Day 105 - New Gym Round

A few days after my last PT session last weekend and Im a couple of sessions into my new weights mission.

Focusing on my type 2, type A or whatever those type of muscles are called. Ive learned there are three main types. Endurance muscles, which I have been training for the last few months. These are the ones that you should be able to do your 2 or 3 full sets with. Then there are these type a/2 ones. These you whack the weight up and aim to do between 6-10 reps only. These I have noticed really make your heart race and get you puffing and panting like a dog on a hot day!

Then there are the 'nuclear' muscles. The ones you use when you do your single max rep ones. See.....learning.

Knee is holding up well. Running does not cause a problem but am steering clear of the leg weights for the time being to make sure it does not aggrevate it any more. Bicep is starting to take on a shape of its own. Having never had muscles remotly any where near this kind of definition its a great feeling and I just want to build them up as much as I can.

o what the future holds!

Kelv

Day 101 - The Pics are In!

Its good to have milestones along the way. They seem to focus you more on the task at hand and also gives you a chance to see just how much you have achieved. This weekend marked two of those.

The first is, of course, the 100 days mark. Whilst I cannot sit here and say its been a continuous 100 day shred (it hasnt!) its has been 100 days focus on achieving an overall task. Its amazing how long 100 days sound when you say it, but it soon passes and you cannot believe you have actually done 100 days.

The second is the ongoing clothing challenge with the wife, and here we are at the halfway point of the 12 week challenge, here are this pics to prove how far I have come in the last 6 weeks. Secretly, I think the wife is a little miffed as she has conceeded I am in front! Here goes...

First one being the start of the challenge, the second taken today. Bit of a change, eh?

News on the knee front too. While its still sore I have been going down the gym. Not pushing myself too hard as I wasnt too sure how the knee would hold up I went through the motions and was pleased on how it faired. Still sore though, and I have found what I think is aggravating it so will mention at my PT session later this afternoon.

Have decided to go big up top. As im big to begin with, I need to fill the gap with some muscle so will see how it goes.

for now,

Kelvin

Day 98 - Beware : Milestone Approaching

Am still resting the Knee as today it is still sore. I can feel the pain getting less but it is stil quite painful. Am missing the gym round at the moment. Its only been 4 days since my last workout but it feels so much longer.

As well as the 100 day mark fast aproaching, so too is the current clothing challenge. I know the wife must be feeling worried as she is really trying to detox. You must understand that she is not starving herself, she knows thats not the right thing to do, but you can feel the tension starting to eminate from her pending the pics at the weekend.

She has tried to get me on a technicality stating that halfway is Sunday and not Saturday. I think she is begging for another day to detox further to gain that extra fraction of an inch. I have agreed, so pic day is now sunday. Gotta keep the wife happy, eh?!

Will see how the knee goes over the next day or so and get back down the gym.

for now

Kelv

Day 97 - Sports Injury

Not much to report from the last few days really. I twisted my Knee during a gym session at the weekend and its been playing real havoc with my training.

Im hoping it will calm down during the week as I have another PT session booked for Sunday afternoon.

Having never really hurt myself through sports, Im feeling quite proud of this one, in a very strange sort of way.

Clothing challenge must be going well judging by the holes I have gone down on my belt. I fastened it where I used to the other day and could not believe the gap between that and me. Real progress!

Half way pics at the weekend and the challenge with the wife continues to hot up. She sha started some kind of detox food thing for the next 28 days. Think shes feeling threatened eh? Pics will be taken and posted on Sat, Day 101, so watch this space!

Day 92 - Challenge heats up!

First off, I'd like to say a big 'cheers mate!' to Mike Groom. Mike, your comments have always given me the push that I needed, at a time that I needed them most. Your entry on day 213 of your blog really done it. Sit back and watch the transformation. You aint gunna believe it!

Check out Mikes blog for youself at http://aussiebodybuilder.com/ . A great blog and a real motivator, thanks again Mike.

Hit the gym real early this morning and was in just after opening time at 6.30am. Have always done my workout first thing in the morning and before breakfast. Really sets you up for the day.

Am going to start posting every work out I do, to push myself for constant improvements and to share the improvement in my fitness. This mornings went like this...

Treadmill - 3 min walk at 6.5 (Kph I think it is) then run for 7 mins at 9.0
Bike - 1.5 Km as fast as poss on a resistance of 10. Target time 3 mins, this morning was 3.20
Lat Pull (Bicep Grip) 65Kg 1x15
Lat Pull wide grip 55Kg 1x15
Upper back 42.5Kg 1x15
Chest Press 50Kg 2x15
Shoulder Press 22.5Kg 2x15
Stomach crunch with 4Kg medicine ball 1x30 reps.

I will work on some kind of table to upload rather than posting long hand, you will see the change more that way.

