This week's weigh-in showed a loss of 3.5 pounds. I managed to get in all five of my scheduled workouts. I wound up doing a 60/40 split with machines versus free weights, instead of the 80/20 that I intended. It felt good to be back in the gym and I'm looking forward to hitting it again next week. Its amazing how quickly the body responds to exercise. I started out the week barely doing a mile on the elliptical machine. By the end of the week, I was up to 2.25 miles.
Since I've gotten comfortable with the changes that I've made with breakfast, it was time work on lunch. Instead of buying lunch, I started making my own, which consists of a sandwich on wheat bread, 2 fruits, a small beverage and a chewy granola bar. I also keep six packs of applesauce and fruit cocktail in my desk for between meal snacks.
I remember reading that watching the inches, not the pounds, is the best way to gauge your progress. That your clothes will tell you if your program is succeeding. Well, I've lost two belt notches and have one to go before I'll have to buy a new belt. I've noticed that I'm walking on the hem of some of my pants. So, by those measures, the plan appears to be working!
Weight loss to date: 17 lb
Originally posted: March 7, 2009 at 7:03am
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