General Check In

Back in the swing of things. Finally settled in enough to the new place that I'm starting to get a routine going. Things have been moving pretty smoothly as we're almost finished unpacking and figuring out where everything goes. We're about a month in now, and I think it's finally like 95% finished. 

The lifestyle change has definitely started to affect me. I'm down to the low 190's now and eating a bit healthier. The two cheat meals a week are definitely being used to their fullest extent and I'm probably drinking a bit more than I'm supposed to. But, a few beers on the weekends is just what we need to keep things kosher in the new place. 

I've been biking to work 2-3 days a work now, it's pretty nice. It's a 2 mile trip to the office from the house. It's about 1.5 miles from the office to the gym. And 1 mile from the gym to home. So, I get in about 5 miles a day. Not a whole lot on a bike, but it's fun and it's just the slightest bit sweat inducing. 

Body recomp is progressing. My love handles are still prominent, but the front of my stomach is leaning out. I think I'm seeing more definition in my arms and shoulders as well. Can't complain, overall. 

Nutrition Challenge End

Another nutrition challenge had ended. I enjoy these things, I tend to always do the same thing. I lose 10-15 pounds and then gain back 75% with in the next few weeks after it. The lady friend and I are going to try and change that this time.

The challenges are all super strict paleo for an extended amount of time. The problem with that it's that it's hard to keep up that life style in the real world. So, we're planning on doing like an 80/20 deal. I think we're going with two or three cheat meals a week. Hopefully that will induce further weight stabilization for me and weight growth for her.

Anywho, my results for the challenge from 06/09 - 07/03 we're:

Neck : 15.5" >> 15.5"
Chest : 43.5"  >> 40"
Waist : 37.5" >> 36"
Weight : 205 >> 195

Over all, was a pretty good challenge. Lost a lot of mass off my back and chest. Photos look pretty good for progress, can see changes in non flexed body shots. May post later.