Elevator speech version: In 9 weeks, after dedicated workouts of free weights, and intense interval cardio plus self-discpline and a somewhat nutritious diet, I carved myself down to 191 lbs, and 18% body fat [not to be confused with BMI]. A loss of 17lbs, and 7% of body fat.
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For those that want to enjoy a bit of reading or at least like my writing stylings, then here we go...
War and Peace version:
So. A couple of months ago, I bought tickets to Watershed Musical Festival. At the Gorge. In August. Basically hotter than Georgia asphalt on a summer's day! Might be occasion to take my shirt off. That said, I don't wanna be one the many that, "those that shouldn't, do; and those that should, don't." HM! Do I look good now? Am I feeling healthy or at least healthy? First answer to first question while subjective is still, no sir. Otherwise I would've had a wife / finance / girlfriend / etc by now. I didn't at the time, I don't at this current writing. Aiight... well, I'll do my best with what God and Mom gave me, which to say is not much.
Next answer? Only a current metrics review would do. I bravely stepped on the scale and subjected myself to the body fat calipers I bought some time ago. Decidedly not healthy for a man of my 1) age 2) frame 3) height 4) and activity level.
How do I solve both issues at the same time? I landed on a S.M.A.R.T. goal (thank you, Costco Management Training)
Specific - Designed for me
Measurable - Sadly, I have those measurements in front of me
Achievable - Anything is achievable with a keep digging attitude
Results oriented - Answers in the question, yo.
Time sensitive - Only have 66 days to Watershed
I calculated that if I lost 18 lbs weight of current weight (208lbs) I should shed 7.5% body fat in roughly 9 weeks. Or to be granular about it, that's .27 lbs per day, or 2 lbs per week. Oy vey, reasonable goal but tough. And I've been down this road before. While I don't lack determination, I do lack accountability. No one gave a $H!T - then or now. And even if they did, how are they to discpline me?
I also calculated that nine Mondays are between now and Watershed. I decided to keep myself accountable I would post my weekly progress on my Facebook Wall. That way either it's either cheers or jeers. In addition, I would write my current weight on my forearm with red, dry-eraser pen to wear as a Scarlet Number considering Scarlet Letter was taken already!
[Nine Mondays later]
This morning was Tuesday. Moment of truth! I trudged up to the scale once more, just like the 8 prior times. I knew yesterday I only consumed a cheese sando and a banana. I also completed 2 straight hours of soccer play last night.
I close my eyes. Did I really do that?
I open them up to see 191 lbs on the scale. Hm. Must be wrong, try again, on a different scale. Same result. I tried the electronic scale; same. SWEET! WIN! I DID IT! It's my waterSHED moment, because now I know I can really apply myself to a results oriented task and do it.
Now all I gotta do is maintain it.
This has been MY C Note! 'los; out
There. Now you can Facebook "Like" this post and continue scrolling through your newsfeed.
For those that want to enjoy a bit of reading or at least like my writing stylings, then here we go...
War and Peace version:
So. A couple of months ago, I bought tickets to Watershed Musical Festival. At the Gorge. In August. Basically hotter than Georgia asphalt on a summer's day! Might be occasion to take my shirt off. That said, I don't wanna be one the many that, "those that shouldn't, do; and those that should, don't." HM! Do I look good now? Am I feeling healthy or at least healthy? First answer to first question while subjective is still, no sir. Otherwise I would've had a wife / finance / girlfriend / etc by now. I didn't at the time, I don't at this current writing. Aiight... well, I'll do my best with what God and Mom gave me, which to say is not much.
Next answer? Only a current metrics review would do. I bravely stepped on the scale and subjected myself to the body fat calipers I bought some time ago. Decidedly not healthy for a man of my 1) age 2) frame 3) height 4) and activity level.
How do I solve both issues at the same time? I landed on a S.M.A.R.T. goal (thank you, Costco Management Training)
Specific - Designed for me
Measurable - Sadly, I have those measurements in front of me
Achievable - Anything is achievable with a keep digging attitude
Results oriented - Answers in the question, yo.
Time sensitive - Only have 66 days to Watershed
I calculated that if I lost 18 lbs weight of current weight (208lbs) I should shed 7.5% body fat in roughly 9 weeks. Or to be granular about it, that's .27 lbs per day, or 2 lbs per week. Oy vey, reasonable goal but tough. And I've been down this road before. While I don't lack determination, I do lack accountability. No one gave a $H!T - then or now. And even if they did, how are they to discpline me?
I also calculated that nine Mondays are between now and Watershed. I decided to keep myself accountable I would post my weekly progress on my Facebook Wall. That way either it's either cheers or jeers. In addition, I would write my current weight on my forearm with red, dry-eraser pen to wear as a Scarlet Number considering Scarlet Letter was taken already!
[Nine Mondays later]
This morning was Tuesday. Moment of truth! I trudged up to the scale once more, just like the 8 prior times. I knew yesterday I only consumed a cheese sando and a banana. I also completed 2 straight hours of soccer play last night.
I close my eyes. Did I really do that?
I open them up to see 191 lbs on the scale. Hm. Must be wrong, try again, on a different scale. Same result. I tried the electronic scale; same. SWEET! WIN! I DID IT! It's my waterSHED moment, because now I know I can really apply myself to a results oriented task and do it.
Now all I gotta do is maintain it.
This has been MY C Note! 'los; out
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