Day 164
Weigh-in #22, 192.5 lbs., a drop of one pound. Last week was a very good week nutritionally and with activity. Reverting back to the 2200 kilocalories and increasing running to 45 minutes, four days, was a good start to the "stay at home" portion of the summer. I must apologize for the many inconsistent reports coming from this blog. Timing issues due to travel and various changes in time zones and circumstances have limited my daily routine all summer. Yet, I am feeling excellent and really enjoying both exercise and the mental relief of losing over forty lbs. of excess weight!
I am planning on staying with the Phase II approach for the time being. The remaining time for the summer break will be spent working on the 175 lb. goal. A recent conversation with my orthopedic doctor gives me hope that the struggles with the knee will be manageable as I continue to work on my metabolism. I will post a photo by the end of the week and try to stick to a Monday/Friday update each week.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Week 23
Day 156
Weigh-in #21, 193.5 lbs., no change in two weeks but that's not unexpected. I just arrived home from Dallas, two straight weeks of soccer camp with temperatures over 100 degrees. Although the temps were high, the humidity was low. I used my pedometer throughout the camps and I walked nearly twelves miles a day. Running was also outstanding, the cortisone shot was a miracle worker! I was actually able to get in two track workout as well.
Eating was adjusted to the meal schedule of the campers. I didn't keep track of kilocalories, but obviously, I ate more that 2200 kcals a day. The three daily feedings were heavy in carbohydrates, plenty of fruits and vegetables. I really felt energised each week and my legs, feet, and knees felt great! Each session with the kids was demanding but good.
I will continue Phase III, reverting back to the 2200 kcal menu's for the time being. I have started to run for up to 45 minutes on some days and hope to get at least one sprint/track session a week as well. I still want to get to 175 lbs., so I will evaluate the caloric needs as I go along. Again, I don't want to lose weight too quickly.
On a side note, two colleagues of mine have been on the diet plan (with their own modifications) and it's exciting to see the discipline work. Bethel baseball coach Seth Zartman has lost over 20 lbs. and former soccer coach Pablo Rodriguez has lost eight. Great job guys! I will post some new photo's very soon.
Weigh-in #21, 193.5 lbs., no change in two weeks but that's not unexpected. I just arrived home from Dallas, two straight weeks of soccer camp with temperatures over 100 degrees. Although the temps were high, the humidity was low. I used my pedometer throughout the camps and I walked nearly twelves miles a day. Running was also outstanding, the cortisone shot was a miracle worker! I was actually able to get in two track workout as well.
Eating was adjusted to the meal schedule of the campers. I didn't keep track of kilocalories, but obviously, I ate more that 2200 kcals a day. The three daily feedings were heavy in carbohydrates, plenty of fruits and vegetables. I really felt energised each week and my legs, feet, and knees felt great! Each session with the kids was demanding but good.
I will continue Phase III, reverting back to the 2200 kcal menu's for the time being. I have started to run for up to 45 minutes on some days and hope to get at least one sprint/track session a week as well. I still want to get to 175 lbs., so I will evaluate the caloric needs as I go along. Again, I don't want to lose weight too quickly.
On a side note, two colleagues of mine have been on the diet plan (with their own modifications) and it's exciting to see the discipline work. Bethel baseball coach Seth Zartman has lost over 20 lbs. and former soccer coach Pablo Rodriguez has lost eight. Great job guys! I will post some new photo's very soon.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Week 21
Day 141
Weigh-in #20, 193.5 lbs., Phases II complete, total weight lost 41.5 lbs. and counting! Phase III begins today with an amazing success from the first twenty weeks! I arrived in Dallas yesterday ready for the heat and work at my brother's soccer camp. I will use these two weeks as an adjustment period before proceeding to the next set of goals. I still have a desire to reach 175 lbs. and I believe that is realistic. Eating in Dallas will consist of "dining hall" food but, I will select amounts and choices which reflect all the original percentages and foods of the diet plan. Timing should be fine as I use the three daily meal times along with select food item to eat during the other three feeding periods. I am limited with specific measurements of body fat, bloods, etc., due to the logistics of being away from our lab. When I get back to Mishawaka, I will work on additional measurements.
Weigh-in #20, 193.5 lbs., Phases II complete, total weight lost 41.5 lbs. and counting! Phase III begins today with an amazing success from the first twenty weeks! I arrived in Dallas yesterday ready for the heat and work at my brother's soccer camp. I will use these two weeks as an adjustment period before proceeding to the next set of goals. I still have a desire to reach 175 lbs. and I believe that is realistic. Eating in Dallas will consist of "dining hall" food but, I will select amounts and choices which reflect all the original percentages and foods of the diet plan. Timing should be fine as I use the three daily meal times along with select food item to eat during the other three feeding periods. I am limited with specific measurements of body fat, bloods, etc., due to the logistics of being away from our lab. When I get back to Mishawaka, I will work on additional measurements.
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