Another Pound Bites the Dust
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?
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…
Woo hoo…congrats man.
Thanks Mike. Woo hoo in deed.
Keep it up my friend. Glad to hear things are going well.
Thanks, one day at a time.
Awesome man! No better feeling than seeing you have lost weight. Keep workin’ hard and results will show.
Judging from my workout last night, I’m on track with the intensity.
Wow – Way to go! As you said… a win is a win.
Is a win, is a win, is a win.
Way to go!
You truly are Bat-tastic!!!
I sure am!
Just curious, what was your goal the first time around?
I think I had like a 5 to 7 lb goal. I don’t recall.
Great blog. Many people take years to lose 33 lbs. Keep it up man.
Thanks.
kudos, you funny AND now Im gonna be singing that song all day 🙂
Laughter helps me get through the day.
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!!
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.
I’m going to start taking pictures again once I get back to 302.
Great idea. I’ve been taking pictures about once a month for over a year. It’s awesome seeing the transformation of your body.
Muscle is good!
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.
No problem, hope you can get back on track.
Good job Israel!! Keep it going bro …
Thanks Muata, I’m trying to follow your lead!
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
Many people say that losing weight slower is better, but I think it depends on the person.
Congratulations. Continuous progress is the key, and you seem to be well on your way to reaching your goal.
thanks Tom. Progress is good. Very good.
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)
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.
Congrats! Keep on keeping on! This is nice blog btw!
Thanks Avy, I like the blog too. Yours isn’t loading by the way…
You have inspired me to get myself back in shape.
Wow Jarod, that’s cool. Let me know if I can help you in anyway.
Keep on going. You have to reach the aim
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
I have not, but will later today.
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
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Wassup Jessie? It’s been a while. Let’s start a contest, it surely helped last time.
oh look at me not remembering how to post properly.
Let’s pretend that didn’t happen
hahahha
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?
Wow 100 lbs. Great. Post update is coming up in 10 minutes.