Sept. 2009
Oct.2010I have started a new phase in my journey to get fit. Phase one started in Sept of 2009. I weighed over 300 lbs, and felt gross. I decided it was time to get in shape. At that time I had done a number of workouts off and on throughout the last few years. I lost and gained weight. It was time to lose it for good. I decided to take pictures every month to document my journey. Taking pics would also keep me motivated as I saw changes.
Fast forward to Nov. 2010. (AKA Phase Two) I have lost 34 lbs so far. I have posted my progress pics on my facebook page. That wasn't an easy decision, but it does help keep me motivated knowing that others are looking at them!
I am currently consulting with a friend who knows a lot about losing weight and gaining muscle. He is a former bodybuilder and has taken me under his wing. He has completely revamped my diet. I am eagerly tracking my calories consumed, carbs and proteins for the first time. I have a BodyBugg to monitor my calories burned. I must admit that it has been a challenge already changing how I eat. The last two days I have under eaten my calories due to poor planning.
Today I also started a workout/fitness challenge. I actually registered on Tom Venuto's Burn the Fat Inner Circle for his 49 day Holiday Challenge. Tom Venuto is the author of Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle. The Challenge is to transform my body in 49 days. I am shooting for most dramatic transformation. My sister and I wanted a chance to push our selves even more. Now there is no turning back. The "before" pics have been posted. Now I dig in and do the work!
Let me know how that body bugg works for you. I was well over 300 at one point in my life also. It's certainly not where I want to be again. As for eating too few calories, be careful with that. But I'm certain you know about that.
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