Mar 29
Stuck!
Has it really been almost a week without my posting anything? Wow…it didn’t seem that long.
Yesterday, I actually joined a gym that’s close to my home. I hadn’t planned on joining one, since my apartment complex had a barebones fitness center that had the basic equipment that I needed. The only trouble is, that fitness center’s hours aren’t really all that convenient for me, so I was missing out on my workout some nights because I couldn’t get there when someone wasn’t already on the machine early enough to avoid being cut off by closing time.
So last night, my first night as a member, I did 25 minutes on the Elliptical Crosstrainer, that wonderful machine that’s just the thing for a good cardio workout, or a massive heart attack, whichever comes first. Then I did most of a full circuit of weightligfting on smaller weights. (I want to lose weight right now, not “bulk up,” because I want the number on the scale to keep dropping.)
I’m sticking to the meal plan, even sticking to drinking the water. The workout went better than I expected, and I was in the gym for about an hour and never once had to wait to get to a machine I wanted to use.
Unfortunately, I seem to be stuck at the 251.0-252.5 range. I can’t seem to hit that magic 250 number. In time for my next weigh-in on Monday, my goal is to be at 249.0. I’ll even be happy with 249.5. Just so long as I’m out of the 250s.
I know, I know…I shouldn’t complain. I’ve lost 38 pounds, which is more than I’ve ever lost at one time. I’m just not ready for the weight loss to slow down just yet!
Weigh-in: 252.0
Total Lost: 38.0
Lost on MUSC Plan: 28.0
Left to Go: 52.0
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March 29th, 2007 at 10:01 am
I remember when I was a gym member, the elliptical trainer seemed to me to give the best cardio workout. Unfortunately, it also seemed to render the most abuse to my knees, and I had to stop using it. Oddly enough, I have never met another person who agreed with me, leading me to suspect I was using it wrong.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:01 am
Cliff’s having the same trouble: He wanted to be below 210 so badly, and for a couple of months he’s been 210 1/2 to 213. But now, FINALLY, he seems to be below 210 to stay.
March 29th, 2007 at 10:05 am
Unfortunately, it also seemed to render the most abuse to my knees, and I had to stop using it. Oddly enough, I have never met another person who agreed with me, leading me to suspect I was using it wrong.
I’m not sure, Paul. It may have different effects on different people. I know that for me, it feels a lot more comfortable than jogging, and it’s supposed to be lower-impact, too. My mom’s knees aren’t the best and her brother is in desperate need of knee replacement, so I’m trying to look out for mine as best I can.
March 29th, 2007 at 4:15 pm
I’m really impressed with what you have accomplished so far! Keep up the good work!
March 30th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Congratulations on your weight loss! I find that the best thing for me is to keep track of calories and make sure I burn more than I take in each day. Easier said than done, I know.
I really like the elliptical machine and often spend a half-hour on it on my cross-training (non-running) days.
March 30th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Even though you have no desire to “bulk up,” the conversion of your fatty tissues to muscle mass will result in a temporary halt to weight loss. All is not lost — do a BMI calculation and you will discover the difference. Frustrating, though.
Keep up the good work — concentrate on the aerobic activities rather than strength building and the pounds will continue to come off, albeit slower.
March 30th, 2007 at 5:09 pm
that’s super Patrick! don’t give up! You sure are loosing it fast!
March 31st, 2007 at 5:14 am
You are doing fantastic, Patrick! Just keep at it and you’ll hit your magic numbers before you know it. De