Today's Weigh In: 341.05 Day Average: n/a
Today's Workout:
Elypical Machine - 30 minutes
Stabilizer Crunches - 100
My five-day average is "n/a", because quite simply, I haven't recorded 5 days in a row yet. In 3 days, that'll be an actual number, and that'll be my next recording.
As I mentioned before, I will be doing 3 days a week of HARD weightlifting mixed in with some light (10-15 min) of cardio on the Elypical, and the other 3-4 days of the week will be a 1/2 hour on the Elypical Machine and Stabilizer Crunches. Basically, laying on that big red ball and doing crunches that way. Total killer, feels great. I figure, as time goes on, the crunches will get higher and higher, but I don't want to do any more than 30 minutes of cardio on those other days, as everywhere I read it's 20-40, and no higher recommended. Opinions?
So, here's my concern. I'm currently at "Fourth and 89", which means 11 pounds off the scale. The last two days, I've weighed in at 341.5 and 341.0. That means I'm back UP over 340. I can't seem to break this. Granted, I am back on the wagon after having a pitiful holiday week, but it's the 10th, and I can't seem to break the 340 barrier and actually stay there.
I've been reading a few of your other blogs, and you've all broken through this plateau. I can't seem to break it. I'm attributing some of it to lifting weights, but as I mentioned before - right or not - I base my success on the scale. Whatever it says, I'm going to keep fighting, but I can't pretend that it doesn't frustrate the hell out of me.
I've been feeling stronger, and I'm recovering from workouts quicker, so that's all good. And, I know what I'd be saying to you guys if this was YOUR blog. "Results aren't on the scale, they're how you feel". And I'm feeling better.
But, the bottom line is, the number is what it is. I'm obsessed by it. I wake up every morning thinking about the scale. It's not healthy, but I suppose it's better than I waking up and thinking about what I'm going to eat today like I used to do.
Advice for a frustrated fat guy?
6 comments:
Keep pushing your way through. You're not going to stay at 340 forever if you're eating right and exercising. Kev and I were just talking about this yesterday...it seems like we have a 4-7 day plateau, then suddenly, the weight jumps down four pounds and stays there. You'll get there.
Are you keeping track of your measurements? That's something that helped me...seeing physical evidence (besides the scale) that I'm losing weight. Yeah, clothes might fit better and you might notice weight loss when you look in the mirror, but there's just something about the solid proof of numbers that's hard to ignore. If the scale's not reflecting change, I guarantee you measurements will.
Hang in there, Rob. You're doing great!
Yeah, what she said.
I, too, need to see changes on the scale. I don't care if I look like I weigh 290 - if the scale says 330, I'm not happy.
Still, it helps to see the measurements changing. You can see the changes that will get you to that final weight goal.
Give it a couple of days before you worry. You'll see the change.
Obviously, what they said.
Also, frankly, the average method is more accurate than your old weekly weigh-ins. Maybe you had a light day when you last weighed in, and now you're just experiencing normal fluctuations which look like gains but aren't.
Also, DO NOT expect to lose every day on the average method. You've only been doing it for 2 days, so there's no way that's a plateau.
The average method can drive you crazy if you let it. It may not be for everyone. Take a look at what my daily fluctuations look like (from 11/28 through today)
253
255.4
254.2
253
252.4
252.8
251.6
252
253
253.6
252
251.2
251
250.8
251.2
250.6
250
250
248.4
248.8
250.4
247.4
247.8
247.8
247.2
245.8
247.4
246.6
245.2
246.2
245.2
246.6
244.4
244.4
243.2
244
243.8
242.8
243.2
243.2
242.4
243.6
243.6
241.6
Like I said on Kevs blog- try to look at your daily weigh in as merely data collection. To evaluate how you are actually doing, compare your average from a week ago to your average today. If that number is the same or rising, then you need to reevaluate what you're doing.
Yeah, here's my last 20 weigh-ins:
338
336
335
335
336
334
331
331
332
332
329.5
330
330.5
329
328.5
328
329.5
330
330
326.5
A LOT of fluctuation, but as I go back over the last 7 days at a time, I've lost an average of 3 pounds every week.
Big Rob, my boy. If you came in the gym and gave me an hour, I could deprive you of water and make you sweat your ass off and lose 5-10 pounds, but guess what happens with your first liter or so of water...you got it, its right back. keep your focus on your cardio, keep changing it up,(try a different elliptical, work the punching bag, hit the bike, etc.) keep your cardio between 20-60 minutes, definitely no more than the 60. Your strength training sounds on point, we'll change up a few things when we get a chance.
Are you eating enough? the right foods of course, but make sure you get enough of them. Your bare minimum should be 1400 calories; i would much rather see you at atleast 2000-2200. Make sure you keep getting breakfast, and every 3 hours after that. We should meet for lunch one day and really get your eating outlined and focus in on it.
And if all else fails, remember the desk fits. Much love.
Well written article.
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