The roller coaster that is my weight continued today…. up +0.3kg to 113.5 kg! One of the thing i am finding with my current withing’s scales is also how inconsistent the body measurements are, i am finding bone, muscle, fat % figures are just wildly inaccurate day to day!
However one of things i did get back to was the Yoga! I did an hours DDP Yoga and followed that up with laying in the sauna blanket with a peloton meditation
As much as it was a Saturday i got higher than i expected on the step count! which rocked in at just under 18k and almost 9 miles.
I was also able to get some more recovery with a really good lay in
Tomorrow is a rugby day with the kids, and that’s always a pleasure!
A weight loss day! Yeah!!! and the weigh in today was 103.2 kg, down -0.6 kg
A few simple things today
Yesterday i ate really light, i mean my calorie intake was pathetic, and i should not be proud of that
I slept…. almost 8 hours, which given my last few days is pretty good going really!
And i did top up the food over the course of today…….
I carried on walking with a bit of a swagger given the loss of weight, and tried to keep thinking that i was progressing downwards again. 26k Steps and almost 13 miles.
I hope i am not burning through all my joints in my body!!!!
Anyway nice to have a loss moment! But i did not yoga or weights again…. must get back to it!
Exhausted, thats the only words i can use to describe myself! I normally start with the weight results but today is the sleep results, 3hr 30 mins! pathetic!
I was hoping to get a few power naps during the day but that did not happen.
So when i went to weigh in the inevitable took place 114.6 kg, +0.4 kg from yesterday. Urgh! i knew there was a correlation between sleep and my weight!
I didn’t do much today as i was a true zombie! I was here in body but not in mind or soul. And in the end the only thing i did do was towards bed time, i went upstairs and feel asleep in the Sauna blanket! Yeap you heard me…. i set the timer for 60 mins, put some meditation on peloton and feel asleep.
I awoke in the womb! A warm wet sensation surrounded me, almost as though i wet the bed. But i woke up and jumped in the shower and then got back into my bed to fall asleep. Hopefully more rechanged for tomorrow!
I was back to it like normal today, work week, busy schedule and just wanted to focus on getting steps and eating in a good way.
First let’s weigh in! 114.0 kg my last weight in on the 21st was 115.6 kg, so thats – 1.6 kg. Thats good by am always aware that there is a jump up over the next few days on such a big loss.
Today is a work day, so lots of focus at my desk and walking. I did stay consistent with my steps and workouts today which was needed. I am always aware with such a loss in weight that there will be a jump back up soon.
Steps were at 11.2 miles and 22.6 k steps. But i felt tight, so needed to do a workout and stretch!
Workouts i ended up doing a 25 min DDP Yoga and a 10 min weights class.
Net calories stayed under the magic line today. And thats key that i need to be burning more calories than i am eating!
Ok i am still in catch up mode from this week, so onto Tuesday the 24th!
First thing first, weigh in today is 115.6 +0.4 kg, and in essence + 1 kg in the last few days! Sad face!
I am going to take a couple of rest days to recharge my batteries and just play with the kids, i think i need it, so no DDP Yoga or Peloton tonight for me. Just some time watching some football with the boy wonder and getting shouted at by the girl wonder!
As this week ended my head is just a little skatty, its been a busy week full of constant time slicing. Today was the first day i failed to do my peloton work outs as i was just not feeling in the right place, and neither did i feel my DDP Yoga work out. But although i have had a little wobble i know i need to reset.
Weigh in today 115.2 kg, thats + 0.6 kg. So not the greatest news. I did think my 1st goal was a little too optimistic and clearly i dont believe i have achieved it as yet.
I was still a busy boy with my steps today, clocking in almost 30k and 14.3 miles.
But with the weight increase, and time slicing i am feeling a little unbalanced.
So i am going to wind down today, take a little time to recharge after the week.
A little while ago i posted this Jan 4th, 2023: Micro Goals – Run Fat Boy. My first goal was to reach 115 kg, and the way i think is that i need to surpass that number before i see it as achieved. Micro goals are small, specific and measurable targets that can help people and specifically me, achieve larger goals, such as weight loss. Setting micro goals can be beneficial because they can provide a sense of accomplishment and motivation, as well as help track progress and stay on track.
Weigh in today happened twice. I woke up got the kids ready and to school, i slept really badly last night and feel asleep late and woke up early so i was completely groggy and not with it.
When i weighed in first of all i was 115.2 kg which was -0.2 kg from yesterday.
After the school run i was still sore and tired from everything the day before, so i decided to recover in the Sauna blanket for an hour.
After that time i decided to weigh in again and i was 114.6 -0.6kg from earlier and -0.8 kg from yesterday.
One benefit of setting micro goals for weight loss is that they can help people break down their larger goal into manageable steps. For example, instead of setting a goal to lose 25 kg, I set a series of micro goals such as losing 5 KG in each phase. This can make the goal of weight loss less daunting and more achievable. And trust me weight loss is hard work, its depressing at points, and certainly my mental health is often impacted by it.
