215-200 lbs log!!

[Shane1308]

It's getting close to Spring and Summer and I've been trying my best to lose a few pounds. This past year, I gained a lot of fat. Working out was not at the top of my priorities and now I have been able to get back into a rhythm of exercise and diet. I have made a few logs prior to this, which I have aborted sadly, but now I will do my best to stick with it and make it somewhat interesting if anyone wants to read it!

I have been trying to lose weight since after Christmas where I reached an all time high of 229.2 pounds. I felt disgusted with myself to get that fat, so I've been trying to come back from it. I have been doing p90x since Christmas, but have started over this week. I would like to be able to do it with moderate ease by the end of my cut. I chose p90x because of it's convenience and time. I can do it at my apartment and it doesn't take a lot of time out of my day. As of right now, I weighed 213.2 pounds this morning putting me at 16 pounds weight loss so far.

As far as my diet, I calculated my maintenance calories to be at 3,050 calories a day. I will be shooting for 2,000 calories a day. It may change depending how my month goes. I'll be trying to take in 170 grams of protein a day as my BF% was shown to be 25% from a website using measurements. I do plan on getting a caliper and learning how to measure it that way. I will be a little more lenient on my carbohydrate and fat intake. Generally I will try and consume 170 grams of carbohydrates and 70 grams of fats. I plan on making my diet clean too.

This past week I thought I would attempt a PSMF'ish diet. I got 5 days in and decided it was not for me. I could not handle the extremely low energy and brain fog. A higher calorie, nutritious diet should work out better for me. Since I was at around 1,000 calories this past week, I will steadily increase it until I get to 2,000.

I will post any noticeable improvements in my workout, take measurements, and have progress pictures.

Beginning Measurements: (taken Monday)

Weight: 216.4 lbs
Chest: 106 cm
Stomach: 103.5 cm
Waistline: 99.5 cm
BF: 25%

Wish me luck!

[Shane1308]

Day 1: 213.2 lbs

Workout: Yoga X

I did 42 minutes of it. I am still having a hard time with it, but am getting a LOT more flexible. I had very little energy because of my attempt at PSMF. I know these extra calories will make my workouts go a lot easier.

Diet:

Protein: 170g
Carbs: 126g
Fats: 37g
Calories: 1497

My diet today was great. It was clean for the most part with lean meats, fruits & vegetables, and protein shakes.. I will stick to 1500 calories for a couple of days, then bump it up to 1750, and to 2000.

[Shane1308]

Day 2: 214.2 lbs

Workout: Legs & Back + Ab Ripper X

I felt great today. The workout went well and I was full of energy. Intensity was there.

Diet:

Protein: 164g
Carbs: 145g
Fats: 35g
Calories: 1487

The diet is still going great. I'll stretch the 1500 calories per day out for a few more days then bump it up to 1750.

[Shane1308]

Day 3: 212.6 lbs

Workout: Kempo X

I was pretty tired during the workout, but I made sure to keep pushing through and finish it. My sleep last night was terrible, which I will account my laziness for. Intensity for the workout was about an 8/10. I pushed myself but not to the fullest extent.

Diet:

Protein: 163g
Carbs: 107g
Fats: 44g
Calories: 1440

My diet was mostly protein shakes sadly. My one substantial meal was a turkey sandwich from a restaurant. I was busy so shakes were easy. 1500 calories is a lot easier than I thought it would be. If I'm making good progress while maintaining strength and muscle mass, I will stick with this.

[Shane1308]

Day 4: 212.2 lbs

Workout: Rest Day

Nothing to say except that I'm looking forward to next week's workout and progress!

Diet:

Protein: 171g
Carbs: 106g
Fats: 37g
Calories: 1419

i would try to hit 1500 calories, but I'm not hungry. I don't want to force myself those extra calories when I feel fine.

[Shane1308]

Day 5: 210.6 lbs

Workout: Chest & Back + Ab Ripper X

I didn't feel too good today, but I managed to improve my numbers from last week on some exercises.

Diet:

Protein: 181g
Carbs: 100g
Fats: 43g
Calories: 1488

Most of my calories today came from protein supplements. They are just so easy to down and they tie me over well.

[Shane1308]

Day 6: 211.2 lbs

Workout: Plyo X

It was tough getting through it. I modified some of the exercises because I was just out of breath. My endurance is terrible!! Also after p90x I had a physical conditioning class where I did 30 minutes on a bike burning "250" calories.

