Phase 1, Week 1, Day 4
Yoga X
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 287.5lbs - Loss: 2.5lbs - % Loss: 2.8%
Workout Notes:
Didn't get a chance to complete my full workout due to family coming over early however I completed about 30min of Yoga X. I really wanted to complete the whole thing but what can you do when life gets in the way?
Nutrition Notes:
Cheated a bit today but still kept it under my daily target with calorie intake. I had a few Turtles while at the family dinner, they are my weakness when it comes to chocolate so I had to sneak in a few. Other than that I had white turkey, mashed potatoes and vegetables for dinner so I was good there besides a little gravy.
Mood/Body Notes:
Felt good again today, how could you not with your family all around you though. Triceps are still a little tight but I am icing, heating and stretching throughout the day and seems to be working. Should be fine to go. With staying up so late tonight and having to wake up early to go to my fathers to open up presents with my little brothers so I may not get to workout until later in the day, hopefully after a nap and I'm rested to give it 100%.
One other note is I am going to have to find a new way of tracking food because I was so busy I couldn't track when I was eating and the way I was using right now only tells me the type of food (Protein, Carb, Veg, etc.) and I couldn't remember some of the smaller snacks I had throughout the day. I will work on that next week sometime.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Day 3
Phase 1, Week 1, Day 3
Shoulders & Arms
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 286.5lbs - Loss: 3.5lbs - % Loss: 3.9%
Workout Notes:
Great workout today on the biceps, triceps and shoulders. my shoulders feel on fire...but in a good way. I found some of the exercises a little too easy so I think I will need to go up a little in weight but I am going to take that slowly. My main goal is to get the exercises and form down and then really push for it with more weights, also don't want to get injured. That was a fun one!
Nutrition Notes:
Kept everything right on track today, if it wasn't for my sleeping in I would be able to get all the meals I wanted in. So I haven't got as many calories as I would like but I haven't felt like I was starving or anything so I think the sleep is making up for it.
Tomorrow may be a little tougher to keep on track with Christmas dinner coming up. I will eat breakfast and two snacks between dinner to save some calories for some gravy and buns. Gotta love Xmas time!
Mood/Body Notes:
These workouts have my body in pain (more muscle soreness), but the good kind. It is the type of pain I get every time I start working out. This pain alone is a reason not to quit and start again. I've been drinking two protein shakes with glutamine (5g per shake) and it has helped the pain go away quicker. Mood wise I have felt great the past two days and haven't got too many cravings for junk food but when I do I just try and get busy doing something else so I forget about it and just remind myself its not worth it. That bag of chips is an 1hr of P90x, all for a little tiny bag.
Shoulders & Arms
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 286.5lbs - Loss: 3.5lbs - % Loss: 3.9%
Workout Notes:
Great workout today on the biceps, triceps and shoulders. my shoulders feel on fire...but in a good way. I found some of the exercises a little too easy so I think I will need to go up a little in weight but I am going to take that slowly. My main goal is to get the exercises and form down and then really push for it with more weights, also don't want to get injured. That was a fun one!
Nutrition Notes:
Kept everything right on track today, if it wasn't for my sleeping in I would be able to get all the meals I wanted in. So I haven't got as many calories as I would like but I haven't felt like I was starving or anything so I think the sleep is making up for it.
Tomorrow may be a little tougher to keep on track with Christmas dinner coming up. I will eat breakfast and two snacks between dinner to save some calories for some gravy and buns. Gotta love Xmas time!
Mood/Body Notes:
These workouts have my body in pain (more muscle soreness), but the good kind. It is the type of pain I get every time I start working out. This pain alone is a reason not to quit and start again. I've been drinking two protein shakes with glutamine (5g per shake) and it has helped the pain go away quicker. Mood wise I have felt great the past two days and haven't got too many cravings for junk food but when I do I just try and get busy doing something else so I forget about it and just remind myself its not worth it. That bag of chips is an 1hr of P90x, all for a little tiny bag.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Day 2
Phase 1, Week 1, Day 2
Plyometrics X
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 287.8lbs - Loss: 2.2lbs - % Loss: 2.4%
Workout Notes:
Great workout today, mostly upper body/cardio type workout with the Plyometrics. Very tough workout and I was surprised how uncoordinated I was doing some of the jumping and moving exercises. For the most part when it was a 30sec set I would watch to see how to do the exercise and doing 20-25secs each time. As I continue to do it I will know the exercises a little bit more and won't have to watch it to get it. Some of the jump exercises are difficult to do because my restraints of living in a basement suite my ceilings are high enough for a 6'2" guy to get much air so I'm not getting as much air as I would like but I'm trying to counter that with going lower.
Nutrition Notes:
Stayed right on track again today. Missed a meal again today because of sleeping in though.
Mood/Body Notes:
Woke up today and my elbows were killing me! I'm guessing it was from all the pushups of the first day. I iced them before todays workout when I first woke up, I will try and do the same before bed and hopefully it isn't hurting too much for Shoulders/Arms which is tomorrows work out.
