Weakened
After my first full week of strength training I can honestly say I am tired.
I am sore, bruised weakened, and above all satisfied that I have made this change for the better. I may hurt all over but for the first time I feel better about my appearance.
For instance from the chest and lat workouts I have already noticed an increase in my tightness and overall posture. I used to slightly slump sideways when standing now I stand straight up right with shoulders higher.
Also, there have already been slight shifts and changes in my overall physique but it may take a few months until they are more noticeable to other people. My pecs used to point forward like twin cones of flab: now they are flattening downward (which I hear will pass once the fat loss kicks in more this month) and starting to resemble a chest rather than a bosom. The muscle underneath can now be seen slightly if I flex in the mirror…whish is inpiring for another round Monday morning. My stomach has started to square off more and resemble a stomach rather than a bowl of pudding. There is mostly tightness at the top of my abs but the lower area may need about a 6-8 moonth adjustment period from fat burning supplements and hundreds and hundreds of crunches.
Overall I am pleased that I have noticed some results already, but in another sense I am realizing how out of shape I had become and am beginning to see how long it may take overall to get the kind of physique I desire:
about 12-16 months of hard work.
Thanks for reading, and any tips/comments/questions are welcome. I will also take progress pics as soon as I get a camera.
May 13, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Yep, that how it works! I am glad that you are able notice the little changes and know that all you effort is paying off. Baby steps lead to big progress. Your expectations seem realistic so you should have no problem staying motivated. Chart your progress so you can be sure to not miss out on every detail of transformation. Is your friend still helping you put togeather and diet and training plan?