Hmm.. I have got to start posting more regularly than every ten days. Seriously, if I am doing this to keep motivated and on the right track, I need to do it more often...
That said, I weighed myself today, and I am definitely not losing weight anymore. I am believing this is a good thing. I would like to believe I am building muscle. But, having not worked out with weights for the best part of a week, I have to confess, that seems unlikely. Especially considering how hard it felt today. But, I did do lots of walking on the weekend with my parents, so at least my cardio fitness should be good, so in theory, I should not have been putting on fat. But then, Ann Elks had a theory too, and we know how good that was!!! (monty python reference!)
So, having finally got the backroom reorganised after The Gorgeous One decided to move chairs around, making working out impractical, I have started back on weights again. I fully expect my shoulders chest and arms to complain tomorrow. But I do not care. I want to have a beautiful, beach body, so I have to deal with a bit of pain now and then.
Having said that, I have still been walking home from work most days. Not everyday, but most. Usually four a week, which exceeds my 3 times a week requirement.And I can tell the flab around my gut is starting to move. It all feels firmer, and tauter. Sure, I can still see flab, but it is still shrinking. This is a very good thing...
I still wish there was a pill, which made it all go away faster, but the only legal weightloss pill that works also has some rather nasty side effects, so I will skip that thanks!!!
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Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Oops
Hmm.. Well, that was rather effective, wasn’t it? I had a rather big night on Saturday, then take the rest of the week to get back up to speed. I did manage to do my 3 walks home minimum this week (4) and 3.5 last week (One was only part way), so things are not totally lost, and I have worked out 3 times in the mornings, but I am only now starting to get back up to speed... Note to self, remember such things can totally stuff up plans!!!
Anyway, other than self inflicted steps backwards, life on the whole is good. I had been feeling like the exercise kick is getting results, even if I cannot really see them yet. I have noticed that my waist line is starting to shrink back into shape again. I can tell partly because I am starting to need to go back in one hole in my belt. Not all the time, but often enough that I can tell it is working. Also, a couple of my tshirts are starting to feel tight around the shoulders again, as they should. When they are tight around the shoulders and have room around my gut I will be really happy!!!
So, plans for next week? At some point, I need to lash out and spend some money on a new set of dumbbells (as I mentioned in my last post. I am starting to integrate my current heaviest pair into my workouts, so once they start to not be a stretch, I will need to look at going up a weight again. I really do not fancy spending the money, but, if I want to change the way I look, build more muscle and improve my fitness, I am going to need to spend money. Considering that they do not wear out in a hurry, I think I can justify the expense...So long as I use them of course!!!!
Anyway, other than self inflicted steps backwards, life on the whole is good. I had been feeling like the exercise kick is getting results, even if I cannot really see them yet. I have noticed that my waist line is starting to shrink back into shape again. I can tell partly because I am starting to need to go back in one hole in my belt. Not all the time, but often enough that I can tell it is working. Also, a couple of my tshirts are starting to feel tight around the shoulders again, as they should. When they are tight around the shoulders and have room around my gut I will be really happy!!!
So, plans for next week? At some point, I need to lash out and spend some money on a new set of dumbbells (as I mentioned in my last post. I am starting to integrate my current heaviest pair into my workouts, so once they start to not be a stretch, I will need to look at going up a weight again. I really do not fancy spending the money, but, if I want to change the way I look, build more muscle and improve my fitness, I am going to need to spend money. Considering that they do not wear out in a hurry, I think I can justify the expense...So long as I use them of course!!!!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Another cold walk home
Well, another day, another walk home. I pushed myself walking home tonight. I am not sure if it was just because it was cold, or because I just wanted to get home, or what, but I got home the fastest I have walked in ages.
I also did my abs this morning, so I have been a good boy today.
Walking home tonight, I realised that my belt is going to need to go in another hole now. This is a good thing. My pants were hanging low as I walked. Not rapper homeboy low, but low enough to make you realise your shape is changing. Thankfully, my butt is too big and round to let them fall far, but it still feels odd and not entirely pleasant when they are loose at the top, but fitting me elsewhere just fine. But, this is a good thing.
On another topic...
My Dr is suspicious I am suffering from low testosterone. I had a blood test that came up fairly low. I had to have another one last week. I am still waiting for results. If it turns out low again, I expect we will be discussing supplementation. I am kind of hoping that will turn out I need extra. It will make my work in changing my shape much easier. Steroids here I come? Maybe!!!
I also did my abs this morning, so I have been a good boy today.
Walking home tonight, I realised that my belt is going to need to go in another hole now. This is a good thing. My pants were hanging low as I walked. Not rapper homeboy low, but low enough to make you realise your shape is changing. Thankfully, my butt is too big and round to let them fall far, but it still feels odd and not entirely pleasant when they are loose at the top, but fitting me elsewhere just fine. But, this is a good thing.
On another topic...
My Dr is suspicious I am suffering from low testosterone. I had a blood test that came up fairly low. I had to have another one last week. I am still waiting for results. If it turns out low again, I expect we will be discussing supplementation. I am kind of hoping that will turn out I need extra. It will make my work in changing my shape much easier. Steroids here I come? Maybe!!!
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