I’ve learned a couple of lessons since I wrote the first entry in my Fat Bastard Chronicles. The first is that if you’re going to turn over a new leaf, it’s probably best to do it the week AFTER a holiday that’s chief components are big dinners and chocolate.
The second is people read this stuff and will hold you accountable.
It’s now been over two weeks since I started on this road. I have to say that it’s not that difficult for me to make it to the gym. I’ve done it for years, so motivation isn’t really an issue.
What's different is I’m now going to the gym almost every day of the week and I have a goal. I will be 200 lbs by the end of June. Even if it kills me. I’ve set myself up on a 3 day rotation that you can download and evaluate for yourself.
I'm already noticing changes.
My cardio is already showing a marked improvement. Where before I was quite happy to stay on a cross trainer for 35 minutes, I now force myself to actually do some running on the treadmill. I hate the treadmill. always have. But I've become so good at the Cross-Trainer, and my body is so comfortable with it that I'm probably not doing myself much good anymore.
My pace has already picked up on the treadmill. Where I started running at 9 km/h, I’m now galloping at 11km/h. If that doesn’t sound like much, please remember I have wee legs.
If there is a part of my original pledge that seems to have fallen by the wayside it’s going for runs outside. I’ve always been a fair-weather runner, so it’s no surprise given the unusual cold-snap of the last few weeks, that I haven’t gone for very many runs – none really.
I’m hoping that will change now that the sun is finally beginning to warm things up.
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