Russ D’s Body Blog

I got on the scale yesterday and I had gained almost 2 lbs since the week before.  I wish I could say that it was muscle but it wasn’t.  I was much more strict yesterday so I got on the scale this morning to see if I was going the right direction.  I was down .6 lbs.  That made me happy.

Then this morning I decided to try Eddie Lomax’s Tabata protocol.  It is deceivingly simple but it kicked my but.  Basically it is 3 exercises done to high intensity.  Bodyweight Squats, Pushups and Chinnies with is a psychotic crunch.  The first set I did 10 squats 10 pushups and 10 chinnies and felt fatiqued but pretty good.  I decided to up the squats in the second set to 15.  I thought my head was going to explode.  I did the same for the 3rd set and felt a little better but it was all I could do to do 10/10/10 for the last set.  Then I had to go upstairs to take a shower.  That was challenging.  My legs felt like rubber. So for anyone who is just starting out, I highly recommend it. It only takes about 12 or 13 minutes but it is intense.

Workout:
Squats/Pushups/Chinnies  10/10/10 - 15/10/10 - 15/10/10 - 10/10/10

I am struggling with my eating in the evenings.  I have everything planned out for the day and it is easy since I am not by my kitchen with ready access to food.  Today was better as I actually wrote down what I planned to eat.  I did deviate a little but not too terribly much.  I can and I will do this,  I just have to get these night time cravings under control.

While I did not vote for Obama, he has one thing right.  It is time for change.  I have proved to myself over the last month that I can change.  I am changing.  I am not always perfect at it but I can get through it.  I worked from home today which is always dangerous.  I did not go totally crazy but since I did not  have my meals all planned out, I ate more than I should have.  I have said it before and I will say it again, planning is the key.  I will get through this, one day at a time.

I took my measurements, well my wife did, and I have made good progress.  From my picture you can see a little difference but I couldn’t be happier.  I lost 1 1/2 inches from my waist.  I celebrated by having a true cheat day.  I was craving mac & cheese and the first 3 bites were sooooo good.  Then it started tasting kind of not as good.  Then I had chinese for dinner with my wife.  It was really really good.  And to top it off I had cherry bordeaux ice cream for desert.  This last month I haven’t really let myself have a true cheat day.  I think i deserved one.  So tomorrow, it is back to my portion control and eating well.  I will do this, one day at a time.