Real life reminder:

So I experienced a real life reminder this last week that my I am not done with my journey and it is easy to fall of the wagon.  I have recently accepted a new job and the stress of the decision making process caused me to fall back into some old habits...luckily the shock of putting a couple pounds on forced me back on the path.

Yesterday I went for a run at 7:00 in the morning and was greeted with sub 50 degree weather, it was different running with a long sleeve shirt on...I might have to evaluate if I am going to be running outside or to switch my cardio days to the gym.  I think it is going to be the latter.

Maintaining my Course:

Another week is in the books and my weight came in just under 277 today.  Which makes sense for the plan that I am currently on.  I am really feeling the groove of my workouts and I can thank my father in law for giving me some added motivation in the mornings.  I am going to get a 3.5 mile run in tomorrow with a good friend and it should be a good challenge and change of pace for me.

Next week I am going to be sharing my story with some church friends.  My hope is to help motivate and guide them on their own journey that will hopefully lead them down a path that is somewhat similar to my own.  I am looking forward to it!

Lifting and It's Consequences:

So over the past 3 weeks I have been in a routine of running 3 days a week and lifting 3 days per week. I have also increased my caloric intake from 2,000 calories per day to 2,500 calories per day.  What I have noticed is that my weight has gone up from 274 to 277 (as of this morning) At first I might think, Aw crap I must be eating to much again.  But I look at my fitness pal and it doesn't paint that picture.  The only real difference in what I have been doing over the last 3 weeks is that I am now lifting heavy 3 days per week and I believe that I am gaining some muscle mass.  So I am going to continue to monitor my workouts and running and eating and see what continues to happen.