Fat Loss Week 7 results

• Weight - 14st 10lb (up 1lb since last week)
• Bodyfat % - 26.5% (no change from last week)
• Waist - 35 inches (no change from last week)

The past week has been quite difficult as I've been away on a course (which I didn't do to well on - academically speaking). From a health perspective the week has been nuch better. I managed to visit the on-site gym on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday so that helped to minimise the effect of being away. Food was a really big temptation as it was all prepared for you and the carb ladend stuff was all around. Plenty of stuff with crusts, potatoes every which way (chipped, roasted, mashed and fried) all of which were no-no's. The worst was probably the variety of desserts that were on offer, cakes, chocolate even fresh fruit (which strangely enough is also out due to its high natural sugars - fructose). Anyway I did very well and stayed away from it all. The carbs that I did consume (not counting those within the other veggies that I ate) were hidden and unavoidable for all intense and purposes. So the above results, whilst seeing a small rise in weight and very good especially considering the circumstances. Next week I shall hope to start the Fat Loss III sessions. Wish me luck.

Cheers, BustaGut!

Fat Loss Week 6 results

• Weight - 14st 9lb (down 1lb since last week - after adjustment)
• Body Fat % - 26.5% (back down 0.5% to previous low 2 weeks ago)
• Waist - 35 inches (down o.5 inches from last week)

The results are pleasing and I believe they are a realistic representation of the week's (and those prior to it) effort. As you can see from my previous post it is important to approach the diet correctly otherwise you can skew the results but then knock everything out of sync. The readjustment post was just that a readjustment and the body returning to the diet. Although the pictures don't show the effect particularly well I am beginning to see definate visual improvements in definition. Granted there is still a long way to go before I see the elusive six pack put it isn't in the relms of impossibility some way down the line if I remain focused.

Next week will be tough going since I'm away from home and the usual training facilities. I'll just have to do the best that I can in the time that I have available and limit the amount of damage that I do. Whilst I'm away the focus will most definately be work and it's guarranteed to be an very intensive week. I'll just have to see how things go and what opportunities there are. I'll report back and let you know how things have gone. In terms of a quick update about my cycling. It's still tough going up the hills but I'm putting in the effort and occaissionally I really do feel that I'm moving much quicker, especially on the general roads. Again I'll keep you updated on this as well.

Cheers, BustaGut!

Re-adjustment

Hi there,

Just thought I'd let you all know that the weight has risen as expected. It's back up to 14st 10lb which I think is probably more realistic. That would mean that there has only been a 1lb drop since the previous week and not the earlier recorded 3lb. Had the eating not changed I suspect there wouldn't have been an increase in the BF% either but that has remained and the o.5% increase over the previous week, that's 27%.

Anyway did the workout A session today at 8 reps and 30 sec rest in between. It felt hard due to the big jump (missed out 10 rep range) infact I was over a minute slower than when I previously did the session at that rep range. Anyway the effort was there so I'm not going to place too much emphasis on it. Well that's all for now.

Cheers, BustaGut!

Fat Loss Week 5 results

• Weight - 14st 8lb (down 3lb since last week)
• Body Fat % - 27% (up 0.5% since last week)
• Waist - 35.5 inches (no change from last week)

Only had the two sessions this week but I've been putting in the effort. I've also been giving it some real stick with the cycling and I'm definately getting better at this slowly but surely. In terms of the results above I think that the weight result is possibly giving a false impression since I haven't eaten the best I could for a couple of days previous to weigh in. The day before weigh in in particular I was busy with jobs and out of the house not able to eat till late so I would expect this reading to perhaps rise slightly again before it went back down. This would also account for the slight increase in the BF reading since fasting or starving ones self (although not intentional is what I've done) will result in the body conseving fat instead of burning it and atrophy occurring, where the body effectively eats it's own muscle for fuel. This isn't something you want to do when you've work so hard in the gym to build it up. Hopefully once the regular eating pattern is restored and re-established then everything should revert back to normal again and fat burning can continue.

I have another week of reduced sessions next week and then a week away at a residential course for work. So training will be disrupted for a few more weeks yet since when I return I will be commencing Fat Loss III sessions and it may take a short while to sort out these new workouts. I hope to keep up with the cycling as much as I can over this period and early next month I intend to join a cycle group and attend social rides to get use to the distances I will be cycling when I do the charity ride. It wont be long now so I need to be ready. Anyway I'll keep you updated as much as I can.

Cheers, BustaGut!

Stretching it out!

Just thought I'd give a quick update. I've come to the end of the Fat Loss II sessions and should really be moving on to the Fat Loss III sessions. However, as I'm on a course in a couple of weeks time I have decided to stretch out the FL II sessions for another 2 weeks and do some general training whilst I'm away. I will then start FL III and not have to worry about any interruptions. I did the first additional workout this morning and I cranked the rep range back up to 12 with a 60 sec rest period. I'll be doing the same on Wednesday when I'll be doing workout B (the really hard one). The intention is to complete just two sessions this week and next then train where possible whilst I'm away. This should give me a little break from the full on FL programs so that I can make a positive start on Fat Loss III sessions on my return from the course.

Cheers, BustaGut!

Fat Loss Week 4 Results

• Weight - 14st 11lbs (down 2lbs from last week)
• Bodyfat % - 26.5% (bio-impedence - down 1% from last week)
• Waist - 35.5 inches (down 0.5 inch from last week)

I've trained hard this week and there have definately been some improvements but I think that I may be a little de-hydrated this morning and the results may be a bit flattering. Therefore I wouldn't be surprised if there was a small increase in the figures early next week. I think the reading of 26.5% bf is a considerable drop of a whole percentage point in one week and highlights the problems in terms of accuracy for the bio-impedence method for measuring consistently. I will have to get my self sorted and measure with my callipers to give a clearer indication of the fat levels. Been cycling much better this week and I have got to grips with the gearing ratio of the new bike now. That coupled with reducing the amount I'm carrying around with me is resulting in a much improved hill climbing performance. Don't get me wrong it is still blooming hard but I am definately getting better which is very encouraging.

Well that's all for now, I'll try to give more frequent updates if possible throughout the coming week.

Cheers, BustaGut!