Today's numbers, looking good.

Ok so today's numbers, only after 2 days mind you, so they always look good at this point, it's the coming weeks the real effort starts.

All the same it's still nice to see a positive drop, and would love to see a number that is 25* and not 26* by the end of the week. Sounds easy with 4 gone, and plenty of days left in the week, but only time will tell.

Meanwhile DOMS have arrived, so dog walking was fun just now. And to add some spice, it feels like gout is trying to break through. No worse than I have had in recent months, no more than a twinge. But with the change of diet there is always room for it to go for it and flare up.

Yesterday's intake quite controlled again, cereal in the AM, plenty of fluids, Belvita biscuits for lunch, shake late afternoon (mmmm) and some home made minimalistic stew for dinner. And of course a nougat and honey PTK bar to sweeten things up.

So here goes day 3, sore, positive and a little lighter by what, ooooh 1.5% or something lol

Today's numbers

Just thought I would obsess for a few days, so here are the numbers for today. Same dry post walk weigh in as I have always done.

Last night I decided to start Phase 2 a little sooner than planned, aka with Phase 1, and rolled out 3 30 day challenges.

Challenge 1 Squat Challenge. 

Starting the 30 days with a mere 50 squats, working up to the climax at 250 on the last day.

Challenge 2 Push-up Challenge.

Same 30 day format, starting with 45 push-ups on day 1, and ending on 100.

Challenge 3, Plank Challenge.

Quite a new phenomena in the mainstream fitness world, but amazing for core muscles as P90X taught me. So day 1 starts with 20 seconds, and we finish up on day 30 with 5 minutes.

So that's me up to date. Phases 1 and 2 underway with both better intake and increased activity.

Roll on Phase 3 which I will probably start in the next few weeks.

Breaking scales....

Oh sorry I meant breaking news. 

The latest fats and figures are in, and straight on the internet.

After an activity free year, my fitness, my health, me weight and general well being has taken a HUGE nose dive (except for the numbers which rocketted)

So here we go. A phased return to a healthier lifestyle starting today with phase 1. Abstinence based Protikee diet, supplemented with an evening intake of protein. No major activities at this point, just the regular dog walks etc.

I have / had P90X-3 on its way, along with Les Mills Combat, but due to me getting an address wrong, that might be money down the drain. Quick way to lose 125 pounds of the wrong sort.

Phase 2 will see activity increase in one form or another, most likely start is the 30 day planking and squat challenges. Just to spice things up gently. Along with getting back into the man cave and getting some use out of the equipment in there. 

One of my goals in this journey, other than not winding myself putting socks on, is to be able to do 2, yes just 2 clean and controlled chin-ups, and a whole bunch of dips.

So the starting numbers in the pics are as follows.

Start weight 265.8 lbs

BMI 39.4

Body fat 54.6%

Body water 33.7%

Scary numbers, but let's see them change shall we.... and fast!

PS weight and stats are taken from some Salter smart scales.

So here goes, Day 1.....

End of Week 1.... Almost !

Just got Kenpo left to do this afternoon, then that's the first week over with. And I cant wait to get going on Week 2. The calf problem aside, I have remembered how much I love the ache of training again, and want more.
I am also remembering how much I enjoyed being fitter,  and thrive to feel that way again.

I did better in all rounds than expected, and no nausea yet, but that could be down to the sensible pace I have approached this round with.

Bands only, but stronger ones ARE needed soon. No jerky weights for me and my ageing joints this time. Diet is as before,  nothing strict but keeping it clean too.

So a nice soak in the bath now, then a relaxing afternoon,  and hitting Kenpo this evening.  For week 2 I might actually stay with evening workouts.

Broken legs

Ok, not broken but non functional at least.
I woke this morning with excruciating pain in my right calf muscle and spent most of the day trying to loosen things up.
Day 5 of course is legs and back,  but common sense says give the legs a break. 
So, day 5, back!
Hoping to be fighting fit, pun intended,  for Kenpo tomorrow

A long time coming

Well its been a while,  lots of ups and downs of recent months all finishing up with the passing of my aunt.  The last of a generation,  the final link when it comes to caring for a relative.

Will stress and anxiety behind me a new beginning is called for,  and what better way to do it than caring for myself once again.

P90X is my starting block once again, and will signal the return to fitness for me once more. Fit by the time we travel to Florida I hope.

So it all started yesterday and my mind feels like it is in the right place to do something spectacular,  so I am hoping I can commit the same way I did last year. Maybe with some added spice of Les Mills Combat to really set things on fire.

Watch this space,  and please offer at motivation you can, im forty now, I need it haha.

New Year

New mission. Still set for #Fit4Forty but this is the final leg now, under 2 months to go.
Last month or 3 I have slipped quite a bit but ready to get back on track now.

So this is just a quick entry to say I'm gearing up for a new assault. Same team, same program, for the last time before 40.
It all starts bright and early on Monday 7th Jan, with my P90 buddies.

Let's do this!
Regards

Michael
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