Day 7

Well, it's Sunday night and I can honestly say, I MADE IT.  I know it's ONLY 7 days, but to some, this can mean over 160 hours of sacrifice. For me, these days have been hard but at the same time very rewarding.  Here are some results:

Weight Loss: 6lbs
Clothing: Noticed at least a 1-2" size difference
Energy: Up at least 60%
Body: Feels refreshed and am sleeping better
Mind: Confidence is up, felt better interacting with others this weekend

Workouts:

Yesterday I had a great afternoon Bicep/Tricep session at the Gym and ended it with a brisk 5 mile jog.  My energy was through the roof and I felt very good afterwards.  The only thing I did notice was that I was feeling some soreness in my shoulders which prevented me from going too heavy on the curls.  Therefore, this week I am breaking up my weight training days with rest/cardio.

Today, I completed a great P90X cardio session in the morning and some much needed stretches.  I felt that after a long week of weights and cardio, my body needed some rest so that the muscle fibers heal and my body gets ready for the week ahead.

Food:


As expected, the weekend was a test as there was plenty of good junk food to access as well as alcohol. I'm happy to say I abstained from from both.  Any time I can say no to a Guinness, some deep dish pizza and a snicker-doodle, I know I'm in a good place.  I still loaded my day with protein, vegetables and organic fruits with my only cheat being a chocolate chip cookie and a shot of Patron (day 7 is cheat day).  This week, I'm increasing my good carb intake & veggies as I plan on doing some circuit training and Yoga so I'll need energy to burn.

Overall, things are looking good. I noticed a change already and the rush you get from that pushes you to the next phase.  Week two is on the horizon, let's see what I can accomplish by next Sunday.

Until next time,

J