Progress Report - March 20th, 2011 - Day 52

Again, sorry for the delay, but we've been a bit busy.  I haven't stopped working out by any means, just couldn't find the motivation to post a blog.

So far these past 2 weeks:

-Tomcat has been suffering from Liver/Bile issues. We've been syringe feeding him for almost 2 weeks now every 3 hours, and we give him shots, and IV bag, and a pill. Consequently, the pill is giving us the most problems. As he gets better and better, he resists us more and more. So, its a fight every 3 hours. The good part is that this schedule gives us a glimpse into the time schedule of a parent. We have been lucky that Laura has been on Spring Break to help nurse our cat back to health.

-We sold the van and had to take care of all the funky DMV paperwork. Man, do I love the line at the DMV. Took the whole day. Then we dropped it off at her new home, and I rode the train back. Sad day.

-One of my clients, Steve Ewing, has passed away in his sleep. For those of you that knew him, his services will be on Saturday the 26th of March, at Laguna Presbyterian Church in downtown Laguna Beach, CA, at 11 AM. He was only 10 years older than me. Apparently, he just got sick, went to sleep, and never woke. He will be missed. Rest in Peace.

There are a few other random things, but mostly, its been a weird couple of weeks....

so, back to what keeps me stable and centered. Working out and eating healthy.

I finally pushed past the 250 mark, and I've been 250 for the past couple of days.
I'm looking forward to being in the 240's, perhaps by the next progress report!

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love handles really pulling in!

seeing more muscle. shoulders are uneven though. left has been separated, and the right rotator cuff is healing

I know this is short and sweet, and there is much to say for me, but I gotta get to the gym.

I have been working on a few projects of mine, but today, I want to share with you guys that we are making a jump rope for children and students. Its patent pending, and is revolutionary! I'll keep you guys updated on that... JUMPY is coming soon!

I'm going to head out to the gym... maybe you should too?

DO SOMETHING!

p.s. I forgot to mention my weight! I'm down from 276 to 250... that's 26 lbs in 7 weeks!! and I eat dark chocolate! (sometimes too often!)

Progress Report - delayed - from March 13th, 2011 - Day 45

This is from the previous week, so I have the pictures and documentation for this week...

Progress from day 45 on March 13th, 2011.

I was plateau-ing this week, so I was lingering around 250 lbs this week.

Pics follow...

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What I've noticed is that my front pics aren't impressive, mainly due to lighting. When you see me in person, you can start to see the subtle changes in shape, etc. I think the side view is a bit more impressive in general.

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showing more muscle... slowly

PROGRESS REPORTS!!! & "bloggin is exhausting!"

I apologize for the lack of blog posts this week. Its been quite a week of catharsis and random people popping up in our lives. The good part is that most issues solved themselves, so there was little effort on my part except to live through the experience, which was exhausting in itself.

So, for the past week, what I've realized is that even though I'm eating well, I think I might still be eating 'too' well to burn the fat off that's been sitting here.

I've been reading the Atkins book that is on the shelf for reference, but I mixed up some info, so I had been eating carbs here and there at dinner, and I think that is what has been delaying more results.

doesn't look like change, but I'm smaller overall

flexing the abs really lifts the belly that won't leave!

belly still there but shrinking

belly pulls in when abs are flexed

losing the handles and crease!

So from here on out, my carb intake will be further reduced. fruits too. Its just too many sugars that my body has to process first, to then return to fat burning, so I'm going to have to do my best to eat mostly proteins, and one cup of veggies/carbs per meal. Its going to hurt my will power a bit late at night, but I'll just have to snack on proteins and celery or drink hot water with lemon.

My weight is still around 158-160 depending on the workout. I'm plateauing at 20 lbs, but I know why... its been my carb intake I've been messing around with, but now that I'm confident that its been the problem. So from here on out, my carb intake will be further reduced. fruits too. Its just too many sugars that my body has to process first, to then return to fat burning, so I'm going to have to do my best to eat mostly proteins, and one cup of veggies/carbs per meal. Its going to hurt my will power a bit late at night, but I'll just have to snack on proteins and celery or drink hot water with lemon.

To fill in the information that I'm missing, I think its time that I get the Paleo book...



Also, here's an example of how eating paleo can rip your body up in weeks!!!
What-5-weeks-of-living-primal-looks-like...

since these aren't my pics to post, and I don't have permission to re-post, please check the link above to see the story on this lady!!





all I can say is WOW! If that's 5 weeks, I think its time for me to step it up!

As for today, just finished up at the DMV, going to drive down to Norwalk to sell the van, and then i'm riding the train back home. Hopefully, i'll get a good work out in before dinner, otherwise, it will be after dinner. Then, I should return to work outs in the morning, after I drop my wife off to work. Its a good system because then I'm guaranteed to make it to the gym by 7:30 AM.

I made some new shirts, so I'll have to post a pic of them soon. 

Hope you all have a great monday, and get out there and...

DO SOMETHING!