Carb Cutting Plus Slimmetry for Effective Weight Reduction (III)

Well readers, it’s been about 2 months since my last post on weight loss, particularly my personal weight loss experience. Since January 23rd, I’ve lost about 34lbs via dietary modification, nutritional supplementation and a progressive increase in exercise, cardiovascular and weight (resistive) training. It may or may not seem significant to some of you but according to weight management experts, a loss of 2 to 3 lbs weekly is quite healthy. So in about a 12 week time period, 34lbs is right on track. And just to gain perspective and appreciation of this amount of weight loss, just place three 10lb weights and 1 or 2 text books into a book bag and carry it on your back, you’ll begin to understand what I mean. 360lbs to 326lbs…I’m happy so far. My suits and dress shirts now need to be altered and my energy is soaring!

I attribute this early success to several specifics listed in each category listed above. For the sake of brevity, I’ll keep the details to a minimum. In terms of dietary modification, I significantly reduced my carbohydrate intake to under 200 grams daily for the first three weeks. At the same time, I upped my water/fluid intake and stayed consistent in my vitamin supplementation including the perfect health pack, liquid glucosamine, blood pressure health and Slimmetry. In my personal opinion based on my experience, these products have been vital in maintaining my good health in lieu of significant carb cutting and a CEO schedule. Over the last 6 weeks, I’ve sharply increased my cardio via 30-40 minutes on the ellipse which for me burns between 500 and 750 calories per session. About 2 weeks ago, I began a consistent 3 day/week total body resistive program with several good friends and associates. Working out with them is a great way to stay motivated and accountable to my goals.

Suffice it to say, I actually feel very good. But I still have a long road to travel to reach my initial goal of 275lbs, like in my college football days. I do have my “cheat” days but no signs of burnout. And the post exercise muscle soreness (DOMS) hasn’t been a deterrent even though it has been quite intense over the last 2 weeks. I do intake a morning feeding (breakfast) and I do intake a snack or meal 4-5 times daily. I wasn’t consistent with this in the past.

In my next update, I’ll share some exciting changes in my blood pressure and body fat composition as well as total weight lost. I’ll also highlight some new protein drinks and energy bars that have just become available which I just started taking.

Here’s to your health!!!

Nitro

~ by Nitro on April 21, 2008.