Plyometrics X
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 287.8lbs - Loss: 2.2lbs - % Loss: 2.4%
Workout Notes:
Great workout today, mostly upper body/cardio type workout with the Plyometrics. Very tough workout and I was surprised how uncoordinated I was doing some of the jumping and moving exercises. For the most part when it was a 30sec set I would watch to see how to do the exercise and doing 20-25secs each time. As I continue to do it I will know the exercises a little bit more and won't have to watch it to get it. Some of the jump exercises are difficult to do because my restraints of living in a basement suite my ceilings are high enough for a 6'2" guy to get much air so I'm not getting as much air as I would like but I'm trying to counter that with going lower.
Nutrition Notes:
Stayed right on track again today. Missed a meal again today because of sleeping in though.
Mood/Body Notes:
Woke up today and my elbows were killing me! I'm guessing it was from all the pushups of the first day. I iced them before todays workout when I first woke up, I will try and do the same before bed and hopefully it isn't hurting too much for Shoulders/Arms which is tomorrows work out.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Day 1
Phase 1, Week 1, Day 1
Chest & Back
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 287.6lbs - Loss: 2.4lbs - % Loss: 2.7%
Workout Notes:
Workout was crazy! First day I didn't push too hard. I did all the push up exercises on my knees because of my shoulder problem I want to work my way up to doing all exercises as directed as my strength goes up, no point in hurting myself in day 1. I also didn't do any pull-up exercises and because I didn't have a band (yet) I just did Dumbbell Bent Over Rows as my back exercise when pull-ups were in order.
Only a few minutes after the work out I can feel my body is stiff but still have energy left. I left out doing Ab Ripper X as part of the exercise, for the same reason of not wanting to push too hard in day 1. I will see how I feel after the workouts after Phase 1 and then add in Ab Ripper X to the end of the exercise days.
I'm going out today to locate a band that I can start doing the pull-up workouts to work my way to real pull ups in later phases. Also might try and find push up bars so I can save my wrists a little bit, wow are they burning right now!
Nutrition Notes:
Did perfect today besides not having breakfast because of waking up at around 12 today. Didn't eat anything un planned because an extra bit of ham since I skipped that one meal today I figured no biggie.
Mood/Body Notes:
Felt good all around. My body is a little sore tonight before bed but that is no surprise after that workout I had, sorest part of my body is my lats by far so it should be itneresting to see how I feel tomorrow morning and during my next workout. I'm excited to do get going tomorrow.
Side Note: I just got home from the sports store with push up bars and resistance bands for the pull up exercises. I will look into a pull-up bar later in the Phases.
Chest & Back
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: 287.6lbs - Loss: 2.4lbs - % Loss: 2.7%
Workout Notes:
Workout was crazy! First day I didn't push too hard. I did all the push up exercises on my knees because of my shoulder problem I want to work my way up to doing all exercises as directed as my strength goes up, no point in hurting myself in day 1. I also didn't do any pull-up exercises and because I didn't have a band (yet) I just did Dumbbell Bent Over Rows as my back exercise when pull-ups were in order.
Only a few minutes after the work out I can feel my body is stiff but still have energy left. I left out doing Ab Ripper X as part of the exercise, for the same reason of not wanting to push too hard in day 1. I will see how I feel after the workouts after Phase 1 and then add in Ab Ripper X to the end of the exercise days.
I'm going out today to locate a band that I can start doing the pull-up workouts to work my way to real pull ups in later phases. Also might try and find push up bars so I can save my wrists a little bit, wow are they burning right now!
Nutrition Notes:
Did perfect today besides not having breakfast because of waking up at around 12 today. Didn't eat anything un planned because an extra bit of ham since I skipped that one meal today I figured no biggie.
Mood/Body Notes:
Felt good all around. My body is a little sore tonight before bed but that is no surprise after that workout I had, sorest part of my body is my lats by far so it should be itneresting to see how I feel tomorrow morning and during my next workout. I'm excited to do get going tomorrow.
Side Note: I just got home from the sports store with push up bars and resistance bands for the pull up exercises. I will look into a pull-up bar later in the Phases.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Daily Post Layout
Phase #, Week #, Day #
Routine Name(s)
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: ###lbs - Loss: ##lbs - % Loss: ##.#
Workout Notes:
Nutrition Notes:
Mood/Body Notes:
I will do my best to be as detailed as possible, however, we all know how busy life can be. I want to use this blog to see where I got my best results, how different food effected my healthy and attitude.
Routine Name(s)
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight: ###lbs - Loss: ##lbs - % Loss: ##.#
Workout Notes:
Nutrition Notes:
Mood/Body Notes:
I will do my best to be as detailed as possible, however, we all know how busy life can be. I want to use this blog to see where I got my best results, how different food effected my healthy and attitude.
2 More Days...
Only 2 more days until I get going. I have cleaned out my kitchen and got my program in order, nutrition plan and ready to record results to track the progress throughout the year. I have been eating pretty healthy this week running up to my change but haven't been counting calories. For me I think this is going to be the hardest part is remembering and doing my meal plans the night before and recording with in my food journal which will be kept at http://www.myfitnesspal.com which will be linked to this blog.