Diet:

Protein: 140g
Carbs: 161g
Fats: 36.5g
Calories: 1490

I was hungry all day. It felt like nothing I ate filled me up. I even drank a lot of water. My appetite has been killing my mindset with my diet.

[Shane1308]

Day 9: 208.2 lbs

Just a little update over the past few days. I caught a stomach virus. I haven't worked out since Monday. Also I really haven't ate much of anything as I was afraid i was going to throw it up. I'm just going to rest today and try to get better. Tomorrow I should feel well enough to workout!

EDIT:

Workout: Rest (sick)

Diet:

Protein: 74g..
Carbs: 206g
Fats: 32g
Calories: 1370

I had no appetite yesterday. This was the best I could do as far as food. I did have a protein shake, but it messed my stomach up more than it was.

[Poptard]

Day 9: 208.2 lbs

Just a little update over the past few days. I caught a stomach virus. I haven't worked out since Monday. Also I really haven't ate much of anything as I was afraid i was going to throw it up. I'm just going to rest today and try to get better. Tomorrow I should feel well enough to workout!

Just read thru your blog. Great job so far! You're so close!!!

[exwhyzee]

cool man good luck keep at it. I'm on a similar journey from 209 trying to get to 170! congrats man just don't stop!

[Shane1308]

Just read thru your blog. Great job so far! You're so close!!!

Thank you very much! I'm trying my hardest!

cool man good luck keep at it. I'm on a similar journey from 209 trying to get to 170! congrats man just don't stop!

Thanks for the support! I've been sick this week and it really messed up my whole routine. I'm not going to let it keep me from reaching my goal though. Today I'm going to have a cheat meal for the sake of giving my body the energy to get better. Once I feel normal, I'll bust ass again. Good luck on your cut too!

[Shane1308]

Day 10: 208.4 lbs

I really don't have much to say for today. I'm still sick. FML... The only reasonable thing for me to do right now, I think, is to have a cheat day. I have been low on calories for a while now, even before the log. So here's to feeling better!

[WBAcademy]

We have the same goal except I'm at 216 right now lol. Good luck man.

[Shane1308]

We have the same goal except I'm at 216 right now lol. Good luck man.

Good Luck! Are you keeping a log?

[Shane1308]

Day 12: 209.2 lbs

Workout: Chest & Back + Ab Ripper X

I finally feel like I'm better. I still have a cough and some chest congestion, but it's not a huge deal. It felt amazing to start working out again after almost a week of being sick and lazy.

Diet:

Protein: 173g
Carbs: 81g
Fats: 34g
Calories: 1370

I didn't follow my diet yesterday. I indulged the past couple days to get my body some calories to get over this sickness.

Measurements:

Weight: 209.2 lbs
Chest: 102.5 cm
Stomach: 99.5 cm
Waistline: 27 cm
BF: 22% (using online calculator)

I'll put some pics up in a couple weeks.

[Shane1308]

Day 13: 208.6 lbs

Workout: Plyo X

Plyo X was tough today but I made it through the whole thing!

Diet:

Protein: 207g
Carbs: 68g
Fats: 59g
Calories: 1672

I'm going to increase my calories. I've been feeling pretty energy deprived lately. I don't know how accurate my calories were today though. I went out to eat for a big dinner of chicken wings.

[exwhyzee]

Good Luck! Are you keeping a log?

I am if you have any interest lol. keep it up... it aint easy!

[SoN541]

Keep it up! Random question. hows eating that amount of calories doing? Do you notice you have less energy or wanna nap more?

[Shane1308]

Keep it up! Random question. hows eating that amount of calories doing? Do you notice you have less energy or wanna nap more?

I have been feeling tired on that amount of calories. Lately I have been overwhelmed with school work. This week, I am just going to coast into spring break. After that I am going to change things up. More calories, gym membership, and running/swimming. I haven't been working out as much and my diet has gone south. I'll be back at it March 26th to revamp this whole thing, a real diet instead of this 'crash diet' thing I've got going on. After spring break I will be trying to gain some cardiovascular endurance, something I do not have at all... I can't even run a mile straight. I'm going to do Starting Strength of lifting and will try out that Couch to 5k running scheme.