November 2011
Although I was an athlete growing up, I never trained or had to do any additional exercise outside of our team practices. I was typically never the star of the team, but was a good player, and was usually the hardest working member. In that regard, I guess not much has changed.
When I initially set out to lose weight in Summer 2010, I used the Couch to 5K Running Plan. I would jog (very slowly) on the treadmill every other day and completed the program in the recommended nine 9 weeks. Over the course of the next year, I continued to jog on the treadmill 4-5 times a week. I was seeing some results, but had not yet adjusted my diet.
Last June (2011), Deb and I began attending a boot camp class. At my first assessment in June 2011, I weighed in at 240 lbs. with 48.5% body fat percentage. The first few classes were some of the most difficult moments of my life, especially
on an emotional level. I remember wanting to give up completely. Everything seemed to be too difficult for me and I was mainly angry and disappointed in myself for letting things get so far. I stuck with it, and am so happy that I did!
When I initially set out to lose weight in Summer 2010, I used the Couch to 5K Running Plan. I would jog (very slowly) on the treadmill every other day and completed the program in the recommended nine 9 weeks. Over the course of the next year, I continued to jog on the treadmill 4-5 times a week. I was seeing some results, but had not yet adjusted my diet.
Last June (2011), Deb and I began attending a boot camp class. At my first assessment in June 2011, I weighed in at 240 lbs. with 48.5% body fat percentage. The first few classes were some of the most difficult moments of my life, especially
on an emotional level. I remember wanting to give up completely. Everything seemed to be too difficult for me and I was mainly angry and disappointed in myself for letting things get so far. I stuck with it, and am so happy that I did!
January 2012
Through regular exercise and food logging under the guidance of the awesome Adrian of Cardio Fit Austin, I was finally seeing and feeling some real results. Meeting with her for assessments was always an emotional roller coaster. I knew I was putting in the effort, but was always unsure if I would receive good news. Over the course of the next few months, I continued to see results. By November 2011, I weighed in at 201 lbs. with a 37.7% body fat percentage.
I was ready to take things to the next level. From November through May, I joined a second boot camp and was now doing two-a-days three days a week. After several months of more intensive training, I was ready to take my diet to the next level. At this juncture, I began eating vegan and experimenting with nutrient timing. In May 2012, I weighed in at 179 lbs. with a 31.4% BFP.
I was ready to take things to the next level. From November through May, I joined a second boot camp and was now doing two-a-days three days a week. After several months of more intensive training, I was ready to take my diet to the next level. At this juncture, I began eating vegan and experimenting with nutrient timing. In May 2012, I weighed in at 179 lbs. with a 31.4% BFP.
March 2012
In June, I discontinued taking classes with Adrian. We still keep in touch and I know that she is very happy for me! If I had not taken a risk last summer, I probably would not be here today. I am very grateful for all that she has done for me!
This past summer, I began training very seriously with Beyond Fit. Chad Byers, a vegan athlete, is a friend of mine and is extremely knowledgeable about training, fitness and nutrition. Check out his profile on Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Guess who the client is that he mentions in the article! ;)
Here is a break down of my current training plan:
This past summer, I began training very seriously with Beyond Fit. Chad Byers, a vegan athlete, is a friend of mine and is extremely knowledgeable about training, fitness and nutrition. Check out his profile on Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Guess who the client is that he mentions in the article! ;)
Here is a break down of my current training plan:
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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A.M. | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State | REST | Cardio -HIIT Training -Steady State |
P.M. | Strength Training | Cardio | Strength Training | Cardio | Strength Training | REST |
It is evident that my exercise habits has changed quite drastically over the past few months, let alone over two years. I have developed a love and passion for fitness and am working to become a trainer. I want to help others achieve the same success I have and support them as they go after their own dreams. I know how challenging and daunting a journey like this can be and hope to provide great insight and comfort while pushing them to be their best. With the triumph also comes struggle. It is my hope to help others find their path and get after what they want!