Plateau's suck

well it has been a week of me keeping up with my work-outs and with the addition of riding of my bike to work, I am actually burning more calories...but I haven't lost any weight in two weeks, I guess that I'm stuck on a plateau...

I will take a closer look at my nutrition and adjust that portion of my program

237lbs

Odd week...

Well, I am very happy with the fact that I was able to maintain my exercise program due to changes in my schedule due to the new job.

An added benefit it the 40 minutes of cycling I also get in 5 days a week, the odd bit is that my actual weight loss wasn't that great, I only lost about half a pound.

I did have a very bad day in the nutrition dept where I ate way too much pizza, 6 days I was solidly on target but Friday we ordered pizza...so good... I am not going to beat myself up about it though...Just get back on track...

236

First Sunday in May

Well, I missed a weight training day on Friday and I went over my daily caloric intake Saturday (due to an awesome birthday dinner)...

But I also went on quite a few hour+ walks with the dog and rode my bike, so I suspect my metabolism was firing pretty strong.

I am nervous about next week, I am starting a two month contract where I will be working 9 - 8, 6 days a week, I know I can stick to the eating portion of my regimen, I am worried about the exercise part.

236lbs!

Good...

Well, I did not do any weight training this week.
but...

but! I maintained my rowing regimen with thress very solid 30 minute rowing sessions.

I also adjusted my caloric intake to compensate for less calories burned..

The week was a little stressful because I was afraid that I would end up either..in the worse case, gaining weight..

or, in a less worse case, stay at my plateau weight...

Instead...I have lost weight...

My current weight is 237.5 lbs, but I am going to list it 238...

This is the first time that I have been under 240lbs in a long, long time...

I am still obese, but I am making progress...cautious progress...


*knocks on wood, no jinxing*

238

Bit of a hitch this week...

 I had a couple of days where I strayed off of my nutrition plan, not by a dramatic amount...but by enough to get frustrated with my lack of control...

Training wise, I had two decent rows, but I had to take Saturday off due to an issue with my back...

I felt a twinge while doing my DL's and it is lingering, it has been two days and it is beginning to feel much better. So the plan next week is to row only (if the back feels ok...) and the following week, start up with the weights again...but tale it super easy with the deadlift until I can improve my form.

241

Birthday Dinner

Well, it was a friends birthday dinner, I went over my daily calorie allotment. Not a huge amount..but enough to be aware of it...

I won't beat myself over this...but I will get back on track tomorrow...

two steps forward, one step back

I suspect my body is happy set at this current weight.

I must remain focused on my exercise regimen  and consistently monitor my caloric intake...looking forward very much to cracking the 240's!

On the plus side, I am down two lbs and I also broke my PR's for my 30 min and 10km row, my weights have also been raised...so I consider this week a big win!

Weight Less? Check!

Row faster and further?  Check!

Lift heavier weights? Check!

All in all, I am happy with my progress...but I won't get cocky and I will stick with the plan..

240!!!