It has been awhile...

I have been asked by multiple people why I haven't been updating my blog....the only real answer I can give is that I have been very very busy training for my triathlon and covering for staff at work that keep going on vacations WITHOUT ME!!!

Anyway...

Today was my 4 week weigh-in/measurements....I was deathly afraid.  I went on a run last night with some people and I weighed myself and I had gained some weight...whoops!  Crazy what some water detoxification over night will do though!  :)  I know that my measurements were going to be good because my clothes are still getting loose everyday.  Such a good feeling.  Ok...here are my results!

Dates:  5/23-6/20

Bodyweight: 251.2 - 249.4
Body Fat:  23.4 - 20.5 :)
Arm Circumference:  14 1/2 - 15
Chest Circumference:  46 - 46 5/8
Naval Circumference:  47 3/4 - 46 5/8
Hips Circumference:  44 7/8 - 44 3/8
Thigh Circumference:  25 - 26
Total Bodyweight Loss:  1.8#'s
Total Body Fat Loss:  2.9%
Total Body Fat in Pounds:  7.7#'s
Total Inches Lost:  +.5

The most disappointing result is the body weight.  I have a goal to be down 26 pounds by the end of these four weeks and I have a long ways to go.  I still have my eyes set on that goal but it will take a lot of concentration to get me there. 

In the last four weeks I have had very successful week days.  My nutrition is solid Monday through Friday and I know that I am doing a great job.  The weekends have been my worst.  I am constantly on the road, out of town, at a wedding or camping with my family.  It makes it very difficult to #1 eat a balanced meal/snack.  #2 it is difficult to eat every 2-4 hours consistently...however that has been easier for me. 

This coming weekend I have a wedding back home.  I am going to be true to my nutritional plan this weekend make sure that I eat consistently and make sure it is balanced with protein and carbs. 

I will be updating my blog more frequently with what I have been doing with my workouts.  I have been training for a triathlon for late July and it keeps me busy.  Be sure to check back later this week with updates.

To everyone that reads, thank you for the support.  The challenge so far has been great extrinsic motivation.  I love that there are so many others signed up for the challenge, it has made for a great atmosphere at Good Life Fitness. 

See you later this week.

Tim