4 week program - Week 1

Good morning and Happy Sunday friends!  I know it has been a while since my last blog post, but I have been busy enjoying my summer.. traveling, eating, drinking and having LOTS of fun with the family!  SO, now that the trips are over I have to take some time to balance out the damage that I have done to my body and mission to health.  My trainer Herman always says to me "Jay, it is OK to have fun, eat and enjoy life.. as long as you are willing to do the TIME!"

 

Today I am officially putting myself (and Chris by default) on a 4 week program to lose a minimum of 8 pounds of summer weight (notice my fitnesspal weight tracker on the right is down to 0 pounds.. sad face).  I want to use my blog as a means of tracking my progress.. so I hope you will support me in my mission. : )  Here is my justification for doing so... I have tried a 4/5 week program in the past and usually I find myself cheating, heavily, by week two. I really need the accountability of documenting my weekly habits and progress it to all of you. Whether I have two followers or 100 followers who read this.. I am going to hold myself accountable to you. If I log weekly, I will find myself being more dedicated to the cause. So here is my plan:

 

1. I'm using FitnessPal tracking app to maintain 1200 calories a day.
2. Weight training twice a week. I have to see Herman, who will also hold me accountable for sure!
3. Cardio training minimum of twice a week - hiking, elliptical or running.
4. Status updates on my blog to make sure I don't fall off the wagon!!

On a happy note.. my family really did have a GREAT summer!!!