A Good Week

Posted: 29th July 2011 by John in Uncategorized

It has been a good week thus far.  I am now on a five day a week workout plan.  I run (run/walk rather), Monday, Wednesday and Friday and on Tuesday and Thursday I do a thirty minute full body workout.

The thirty minute workout can be as intense as you want it to be.  The first time I did it, this past Tuesday, I could barely lift my arms and my legs were shaking when I was done.  It actually felt quite good!

Monday I ran/walked 1.7 miles.  Sorry to say more walking than running, but I sped up the treadmill and increased the incline.  Wednesday I ran/walked 1.9 miles, where I ran at least half the time.  I was tired inbetween run/walks, but not as much as on Monday.  It actually felt pretty awesome.  The human body is quite amazing.  How well it can improve, even after just a couple days.

Weigh in 2.3:
311

So, I have lost 4 pounds!  It was really nice to see at least something coming off…finally.

My friend Kevin, who I mentioned in a post a couple weeks ago, sent me the movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead.  It was pretty eye opening.  If you get a chance, throw it in your NetFlix queue.

  1. Pete says:

    John, great to hear you are back! I was worried about you.

    It won’t be long and you’ll be back and ahead of where you left off. Keep up the hard work.

  2. Arizona Runner Girl says:

    So glad to see you are back! I enjoy following you on your journey and wanted to say I really do admire your courage! It is hard to start a program but it’s harder still to get back in and try again. Way to go!
    I highly recommend Weight Watchers. I’ve been a member for 8+ years. I took off over 70 lbs & have kept it off because I stayed with it even after I lost the weight. Give it a shot.
    The great thing about running is you can always come back to it even after “a break”. It can be frustrating when re-starting but I’m sure you’ve found out, your legs still remember how to move.
    Best of luck to you my fellow runner & I look forward to reading more great things from you. Have an AWESOME day!

  3. Mink says:

    The Gobbler is back at it again :)