Sunday, September 25, 2011

Two weeks in again

Well, back in May I started Insanity. I only made it two weeks before I was forced to quit because of medical reasons. I attempted to get back into the grove in june and august, but just couldn't keep up and was getting discouraged. So about 3 weeks ago, I decided I would just Re-boot the program and start fresh. I just finished up week 2 again, and I am so pumped to knock week 3 out!

I am doing things a bit different this time around too. I decided not to do the fit test the first week or at the beginning of week 3. While I know these numbers are important to see how I'm progressing, I also find it important to not let myself get stuck on these numbers. I will resume my fit test in month 2 though to see how I am coming along then. I will be finishing Insanity on November 5th and that following week I'll be starting Insanity the Asylum. I am so pumped, I can't wait.

Monday, August 15, 2011

1 year of healthy living

It's hard to believe that it was one year ago today that I decided to take my life back. It all started with me weighing in at 332 LBS! Sadly that wasn't my heaviest, but after endless health issues with being sick and my back always hurting, and some major nudging from my doctor, I knew it was time to do something.

It hasn't been an easy year. Even today I struggle with eating right and working out on a regular basis. Heck, I'm human and I am still adjusting to my new life. After 28 years of horrible habits, it is going to some time to break all those bad habits. But what I have accomplished in just 1 year is what many would say is truly amazing. I went from 332 LBS, 43.6 BMI and 47% body fat down to 197 LBS, 24.89 BMI and 11.9% body fat. That is in one year. I have gone from being morbidly obese to being average in weight.

The hardest part I think about all of the weight loss is convincing my family that I'm not anorexic though. They are so used to me getting second and thirds, and filling up my plate or eating massive amounts of food, that when I eat healthy I get accused of having an eating disorder. This actually sets me back quite a bit because I find myself bingeing on food just to prove that I eat, and I end up eating way more than normal. Were I normally eat 1 serving size at lunch, when with my mom I actually eat 3 - 4 servings sizes (restaurant dinner portion plate). So this obviously sets me back. Even this last week I have struggled with massive weight gain because of this very reason.

All in all, I am very pleased with my results. I still want to lose the rest of my gut, but again, I have gone from a 52 waist pant to a 34 waist. I just really want a flat stomach, and be able to look good shirtless.

Friday, August 5, 2011

One year of Healthy Living

It's hard to believe that it was one year ago today that I decided to take my life back. It all started with me weighing in at 332 LBS! Sadly that wasn't my heaviest, but after endless health issues with being sick and my back always hurting, and some major nudging from my doctor, I knew it was time to do something.
It hasn't been an easy year. Even today I struggle with eating right and working out on a regular basis. Heck, I'm human and I am still adjusting to my new life. After 28 years of horrible habits, it is going to some time to break all those bad habits. But what I have accomplished in just 1 year is what many would say is truly amazing. I went from 332 LBS, 43.6 BMI and 47% body fat down to 197 LBS, 24.89 BMI and 11.9% body fat. That is in one year. I have gone from being morbidly obese to being average in weight.


The hardest part I think about all of the weight loss is convincing my family that I'm not anorexic though. They are so used to me getting second and thirds, and filling up my plate or eating massive amounts of food, that when I eat healthy I get accused of having an eating disorder. This actually sets me back quite a bit because I find myself bingeing on food just to prove that I eat, and I end up eating way more than normal. Were I normally eat 1 serving size at lunch, when with my mom I actually eat 3 - 4 servings sizes (restaurant dinner portion plate). So this obviously sets me back. Even this last week I have struggled with massive weight gain because of this very reason.


All in all, I am very pleased with my results. I still want to lose the rest of my gut, but again, I have gone from a 52 waist pant to a 34 waist. I just really want a flat stomach, and be able to look good shirtless.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Rough time getting in the groove

Ok, so here is the deal, I should pretty much be done with Insanity. But I'm not! In the second week of the program, I started having some pain in my butt. Yes, I know this is overshare. Any ways, so yeah, pain in my butt. I worked out with it for the week and then ended up having to stop the program because the pain became too much.

Turns out I had two issues, I had a massive hemorrhoid flare-up and I had a fissure. I will let you look up fissure on your own. Both have been treated, though I still have one more appointment to get the last hemorrhoid lasered. It isn't a pleasant process, but it has helped a bit with the pain. I keep making plans to do my workouts, but each time, I end up having to back out due to pain. The plan is to get back at it no later than the first week of August, though I want to get back sooner. After that, I am going back to RevAbs to work more on toning my abs, then hitting Insanity the Asylum.

