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Stuck!

Last Updated on July 26, 2015

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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Patrick is a Christian with more than 30 years experience in professional writing, producing and marketing. His professional background also includes social media, reporting for broadcast television and the web, directing, videography and photography. He enjoys getting to know people over coffee and spending time with his dog.

8 Comments

  • You are doing fantastic, Patrick! Just keep at it and you’ll hit your magic numbers before you know it. De 😉

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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