(07-02-2018 01:57 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(07-02-2018 01:17 PM)bobdizole Wrote:  

(07-02-2018 01:04 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(05-23-2018 02:30 PM)Redwingtom Wrote:  Forgot to post that I ran my first official 5K on May 12th. I surprised myself finishing 47th out of 407 who did the whole 5K run/walk. Finished 2nd in my age group with a new personal best time of 28:02.9.

I also started another total body challenge in April and am down another 16 pounds so far to 165. I have two more weeks to go and hope to lose another 8 before then so I can reach my next goal of 125 down total.

We started doing an additional training after my normal M-W-F exercise class where we focus on one part of the body (legs, abs, or arms) and just basically do rep after rep to the point of muscle failure. It's a beast, but so rewarding when done!

Just an update that I made my goal and finished the 9-week challenge down 25 pounds (13.83% lost) at 155.8 pounds and took first place in the challenge earning $425.

Total numbers since beginning my journey:

- Total weight loss 126.2 lbs
- Total inches lost 63.50
- Body age loss 38 yrs (80-42)
- Body fat loss 27%
- Muscle gain 14.5%
- Percent weight loss 44.75%

Also completed by second 5k on the 23rd with a new personal best of 27:10.

If you don't mind me asking, what apps have you used on your journey?

Incredible!

I use My Fitness Pal to track calories and Samsung Health to track steps and distance for when I walk or run.

Sleep is the key. Laugh all you want. But, IMO, that the key to weight loss. I went below 200, started working 100 hours a week, went from 8 hours a sleep a night to less than 8 hours of sleep a week and I've put half the weight back on. Even changed diet to accommodate the lower amount of work outs.

Getting old is terrible.