Its been awhile since I last posted so I thought I’d give a quick summary:

Day 43:  Chest, Shoulders & Triceps - My nutrition was on track (2750 cal) however I didn’t complete my workout.  I had the seasonal influenza shot so my left shoulder just wasn’t quite up to it.  In fact I moved a piece of furniture so my boy could get a toy that went behind it.  Just moving that piece of furniture left my shoulder throbbing!!  

Day 44:  Plyometrics - I didn’t have any residual effects from the flu shot so I was able to complete that workout.  I went out in the evening and managed to keep my nutrition for the day following my plan (~3200 cal).

Day 45:  Back, Biceps & AB Ripper X - I completed the workout and my nutrition was on track (1720 cal).

Day 46:  Cardio - I completed 40 minutes on the elliptical machine while watching the Cowboys finish off the Falcons.  My nutrition was on track with me consuming 6 small meals totalling 1740 cal.

I still feel energized and very positive about this program.   

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Today was my recovery day and it went quite well.  I can hardly believe that 6 weeks have gone by since I started this journey!!

My nutrition was on track (2280 cal) while consuming 6 small meals. 

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Today went quite well.  My nutrition was where it should be (2080 cal) and I was able to complete my workout on the elliptical machine for a half hour while watching the hockey game.  Incidentally, my team (Montreal Canadiens) won in a shoot out!! 

I hope tomorrow goes well.  Its’ currently raining outside with it falling below freezing overnight.   I really don’t like this time of year as it tends to get quite slippery …

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Today was great on all fronts.  My nutrition was on target (2630 cal).  Thankfully tomorrow is my last Thanksgiving turkey lunch.    I like turkey, but just not day, after day, after day …

On the workout front, I feel like I was able to turn up the intensity.  I’m wiped!!   It amazed me how hard I was able to push myself.

 Yesterday I posted my progress pictures.  While I like to be able to see my progress, it reminds me just how much further I have to go.

 Anyhoo, I should get going…

Not too much to report today.  My nutrition was on track (2110 cal) and I completed my workout.  I chose to spend 35 minutes on the elliptical machine as opposed to attempt yoga.

This Friday should be interesting.  I have a couple opportunities to go out and be exposed to all the "bad" foods that I’ve been working hard to avoid.  I hope that I can enjoy the event and a sampling of the foods I enjoy without going way, way overboard.  For me it usually starts with 1 beer, then 2, then … next thing you know I need chicken wings, nachos and pizza!!  What do you typically do to manage these situations??  Any advice is appreciated. 

Anyhoo, I should get going …

My nutrition was on track today (2060 cal).  I’m happy that I’ve been able to maintain my target caloric intake on the weekends of late.  In the past I was ~500 cal under target each day during the weekend.  I’ve found that I’m better able to hang on to my muscle mass while losing weight.  I also found that I’m now at 199 lb; a 6 lb loss since I started this adventure 5 weeks ago!!

I was able to complete my workout this afternoon.  I find that I’m getting much better with the AB Ripper X component compared to when I first started.  Quite a number of people on BB.com are motivating me to keep trying my best … Thank You. 

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Today was awesome.  My nutrition was on target (2280 cal).  I was able to space things out relatively equally over 6 small meals.  Tonight my family had pizza but I was able to make the difficult choice to have left over Thanksgiving turkey and vegetables for supper.  I like turkey, but after having it for lunch and supper the past 5 days I’m ready for it to be done!! 

This evening I completed 30 minutes of plyometrics followed by another 20 minutes on the elliptical machine while watching "Flash Point".  I truly felt energized by that workout.

Anyhoo, I should get going …

My nutrition was on track today (2410 cal).  The life style has become a habit and staying on track feels much easier than it has ever been.  However I know I have to continue to be diligent as its’ easy to slip back into my old habits.

My workout went quite well.  I was able to complete the majority of my exercises except for the one arm push-ups.  Hopefully I can progress to the point of being able to at least do a few by the end of Phase 3.

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Today was my recovery day.  My high of the day occurred when I stepped on the scale this morning and found that I had lost 1% bodyfat while my weight stayed essentially the same. 

My nutrition was on track with me consuming 2650 cal while managing to consume 6 small meals over the course of the day.  Even though it was my recovery day, I didn’t feel like having a cheat meal … very wierd!!

Anyhoo, I should get going …

I pushed myself while doing cardio on the elliptical machine for 35 minutes while watching the "Biggest Loser".  I was able to keep my heart rate within the targeted range using my heart rate monitor.  I’ve been chosing to replace the Kenpo X workout with regular cardio.

My calorie consumption was on target (2280 cal).  I need to alter my diet to be consuming additional carbs to be consistent with the program.

Anyhoo, I should get going …