Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Out of the starting gate

Let's establish some basics, shall we? I'm roughly 5'10", when I started my "fitness job" I weighed 142lbs, and according to my scale had 22% body fat (yes I know the potential for inacuracy but I didn't think at the time to get my calipers out!), a size 6/8pants, and worked out 4-5 times/week (mostly running and moderate weights). I've done heavy weight lifting programs as well as cycling in the past.
I've been in workout career mode for roughly a month and a half, although last week I had the flu so I did nothing but sleep and crawl around the house for about 5 days. I'm currently at 137lbs, and my size 6 pants are a bit on the lose side (they feel like they need a good shrink in the wash to fit properly but even a hot dryer won't do the trick).
I will chronicle my daily workout routine, diet breakdown (and reasoning behind it), my bodybugg calorie burn readouts, as well as any obstacles (be they mental or physical) that stand in my way.
For balance, I'll throw in some tid-bits about my amazing husband, who not only acts as the sole breadwinner at the moment, but finds the time almost every day for at least one gym ass-whooping, if not a two-a-day. His drive and passion encourage me on a daily basis and I'd be remiss not to share such a gift with you.
I hope that my career inspires, enlightens, and engages you, and I welcome your input as I travel this new road.

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