Weight Update.

Over the last several months I have sneaked back up to 299lbs. I was heavily focused on building muscle and slacked off on cardio as well and not being smart when it came to food. After dropping 200lbs it got a little old! Break is over, a bit over a week ago I decided to start working on fat reduction and it's starting to pay off. Right now I weigh 290. I'm reworking my workout routine, start this Sunday or next, to include supersets. This will stimulate muscle growth more as well as keep my heart rate up to burn more calories during my non-cardio workouts. I'm not so much worried about weight anymore but body fat... but I do want to get back down too 270 soon.

I will keep posting updates.

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Food is Fuel!

I have switched my workouts to first thing in the morning from last thing, late at night. I can really tell how the quality and quantity of food I put into my body the day before effects my performance at the gym. It's much easier for me to eat more and better foods the rest of the day after my workouts because it is on my mind. I need to be more mindful of what I eat the day before then I have been. I'm thinking if I at least get myself in the gym for 20-30 mins of cardio on my off days that will put me in the right mindset the rest of the day to "Fuel Up" for the day to come.

Happy Eating!

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I am BACK!

Well, life has been uprooted, turned around and flipped upside down since my last post. I see my followers have dwindled WAY down, that’s ok… going to see if I can revive it. Things are not peachy right now but not going to linger on the negative. I'm looking to the positive!

I have been sticking with them gym…. I have been going in for strength training four times a week. Lately I have added cardio on the end of each workout and going in for cardio and core every spare evening I can.

Diet… well it has not been horrible this hole time but not the best either! Last couple of weeks it’s been getting back on track. I have been Gluten Free and easy on the sugars but I have had a hard time staying totally away from processed foods with all the stuff going on.

I'm back on, to help me get motivated to get solidly back on the right track and conquer my new goals. I'm going to attempt to post at least every Wednesday.

My next "Health Goal"

18% Body Fat.
Right now I am at 24.1%

My first goal was 270lbs(from 470) and I reached that, so this is what I decided was my next goal. 

Something I think about that helps motivate me when I need it... "I will be someone's ancestor someday and I want to be a source of pride, as mine are for me."

1st Goal Accomplished!

I have lost 200lbs as of today! 470lbs-270lbs
 
I am thankful for the amazing support from my wife, Melissa, and encouragement from my friends and family. Thank you everyone!

I will be reworking my diet and exercise program to accomplish my new body plan....
More details coming soon!