Yes, my goal is to kill myself. Well, not really kill myself, but I am going to have a hard body by next summer.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

2 weeks of Insanity....DONE!

It's been two weeks already with insanity. I haven't noticed much change in the actual workout if it's getting easier or not. I can tell I can push myself further, but the whole thing still is very brutal. I'm supposed to do the my fit test again today, but because of a road trip and some stress that came up with it, I am going to take today as another rest day and get things done tomorrow.

It will be interesting to see how my numbers have changed in just 2 weeks. I will keep you posted!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Don't fall victim to the cleanse

Over the years there have been many fad diets. The producers of these fads spend their time trying to convince you that this is the best way to kick start your weight loss. The funny thing, is some of these people have also stated in the past that there is no need to do a cleanse/reset. They were right to begin with!


Here is the problem. Right now there are 3 really popular cleanses/resets. Jillian Michaels detox and Cleanse, Bob Harpers Smart 7 day Cleanse and Beachbody's Ultimate Reset. While the first two are the cheapest alternative, they brand themselves are what have people convinced that these are viable things that need to be done!

Lets start with the first two on the list, shall we. Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper, the worlds toughest trainers. These two are responsible to zapping the fat off of millions across the globe. Both have great at home workouts, both were and one still is part of the most popular weight loss show in America, and both talk a good game. Lets face it, Jillian at this point will do anything for a buck. If you watch her on old episodes of Biggest Looser or even as recent as The Doctors, she talks about nutrition and "gags" at the thought of fast food and soda. Yet this woman endorses an at home Soda making machine where you buy syrup and make your own cola! What? Yeah, so anything she has to say is null and void!

How about Bob? He is the more respectable of the two trainers. Bob has several books out and several DVD's. He knows his stuff. He sells his DVD's for $5 a piece on his site and happens to have the best kettlebells on the market (that's just my opinion). All around, I think Bob is a pretty decent guy. I honestly can't find any fault with him, other than he pimps a cleanse!

Oh, but I haven't forgotten the one most people will be shocked I'm posting about here. That's right, it's Beachbody's Ultimate Reset. The most expensive of the three coming in at a whopping $229.95. This is a 21 day reset/cleanse that promises lower cholesterol and the usual detoxify your system lines. Nothing like 21 days at $229.95 to make you homeless right?

Here is the point though. Our bodies are designed to cleanse and reset themselves. This is something our bodies would do often if we treated them right. Do you want a real reset/cleanse? Try this. Eat clean for 21 days. Yep, it's that simple. Eat natural clean foods, no processed garbage. I'm talking Veggies, Fruits, high protein meat, lots of water and you can have some whole grains. In the first week, you will start noticing a huge change, you will probably even lose a few pounds. Within the 21 days, you will find yourself to be feeling better, being more regular and craving less crap. All this is attainable without spending outside of your regular budget. There is no scam to the proven method that I am offering you. No pyramid, no celebrity trainers, just you, natural clean food and your health of the future.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

First week of Insanity...Done!


It has been a crazy week. I started Insanity on Sunday and have pretty much died every single workout. The funny part is, I thought the fit test would be moderately easy. Boy was I wrong. I was pouring sweat after the warmup, and of course that made things quite a bit more difficult. But that seems to be the theme with Insanity. The warmup is truly insane.

When I was doing RevAbs, it would be around the middle of the workout before I would start sweating, and it wouldn't be a massive amount of sweat either. Within the first 10 minutes I am pouring sweat with Insanity, and that is just the warmup. Then I'm expected to actually do the rest of the workout!

I know it sounds like I'm complaining, but I'm not. I actually love the program, and love that it pushes me to the limits. Shaun T is an amazing trainer, and he really pushes you to go harder, even it if is through the tv. He also knows the workout is hard and tells you to take breaks if you need them. Even the people on the program are taking breaks and they have been through the workout a few times.

Even though it's only been a week, I do feel stronger. It's strange to say that, but I feel I have much more power in my core and legs. My abs feel much more solid as well. But thank goodness, that today is a rest day. I'll be jumping back on the workout tomorrow and trying not to keel over.