Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Day 30 - 290 lbs! Major Milestone

DAY 30/90
Phase 2, Week 5, Routine 2
Plyometrics
Weight Loss Stats:
Weight 290 lbs - Loss 11.6 - %Loss 3.85%

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290 pounds!!! I can't believe it! I came one day and 4/10th of a pound shy of meeting my goal of losing 12 pounds in four weeks. I am very proud of that considering all that time that went by without any changes in weight. I'm totally psyched!!!

In order to prevent a spike due to carbs, I cut most carbs out today, consuming only 77 grams of complex carbs. I also went all-out in training today to ensure the scale drops again tomorrow or, at least, stays at 290. I hope this wasn't a one-day fluke.

During plyo I noticed I kept preferring the right knee on all jump sequences. I was hoping things would go well because, apart from some stiffness, the right knee has felt pretty good. I even eliminated all running and impact movements in the hopes it would heal. Unfortunately, while doing Mary-Katherines Lunges, I began experiencing a sharp pain again. So, in order to develop the quadriceps and increase stability in my knee, I substituted body weight squat variations for all jump sequences. I must've done over 200 squats today and my legs are toast! I really hope this helps...

2 comments:

IrishScot said...

Congrats brother!! Keep it up, I kow you will.

Cuban Pete said...

Thanks for the encouragment, IrishScot! I can use all the encouragment I can get...I've got a long road ahead!