Sarge4's Journal, 09 August 2012

The weight is a bit stagnated, but that is ok. It is exciting to realize the physical changes that are taking place. Also, even though I had significantly increased physical activity this past weekend while camping, I did substantially overdo the calorie intake.

After my first time around, last summer, I could not easily answer the question, "What's your secret?" I had dropped from about 235 to my goal of 180. I decided to put my "secret" on line, John's Mind. It included the basics that I considered necessary to my success: nutrition, exercise, spiritual state, emotional state and the nervous system.

Now on the second go around, I am beginning from 204 lbs. I am tracking the progress on the site in the hopes of inspiring others to action for the sake of their health and quality of life. I am currently in week 3.
Week 1 - A New Beginning
Week 2 - Weight Down, Energy Up
Week 3 - Same, But Different
The weekly post contains daily updates of calorie intake and the workout performed. Links are provided to videos by professional trainers showing the proper form for the exercises that I do. I also include a video recap of the previous week. There are other links to items of interest sprinkled in as well.

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1647 kcal

Fat: 50.59g | Prot: 64.79g | Carb: 229.56g.   Lunch: Unsweetened Frozen Strawberries, Bananas, Vanilla Flavored Whey Protein Powder, Super Green Drink, NATURE BLESS CHRY CONC, Pure Almond Milk - Original. Dinner: English Toffee Ice Cream Bar, Cooked Sauerkraut, Garlic Basil Linguine Pasta, Gourmet Chicken Meatballs (Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil & Provolone). Snacks/Other: Chachies Mango Peach Salsa, organic tortilla chips, grapes, Water. more...

3652 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Driving - 50 minutes, Calisthenics (light, e.g. home exercise) - 10 minutes, Shopping - 15 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 44 minutes, Running - 7/mph - 9 minutes, Calisthenics (heavy, e.g. pushups) - 12 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 25 minutes, Housework - 1 hour and 20 minutes, Desk Work - 5 hours and 45 minutes, Sitting - 5 hours and 40 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 30 minutes. more...