 5.6 pounds per month. If I can maintain that (admittedly conservative) pace it should take me a 4.5 more months to get to my goal, which would be mid-July. So it doesn't look like I'll be at my goal by Memorial day, but I should be pretty close (195 pounds by my estimates). When I hit 190 I'm going to re-evaluate my goal weight again (based on body fat percentage) to see whether I need to adjust it lower or if 185 will be enough to be at 10%.
This is a long journey, but I'm determined to make it, come hell or high water.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Chugging along
Today's Weigh-In: 211.4 lbs (new low)
5-Day Average: 212.16 lbs.
Nothing really new on my front. I'm going to the chiropractor today to get my back fixed so I can get back to working out (hopefully I can get in a workout tonight). The weather here in southern California is absolutely beautiful today; mid-70s, sunny and clear, not too humid. I would love to go for a jog, but I gotta get my back fixed up first. Oh well. Time to eat some lunch :)
5-Day Average: 212.16 lbs.
Nothing really new on my front. I'm going to the chiropractor today to get my back fixed so I can get back to working out (hopefully I can get in a workout tonight). The weather here in southern California is absolutely beautiful today; mid-70s, sunny and clear, not too humid. I would love to go for a jog, but I gotta get my back fixed up first. Oh well. Time to eat some lunch :)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Can't complain
Today's Weigh-In: 212.6 lbs.
5-day Average: 212.56 lbs.
It's looking like the 212 weigh-in wasn't a fluke, as I've weighed in at 212 and a fraction for the last 4 days now. So it looks as though I won't hit my goal of a 210 average by the month's end, but I'll be darn close. Can't complain about that :)
I've had to take quite a few days off from exercising in the past week as the muscles in my shoulders, back, and neck have been bothering me quite a bit. I talked to my mom about it and she recommended I go see our chiropractor, which I plan on doing at the earliest available opportunity. I don't want to be out of the game too long or I'll get complacent.
Other than that, everything is going well with me. Diet has been good. I got a new bed so my sleep has been getting better. I'm in a pretty good groove now, which I think has contributed to my faster weight loss this month. Now I just gotta make sure I stay in it.
5-day Average: 212.56 lbs.
It's looking like the 212 weigh-in wasn't a fluke, as I've weighed in at 212 and a fraction for the last 4 days now. So it looks as though I won't hit my goal of a 210 average by the month's end, but I'll be darn close. Can't complain about that :)
I've had to take quite a few days off from exercising in the past week as the muscles in my shoulders, back, and neck have been bothering me quite a bit. I talked to my mom about it and she recommended I go see our chiropractor, which I plan on doing at the earliest available opportunity. I don't want to be out of the game too long or I'll get complacent.
Other than that, everything is going well with me. Diet has been good. I got a new bed so my sleep has been getting better. I'm in a pretty good groove now, which I think has contributed to my faster weight loss this month. Now I just gotta make sure I stay in it.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Lift those weights!
Today's Weigh-In: 212.0 lbs. (new low)
5-day Average: 213.8 lbs.
Whew! I was afraid that since my average climbed up a bit yesterday that I might be in trouble, but this morning I saw a new low. I worked out twice yesterday, and ate perfectly, so I know I earned it. I've just gotta keep earning it.
I'm starting to feel a bit under the weather. Actually, I've felt somewhat crappy for the past few days, but today it's definitely kicking into high gear. I'm taking tomorrow off from working out, as I have to clear my room for my new bed before I go to work, so that should help. I really don't want to get sick.
So last night I did another CrossFit Total, so I could compare my score with my brother's. These are 1-rep maxes. Here are the results:
Deadlift: 335 pounds (30 pound record)
Back Squat: 245 pounds (15 pound record)
Shoulder press: 150 pounds (5 pound record)
Not too shabby for me. I want my squats to be stronger but I'm getting there. I'm pulling personal records pretty much every time I try a 1-rep max, and I've increased my deadlift by 105 pounds just this year so far, so I can't really complain.
5-day Average: 213.8 lbs.
Whew! I was afraid that since my average climbed up a bit yesterday that I might be in trouble, but this morning I saw a new low. I worked out twice yesterday, and ate perfectly, so I know I earned it. I've just gotta keep earning it.
I'm starting to feel a bit under the weather. Actually, I've felt somewhat crappy for the past few days, but today it's definitely kicking into high gear. I'm taking tomorrow off from working out, as I have to clear my room for my new bed before I go to work, so that should help. I really don't want to get sick.
So last night I did another CrossFit Total, so I could compare my score with my brother's. These are 1-rep maxes. Here are the results:
Deadlift: 335 pounds (30 pound record)
Back Squat: 245 pounds (15 pound record)
Shoulder press: 150 pounds (5 pound record)
Not too shabby for me. I want my squats to be stronger but I'm getting there. I'm pulling personal records pretty much every time I try a 1-rep max, and I've increased my deadlift by 105 pounds just this year so far, so I can't really complain.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Reassessment
Today's Weigh-In: 213.8 lbs.
