It's been nearly a year since I last posted. Shortly after my last post I had a death in the family that had a major impact. I then was job hunting and graduating college and found many reasons not to be working out. I'm at a point where things are going quite well for me in life and I want to focus on another area, my weight.
Today I had an awards dinner I had to dress up for. I was looking at myself in the bathroom mirror at work and I just looked sloppy. Not because I was unkempt or anything, but because of my size. I looked fat. And I've lately purchased larger cloths, in the 3XL range. Large clothes don't seem to lay nicely. I'm a big fat guy in big fat cloths and I just hated the way I look.
Along with that, at the awards dinner, I ran into a fellow classmate that I haven't seen in like 6 months. The last time I saw her, she was out of shape and had a bit of a pooch. She looked great tonight. She had worked out like crazy using programs like Insanity, P90x, and Turbofire. Seeing how she looked, and remembering how I felt earlier in the day, I renewed my commitment to myself to lose this weight.
The step I took to doing this was purchasing the Power 90 exercise program. I had considered the P90x, but was intimidated by it. I am very overweight and that seemed to be very intense for a beginner. Power 90, from what I could tell, seemed to be more entry level while still offering great results. More for weight loss, and less for body sculpting. So I decided to start there and see where that takes me. I plan on chronicling my daily routine. I know my previous plans always went offtrack, but with more time now and more stability, I'm hoping to be able to follow through this time.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday, July 10, 2010
On the Disabled List
I won't be able to work out for a few days at least. I rolled my ankle and I think it is sprained. I can barely put any weight onto it. This is disappointing to me as I really wanted to stay on top of things this weekend. I suppose I can take solace in that I got in my hour and a half for the week. That is what they say is healthy to do. I really wanted to do more though. Maybe I should work with hand weights or something in the meantime.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Personal Progress 07/07/10
I just got done working out. I didn't get a chance to yesterday, but that is just as well since my legs were sore. Like I mentioned before, I don't want to overdo it. I got right back into things today though. I did 30 minutes on the stationary bike. I wanted to do the treadmill again, but someone else was already using it. And all the other equipment in my complex's exercise room is currently broken.(damn kids) So stationary bike it was.
It said I only burned a little over 200 calories at the end of the 30 minutes. That is substantially less than I burned on the treadmill. I, however, felt like I did more. I built up more of a sweat. I ended up going 8 miles. And unlike a real bike, I didn't coast at all. So I'm not sure how much good I actually did compared to the treadmill, but I feel good and it was better than doing nothing.
It said I only burned a little over 200 calories at the end of the 30 minutes. That is substantially less than I burned on the treadmill. I, however, felt like I did more. I built up more of a sweat. I ended up going 8 miles. And unlike a real bike, I didn't coast at all. So I'm not sure how much good I actually did compared to the treadmill, but I feel good and it was better than doing nothing.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Personal Progress 07/05/10
Make that two days in a row. Two straight days of working out. I did another 30 minutes on the treadmill. I pushed myself a bit harder today and managed to burn 375 calories. So a bit of an improvement over yesterday.I also went to weigh myself today and my scale is broken. No I did not break it stepping on it. So I have to buy a new scale so I can start keeping record of progress.
It was easier to go work out today than yesterday. Yesterday I really had to muster up the energy to go do it. But today I was still feeling good about doing it yesterday that I got right to it. It was one of the first things I did today even. My legs are sore from doing this the past couple of days, but it will get better. I even picked up a new pair of workout shoes today. So I guess that is a sign of my commitment to this.
It was easier to go work out today than yesterday. Yesterday I really had to muster up the energy to go do it. But today I was still feeling good about doing it yesterday that I got right to it. It was one of the first things I did today even. My legs are sore from doing this the past couple of days, but it will get better. I even picked up a new pair of workout shoes today. So I guess that is a sign of my commitment to this.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Personal Progress 07/04/10
My first personal progress report in 6 months. It was a long time coming. Like I mentioned in my previous post, my weight has been weighing(*chuckle*)on my mind a lot lately. As such, I worked out today. I spent 30 minutes speed walking on the treadmill. Not anything major, but I burned about 325 calories. I have a long ways to go. But a journey starts with a single step. I did feel good after the workout. I'm hoping that I can build up some momentum and keep it up.
I take that back, I don't hope. Let's face it, weight loss isn't built on hope. It is built upon how much effort we are willing to put into it. Whether or not I do this, it is all on me. Wishful thinking and hoping won't get me there. I have to dig deep and find the willpower within myself. It is easier said than done. But at what point does one get sick of looking at their fat body? When people are turned off by your weight, how much more incentive does one need? I get it. It's like a cycle. The more depressed you get about your weight, the more you withdraw into yourself and eat more. There comes a point when the cycle has to be broken.
I take that back, I don't hope. Let's face it, weight loss isn't built on hope. It is built upon how much effort we are willing to put into it. Whether or not I do this, it is all on me. Wishful thinking and hoping won't get me there. I have to dig deep and find the willpower within myself. It is easier said than done. But at what point does one get sick of looking at their fat body? When people are turned off by your weight, how much more incentive does one need? I get it. It's like a cycle. The more depressed you get about your weight, the more you withdraw into yourself and eat more. There comes a point when the cycle has to be broken.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Amused By the Irony
I noticed that two of the ads on my page were of Papa Johns Pizza. I was greatly amused by the irony of pizza advertising on a weight loss blog. I mentioned them once and I get their ads. They are delicious.
I Have Failed Thus Far
Life catches up with us and we often find ourselves with little time to do the things we want. I haven't given this blog the attention I've wanted to and I have not worked out or paid attention to the things I ate at all. I'm fairly certain that I have gained weight, but I am too afraid to weigh myself to find out. I know I have failed on my goals so far.
One of the biggest things that has been weighing(punny) on my mind is how I look to others. I have been on a couple of dates where I could tell they weren't attracted to me at all. I didn't have this problem before I got this fat. I have no desire to be this way.
I've simply been lazy. And I think I've entered a minor depression with breaking up with my girlfriend a few months ago and with looking for new work. Once you get to this point, it is very easy to just allow yourself to lapse even further. It's a total snowball effect once it gets rolling. I can recognize that this is on my shoulders and that I have fallen short. I have a desire to change this and hope to be making a turn around in the near future. My focus is going to be on working out. I hope that I have the inner strength and conviction to do this for me, and for everyone that comes to read this page seeking inspiration.
One of the biggest things that has been weighing(punny) on my mind is how I look to others. I have been on a couple of dates where I could tell they weren't attracted to me at all. I didn't have this problem before I got this fat. I have no desire to be this way.
I've simply been lazy. And I think I've entered a minor depression with breaking up with my girlfriend a few months ago and with looking for new work. Once you get to this point, it is very easy to just allow yourself to lapse even further. It's a total snowball effect once it gets rolling. I can recognize that this is on my shoulders and that I have fallen short. I have a desire to change this and hope to be making a turn around in the near future. My focus is going to be on working out. I hope that I have the inner strength and conviction to do this for me, and for everyone that comes to read this page seeking inspiration.
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