Fit2Lose

I was surprised at my last weigh in by almost breaking the 170lb barrier! I had weighed in earlier in the week and was actually up a pound or two (most likely water retention). So it was a nice surprise to be so close to a lower weight bracket.

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 […]

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 […]

I am not a big fan of popular “diets”, as I think they are ineffective for long term weight management and nutritional health. They also have a negative connotation– that you are sacrificing and giving up something you want (and sometimes need). Losing weight and keeping it off requires a permanent change in lifestyle. Diets […]

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 […]

My final weight isn’t the ultimate determining factor of my success, as I will be adding muscle in place of fat. However, I will be shooting for losing around 25-30 pounds of fat. The ultimate goal and indicator of success for me is to lose my gut and drop my waist size to around 32 […]

Hi, my name is… Well, names aren’t that important here. Anyways, my story is that I recently turned 30 years old and am heavier than I’ve ever been. Nothing remarkable, really, I could be any guy in any town in the US. I have a very sedentary lifestyle and it’s been several years since I’ve […]