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Well, I have been counting calories since February 6, 2013. I have been doing spin classes 3x week since January 18, 2013. A couple notes:
Initially, the spinning classes were hard. Due to my knees being somewhat compromised, I don't spin over about 100rpm, and I don't do standing climbs over about 60rpm. I opt for "seated climbs" or just use more resistance when I do the slower standing climbs.
While I a still sore a fair amount (a large portion of my workout is in the anaerobic zone), I still have good results, and typically warm-up 15 minutes before the class, and continue spinning 15-30 minutes after the class for a total of 75 - 90 minute spins. I have the time to do this right now (in "career transition"), my concern is finding the time/energy to maintain this pace once I am working again. My last job had a 3-hours roundtrip commute which didn't leave time/energy for workouts.
The diet itself is going well - not so much a diet as just counting calories and trying to keep a daily calorie deficit. If I burn 1,000 -1,500 calories in a day working out, I do NOT take in additional calories. I may adjust what I eat (more protein on strength training days).
I am looking forward to achieving my initial goal of 250lbs on June 11th, 2013. That will be the lightest I have been in nearly 19 years! My secondary goal is to be 225 by June 11th, 2014. That will be my lightest in over 25 years! If I hit my initial goal by June, and keep doing the spin classes 2-3x week, I plan to do a ride from my house to the coast here in Oregon. That will be about 50 miles 1-way, with significant climbs. I have always eyeballed that route and thought what an achievement it would be. If I do it this year, perhaps I can make this a yearly event.
That's y first journal entry in what I hope to be many as I continue on this journey. I have always been a "big guy", but I know I simply cannot keep carrying this weight any longer for a variety of reasons.
Ed
Diet Calendar Entries for 21 February 2013:
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2317 kcal
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Fat: 60.70g | Prot: 148.13g | Carb: 268.28g.
Breakfast: Raisin Bran. Lunch: BBQ Hamburger Buns, Barbecue Sauce, Pepper Jack Cheese, Extra Lean Ground Beef. Dinner: Bananas (Large), Shrimp (Cooked Tail Off), UDON. Snacks/Other: Original Spiced Rum, Heavenly Crisp Candy Bar - Peanut Butter, CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTIEN BAR. more...
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3751 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Treadmill - 30 minutes, Chest/arms - 1 hour and 15 minutes, Adjustment - 3 hours and 40 minutes, Resting - 10 hours and 35 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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