Fit2Lose

I mentioned earlier that I was going to add in some cardio after my weight training sessions to try and drop the pounds a little faster. Well, it appears to be working. Since I started last week, I’ve lost about 1 to 1.5 pounds more per week!
I really don’t do that much cardio. I’m […]

I write this little blurb during the first week of my diet journey but posted it. It’s slightly amusing (to me at least) to look back and remember the pain I was in that first week.

My strategy for exercise will be focused on full body resistance training (free weights and some machines), as opposed to cardiovascular/aerobic workouts. Why? Muscle burns fat. The more muscle you have, the more calories you will burn. Go into any gym and look for the most fit people. I guarantee you will find them in […]

Getting back in to the gym is a little intimidating, especially after putting on so much weight. I see a lot of the same people from when I was working out a few years in the past. I’ll be a regular again in no time, though.
I think a lot of overweight people are embarrassed to […]

So far, my progress has been somewhat slow. After 3 weeks I’ve only lost about 8 pounds. I think I expected to lose more weight quickly up front. I think this is because I’ve had to take a number of days off from the gym due to muscle soreness. I have a tendency to get […]

The first day of a diet/exercise program is one of the hardest. It marks the beginning of a long and arduous journey that will require lots of dedication and real effort. And there will be pain… Physical pain and emotional pain. I’ll have to push through muscle soreness, lack of motivation, and faltering dedication in […]