Another benefit of micro goals is that they can help me stay focused and motivated. When i set a goal and then achieve it, i feel a sense of accomplishment and more likely to continue working towards my larger goal. Additionally, by setting micro goals, i can track progress and see how far i have come, which can be a powerful motivator.
However, there are also some concerns with using micro goals for weight loss. One concern is that i may become too focused on achieving their micro goals, and neglect the bigger picture, i am very self deprecating on myself these days, and thats come from elements in my life over years. Another concern is that i become too fixated on achieving their micro goals, and become discouraged if i don’t achieve them as quickly as i had hoped.
Micro goals can be a powerful tool for weight loss, as they can help me break down my larger goal into manageable steps, stay focused and motivated, and track my progress. However, it was important to set realistic goals, and not to get too fixated on achieving them, and keep the big picture in mind.
Anyway, first micro goal is met, and i hope i just dont rebound above it again over the next few days!
This is coming in a tad late tonight, i ended up having a longer wednesday call as i ended up chatting with my peers, and then after that i could not switch off so carried on with a few bits! But done….. so this short will be quite short, just because i am tired
today was a static day 115.4 kg
Not too much movement today but i do want to try and reach my first goal at some point in the next week or so. Its important for me to reach a milestone and just keep progress on that downwards trend
Steps where fine , was a bit of a late start to the morning as i helped a friend out. But still ended up getting 27k steps and just over 13 miles! You would think with all the walking i would be tiny! Clearly my genetics do not work that way!
First thing is weigh in, 115.4 kg -0.1 kg from yesterday. It’s funny with the weight being reduced, an interesting observation is that the fat mass % is increasing which is a bit weird. Given how structured and healthy i am eating AND the fact that i am adding a fair bit of activity in my life i would expect the fat mass % to be dropping. It may just be an oddity on the withings body cardio scales.
Looking at the table in Garmin the various analysis done does fell very out of wack
Today was a long day in the office, lots of doc writing and reviewing others information. But also, lots of calls and calls went on till late today.
Walking was as always positive, 32k steps and just over 16 miles walked. Although i ran into a few difficulties over the day as the belt kept drifting to the left. I need to spend some time to fix and address that.
Today was a little higher on calories than normal. Not a massive amount and i still stayed within the limits of my constraints.
But the net calories continue to be positive, with my activity helping me burn calories off throughout the day.
Tonight, after i came in, i still ended up doing both DDP Yoga and Peloton. Although DDP Yoga was just a stretch class, but still a 20 min stretch class which i need for walking, however the peloton weights class was tough. I am not 18 anymore…. that’s clear. I just cannot lift the same weights that i use too (today!), it’s going to be a journey but i will get there.
I know lifting weights is important. Lifting free weights burns calories because it is a form of resistance training, which causes muscle fibers to contract and break down. The body then needs to repair and rebuild those muscle fibers, which requires energy in the form of calories. Additionally, resistance training can increase muscle mass, which can lead to an increase in resting metabolism, meaning that the body burns more calories at rest.
I need to carry on both the free weight training and the body weight training and keep accelerating my body to burn calories!
Right, time for a shower and then bed and then the long Wednesday awaits!
Let’s get down to the numbers, firstly i wasn’t able to weigh myself first thing, i just didn’t have the time as i was in a rush to get to Sittingbourne for the rugby. My team played really well but the game ended a drawer!
Once i got home i put myself on the scales expecting that weigh to have increased….. but 115.3 kg was in front of me, which is -0.5 kg from yesterday.
I am happy we are still seeing the little decreases taking place and at points some big drops and this week has been good to keep track on things.
But after two weeks of solid DDP Yoga and Peloton and Walking, i have decided to take a rest day and my body is definitely feeling it. My knees have been bothering me for a few days now and I’ve finally decided to take a break and give them some much needed recovery time. My body battery results from today in Garmin were low, and i needed to reflect!
Rest days are an important part of any exercise routine. They allow your body to recover from the stress and strain of regular exercise and prevent injury. For me, my knees have been telling me for a while now that they need a break and who can blame them with the amount of walking i do in a week. I think over 153k steps, and 76 miles is a lot for most people let alone an overweight fella!
But it’s not just physical injuries that rest days can prevent. Taking a break from your usual exercise routine can also help prevent mental burnout and fatigue. It’s important to listen to your body and pay attention to its signals. If you’re feeling tired or sore, it may be a sign that you need to take a rest day.
Rest days don’t mean you have to be completely inactive, however. Gentle stretching, yoga or even a walk can help keep your body active and promote recovery. It’s also a good opportunity to focus on other aspects of your health, such as nutrition and hydration. In my case tonight, i sat and did 10 mins of meditation.
So, today I’m taking it easy, giving my knees and my body the rest they need. And tomorrow, I’ll be back to my regular exercise routine, refreshed and ready to go. It’s important to remember that a little rest goes a long way in helping you achieve your fitness goals in the long run.
