So I'm making a few changes on this blog. I realize I've been going at this for about 2 years now and my weigh ins have shown the ups and downs. However, I didn't get serious until November 22. So I removed all old posts and updated with starting and my check in as of today.
Well as of today I have lost 28 lbs! I started at 347 and brought myself down to 319. I'm telling you I couldn't be happier!
I wanna talk briefly about a reward program for weight loss. You have to have a reward for small goals. My goal is 25 lbs at a time. When I lost the 25 lbs as metro sexual as it sounds I got a manicure, pedicure, and massage. The reason I went that route is lets face it if you use food as a reward you'll never succeed at weight loss! So for 50 lbs its time for some new clothes! I'm at a point where I might have to order new work uniforms sooner than planned!
I wanna talk briefly about a reward program for weight loss. You have to have a reward for small goals. My goal is 25 lbs at a time. When I lost the 25 lbs as metro sexual as it sounds I got a manicure, pedicure, and massage. The reason I went that route is lets face it if you use food as a reward you'll never succeed at weight loss! So for 50 lbs its time for some new clothes! I'm at a point where I might have to order new work uniforms sooner than planned!
So lets talk a little. Since my last post on January 29th I've been keeping a rigorous workout schedule which consisted of:
Sunday, Tue, Thur - 90 min circuit training
Monday, Wed - 60 min of cardio
Fri - 30-60 min of Yoga or meditation
Sat - Off
To see my circuits check out my previous post please!
I've been sticking with MyFitnessPal as my means of tracking calories and have been very honest. I allow myself 1 cheat day a week where I'll consume 1000-1500 calories extra just to let my body know I'm not starving. I usually do this on my rest day.
So why the "injury" part of the title. Well this past Saturday during my rest day I was feeling pain in my lower back. I couldn't help but think I overdid the day before which was my birthday. I added an extra circuit day to my week in lieu of Yoga/Meditation because I knew my birthday would be a indulge above the 1,000-1,500 calories. As a result I suffered a pulled muscle in my lower back.
If it was anywhere else I could have modified my workout however given its in the "core" area there's no modification just rest. So I reduced my caloric intake by 250 calories to compensate for the lost exercising for this week and will resume on Sunday coming up my workouts. The massage was a God send for my back!
So that's about all I have for ... oh wait lets talk inspiring and motivating! I have taken 2-3 people under my wing and its so cool to have people to share your tools and tips with! =) These people have inspired me by picking up their own gauntlet and running with it. Remember success is best shared and if you can get a group to motivate and work with success is all the more sweeter!
Until next time be well.
