My Progress

[bgro]

Well I've decided to start this post to keep track of my progress and thoughts. If you care to read or comment great but I'm also doing it to keep myself motivated and have something to look back on when I complete my initial 12 weeks. My hope is to post in this thread every day before I go to bed.


Pre BFL Thoughts

Like many people, I decided to get back into shape at the beginning of the new year. Wait a minute who am I kidding I've never really been fully in shape. I've gone to the gym a few months here and a few months there but somehow always found an excuse to stop. My eating and drinking habits are even worse. But somehow I feel this time is different. I am motivated to look and feel good. I'm tired of waking up hungover on Saturdays and Sundays and dragging ass through the week. I will be going to the gym Monday - Friday at 6am and Saturdays at 9:30am. I really feel that if I can keep this schedule (especially the early workouts during the week) that I can mentally achieve anything. I work full-time and take night classes for my Master's so I have a very busy schedule just like many people. My short term goal (12 weeks) is to lose 20 lbs. After I achieve this I will get my body fat measured and work toward a realistic goal by the end of 2010. My long term goal is to incorporate working out and eating healthy into my everyday life. For once, I don't feel the need to lose everything fast and unhealthy with a fad diet. I want real, lasting results. I want to know that I committed to a program and finished it. I know the results will come if I stay true to the program. I also know that other aspects of my life will fall into place as a result of this.

1/4/10 - 1/10/10
Starting weight - 259.2
Ending weight - 251.8

First week of waking up early and going to the gym. Lifted weights and did cardio on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday. Was just trying to get accustomed to going back to the gym. Ate healthy (pretty much BFL style) for the whole week with the exception of a few things during the week. Overall, a HUGE change to my previous daily eating routines. I know that most of the weight loss was water weight and not to expect the same results week in and week out. Overall, a good start to the year.

1/11/10 - 1/17/10

Starting weight - 251.8
Ending weight - 246.2

At this point, I have decided that I will be starting my BFL challenge on 1/18/10. I decided this on Sunday night after reading the website but was not really prepared (wanted to make Excel sheets with my workouts, get protein, etc). I decided that one more week of general exercise at the gym would be good for both my body and mind before I committed to a 12 week program. Worked out Mon - Friday however no cardio as my weight workouts were running the full hour that I have to spend at the gym. BFL will allow me the opportunity to get a full body workout with necessary cardio every week. Played a little basketball on Sunday also. Ate perfect throughout the week. Had a free day on Saturday and had garlic bread, an Italian sub and a few entenmanns cookies (so good haha). Didn't feel guilty at all but felt rewarded. Back to usual on Sunday. Once again, think I lost alot of water weight and expect the weight loss to be around 1.5 - 2 lbs per week for the first 6 weeks. Very very excited to start the BFL program on Monday morning.


***Edit***

Didn't realize there was a blog feature. Started a blog to track progress

[blahman]

Good on you for starting your own journey. As I am coming to the end of mine now I can share some things that helped me out heaps.

Oats and high protein milk make a good filling brekkie.
Get used to cottage cheese - it will be your new friend lol.
Protein shakes are alot more filling when you add half a banana or something
Always eat before the gym (worked for me) No fuel go no where.
Drink heaps of water. If you hate water you can get very low carb lemon and lime.

Make time to focus on what you will accomplish before starting to train for the day.

Find someone to train with or tell everyone you know that you are going to do this and then you will be driven by all your workmates and family encouragement.

I look forward to seeing your awesome results.