B-Racer: REFOCUSED!

I began doing some lifting again this week, along with cardio afterwards, for upper body only.  The arm strain is better, but I have started over with lighter weight for now.  Today is a lower day and intend to do cardio immediately after.  Trying to avoid the scale for awhile, it’s going back and forth about 5 lbs or more each time.  Not progressing as much as I think I should be, but still going to the gym as much as possible around working and family needs. The BS family of friends have been very motivational and encouraging; this is important as I try to continue the journey…

Did cardio every day this week since Monday.  Did some minimal lifting upper and lower,(heavy weight, but only 1 set of 8-12 reps) just to keep it going.  The arm didn’t get any worse, but not better either.  Eating has been okay.  Some desserts have made their way on the plate, but not a whole lot.  Weight has fluctuated up and down about 3 lbs. during the week.  Got accustomed to the new scale and shouldn’t do it, but it’s there.  Can’t stop…

Well, the cardio-detox week didn’t go exactly as planned. Got in a total of 3 extended (above 30 minutes) intensive cardio workouts.  I think I’ll carry over into another week, as the arm strain is not totally gone. Did one lower workout also this week.  It seems like the ab/midsection is actually getting larger (considering what I’ve been eating, not totally surprised).  Weight has been steady, though, up and down during the week.  I haven’t slept much overnight just praying and thinking that this has got to get better to tackle some health issues before moving into the next decade. I’m going to have a limited free day today in honor of Mother’s Day, and really begin to get a grip on weight loss, in particular.  Hope next week’s report will be more favorable.  Progress pics (or lack therof) coming soon…

Got the new scale that measures bodyfat along with weight.  Don’t know if this is just a calculation based on the BMI index or whether it actually analyzes body fat percentage as it changes. Any ideas?  Also, the EAS myoplex shakes have changed the protein content from 42g to 25g?  WTH?  The price is the same with less protein, supposedly low-fat.  Anyway, enough beefing. Planning to do a cardio and detox week beginning Monday - no lifting. Having some leg/arm pain beyond what is expected.  Have made some new friends on the site that have been very encouraging and motivating.  Still on the quest to move forward…

Got the new scale that measures bodyfat along with weight.  Don’t know if this is just a calculation based on the BMI index or whether it actually analyzes body fat percentage as it changes. Any ideas?  Also, the EAS myoplex shakes have changed the protein content from 42g to 25g?  WTH?  The price is the same with less protein, supposedly low-fat.  Anyway, enough beefing. Planning to do a cardio and detox week beginning Monday - no lifting. Having some leg/arm pain beyond what is expected.  Have made some new friends on the site that have been very encouraging and motivating.  Still on the quest to move forward…