2010.03.25 - W5D1 - 153

Seeing as how I decided to restart the program, and it has been a solid month of great work so far (17 pounds in 4 weeks!), I am taking the next 3 days off (and Sunday as normal) from exercise to fully recuperate before starting up P90 for real on Monday!  I'm excited for the break and for starting up again!

Pictures

I didn't take them last night because of the game.  I figure it doesn't matter anyway, since I'm "re-starting" the program Monday.  I will take pictures on Sunday night and start posting again on Monday!

Measurements/Metrics

These I was able to take last night, and there wasn't a significant change.  In fact, neck and waist both dropped by the same amount, keeping the BF% the same.  My hips didn't change at all, so my WHR reduced!!  My neck also dropped by another 0.25".  A total neck size loss of 0.50" in 4 weeks.  Things should pick up as I will be starting about double the intensity for the next 3 months as I was doing over the last 1 month.

Diet

Breakfast - 4 slices cucmber with Salad Dressing

Snack - 2 slices cucumber with salad dressing

Lunch - Tuna Sandwich & Banana

Snack - 2 slices cucumber with salad dressing

Dinner - Pita Pizza

Thoughts/Feelings

I thought I would add another section, especially with the re-start.  I should capture how I am feeling each day.  How is the program working for me?  My life?  My thoughts in general?  I'll just capture a paragraph or so in the "Thoughts/Feelings" section to get in touch with my feminine side.  All joking aside, I know that losing weight and changing your life is frustrating and mentally taxing as you attempt to change who you are to become who you want to be.  So I will attempt to record this vital part of the transformation here!

So we'll have pictures, measurements/metrics, exercise, diet, and thoughts/feelings!  That should be everything!  I will also change the title of each post to read, "P90 - Day #" to make it a little easier to follow along now that I am sticking with the schedule of the original/base program.

I am even more excited now about re-starting the program now that I have stuck with it for a month and done such a great job.  Over the last 12 weeks (7 before P90 and 5 during), I have already done a lot to change my life.  My diet has improved, my exercise schedule is pretty stable (this morning is the exception!), and I think I am beginning to see that I can do it!  It is a pretty great feeling to be successful at something and see that your goal is attainable - especially after wanting something for so long but not really doing anything about it.