Third Week, Great Start so Far

Today’s weight:  274

I start the  month down in weight, the third week into my 12 week workout plan.  I am totally excited, but nervous because I begin and end plans without any real completion whatsoever.  This started out as a plan to lift weights, then it moved to split routines, next it moved to a 12 week plan including cutting out most cardio, then finally I got back on a low carb plan.  Now that I’ve done that, I MUST complete this twelve week plan.  That’s where I am now.

I feel strong, motivated, but I must remain living in the present, not the past, in the now.  What is done in the past is history, so all my failures do not matter.  The future is not here, so focusing on that really is not good.  I need to do stay in the present.

Exercise equals discipline equals a well balanced human being.  Thank you Cesar Millan!

Thursday – Tired

• BP – 136/89
• Resting Pulse Rate 57

Blood Pressure is a bit high because I forgot to call in my medication, must do that today.  Lifted weights yesterday and then walked a good hour at at a quick pace, so I was quite tired when I got home.  Didn’t sleep well, so will rest today, just walk, and hopefully have a great jog in the morning.  I’ve got to remember the steps in order to regain my sanity.  They are:

1. Exercise
2. Discipline
3. Affection

Thank you Cesar, for spelling it out so succinctly.

A New Month – April’s Focus is Training

March was an interesting month.  I upped my workouts, but ended up gaining weight, one pound.  I still haven’t found the key to losing.  The good news is:

• 10,419 steps per day, up from 7974 in February
• Began Couch to 5 K
• Started Lifting weights
• Continued Jump  Roping

Today I begin my serious dedication to working out, in which I focus on training for the 10K run in mid May.  In order to succeed I will jog three times per week, lift weights twice per week, and continue the jump rope program.  I also plan to try and average 13,000 steps per day.

My  goal is to focus on Exercise first, then diet.  I am hoping that with the exercise, I will clear out the negativity that prevails in my life, and allow positive energy to guide me to the next level, which is a slimmer waistline.

Today’s Stats:

• Weight 270 lbs.
• BP – 135/87
• Resting Pulse Rate – 63

Day 16 – Feeling Strong

Yesterday was a great day, as I walked 25,117 steps. I hope to relax a bit today, my only task is that I am donating platelets at the blood center. This will be my first time, and I am looking forward to it. It’s a 2-2.5 hour process.

It is also my official weigh-in, and I’m down five pounds for the week. I’m excited, yet I must remain focused, and ever vigilant. There are just too many distractions that could derail me. I’ve been in ketosis for two weeks now and I feel great. Enough!

• Weight – 263 lbs.
• Blood Pressure – 114/74
• Resting Pulse Rate – 59

Remember, talk is cheap.

Day 13 – A Small Drop

• Weight – 267
• Blood Pressure – 130/88
• Resting Pulse Rate – 53

Gosh, I finally drop to 267 pounds.  Yesterday was rather intense at work with the manager putting the pressure on.  Heck, I’m getting laid off in October; why don’t you back off a bit Jack?

My speech evaluation in Toastmasters went well, I walked over 12,000 steps, kept the calories at 2000, watched a really good movie called Strictly Ballroom, yet I spent most of the day being stressed and annoyed.

Two more days until the weekend, so the plan is to watch my calories and carbs over the next couple days, walk 12,000 steps or more each day, and then a long hike along the river on Saturday.   I promise not to get too stressed because I really don’t need it.

Day 9 – Gotta Stay Focused

Just took my blood pressure reading and was 128/83 which is ok, however my resting pulse rate was 51.  That’s low.

I lost five pounds this week but I am cautious.  I’ll be happy when I put in another serious week of dieting and walking.  My waist size dropped one inch since the beginning of the year, which just means that my visceral fat will be the last to go.

Talk is cheap, execution is the key, otherwise it’s all hot air.

Day 8 – One Week Complete

Yesterday was a great day because I resisted donuts, cake, and cookies,  and stayed on the diet. That was a true victory. I came home and wallowed in my own glory,  enjoying every second of it.

I completed seven days of dieting, so that is a small victory, averaging 1894 calories, and losing five pounds from 273 to 268. I will continue onward, as I feel in the zone right now, trying to stay under 2000 calories per day.

I completed the walking for February, tracking every day, averaging 7974 steps per day. My new goal for March is upping that to averaging 12,000 steps per day. I’m thinking of upgrading my pedometer, as a nice birthday present to myself. I also need a nice new exercise watch.

Goals for the week:

• 12,000 steps/day
• Less then 2000 calories/day
• Utilize Fitday and Walker Tracker

Blood Pressure – 130/87 Pulse Rate – 59 Weight – 268 pounds