Week Two

Okay, so this is week two of my life changing plan. Let me start by saying that things haven't gone as I had planned in week one. I haven't been keeping track of everything that I put in my mouth. I have however started to be more aware of what I eat. I have started bringing oatmeal and protein powder to work with me. At some point in the night when I get hungry I make my oatmeal and put one scoop of protein into it. I'm finding that this is helping me feel more satisfied and full longer. The next thing I'm trying to do is cut down on my coffee and soda intake. So far I have not had a soda in over a week. As far as coffee goes I'm down to two cups a day on the average. Which is pretty good seeing as just a few weeks ago I could drink a whole 12 cup pot by myself.

The second change I've made is I'm starting to workout a little each day. The day of my first blog entry I rode my bike for 43 minutes and did a total of 6.3 miles. I have also been trying to do push-ups, dips, and squats when ever possible. There have been times at work over the past week when I would do sets of 20 to 25 push-ups almost all night with about 30 minute breaks between sets. I'm averaging about 125 to 150 most nights. Then on my days off when I have a little more time I'm trying to hit the bike once or twice a day. So far today I have done 4 miles in 30 minutes. I plan to ride again tonight after dinner. I'm starting to feel better and already want to do more things.

I'm hoping that this weekend Noah and I can go down to the bike trails and ride our bikes or just walk. Then maybe the whole family can go to Rouses Point or Plattsburgh and walk around. I really don't care just as long as we get out and do things.

Now to answer the biggest question. How much have I lost in a week. Well, as of 1100 hrs on 3/24 I am down to 255. Yes, that's a total of 5 pounds lost in a week. I know that I won't have numbers like this every week or if I actually got off my butt and did more I could of had a better number but I'm happy with just what I've done.

The goal for next week is to get three days of cardio in and two days of weight lifting in. Until next week .