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nice summary :)

I'm sorry to hear that this happened. I was overweight most of my childhood and have tried most of my adult life to eat better and have better health. Along the way I was a wannabe bodybuilder, athlete, fitness freak, you name it. Always chasing something that I wasn't. Then, after achieving some of my fitness, weight,…

That should have been: Week 4 Day 7 morning weigh-in: 209.6lbs.

Week 4 Day 6 weigh-in: 209.6lbs.

Week 4 Day 6: Back was still not feeling great and decided to give it one more day of recovery before getting back to the workout. Back tomorrow (I hope).

Week 4 Day 6 weigh-in: 208.8lbs.

@MaggieGirl135 - Thanks! Hope your workouts are going well. :) Week 4 Day 5: Back was not feeling great and I was hunched over most of the morning. Decided to give it one more day of recovery before getting back on the horse. No workout today. Back tomorrow.

Week 4 Day 5 weigh-in: 209.8lbs.

Week 4 Day 4: Felt well-rested but was again stiff early in my run and had to concentrate on breathing and relaxing into my run. Stiffness didn't pass quickly and the run was sluggish but finished strong. Passed the 4 mile mark today. 4.04 miles in 67 minutes. Barbell shoulder press 6x4 @115lbs.

Found some quotes that I like from years ago.

Week 4 Day 4 weigh-in: 209.4lbs.

Week 4 Day 3: Felt good going into my run but my ankles and calves were stiff briefly and had to relax until the stiffness went away. Run was slightly difficult and became easier as the run went on. I picked up the pace slightly. Ratcheted up the pace slightly. Ran 3.97 miles in 67 minutes. Lat pull downs 2x10 @180lbs, 4x8…

Week 4 Day 3 weigh-in: 209.6lbs.

Wife knew I was struggling a little this week and this is her love...

Week 4 Day 2: Back after a rest day. Felt well-rested but was stiff early in my run and had to concentrate on breathing and relaxing into my run. Stiffness passed quickly and the run ended up being easy. 3.82 miles in 67 minutes. Barbell shoulder press 3x7 @115lbs, 2x6 @115lbs, 1x5 @115lbs.

Week 4 Day 2 weigh-in: 211lbs.

Week 4 Day 1: Feeling like rest and recovery aren't coming as I expected. Still feel run down and decided to give my body some more time to recover. On to tomorrow. :)

Week 4 Day 1 weigh-in: 210.2lbs.

Wishing you success in getting to your goals!!! :)

Week 3 recap: Ran 18.69 miles over 5 training sessions. Did 3 days of lat pulldowns and 2 days of barbell shoulder press. Kept largely within caloric parameters. Exercise derailed a little and weight went up slightly but it all seems within tolerance. :)

Week 3 Day 7: Felt good going into my run but my ankles and calves were stiff and had to relax until the stiffness went away. Run was slightly difficult and became easier as the run went on. Ratcheted up the pace slightly. Ran 3.82 miles in 67 minutes. Lat pull downs 5x8 @170lbs, 2x8 @180lbs. Felt strong on the pulls again…

Thanks @sollyn23l2 your continued encouragement is a great help as I move toward my goals. Hope yours are moving along too. :)

Week 3 Day 7 weigh-in: 212.7lbs

Week 3 Day 6: Had a work function that went late. Abstained from alcohol but came home late tired. Could have worked out late but didn't want to put my body through the grinder after a long day. Back on it tomorrow. :smile:

Thanks Pete. Look forward to seeing your progress toward your goals.

Week 3 Day 6 weigh-in: 210.6lbs

Thanks for the update. I suggest that when you walk, find the pace where you are comfortable while just at the cusp of being uncomfortable. That is the pace where you want to live in while breathing deeply and intentionally with good posture. Here you are concentrating on moving you body weight from point A to Point B…

Week 3 Day 5: Back after an early rest day. Felt well-rested but was stiff as I started my run and had to concentrate on breathing and relaxing into my run. Stiffness passed quickly and the run ended up being easy. 3.78 miles in 67 minutes. Barbell shoulder press 1x7 @105lbs, 4x7 @115lbs, 1x5 @115lbs.

oops, Week 3 Day 5 morning weigh-in: 210.6lbs.

Week 3 Day 4 morning weigh-in: 210.6lbs.