Archive for May, 2010
Still Working At It
May 17th, 2010 | 
Author: The last month or so (ok, 6 weeks for those of you counting) have been an exercise in frustration. It’s frustrating because, well, I haven’t been able to exercise. Ok, that’s not entirely true, but I did throw out my back and it’s been sore for a long time. To add to that, I’ve GAINED five pounds in the last two weeks. This…is not a good thing.
So this morning marks the start of my “Week About Revitalizing”, or WAR. I’m starting this WAR against being obese, and about getting back on track even when life hands you a few lemons. This week’s daily calorie limit is 1,00 calories per day (Yes, that’s low, but it’s a good way to remind the body what work it’s supposed to be about once in a while. For the ascetics in the crowd, this week might be considered a FAST.)
To spare the tender lower back, this morning’s workout was a lumbar-supported crunch, dumbbell flyes, and dumbbell bench press. It went pretty well, and oddly enough the back felt better afterward. Anyone know a good reference for reading about how to manage lower back pain through exercise?
Current Stats
- Original Weight: 328 lbs.
- Current Weight: 285 lbs.
- Total Weight Lost: 43 lbs.
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