So as it turns out, the first month has all really only been Phase One. Preparation. Gathering Underpants, in the words of South Park. Today was weigh in day. I have lost about 3 pounds. The catch is, my body fat percentage actually went UP. Seriously? As it turns out, exercising is good, but I am eating all wrong. Not just WHAT I eat, but how and when I eat it. I need to up the lean protein after my workouts, and limit sodium all around. And of course, up the frequency and intensity of the workouts. Great. But I Am. Not. Giving. Up. Yet.
My goals for the next month are to lose four pounds, and go 1% lower body fat than when I started. I also have to aim to work off at LEAST 1500 calories per week. I am just over 1,100 for the week, so tomorrow I have to do at least 400. The good news is that I actually did 3 miles today, 2 of which averaged 13 minutes. Yay me!
Overall, I'm still in good spirits, because even if the numbers don't show it yet, I must be healthier than a month ago. And this will all come. So now I have to work on reducing/eliminating processed foods, and preparing fresh meals. And eating several small meals throughout the day. All the while, working, finding an apartment, packing....no sweat.
Bring it.
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