6 months down...

Well, It has been six months of sensible eating and a committed exercise regimen.

While my weight has been fluctuating by a few pounds here and there, as of today I have lost 54 pounds, an average of 9 lbs a months, which is pretty close to my weekly goal of 2.5 lbs a week.

My knees and ankles feel a lot better and I seem to have more energy too, I also enjoy my time in the gym or on the rowing machine, it really helps clear my head.

Granted I have had a few plateaus and while those are frustrating I am gonna stick with the plan.

I must confess over the last few weeks I have got sloppy with my eating and I am going to have to reign that back in a bit and make the smart choices that I did way back in January.

I am also taking a week off of the weights due to a sore right hip flexor, I am going to be sensible and not "train through the pain"...Currently I asm researching stretches and when the weight training aspect of my program resumes, I am doing a "reload" or slight reduction in weight while I stress proper form and over time this will make me strong as my body recovers and the weights are gradually increased.

I have a goal for end of Sept and I want to hit it!

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