The clothing challenge with the wife is hotting up. Next weekend marks the mid point and we will be taking pics as well to show the progress. She has been getting great support from another ShredderSphere shredder Suzette at http://qfs-blog.blogspot.com/ . This is also really motivating her and the second half of this challenge will be something else!

Watch this space and check out the wifes progress at http://www.lisasfattofitjourney.blogspot.com/ and have a go at seeing who will win!

For now

Kelv

Day 89 - A Failure

So much for my last post!

This is the longest I have gone without making a post and I am here to try and redeem myself from the jaws of failure! The results that I got from the first 60 or so days, Im keen to get the same kind of results over the next 60 days.

Hard to believe I started this 89 days ago, thats 3 months! and the sheer difference in my general level of fitness is astounding!

I think I should see the last couple of weeks as a bit of a rest period, and now go hard at it, and blog a damn site more often!

We have the ongoing chlothing challenge with the wife. We are due a half way pic in a couple of weeks and Im determind to show some improvement and more importantly, beat the wife in the challenge!

So, back to the gym first thing in the mornings and lets shred!

Kelv

Day 75 - Must Post More

Posting new entries to my blog is something I really must do more of. This lack-lustre approach is starting to rub off and Im not going to the gym every morning as I used too. I do still go but I feel I should be doing more.

The challenge hasnt really taken off as much as I thought it would, Im still going to achieve it, but have less time to do it on so I must charge up the intensity.

One other reason for not posting everyday is that I run out of something to say. I like a post to be in depth and draw you in and get frustrates at short posts. Have you nothing to say?

There, rant over!

Anyway, weights going well at the gym, and an unusual lump has formed on both upper arms. Its curious as they have never been there before and im not sure whay they are. I'll get a photo up to see if anyone can help with the identification of these strange growths.

Running is really coming on, Ive never run so far and so fast before in my life. Still a long way to go but the last couple of months is starting to pay off.

for now

Kelv

Day 65 - Failure bites - Bite back!

As you can tell, its been a few days since I posted to my blog. So I thought Id kick off with a current pic! We have had fantastic weather here in the UK for that last week with glorious sunshine and tempretaures in the mid to high 20's (oC) which is good for the first part of May.

Needless to say time was spent chilling in the garden. Then things start to go bad. You fancy a BBQ, no biggie in that you say, but then you fancy a nice cold beer! Oh Dear!!!

I had probably too many beers over the week, and my gym visits started to slip. I was falling back into my old habits. Not good. I could start to feel. only slightly, the bloating in my stomach and had a tast of what I used to be like. This I didnt like, at all!

So, after may chats with my wife, we have come up with a challenge to get our teeth into, and so a clothing challenge was borne!

The Challenge

To fit into my next smallest suit within 90 days. A photo below shows how much I have to go. But thats not all. Its a race! My wife has also started the same challenge (not to get into my suit!) but to get into a pair of new jeans that she bought but has never worn!

So I set about it by having my 5th, and final, PT session on this programme. It was more a results 'chat' and a workout review rather that a full blown work out. It compared my results with that of my first PT session some 6 weeks ago.

I know I have been getting fitter, and stronger, as I went along. Just seeing how far I can now run, or how much weight I can lift is a sure enough guide to see how you are getting on. The bit I was more interested in was the measurements!

I have become less flexible. This i was told was my 'hammies' tightening up. Caused by me not stretching at the end of each session. Never before have I worked out so much that stretching had become so important, but there you are. More importantly, my instructure got his tape measure out and.........

• 1cm loss on left bicep
• 1cm loss on right bicep
• 3cm loss on hips
• 6cm loss on waist (yes 6!!)

How cool is that! My thighs had actually gaines 1cm, but Ive always has real solid legs from when I used to play rugby, so im confident that is extra muscle.

So, on with the challenge! Reveal day is Aug 1st with a half way 'fitting' after 6 weeks. Lets see who wins! Why not keep an eye on my competitor, sorry wife, at http://www.lisasfattofitjourney.blogspot.com/ and see how she is getting on.

Here is my startig pic.

Laters

Kelv

Day 54 - ....Still going!

Its been a while since posting onto my blog. Somehow the time, and days, seem to go by so quickly these days. Having the lighter evenings now, and with them getting lighter, spending time outside and doing stuff with the family just takes all my time up. Not that Im complaining.

Nearly 2 months in and my morning routine is so regimented now you could set your watch by it! Alarm off at 6 am, in the gym by 6.30, leave at 7.15, shower, dress for work and breakfast and im out of the house by 8 at the latest!

Gym work is going really well. I had another PT session last weekend, and I have my last one (5 of 5) weekend after next. Programme changes every 2-3 weeks ensure I stay on my toes and keeps my body guessing.

One of the biggest changes is that Im now running on the tradmill! I'll say that again for those who missed it, Im running on the treadmill!!! This is real improvement as I would have never done, nor be able to have done, this before. I know my fitness is getting better. I done get out of breath nearly as much as I used to. Its great.

