Another Pound Bites the Dust45 lbs LOSTso farAugust 6, 2008 by Israel Lagares | 43 comments

Uh, uh, uh. And another pound bites the dust. And another pound bites, and another pound bites, and another pound bites the duuuust. I’ve lost another pound since getting back on track with my eating. A pound is a pound. Like my high school football coach used to say, “A win is a win.” I will take a 1 lb loss any day. As long as I keep shedding the weight I am happy. I won’t lie, I have been expecting bigger numbers, but what can I say?

This officially puts me back at 315 lbs. That is my one rep max on the bench press. The last time I weighed 315 lbs was October 2007, my reaction post from when I reached that mark last time was one of dissappointment. That is not the case this time. Looking back, I had a different goal in mind. Maybe it’s what led to my failing the first time around?

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I think this week I am going to kick it up a notch in the intensity department. Maybe that will do the trick. Eating wise, I have been doing great. I don’t feel restricted, but I don’t feel like I am overindulging either. I think I am slowly finding that balance that I need to sustain for the rest of my life. As I continue to get used to my new eating habits, I think I can hold back on more things without feeling the urge to binge on “bad” food choices.

I’m going to keep it short today, just wanted to announce my weight loss for the week. Hopefully next week I can post a bit of a larger number. I’m aiming for a, drumroll please… 5 lbs loss.

Can Israel make his 5 lb loss? Will he be able to increase his intensity without injuring himself? Will the Dynamic Duo escape The Joker’s deadly trap? Stay tuned next week for the exciting conclusion…

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43 Comments »

Comment by MikeNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 00:07:00

Woo hoo…congrats man.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:03:35

Thanks Mike. Woo hoo in deed.

 
 
Comment by Strong OneNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 04:08:39

Keep it up my friend. Glad to hear things are going well.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:03:49

Thanks, one day at a time.

 
 
Comment by SalutaryBlogNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 07:27:07

Awesome man! No better feeling than seeing you have lost weight. Keep workin’ hard and results will show.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:06:50

Judging from my workout last night, I’m on track with the intensity.

 
 
Comment by John W. ZimmerNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 08:12:41

Wow - Way to go! As you said… a win is a win.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:07:08

Is a win, is a win, is a win.

 
 
Comment by DRNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:46:19

Way to go!

You truly are Bat-tastic!!!

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:14:05

I sure am!

 
 
Comment by NickNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 09:54:51

Just curious, what was your goal the first time around?

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:14:22

I think I had like a 5 to 7 lb goal. I don’t recall.

 
 
2008-08-07 13:56:11

Great blog. Many people take years to lose 33 lbs. Keep it up man.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:14:34

Thanks.

 
 
Comment by MizFitNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 14:55:22

kudos, you funny AND now Im gonna be singing that song all day :)

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:14:49

Laughter helps me get through the day.

 
 
2008-08-07 15:26:56

It’s tough cause you (we) expect more loss. But we have to keep in mind that it is a SLOW process that exceeds only as we continue to progress and develop more and more muscle. Keep up the fantastic work!!

Comment by SalutaryBlogNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 15:36:41

Exactly. Pictures are a great way to notice that minimal 2-5lb loss very well. Hard because you see yourself every single day, but when you have something to compare to, the results are very visible.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:15:25

I’m going to start taking pictures again once I get back to 302.

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Comment by SalutaryBlogNo Gravatar
2008-08-11 09:43:35

Great idea. I’ve been taking pictures about once a month for over a year. It’s awesome seeing the transformation of your body.

 
 
 
Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:15:02

Muscle is good!

 
 
Comment by chatoNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 17:56:30

Congrats! Sorry I have been away…lol just hit the dumps the last few weeks but things age getting better… I’m glad your doing go.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:15:47

No problem, hope you can get back on track.

 
 
Comment by mrlowbodyfatNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:05:19

Good job Israel!! Keep it going bro …

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-07 19:16:04

Thanks Muata, I’m trying to follow your lead!

 
 
Comment by Mr lose my weightNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 10:50:12

Great job, slow weight lose is usually healthier than many rapid weight loss programs and you will be able to keep it off easier.

Love the title

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 19:06:51

Many people say that losing weight slower is better, but I think it depends on the person.

 
 
Comment by TomNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 10:57:26

Congratulations. Continuous progress is the key, and you seem to be well on your way to reaching your goal.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 19:07:39

thanks Tom. Progress is good. Very good.

 
 
2008-08-08 11:01:50

Good job man, that’s the way you have to celebrate, pound by pound.
Are thinking to lose 5 pounds a week? It’s too much, you should aim for 3, which will be 12 a month, what is great and you don’t have to “kill” yourself.
May the Force be with you, my friend (with Darth Vader’s voice)

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 19:08:34

I don’t 5 lbs is too much to strive for. It has been done before. I have done it. We shall see how it turns on next week.

 
 
Comment by Avy BarnesNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 12:59:55

Congrats! Keep on keeping on! This is nice blog btw!

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 19:09:54

Thanks Avy, I like the blog too. Yours isn’t loading by the way…

 
 
Comment by Jarod ClarkNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 17:09:57

You have inspired me to get myself back in shape.

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-08 19:10:59

Wow Jarod, that’s cool. Let me know if I can help you in anyway.

 
 
Comment by MrBoatingNo Gravatar
2008-08-09 11:02:08

Keep on going. You have to reach the aim

 
2008-08-10 06:35:57

Hi bro! Way to go! Keep powering through, as the weeks go passed your goal is getting closer! I too have slashed some lbs this week! We’re on a roll!! :-) Hey have you checked out the interview that I did with Robert dos Remedios author of Mena’s Health Power Training?

Take care, Andrew

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-10 12:58:39

I have not, but will later today.

 
 
2008-08-13 03:20:54

Psssssttt…
I think you picke dyourself up rather well. It’s been a while since I’ve been around here, and I am enjoying what I’m reading.

Perhaps another challenge between you and I is forthcoming?

…perhaps

~J

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-13 19:01:43

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Wassup Jessie? It’s been a while. Let’s start a contest, it surely helped last time.

 
 
Comment by JessieNo Gravatar
2008-08-13 03:23:29

oh look at me not remembering how to post properly.

Let’s pretend that didn’t happen

hahahha

 
Comment by Will?No Gravatar
2008-08-13 14:41:02

It’s been a week, Israel - how’s the weight loss coming? Let’s get an update!

I started my weight loss journey at the beginning of this year at 440lbs and just crossed the hundred pound mark at 340 this week. I’m proof that anybody can loose weight naturally if they put in the work.

Where are you at, bud?

Comment by Israel LagaresNo Gravatar
2008-08-13 19:02:29

Wow 100 lbs. Great. Post update is coming up in 10 minutes.

 
 
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