Archive for the ‘10×10 in 2010’ Category
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.
Posted in 
Day 84 of 361 – Scale Day!
He conquers who endures.
– Persius
We’re in it now. 39% of the way to the goal, and the water weight is gone. Having past 12 weeks of progress, the midpoint is coming up, and enduring the painfully slow progress is becoming both a habit and a trial. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Week 11 – Scale Day!
The weekly project summaries have slipped the past couple of weeks. I’ll own that particular foible and delay. Still, the weather is turning, and it grows difficult to stay chained to the laptop when a bright day beckons.
Some quick updates, because I’m already late for my (Tuesday Morning) workout…
Day 70 of 361 – Scale Day!
Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all cost of tedium and distaste. The gain in self-confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.
– Arnold Bennett
Day 63 of 361 – Scale Day!
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.
– Henry Ford
For a captain of industry, Henry Ford was remarkably pithy. This week’s comment makes a lot of sense to me though. Goals are critical to our success – without them, our entire day can seem like an obstacle. With them, though, each day that passes is a step closer to reaching that goal. Read the rest of this entry »