Challenge 2 Week 1 recap 2/13/12

Week 13

This is my week 1 recap of my second challenge.  In the last week, I only lost 1/2 lb and really had no significant changes in any of my measurements.  I say only, but it's better than gaining!  Some additional motivation has finally come from some coworkers who have begun to compliment me and ask me what I am doing.

I think it's very important I share this with all of you, as it helps in our devoplement through the transformations.  I started this week strong but fell of the horse when I received some news late in the week that led me to break from my nutrition one evening and even involved a few Blue Moons.  This wasn't a guys night out or any type of special occasion, but something that I am shocked by.  Honestly it's trivial in comparison to real issues out there, but this has been on my mind non stop since then and I have had some ups and downs.  The words "give up" crossed my mind and even came out of my mouth on Friday and thank you to my wonderful wife, when she muttered one simple word... "why?"  What's funny is that such a simple answer to my words was like a light bulb going off in my head.  She was right... why would I give up all this focus and determination I have had in twleve weeks plus just because of a few beers and a bad meal?  I refocused and finished the week strong and need to focus on NOT EMOTIONALLY EATING.

I took this picture late Saturday night after my upper body workout and I laughed because I couldn't take a picture because I was trembling so much I took about 7 pics, then had to walk away to relax for a minute lol... 

I have been trying to focus on fat loss, but I have now completed 4 full weeks with the Hussman Fitness BFL max cardio tweak.  It has kicked my rear and I decided that I have pushed myself so much that I no longer did my low/ moderate cardio on the bike after lifting days.  I have kept it to 20 minutes HIIT on the treadmill and added the additional moderate running for another 20 minutes and an extra 40 minute run on my off day. 

The next 4 weeks I will be adjusting my cardio to 20 min HIIT and 10 additional minutes to help focus on building some lean mass and burning off some fat at the same time.  I have also stopped taking creatine and will be cycling off for the next two weeks.

I took my cheat day Sunday and had ricotta/ sausage pizza and some chocolate covered popcorn.  I took my son to see monster trucks and on the way home I had a taste for some McDonald french fries.  I ended up getting a double cheeseburger to go with it.  Needless to say, the fries were okay... but the burger... ugh, what a sad excuse for edible meat.  I can't believe I actually use to eat these like nothing.

Put your game face on people!  Don't forget, you are doing this for yourself!