Day 38

Today is the last day of transition week for block 1. Although I haven't taken my pics for 30 days I did measure and weigh. I am not surprised of where I was at, but I was a little disappointed. My weight has basically stayed the same at 320. My measurements are better and if I did them correctly I have lost 2 inches on my waist and 5 inches total. I gained an inch on both arms, all from my triceps I'm pretty sure. My chest was down 2 inches as well. I know I have lost weight. I know I have been eating pretty good.

I have yet to really do anything bad except for that Christmas Eve meal that was from Wendy's. Not my choice or decision to eat, but I had a Baconator and ate only half the bread. Other than that and then Christmas Day where I ate what was prepared including mashed potatoes and 3 dinner rolls. I have had quinoa a couple of meals and some whole grain brown rice a couple of meals as well. I have had potatoes a couple of times and they were normal serving sizes ie: half cup of mashed potatoes. I think what this shows more than stagnation is that I am gaining muscle mass. This week would show less of a loss in fat as the workouts are not as intense. So my caloric burn wasn't as great and if you have muscle gains with a lower caloric burn, even though I am taking in less than my daily need for normal metabolic processes, the net lost weight might not be as noticeable or even non existent.

What I can't do is get all stressed about the numbers this week or any other. I have a lot of weight to lose (yeah I keep saying that), but I know that I am exercising and I know I am eating better. Just stick to the plan within P90X3 and it will be fine. As Tony says, "Do your best and forget the rest." Wise words to live by and good to remember during these moments. When you think you are failing, remember that it isn't a failure when you don't achieve your goals. Failure is when you don't even try.

I keep pushing play. I keep track of what I eat on myfitnesspal. I keep making the better decisions with regards to what I choose to put into my body, and I keep telling myself that I can do this. I can lose the weight I want and need to lose. I can achieve my fitness goals. I just have to show up and do it.

Next week starts Block 2 and my day 1 of block 2 is Eccentric upper. It seems to be a straight forward upper body workout with 2 or 3 30 second breaks. Chest, shoulders, arms and back seem to be the focus which is good as I tweaked my right knee today on Dynamix of all things. It will be fine, and since I don't really have to work my knee any tomorrow, I should be fine by Tuesday's workout of Triometrics, but I will know more tomorrow as I move around. Block 2 here and time to knuckle down. I want another 20 lbs this block. Bring it!