5-Day Average: 214.4 lbs.
My weight seems to be stuck around 213-215 right now, which sucks, cuz I've only lost .4 pounds in the last week. My diet over the weekend could definitely have been better, and I was somewhat sick for the past few days so no workouts. But I'm back at it today, eating Zone and exercising. I got in a workout this morning, and I'm also going to do the CrossFit Total tonight (1-rep maxes of back squat, dead lift, and shoulder press) to compare with my little brother's score. Since this morning's workout was just squat cleans I think I should be alright. My goal of 210 by the end of the month is looking dim, as I would need to lose .55 pounds a day for the next week. Oh well, I'm not going to stress about it.
I seem to lose weight in spurts. I will drop 4-5 pounds in a short amount of time, then I'll be stuck at a weight for a week or two. I don't know if it's just my body, or if I'm slacking on my diet/exercise. I'm pretty sure it's not the exercise, since I've been pretty consistent on that. My diet really is quite good most of the time, but sometimes I start to get hungry for more food than I'm allotted, and my willpower gives. I don't eat bad foods usually, but I think I might just be eating too much sometimes. I need to bring back my slow-down technique for eating (when you eat, slow the F down, and allow your stomach to tell you when it's full). That worked well for me when I first began this process, and I think I need it again.
I really don't want to adjust my ultimate goals, and if I can get to 210 by early March I will only need to lose a little over 6 pounds a month through June to reach my goal of 185. That's a lot of weight in a little time for me, so I'm not completely sure I can do it, but I'm definitely going to try. Summer calls to me. I've moved my goal of 210 to March 7th so I still have a definitive date to shoot for. I think I can make it.
5-Day Average: 214.4 lbs.
My weight seems to be stuck around 213-215 right now, which sucks, cuz I've only lost .4 pounds in the last week. My diet over the weekend could definitely have been better, and I was somewhat sick for the past few days so no workouts. But I'm back at it today, eating Zone and exercising. I got in a workout this morning, and I'm also going to do the CrossFit Total tonight (1-rep maxes of back squat, dead lift, and shoulder press) to compare with my little brother's score. Since this morning's workout was just squat cleans I think I should be alright. My goal of 210 by the end of the month is looking dim, as I would need to lose .55 pounds a day for the next week. Oh well, I'm not going to stress about it.
I seem to lose weight in spurts. I will drop 4-5 pounds in a short amount of time, then I'll be stuck at a weight for a week or two. I don't know if it's just my body, or if I'm slacking on my diet/exercise. I'm pretty sure it's not the exercise, since I've been pretty consistent on that. My diet really is quite good most of the time, but sometimes I start to get hungry for more food than I'm allotted, and my willpower gives. I don't eat bad foods usually, but I think I might just be eating too much sometimes. I need to bring back my slow-down technique for eating (when you eat, slow the F down, and allow your stomach to tell you when it's full). That worked well for me when I first began this process, and I think I need it again.
I really don't want to adjust my ultimate goals, and if I can get to 210 by early March I will only need to lose a little over 6 pounds a month through June to reach my goal of 185. That's a lot of weight in a little time for me, so I'm not completely sure I can do it, but I'm definitely going to try. Summer calls to me. I've moved my goal of 210 to March 7th so I still have a definitive date to shoot for. I think I can make it.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Picture update
Today's Weigh-In: 214.0 lbs.
5-Day Average: 214.16 lbs.
I finally got the change to take some new pictures, and I thought I would share them. Keep in mine that I've only lost 5 pounds since the last ones, but my body composition has changed quite a bit since I started doing CrossFit. The last set of pictures can be found here.
I kinda look like I have some kind of palsied arm in the last one, but it's just cuz my camera wasn't centered. My left arm is actually normal looking :)
Lost some of the love from the love handles, and I can actually see some muscle definition now, but I still have a long way to go. Pictures are nice because they are unforgiving. I always look in the mirror and think "wow I look rad" but pictures tell the true story. That's it for me.
5-Day Average: 214.16 lbs.
I finally got the change to take some new pictures, and I thought I would share them. Keep in mine that I've only lost 5 pounds since the last ones, but my body composition has changed quite a bit since I started doing CrossFit. The last set of pictures can be found here.
I kinda look like I have some kind of palsied arm in the last one, but it's just cuz my camera wasn't centered. My left arm is actually normal looking :)
Lost some of the love from the love handles, and I can actually see some muscle definition now, but I still have a long way to go. Pictures are nice because they are unforgiving. I always look in the mirror and think "wow I look rad" but pictures tell the true story. That's it for me.
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