I am new here and have signed up to participate in the challenge for August. I wanted to start a log to get familiar with posting my progress before the official challenge starts.
I am trying to determine which program to use for my journey. I have the Body For Life book and have done some workouts from that program recently but, I have not been consistent. I also bought NROL4W book with intentions to use the program for the August challenge. The problem is that I have quite a bit of weight to lose, (80 lbs). I have read that NROL4W isn't necessarily a weight loss program. I do enjoy lifting weights and want that to be part of my journey back to a healthy body.
I have done aerobics and free weights in the past but, it has been awhile.
Any advice on which program to use, would be greatly appreciated.
I pretty much stayed on track with eating. At every meal I tried to eat a protein and carb. I only worked out twice this week (Monday & Tuesday). I enjoyed it but, need to do a better job next week by lifting 3 x per week and some cardio the other 2 days of the week.
My "cheat" day is tomorrow but I don't want to go overboard and curtail the progess this week of losing 1 lb.
Today I was back into it. My workout for today was carrying 31 50lb. pieces of sheet rock up a flight and a half of stairs. Talk about hard work. Tomorrow is back to the regular workout & eating routine.
Welcome! I signed up for the August challenge too, and just started a training log myself. As far as which program to use, I don't have much advice there. I bought NROLW a few months ago, but haven't really done the program, as I was working with a trainer at my gym. I just started Leigh Peele's OPT for Fat Loss program this week, and love it so far. It's a 12 week program, after which I will see where I'm at and possibly start with NROLW at that point. I have about 20 pounds to lose still; I have lost almost 70 since January 2007 just by moving more and eating less, without really following a specific program. Best of luck... and I look forward to doing the challenge with you!
Ouch on the sheet rock... that stuff is definitely heavy, not to mention awkward to carry! Hope you're not too sore tomorrow!
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
I'm so glad you stopped by. I will have to check out your log from time to time. It's nice to know that there are others on here who may have struggled with the same issues with weight. Congratulations on the 70lbs. I know what an accomplishment that is. This will be my 2nd time losing this weight. Back in 1993, I lost 95 lbs. I have put most of it back on. This time will be different. I would love to hear how Leigh Peeles program works for you. I know I need the fat loss along with building muscle.
Luckily I was not that sore this morning from the sheetrock. I am just really tired. It may still hit me tomorrow though.
Not such a great eating or workout day for me today. In fact, I did not get in enough calories and my only exercise was running up & down the stairs a dozen times. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.
Can't let my log end up on the last page of the forum so, even though I haven't done much of anything, I am going to post something.
I have not worked out this week. I have done a fairly good job keeping the calories where they should be. I should see some movement on the scale by the end of the week.
I would highly recommend getting Leigh's Fat Loss Troubleshooter. It comes with the OPT plan which as you have seen is giving me great weight loss. Between the book and the plan, you will have the tools to know what to do (she explains a LOT about what it takes to loss fat)
No workouts this week. However, I still lost 2 lbs. My eating calorie wise is right on. My macros however, are completely out of whack. Too much fat, too many carbs & not enough protein.
I will begin workouts next week and continue to work on getting my macros in line.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Thanks Lori! I have been on a business trip with my husband this week so, I have not been logging or working out. I did some cardio yesterday though. The place we are staying does not have any weights. I was hoping it would so I could start "practicing". Maybe going through the first week with NROLW. Oh well, I will have to do that when I get home next week. That will at least give me a week to get into it.
Not a lot going on this past week. Some mall walking and lighter eating. Not sure if any weight was lost last week. I will find out tomorrow. My focus this week will be to prepare for the challenge beginning a week from tomorrow.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
I could get in some exercise if I wasn't lazy. As for NEAT, I have not changed anything this week. Just doing what I have been which isn't really working for me or I would be losing.
No weight loss this week. I was out of town last week and kinda ate what I wanted. I gained 2 lbs.
I guess I have just been putting things off waiting for the challenge to start. Procrastinor that I am. I will be putting my pictures up this weekend as well.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
I have posted my goals for the overall challenge and will post pics and the same fitness goals for the women's challenge. I am excited about it. The best part will be the support and accountability from this group. So many of you have made incredible progress and I want to be that person again.
Well, I posted my stats & pics for the challenge so I guess I am all in. Yikes! I am starting with the WW points plan. I have done this in the past and have been successful if I stick with it. I just don't know that my heart is completely in it. I promised myself that I would at least stick to it for the first month to also help my DH get started losing too.
If I find that it is not working for me, I will go back to the BFL plan beginning in Sept.
The exercise piece will be tough. I have to get my mind right and get myself motivated since I will be doing it at home. I have always been successful when I go to the gym but, never when I did it myself at home. If it becomes too boring, I will check into the gym by work to go during lunch time. I will stick it out through Aug. and if it does not work, I will do something different in Sept.
I like how you have a backup plan just in case things don't go well.... it sounds like you've thought things out and are aware of your weaknesses, which is a good thing!
I can totally relate to the "get your mind right".... it's something I have struggled with throughout this whole weight loss thing. SO much of this is mental rather than physical.
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
Thanks Lori! I know if I don't have a back up plan, I will end up quitting all together. I thought a long time about what plan I needed to follow that would work for me. I figured I would start with what I knew and go from there. Really, my biggest goal is to be consistent. To not let this be one of those times that I start and just not finish because I get bored or I just don't have the motivation. This time I will see it to the end and hopefully make good progress along the way.
By the way, I did not see your info on the challenge log yet.????
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
"As far as (healthy) eating, either do it, or don't. Same issues repeated over and over is just insanity. We either commit to the endeavor or pay lip-service to it. This is the hardest part of the whole process, and it needs to be practiced more than the actual physical training. It's mind training." ~ Matt Thorne
"The reason that most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want most for what they want at the moment."
I did better on my macros as well. I did not feel as hungry today. Has to be the protein. I had a Myoplex bar around 3:00 pm. It was yummy and helped me to feel satisfied. I made it to the store tonight to choose some items that would help me stay on plan but not allow me to feel deprived.
I know the key is planning. If I can determine what I am having for dinner the day before, I can work out breakfast, lunch & snacks. I find that if I eat at least 4 times per day, I am less likely to overeat at regular meal time. 3:00 pm is key for me. If I don't have something then, it kills the rest of the day.
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