Buckle up, it’s a long-ish post, sorry!
Obligatory before and after face gains picture.
M / 29 / SW: 153.2kg / CW: 103.6kg / GW1: 100kg / GW2: 90kg
Hello! Yes, as per the title, I feel like accomplished so much in the space of 6 months and can’t wait to see what the next 6 months has in store.
Overview
I’ve been tracking everything I’ve eaten and drank, my daily steps and my exercises in a spreadsheet to see the trends and for me to play with the data. I made a post about this at the very start of the year, but here's an update to my progress.
When I realised weight loss was pretty much science, that’s when it clicked for me and I found it easier to follow. I worked out my TDEE, chose my deficit and away I went. I didn’t eat back any exercise calories as I knew these weren’t 100% accurate.
I introduced intermittent fasting a couple of weeks into my weight loss journey after stumbling across it on Reddit. It is an amazing tool to help keep myself focused, disciplined and constrict the amount of daily calories I have. I do 16:8 but more recently have been doing 18:6 with the way our routine has worked out going back and fourth from the hospital.
Food
To be honest, the food I’m eating hasn’t really changed, it’s mainly portion sizes that I’ve changed. Before, one of our favourite meals, cajun rice, would have been eaten up in two portions, but now, it does serve four. I’m still treating myself to the odd take out, having treats and candy but just not eating as much.
We shop for groceries online for click and collect and plan our meals out for the week. This is something we’ve done for a while and really helps in both keeping costs down and also not spontaneously buying treats as you walk round the supermarket.
Drink
I haven’t drank alcohol this year. I’ve never really been a big drinker anyway, I just enjoy the odd drink now and then, and especially cocktails!
I used to guzzle squash (cordial drink that you mix with water, for my American friends), like there’s no tomorrow, and I used to drink it very strong. I never liked water, really didn’t like the taste, but that’s now changed completely. I’m now drinking lots of water everyday, and I might have the odd can of Pepsi Max with dinner.
Exercise
I use my Apple Watch everyday and close my rings every day. I have closed all three rings every day since January 9th. I walk the dog everyday at a brisk pace and would take longer walks at the weekend, like 10-20km walks. As my wife was pregnant at the time, I did this alone and just stuck on a podcast or music to listen to.
I try and play Ring Fit Adventure everyday, for like 30-45 minutes. It definitely gets me sweaty and I have fun playing it. It’s not like a gym workout by no means, but it sure does help in my opinion. I’ve got some muscles growing in (is that how you’d say it?)/getting bigger and noticing much more definition than before. Gyms are still closed here but I’m definitely considering joining one when I can to work on the strength training side of things.
Life
Well, this is where it’s all over the place isn’t it? With coronavirus sweeping the world, things are so different! We have had our baby boy! He’s in NICU at the moment, but will be coming home with us in August. He's the biggest motivator for me, for sure. We haven’t been able to see family properly and they haven’t been able to see their new grandchild just yet, but hopefully not for too much longer.
Sleeping is so much different now! I feel like my knees are knobbly and all boney haha! I’m much more happier in myself, I have clothes that fit me better, I’m able to buy clothes in normal high street shops. My back doesn’t hurt nowhere near as much as it did before. I feel more confident, taller (is that possible?)
Sign off
Hopefully that sums up my last 6 months and hopefully there’s just one bit of info that helps you on your journey. I’m happy to answer any questions you have and hope you have a fantastic day!
P.S., I’m over on MyFitnessPal under the same name if you want to add me. Have a great day!
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