Measurements

So, I got measured again on Saturday and I have lost another 4 1/2 inches in total in a week. I was quite happy with this. It is nice to know that my hard work is paying off. I have updated the measurements page for anyone that wants to see my progress.

Updated Measurements Page

The measurements page has been updated for anyone who wants to check out my progress. It is nice to see the proof of my hard work.

Heart Rate Monitors

So, I don't think that I have mentioned heart rate monitors. I did some research on finding one that was accurate, and was looking to get one, but a co-worker of mine upgraded his and gave me his old one. He wasn't able to get it to work so he bought a new one. After trying it out, I told him that I didn't think that he had the chest strap tight enough. I use it regularly and it is a great investment. It is much more accurate than just going by the machines in the gym. From the research that both my co-worker and I have done, Polar is a pretty good name. For anyone that is serious about weight loss, this is a great tool. If you are looking to get one, then I would just check that it does all what you want it to. For example, I wanted one that would tell me how many calories that I burned and I found that not all of them do that. You can get some pretty good deals online for heart-rate monitors, or you can check out your local stores.

Boot Camp workout

Ok, so as I have mentioned before I signed up for a boot camp class that goes every Saturday. I am really enjoying the class, but it got me thinking of those of you that can't afford boot camp fitness classes or a gym membership. I stumbled across this website and I thought it was worth posting here. Check it out.

http://www.boot-camp-fitness-guide.com/boot-camp-workout.html

July 2

So, I got measured on Saturday. I will see about posting the measurements this weekend. I have also changed up my cardio routine a bit. I was doing the same thing every time I went in, and I have realized that it would be better to mix it up a bit. I do the elliptical, the treadmill and the new machine I previously mentioned the Octane Fitness Lateral X. I feel a difference from the constant change up of not doing the same thing all the time. My advice is to mix up whatever you are doing in your cardio plan. I am hoping that it will stop me from plateauing, but time will tell. I also weighed in on Saturday and I lost another 2.1 pounds. WOOHOO!!

I also noticed that there are little things that you can do to improve your health and fitness goals. Me, I cut the junk food (candy & chocolate) out of my diet. I am a junk-food-oholic and for me I can't just have one piece and walk away. I will end up eating all of it, usually in one sitting. So, for me abstinence is the only way. I have been off of this since March 27, 2014 and I have found that it gets easier as time goes on. I went through 3 weeks of rough withdrawals from this type of food and sugar and I really don't want to experience that again. This is part of my motivation. I have also started taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work. I work on the 4th floor so, I walk up and down those at least twice a day. Once up and once down. Of course we also have our reception on the 2nd floor, so of course if I need to go down there and take the stairs again. You would be surprised how much of a difference small changes like this make.

Good Luck, and remember to never give up.