Sunday, February 27, 2011

Self Discipline…

This weekend I lost it.  I’m not really sure what the hell happened, I didn’t go completely crazy, but I did eat a little more than I should have and I didn’t get my workouts in like I should have.  I wish I had something I could blame it on, but when it comes down to it the only blame there is is that I lost the discipline I’ve had for the last few months.

While normally this wouldn’t bother me, it would just be a quick turn around one day thing and back to it, but something was different this time.  It wasn’t just a normal slip, it was a slope.  It started with one bad choice, and went downhill towards a landslide.  It led to me getting down on myself about it pretty bad, which sent the settled “debris” rolling again.  It seems it has stopped, I am not letting myself get down on myself but really reflecting on it, and rebooting the discipline. 

There normally isn’t anything wrong with letting yourself have a treat here and there for all the hard work, but unfortunately mine went too far.  We’ll see how bad it sets me back in the next few days, but ultimately I’m back to it, the self discipline is going to be back whether it likes it or not.

For anybody else who has come across this, had their progress impacted by it….it can be a bitch, but just need to find your focus and remember your motivation.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Random Comparison Pictures

The official pictures will be coming on March 1st….these were just a couple I wanted to take.

Today:

Size 34 Relaxed Fit (Regular Fit are too tight on the legs)

Compare

Nov 9th, 2010 (Size 42 Relaxed Fit)

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

A Windy 2 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

I almost didn't go for my run today, I just wasn't feeling it with the wind. I did manage to find the motivation...or was it the guilty feeling starting to creep up on me for putting it off. Glad I went :)

A Windy 2 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

Monday, February 21, 2011

209

So, today I have dropped below 210 for the first time in about 6 years.  It is a pretty amazing feeling and I’m finally starting to actually SEE the results myself.  Up until recently I haven’t really noticed anything unless its comparing pictures.  The last week or so I am seeing it though, and its great.  I won’t be updated the pictures though until March 1st.  I think I’m going to start keeping it updated on the first of each month.

As the title shows I am currently sitting and 209lbs.  My original goal was 190, based on what I was around when I was in the Marine Corps.  After looking at myself in the mirror and pictures, it seems I may need to lose a little more than just the 190.  Seems I did not account for the muscle mass I had then and there has been more fat content over the last few years than muscle mass.  So now  I’ll probably shoot for more like 175, get down to that, and hopefully the rest of this damn stomach fat will be gone.

As for just some personal thoughts, I am looking forward to Spring getting here.  I have a few tests with Police Departments to go do, as well as camping season coming up.  My first trip will probably be down to the Tucannon area, either for Turkey hunting season, or just when the lakes open up for fishing there.  There are some good “hills” to climb, ok, they are bigger than hills. Smile

Anyway, staying motivated and positive here and now I need to get some new clothes again, I’m swimming in my old ones again.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

2 Miles...with wind by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

2 Miles...with wind by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

Today was another good run. It was fairly windy today but I managed to improve my pace just a bit more again :)

Thursday, February 10, 2011

2 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

2 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

I managed to shave a little time off my last run. I'm still not quite ready to bump it up to 3 miles at that pace yet, but another week at 2 miles and then I'll start doing the 3 miles.

For those of you who aren't aware, I have recently signed up for the July 16th, 10:30am wave of the Warrior Dash in North Bend, WA. This is going to be a blast, and if you haven't seen it check out http://www.warriordash.com

Another event that I'm really interested in doing is the Tough Mudder event that is slated to happen sometime this year or next year in WA state someplace. This one is supposed to be between 7 and 12 miles and just a kick in the ass. I am looking forward to training for that one. http://www.toughmudder.com

Anyway, off to stretch and get a shower...damn I stink :)

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Monday, February 7, 2011

It’s a Great Day!

So today marks another great day in my adventure towards fitness.  While the scale only dropped 2.4lbs this week, I lost quite a bit from the measurements.  Another 1/2” off the waist, same with the waist and chest.  It has been great, and I’m feeling great!  My run time is down, and I’m looking to start extending my runs longer and longer and wanting to start doing some 5K runs that happen around here.

Also, I have taken some Updated pictures as well Smile

Current Picture – Week 19

Feb 7

 

And here is Week 1 comparison to today Smile

Week 1 to Week 19

Thursday, February 3, 2011

1.5 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

1.5 Miles by jtaylorewu at Garmin Connect - Details

I changed up my stride and form a bit on this run and focused on that. It was much easier to sustain :)