I have tried to add as much information to my blog so anyone out there looking on can see how I did it and hopefully take action into their hands as well.
I'm a little embarrassed of my weight lately because I let it get so out of control. I just became lazy and wasn't watching what I was eating, just falling into some brutal habits that are now a fight to get out of. This isn't my first time trying to lose weight but I tried to do so at a lower weight and didn't try that hard, now I look at myself in the mirror and just think 'ewww'. It is finally time for change, I went through a slump, but it is time to get back onto it. I have been healthy before so I know it is possible, I know I have the drive, I know the I have the best chance possible to achieve my goal by next year.
Sunday is when I will be recording my first "Fit Test" results, taking my before or 'good-bye' pictures and move forward with my new healthy and fit life style.
I want to make sure I have everything in order before jumping into it. I have filled my kitchen and fridge with only healthy foods and will be follow a strict calorie intake level to start. As my life style moves forward I will adjust my eating plan as need. As for fitness the only exercise I am not going to complete is the pull up exercise until I lose some weight and gain strength in my shoulder. I will however do the band work to work those muscles and be ready later down the road, it also doesn't help not having a place to use it in my suite, but I will figure something out as I progress.
I think I am ready, only a few perishable items I need to pick up on Sunday night but I am ready to start this thing. I'm excited to get started!
I have tried to add as much information to my blog so anyone out there looking on can see how I did it and hopefully take action into their hands as well.
I'm a little embarrassed of my weight lately because I let it get so out of control. I just became lazy and wasn't watching what I was eating, just falling into some brutal habits that are now a fight to get out of. This isn't my first time trying to lose weight but I tried to do so at a lower weight and didn't try that hard, now I look at myself in the mirror and just think 'ewww'. It is finally time for change, I went through a slump, but it is time to get back onto it. I have been healthy before so I know it is possible, I know I have the drive, I know the I have the best chance possible to achieve my goal by next year.
Sunday is when I will be recording my first "Fit Test" results, taking my before or 'good-bye' pictures and move forward with my new healthy and fit life style.
I want to make sure I have everything in order before jumping into it. I have filled my kitchen and fridge with only healthy foods and will be follow a strict calorie intake level to start. As my life style moves forward I will adjust my eating plan as need. As for fitness the only exercise I am not going to complete is the pull up exercise until I lose some weight and gain strength in my shoulder. I will however do the band work to work those muscles and be ready later down the road, it also doesn't help not having a place to use it in my suite, but I will figure something out as I progress.
I think I am ready, only a few perishable items I need to pick up on Sunday night but I am ready to start this thing. I'm excited to get started!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Can I Lose 90lbs In A Year?
I believe I can, I believe with the right diet, dedication and some help with a program called P90x. My goal is to weight 200lbs by Christmas 2010. I will starting this Monday (December 21, 2009) at the weight of around 290, I will officially weigh myself the morning I start my first day of the program. P90x is built on a 90 day cycle so I will do 4 cycles with 12 phases and mix it up with different routines provided with the program and others found on the internet. I will need to work hard, rest when needed and recover properly to avoid injuries. I will be keeping track of my progress and take measurements after every phase (approx 28 days) to see where changes may be needed and where I am finding my best results.
My biggest obstacle is not the exercise, it is the diet. I am a big guy but I can move pretty good because I gained weight because of bad eating habits not lack of exercise. I will follow the P90x eating plan as closely as possible for the first cycle, allowing one cheat meal every Sunday if deserved (However I will always account for those calories so I will eat ~1000 less calories spread over the 7 days).
I will start week 1 by eating 3029 calories per day and slowly lower my calories to 2188 by week 52. This will be set out and I will watch this very closely and keep a log of my calorie intake every day. I was going to start with a lower calorie amount but I don't want to starve myself and with 365 days there is no rush to hurt my body or progress.
I am really excited to do this. I have tried to get my butt in gear in the past but never felt so good about my goals and plan to feel comfortable in what I am doing. I will do my "Fit Test" the Sunday before day 1 and see where my progress goes on day 28.
My biggest obstacle is not the exercise, it is the diet. I am a big guy but I can move pretty good because I gained weight because of bad eating habits not lack of exercise. I will follow the P90x eating plan as closely as possible for the first cycle, allowing one cheat meal every Sunday if deserved (However I will always account for those calories so I will eat ~1000 less calories spread over the 7 days).
I will start week 1 by eating 3029 calories per day and slowly lower my calories to 2188 by week 52. This will be set out and I will watch this very closely and keep a log of my calorie intake every day. I was going to start with a lower calorie amount but I don't want to starve myself and with 365 days there is no rush to hurt my body or progress.
I am really excited to do this. I have tried to get my butt in gear in the past but never felt so good about my goals and plan to feel comfortable in what I am doing. I will do my "Fit Test" the Sunday before day 1 and see where my progress goes on day 28.
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