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Have been reading a book about proper breathing I recommend called "Breath" by James Nestor. The exercises and practices detailed in this book has helped me in my endurance during workouts. I have been reading more about nutrition and exercise. I now don't only focus on calorie content but I keep track of my macronutrients and have tried giving my protein intake a boost by supplementing Hemp Protein Powder which is also naturally super high in EFAs.
I'm now officially down to 185 lbs. as of this morning and I have been feeling better. I can't yet see any outward physical results after losing 9 lbs. since starting my new routine but my abs, arms and my legs feel more tone as they lay hidden under a soft padding of fat. I feel I am sleeping a little better and have a little more energy. Sitting at my desk job isn't as uncomfortable as it usually was. I am excited to see these results and know I should see some more obvious results after a month or so.
So far I have gone to the gym everyday after work for usually 2 hours. I haven't taken a full day of rest yet buy occasionally I may only workout for 1 hour or 30 minutes and just hit the cardio. Yesterday I bought a couple of 5 lb. weights to do so additional exercising at home and found that I got a more intense workout than I do using the gym equipment by doing squats, lunges, situps and pushups with the weights. I also incorporate some pilates which I have found to be very effective in working my abs.
My current goal is finding a plan that works to lose weight effectively. That goal will take 5 or 6 months I think. Once I get to my ideal weight I plan on focusing more on some light body building and get familiar with all aspects of weight lifting. I notice at my gym I see a lot more women body building than men and I see more men running the cardio machines. I am currently focusing the majority of my time on cardio because I can endure that for a long period of time but I try to strike a balance by working the weight machines that focus on my abs and arm strength.
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83.9 kg
Lost so far: 2.0 kg.
Still to go: 18.1 kg.
Diet followed: Reasonably Well.
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View Diet Calendar, 08 February 2021:
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2013 kcal
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Fat: 99.53g | Prot: 115.73g | Carbs: 182.60g.
Breakfast: Cheese Pizza. Lunch: Frozen Blackberries, Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder, Horizon Organic Whole Milk with DHA Omega-3, Market Pantry Frozen Mango. Dinner: Meatless Chicken, Sweet Red Peppers, Cooked Broccoli (Fat Added in Cooking), 365 Organic Quinoa. Snacks/Other: Northern Catch Ready to Eat Tuna Salad with Crackers, Almonds. more...
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2833 kcal
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Exercise:
Weight Training (Bodybuilding) - 15 minutes, Cardio - 1 hour and 10 minutes, Resting - 16 hours and 35 minutes, Sleeping - 6 hours. more...
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Losing 3.2 kg a Week
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