I have to make more of an effort to update my blog on a more regular basis. Still need to find that elusive 'mission' to really focus on. Any ideas?

Nutrition is pretty much there, even if my wife says what i eat is so bland. Eating alot of fish and brown rice. And loads of fruit! Am considering getting some of the protien shakes to up my intake and help build muscles. Speaking of which, I have biceps! Found myself posing infront of the mirror the other day, how vain!

Laters

Kelv

Day 46 - Weekend Away

Having had a busy week at work last week, followed by a short break away with the family to the North East of England, where the wife is from, Im back home and hitting it hard.

I was surprised whilst I was away, I was able to continue (as best I could) with some of the fundamentals of my new way of life.

For instance, we had met up with family and went to a pub for lunch. Previously I would have for sure had something with chips, maybe a large steak or pie of some descriptions. But instead I shocked everyone by having a five bean chilli. All that protein! And it was pretty tasty too!

I had missed the gym for 4 days, so was glad when I got back to it this morning. I have another personal trainer session on Saturday and Im keen to get as much out of it again, same as I have on previous sessions.

My new toy, body analysis scales, has not had much of use since I had got them. I just hadnt had time to programme in what it needs as see where im at.

Anyway, I though Id leave you with a pic of me in the suit that I referred to in earlier posts. Still cant believe it fits!

I already have the next suit of mine to get into, sure it wont take me too long!

Kelv

Day 39 - A New Toy

Having come home from work today, wearing my suit that I couldn't get into (I have taken a picture and will upload it soon) I arrived to see my new toy had arrived.

Because I hadnt lost as much weight that I though I would, and that the change in my shape would suggest, I have invested in a set of scales that gives you your body fat content as well. Something else to track and monitor!

I had another personal trainer session at the weekend. Im still hurting from it now! They didnt change my programme that much at all, but concentrated more on my technique. Making sure that I get the most out of the excercises that I do, and get the maximum benefit on the weights, using the full range of motion, and ensuring I keep my feet flat on the ground. Something I didnt realise I was doing, nor how much it effects what you do!

It feels as though Im in the hard slog stage. Its not a bad thing but I think I need to re look as some kind of definitive short term goal, but can decide on what.

for now,

Kelv

Day 35 - End of Phase 1

Back on Day 1 I set myself a goal. That was to loose 35Kg in 25 weeks. I broke that down with M1 Phase 1. Weigh 128Kg on day 35 (5 weeks).

Whilst on this journey I have learned so much already on nutrition, training, mental attitude and positive pressure. It is fair to say that I thought this would not really take hold. That this would be another fad and would just drift away into oblivion and get back on the booze.

I thought I had set to bar too high and was prepared for failure without even trying and giving it my best shot.

How wrong I was! Im loving what Im eating, Im loving the gym, and Im loving the change in my body and mind.

So, results are in for Phase 1

Weight today 131.3Kg Weight loss in Phase 1 - 3.6 Kgs

I failed to hit my first target, but I passed on so many more that I thought never possible.

So phase 2. Lets see if we can double that weight loss by day 70, eh?

for now,

Kelv

Day 32 - Mind the Wall

Well, its been a few days since writing my blog. We have had a lot on over the weekend. Spending some quality time with the family and enjoying my 4 week reward on Saturday evening.

A couple of glasses of wine, and a bit to eat. I thought that with all the hard work that I had done, and the positive feedback I was getting from my wife I thought it was about time I had a good time!

Thats not to say that the training went un-done. Quite the opposite in fact. As on Sunday I decided to really ramp it up. I was not time pressured to get to work so I really went for it.

I done all cardio set for me, treadmill, bike and cross trainer. I done an extra set on each of the weights, adding extra weight for sets 2 and 3. I went at it like a man possessed!

I finished off on getting on the bike, i thought right, lets do this last one real hard, then.......bang!

I was a broken man. I had to stop. I could not physically go on any more, not one bit. I was finished. I had 'hit the wall', and to be perfectly honest, I wasn't far off of hitting the floor either!

I left the gym broken, yet elated. I had achieved something I have never done before and it felt great. I am noticing real changes at the gym now. Weights are getting higher and I am concentrating on getting the technique right rather than lift weights badly.

A challenge was to be set for me getting into one of my suits for work, however I tried on the suit to be the subject of the challenge, and it fitted! Much to both mine and my wife's surprise. Better find something smaller eh?

Till later

Kelv

Day 28 - Can eye lids sweat?

Nearly a month, can you believe it. It hardly seems a week ago since I started this and its already approaching a month.

As you can probably see, my blog has hardly changed in appearance. I havnt had the time, nor knowledge, to make it look all 'pimp'd out', but the content sure makes up for it. However my spelling and grammer is awful. I do my blog on a laptop, but I use a full size keyboard at work. Never seem to get my fingers on the right buttons!

