Fit Friday : Cassius Edition

 

It's that time of week already! 

How fit was my week on a scale of 1-10? 1 being bathing in pasta and cheese, 10 being an iron man?

6? 6.5?

What exercise have I done?

Saturday - Nope.
Sunday-  A monster gym session, elliptical, hill sprints on the bike, stepper, treadmill mountains, rower intervals, kettlebell everythings. A nice 700 and something burn.
Monday - Body Pump class
Tuesday - Kettlebells class
Wednesday - Step class
Thursday- Spin, pump, abs class
Friday- Probably a rest day

What has my eating been like?

Better than last week's fiasco! Still not 100% . Calorie wise mostly under target, but in terms of protein and my macros they've been a bit askew. However, I have ordered my new batch of powder, and pancake mix so I should be back to the A game when it's delivered. Sometimes all that lies between you and good nutrition is an overdue food shop...

How have I felt?

Kind of sleepy. Mostly sleepy. I can only assume this is a carbohydrate overdose because I don't do a lot else with my days at the moment. Also, I have been craving sweet sugary things more, again I'm guessing because I have been getting too much from the carbs.

Have I lost any weight?

I was really expecting a gain. BUT! A 1lb loss ! This takes the total to 5lbs not huge, but it's moving in the right direction again so it is ALL GOOD .

What would I like to work on next week?

Last week I said I wanted to sign up to a Friday class. I haven't, oops, and also, the Friday classes don't really appeal to me. I think I want to make Friday my official rest day so instead Saturday is going to become the new Friday (you're following right?). I want to develop a gym routine for Saturdays which is all (or mostly) about the muscles, so I will be researching routines, and how to use the equipment without crushing yourself this week.  Second focus will be to make Sunday my monster workout day, because it felt good to spend a long time there, it worked on my mental capacity to keep at things that require effort. Thirdly, eat well. Duh.

Are you feeling FIT? 

 

 

Fit Friday : Cassius Edition

 

 

How fit was my week on a scale of 1-10? 1 being macaroni cheese, 10 being a 4 minute mile?

7? 7.5?


What exercise have I done?

Saturday - rest day
Sunday- Home HIIT workout
Monday - rest day (no pump class due to bank holiday)
Tuesday - Kettlebells class
Wednesday - Step class
Thursday- Spin, pump, abs class
Friday- Early gym challenge planned with Hannah. (1.6km sprint follow by 10reps of 3 kettlebell exercises 10 times. Finished with a 1.6km sprint.)

What has my eating been like?

I went over my food target a couple of days, but always with healthy things like nuts or fruit, so I'm not beating myself up too much. Also, my average weekly consumption came in right on target so it's all good. Had a delicious macaroni cheese that my sister cooked on Wednesday, which was completely off plan, but I worked extra hard at the gym the next day and it's all about moderation after all!

How have I felt?

Pretty good! I feel confident in my choices, savoured my extra rest day, and that helped me give more the next day at kettlebells. I am looking forward to getting back to body pump on Monday though, makes me feel stronger and barbells are just cool. I was less neurotic about my weigh in and only really got worried the half hour before, but again I soon realised I was being stupid.

Have I lost any weight?

Lost another 2 pounds! Total loss 4 pounds. I'm happy with this. Sure some people like to lose 6 pounds in a week but I'm confident in the fact that my 2 pounds is actual weight loss not just water loss. Plus I'm trying to build muscle so I'm not expecting all 70 odd pounds to drop in a month!

What would I like to work on next week?

Next Sunday (8th) I'm doing the Race For Life 5K, so I really want to get some more runs in this week! I am going to set a target of 3 5k runs before next Friday, on top of my usual gym activities :)

Are you feeling FIT? 

Fit Friday: Cassius Edition

 

If you saw my instagram post earlier this week, this is the post you've been looking for...

 

How fit was my week on a scale of 1-10? 1 being a cronut, 10 being Gerard Butler circa 300.

A good 7. As of Monday a strong 9 but the few days before bring down the average.

What exercise have I done?

Saturday- 5.4K outdoor run
Sunday- A 'fast' 3K
Monday - Body pump class
Tuesday - Kettlebells class
Wednesday - Step class
Thursday- Spin, pump abs class
Friday- Planning a 5K run later

What has my eating been like?

Up until Monday, not brilliant. As of Monday, ON POINT. I've got back into my tracking, I've calculated a 40/40/20 ratio for my macros. I am eating much more protein and so much less carbs. I am eating regularly, in small portions. I am snacking on veg, fruit or nakd bars. I am drinking in excess of 3 litres of water a day.

How have I felt?

Good. I've been feeling positive, but achey. I feel less bloated and I'm never hungry.

Have I lost any weight?

SO. I finally remembered to go to Boots and weigh myself. I almost wish that I hadn't. Without even realising I have reached my heaviest ever weight. About 16 pounds heavier than when I last weighed myself at the end of January. I don't feel that much fatter. It's all the more disappointing because of how 'on it' I have been this week. But now I know, and since I'm already 'on it' I know that next week will be better.
I guess I just hadn't been eating well at all until this week, because I have definitely been working out more than I ever did in Manchester. I was obviously just eating back all the calories and more. Well, no more. This week before I even weighed myself I switched up my eating plan as detailed above. I'm eating lots of protein and averaging about 1200 net cals. This should definitely lead to weight loss next week.
I'm sticking to it 100% because cheating would only be cheating myself! etc. Thinking back over the last few weeks there has been a lot of ice cream, and there was a lot of chocolate before I started my 100 day challenge. I could well have been a few pounds heavier last week, I just didn't know!
And I think that is why scales are important to me right now. I know there are stories of people becoming obsessed with the numbers but I think at this point it is important for me to hold myself accountable for my eating each week, and to see results so that I know all my hard work is paying off.

The thing is, when you start out as FAT and then lose a stone, you still look fat. So it is nice to know the numbers so that you know for sure you are heading in the right direction.
This could easily be a very depressing moment for me. I am the heaviest I've ever been, ever. However, I can turn it around. This is a new motivation, this isn't failure, I'm not dead yet.

What would I like to work on next week?

I want to keep going at 100%, I need to see a loss on the scales next week just so I know I am not going crazy, or have some sort of medical condition. I need to focus on extra stretching this week, I am very stiff at the moment, and it is making efficient workouts harder.

Are you feeling FIT?