Week 9 Results - Just okay

Week 9 Results

To date my stomach is 2.5 inches smaller and I've lost 15 lbs of fat - 22 lbs overall.

As suspected my weight loss was less than target for these past two weeks. There were more days without exercise than I would have liked - I think the next two weeks will help get me back on track.

This is a 40 week journey, I've been fortunate to have great success the first 8 weeks. The upcoming Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle 28 day fitness habit challenge will definitely increase my focus and catapult me into the Holiday Challenge. 

Week 10 - I accept your challenge 

Day 56, Week 8, Month 2

Week 8

 

Week eight was challenging in that there were no normal patterns in the week - late nights, early mornings and a lot of travel time. I had one restaurant meal that I think kills people (holy smokes I think there was fish in my butter).

 

I was craving chicken but couldn't find anything baked - yes, I walked past Popeyes - ended up having nuts. Later that night I was able to get a rotisserie chicken with some spinach. And, this morning - stone cut oats with fresh fruit... ahhhh happy man. 

 

I'm getting to the point where all "bad" food cravings are gone. I am now craving healthy, whole food. 

 

I weighed myself on my mother's scale (I have no idea if it's accurate - even after placing a 10 lb weight on it) according to the scale I lost 5 lbs. I'll take it for now - until I can weight myself in my scale next week. 

 

I've been home one day this month. Good news, I am working out more frequently in the morning in hotel gyms.

 

I am really looking forward to some weekends home.

 

Bring it week 9!

New choices

Day 31, The beginning of week six and all is going well. 

Old habits like drinks in first class and burgers and fries are being replaced with new habits like water, sushi or grilled chicken. 

I'm look forward to the results every week. I'm actually thinking that I will have difficulty eating 2000 calories b

Ending week 5 - Still going strong.

Ending week 5 - Still going strong.

 

This week was my first week on the road - I was fortunate to have four weeks working from home which allowed for kick starting my new life style.

 

I am happy to say that I lost 2.5 lbs this week. Granted not all was fat, but I think at this stage (very obese), I'm okay with it. Once I introduce resistance training on a more consistent basis I will pack on the muscle in no time. 

 

I resisted temptation to eat the creamy Creole/Cajun Louisiana food. I flew first class and said no to alcohol (one of the best perks) and had  banana and almonds that I had with me. 

 

My mind is still in the game. I feel good and am patient with the process - I know it will take me 8 months to get to my ultimate goal. As of now I am 3 lbs off target and at the rate I am going I expect to make it up. 

 

Another challenging week ahead - flying to Louisiana for two days then to Dallas for three days and then to Florida for some time off. Travel days are hard since you're tempted for a quick meal. The good thing is I am learning to adapt to healthy choices and preparation. 

 

Oh, one other challenge is that to prevent intense abdominal pain, I must avoid certain foods - they are called FODMAP. As it turns out, my diet is very similar to the Paleo Diet; however I have several modifications. I finally figured out ( not help from modern medicine) why every time I started to eat healthy I would get severe abdominal pain - smoothies made with yogurt, multi-grain and whole wheat breads, apples, beans and onions - all forbidden if I want to avoid gas in my intestine that causes severe abdominal pain. 

 

I've avoided bread, pizza, ice cream, beer and wine, chips and fried foods for 5 weeks and I feel great.

 

Week 6 - Bring it!

Week Four - Feeling Great!!

 I started this new path on July 28, 2016 when the scale said you're about to hit 260 lbs... woooo no way I said. I think that's it, I think that was the catalyst for my motivation to kick in.

Now, on this path I am more focused and determined then ever. Granted there is one element I am not where I want to be - gym consistency. But I have no doubt that that will come as well.

There is always a lot of variability in my day to day weight since my eating habits are (were) inconsistent, the day I started I weighed 259.4 and today I am 243.8 (15.6 lbs) I know what you're thinking, what was your fat? Well, half of the weight loss was lean weight - another reason I need to get to the gym consistently - and another reason I know I will get there.

Mentally I felt better on day 1 - making the choice to change my lifestyle. Today, physically I feel great! I know I will feel even better once I get to the gym on a consistent basis. 

Coming onto the end of week 4 - all systems are go! looking at a solid 3.5 lb weight loss (2.5 lb of fat).

I hope your journey is going well.... never give up... no matter how many times you've tried and failed - the next time will be your time!!!!

James

How do you get out of bed in the morning?

How do you get out of bed in the morning?

My days and nights are unpredictable so I've determined the only way for me to be consistent is to workout from 5:30 - 6:30 AM. I set my alarm but as of now (very beginning) it's been a challenge.

I know that once I get into a groove it will work out, but I need a boost. Maybe I can ask my wife to be a drill sergeant and get in my face.... Get Up! You won't reach your goal if you don't get up! Move it!

Week 3 Results

Week 3 Results

In three weeks I've lost 4 lbs of fat. Unfortunately I also lost 3.5 lbs of muscle. This is not a surprise as I have not added Element Four: "New Body: Weight Training" to my transformation and I have not been consistent with Element Three "Activate: Cardio Training".

My focus this week will be to maintain my consistency with Element 1-2 with the addition of Element 3-4.

I spent an hour skimming through documentaries on body transformation (holy eggs Tom!) and learned that everyone has unique challenges. The ones who pushed through are the ones who did not allow set-backs to permanently ground them. Also, I saw an interview where an Olympian continued to train in her war torn country - risking her life at times. She said we can't be cry babies and allow this to stop us.

Everyone says it must be hard to be healthy when traveling - my goal is to set an example and transform on the road. Every hotel has a gym (I will pack bands as well) and I will find restaurants with healthy choices.

Week 4 - Bring It!