So, I had a bit of a setback last week. The Body For Life folks will tell you that these are going to happen (of course they are), but it's how you deal with them and work around them that makes you stronger. I was playing basketball on Wednesday and rolled my ankle. Painful? A touch, but more annoying than anything else. Regardless, I'm back to business this morning, strong like bull.
Given that this was a leg-heavy workout week (5 out of 6 workouts involved the legs this week), I was shelved. I stuck to the nutrition for 5 of the 6 days, Saturday being the exception, because when Judy Moreau cooks lobster, shrimp and scallops for your birthday, well, you don't turn it down. The workouts were going swimmingly, with every max being hit. In lieu of a gym workout, I stayed busy with the pushup pro, purchased via the internet last week. Gotta do something.
I'm finding it very difficult to keep in line with all of the requirements of the program, but like an alcoholic, it's important to take this thing one day at a time and wash away the thought of the big picture. This is an undaunting task as it is, without the burdening thought of the effort to be exerted for the next ten weeks and counting. With that said, I will try to make it through today unscathed and see what tomorrow holds tomorrow.
This, perhaps, is an artificial poundage tally, given that I had my fair share of wine last night, courtesy of a dinner party, and I believe all of the water may be sucked from my body right now. However, I'll take it with the knowledge that next week will be a disappointment.
Week 2 beginning weight: 183.8
Week 2 ending weight: 179.2
Monday, August 11, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Body For Life Update- Week 1
Hello all,
They're coming at me from all angles today and they're committed to crushing the soul, but I have made a promise to myself to write one of these pesky blogs every Monday to detail the progression/ regression of the week past. The things I do for you, the handful of readers.
So, years ago, when I was fat(ter) and unhappy(er), I did a program called Body For Life. it was 12 weeks of less than fun filled days, but in the end, I had lost about 32 pounds and regained a bit of a life. I'm not looking to lose 32 pounds this time around because if I did, I have a feeling I might look like one of those kids that Sally Struthers feeds paste to. My structure isn't built to sit at 151. Regardless, as many of you know, my quest begins and ends at getting to 170, which this program will most definitely allow me to accomplish, should I make it to the end. Now, there will be a couple of roadblocks along the way. For one, I'm taking a "vacation" for a week and will be actually, physically unable to exercise (or write in this damn thing, for that matter). Regardless, with the exception of that particular week, I will write in this space each month detailing some activities, what went right, what went wrong, and where I stand currently. Again, if you couldn't care less about this, no hard feelings and you can catch me on the next one. Deal? Without further ado...
This program started, well, a little bumpy and threw me for a loop. That's the thing about these time-oriented programs is that you have to stay the course, even though fucked up things happen all the time. Anyhoo, I made all of the required workouts, busted my ass while I was there, but slacked mightily with the second half of the week in the nutrition department. It's been said that nutrition is 75% of the workout, and I believe it. Now, I didn't Biggie Size anything, but the plan calls for 6 meals a day of pretty strict portions and items, and I came up short. But, the shopping is done, the meals are made, the paperwork is fill out, and I'm ready to go.
Week 1 beginning weight: 186.8
Week 1 ending weight: 183.8
They're coming at me from all angles today and they're committed to crushing the soul, but I have made a promise to myself to write one of these pesky blogs every Monday to detail the progression/ regression of the week past. The things I do for you, the handful of readers.
So, years ago, when I was fat(ter) and unhappy(er), I did a program called Body For Life. it was 12 weeks of less than fun filled days, but in the end, I had lost about 32 pounds and regained a bit of a life. I'm not looking to lose 32 pounds this time around because if I did, I have a feeling I might look like one of those kids that Sally Struthers feeds paste to. My structure isn't built to sit at 151. Regardless, as many of you know, my quest begins and ends at getting to 170, which this program will most definitely allow me to accomplish, should I make it to the end. Now, there will be a couple of roadblocks along the way. For one, I'm taking a "vacation" for a week and will be actually, physically unable to exercise (or write in this damn thing, for that matter). Regardless, with the exception of that particular week, I will write in this space each month detailing some activities, what went right, what went wrong, and where I stand currently. Again, if you couldn't care less about this, no hard feelings and you can catch me on the next one. Deal? Without further ado...
This program started, well, a little bumpy and threw me for a loop. That's the thing about these time-oriented programs is that you have to stay the course, even though fucked up things happen all the time. Anyhoo, I made all of the required workouts, busted my ass while I was there, but slacked mightily with the second half of the week in the nutrition department. It's been said that nutrition is 75% of the workout, and I believe it. Now, I didn't Biggie Size anything, but the plan calls for 6 meals a day of pretty strict portions and items, and I came up short. But, the shopping is done, the meals are made, the paperwork is fill out, and I'm ready to go.
Week 1 beginning weight: 186.8
Week 1 ending weight: 183.8
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