Rest is good…
Today’s blog is about rest. The best never rest, but that is wrong. I took 5 days off in the last week (not consecutively) and based upon the first two workouts this week, it has done me a world of good. My strength, particulary on leg day was much better. Even though I only train legs once per week, I was doing cardio 4-5 times and I now believe that my legs were simply tired. I’ve not done cardio since Friday morning, but I haven’t given up on it, simply allowing my legs to recover from Tues. leg day. I’m going to try going to HIT cardio only 3x per week and get at least 2 dog walks in during the week.
I’ve now lost the 2.3 lbs I gained over Memorial Day weekend, a temporary speed bump, so I feel good that my body is getting used to being around 187 -188. Fat loss has slowed for sure, but I expected that since our bodies naturally want to hold onto some fat, and mine likes to hold onto a lot of fat. On the good side, BF has dropped and weight is consistent, so muscle is being built. I’m sure I lost a good bit during the bulk of my weight loss, but such is life, some muscle was sacrificed for the greater goal of being truly lean. I still think I’m not lean, however I know that my BF % states otherwise. Being below 10% at 35 is quite an accomplishment, yet I don’t have my six pack so I don’t feel like i’ve accomplished much of anything yet.
So, it’s onward and upward on my journey. Plugging away every day.
Today’s quote to think on:
"After the game, the king and pawn go into the same box." -Italian proverb.
May 29, 2008 at 10:04 am
Your attitude and commitment will get you to your destination. I’m sure when you get those abs one day you’ll have new goals to strive for. Keep enjoying the journey! (PS, I changed my username from coleyspoint to tonylifting4life. I like the meaning that comes with that name)
May 29, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Good job on already losing the extra Memorial day pounds!!!
That didn’t take you long at all!! Jeff, I would absolutely say that the adjective ‘lean’ describes you quite nicely!!! But I guess others’ perceptions of us can differ greatly from our own perspectives! Anyway. 
In this lowly humble opinion (heheheeh!), you’re a lean, mean, muscular machine!! 
May 29, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Rest days make me anxious since I love to workout, but I definitely agree that it’s highly beneficial when you get back in the game - just so much energy!!
Great job on overcoming the minor speed bump