I have decided that weekly photographs would not be worth anything, since there would be no visible difference at this point, so I will take and post montly pictures from this point on.
I have been faithful to my dietary changes, but have not been as consistent with my exercise, which has been sporadic at best. Nevertheless, my weight loss has been steady. Here are the numbers from the first week:
June 8, 2008
257.6 lbs.
52.4% bodyfat
Neck: 16.75
Neck: 16.75
Shoulders: 50"
Arm: 15.25"
Chest: 47"
Waist: 50.5"
Hips: 47.25"
Thigh: 28.75
Calf: 17"
Calf: 17"
Weight loss was approximately 3 pounds, with the measurements staying pretty steady. The week of June 15th was less than successful, as I did not have time to measure myself, but was able to take a weight reading, which was as follows:
June 15, 2008
254 lbs.
52.6% bodyfat
This past week has been difficult for both exercise and eating right, and my numbers show accordingly. However, where I would have been detered, I have now adopted a healthier approach towards and difficulites that may arise - as long as you live, there are no failures, only feedback - its what you choose to do with that feedback that really matters. Having said that, here are my numbers:
June 22, 2008
256 lbs.
56.1% bodyfat (somehow I doubt this, but thats what the scale said)
Neck: 17.25"
Shoulders: 50"
Chest: 45.75"
Arm: 15.75"
Waist: 50"Hips: 48.75"
Thigh: 28.25"
Calf: 17"
In the week to come, I'll renew my resolve and look for ways to work exercise and posting entries into my schedule (I call it a schedule, but schedule somehow implies some level of control and lack of chaos, which I do not have). Part of my purpose behind getting in shape however, is gaining some control over my life, so acknowledging this is vital to what I'm doing.
1 comment:
Hey Fatman X...starting a new way of life is hard and goodluck in your journey here. It is a journey with alot of great lasting memories which I'm sure you will enjoy. There will be struggles for sure but always keep the mindset to keep on going. Very happy for you to make that plunge if you will. Alot of courage to face that man in the mirror and commend you on the decision to finally decide to make a change for the better!
As far as not having the time with kids...believe me it took time to actually figure it out. It was hard getting a schedule down. I have a home gym, a commercial gym and a work gym so the options are there. I just realized getting up early in the morning like (4 am) and just getting it out of the way really helps and it really just gets your day started. It's not something you can easily click on like a light switch however...it will take time to develop that habit.
Turbulence Training really helped me alot...I mean tremendously and it's really geared towards busy dads like you and I. Strongly recommend it!
Check out the Turbulence Training (I have a link there you can click on) and give it a test drive. Tell them I sent you!
thanks for the visit! and goodluck!
Andy
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