I was in the gym this morning, a little later than normal, about 7.30 (instead of 6.30am) and I had the place all to myself! Can you believe it! So I thought to myself, right, lets really DO this! After a couple of cardio bits the sweat was running out if me, I swear! If you could have seen me you would have thought I had just come inside from 1 rain storm! I was drenched in the stuff, yet you know what...all over my face was the biggest smile I have ever had in the gym. This felt great!

Hit the weights hard too, no gear of letting out the odd grunt or two, after all I was not going to embarrass myself, and who would complain, I was on my own.

After I had done, soaking wet and out of breath I felt great.

What a wonderful, (yet hard) journey this is becoming!

Kelv

Day 26 - Positive Pressure Rocks!

Before I start my entry for the last couple of days, I need to get a couple of thank you's out there.

The first is for all the support I am getting from my fellow sheredders. Whilst I am now where near their level of fitness, shredding etc, the comments and support have been absolutely fab! Thanks guys, from the bottom of my heart. Who would have thought that just over three weeks in the support and, not to mention, positive pressure keeps pouring in. The drive this gives me is massive!

The second is to my wife. For putting up with my 'strange' and 'bland' nutrition plan and constant early morning alarms in order to get to the gym, I would like to say a big thank you. The support you have given me has been great!

Gym round is ok. The extra items and intensity is really having an impact. I thought I had already experienced the DOMS I keep hearing so much about on other blogs. That was until now. I think this is real DOMS and what I had before was just a tired muscle! But it does feel great.

Down another hole on my belt again already. I have a suit that I used to wear to work that I will soon be able to get into. Think I will have a mini clothing challenge to see how much work I need to do to get into it.

Nutrition is going great too. I dont crave all the rubbish I used to eat. I am constantly asking 'Is this clean?' Its true what they say. This is real time lifestyle transformation.

Bring it on!!

Kelv

Day 24 - New Gym Workout

Today I had a Personal Trainer appointment at my gym. Its a service thats offered at my gym, well everyones gym i guess, and they had a look at my programme and made a few changes to it to complement my aims, goals and current achievements.

Now, Im not looking forward to tomorrows gym round!

They have clicked that not only am I serious about my aims, but that I also know what I need to do in order to achieve it. So they seemed to talk to me as though I was a 'grown up' and took me seriously. Not just another one off the street who does as they are told!

I have kept my current weight programme, with the addition of one that will work my upper back, so will see how we get on with that.

The biggest change has been made to my cardio, both the amount of time spent on it and the intensity. Working on the HIIT principle.

I have to do;

• 10 mins on the cross trainer at 2min & 1 min intervals on resistance 9 and 14 respectfully. I know someone who cannot even move it on that high a resistance!
• 5 mins treadmill on a 'cross country' programme where the elevation of the treadmill changes up and down quite radically, and
• 1.5Km on the bike on FULL POWER! I had to set the benchmark today and done it in 3mins 15secs. (is that good? I dunno!)

I could hardly talk after the bike bit, and the trainer though it was funny, in a nice (sadistic) way im sure. He was a good guy really!

This is where my gym round really ramps up. As I only have limited time first thing in the morning to do it, Im really going to have to 'HIIT' it hard to make sure that I fit everything in.

I think I also committed to build my stamina up so I can start playing rugby again with a local team next season. Stupid or what!!??

Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 23 - The Horror!

With the hard work Ive been doing at the gym, and the almost constant aching of my muscles, especially my quads, it seems im about to ache emotionally too.

Its all just got too much, the positive pressure wins out, and Im posting my Day 0 pic.

Ready.........................

What a horror!!! This was taken a couple of weeks prior to me starting out on this journey, and it was me stumbling across Adams blog that got me thinking about starting.

Note the can of cider next to me. Back then it was an almost constant vision, me with a can of something or other by my side. Well all that has changed now thats for sure.

And now for something completely different, my day 23 pics too. (Its really hard getting these pics posted! Im not that technical!)

Well, there you go! Guess the pressure is really on now, best get to the gym!!

Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 21 Same old same old

Three weeks in and things are going really good. Apart from this morning!

Woke late, must have slept through the first alarm. By the time I was up there was no way I could get to the gym, do anything remote to a decent workout and get back to go to work in time. However, it was really good to spend some time with the family in the mornings. As my journey to work is so long, during the week I done get to see much of them. So this morning was nice.

Still felt guilty not getting a workout in. Just have to be an early rest day!

Yesterdays weight went under the 133Kg mark at 132.9Kg. That felt good. Also down another hole on my belt. Am sure looks are better that weight. Really must get the nerve to do the photo thing.

Till later

Kelv

Day 19 Still Going

Seeing as the gym round is still going well, and there is not that much to add to the statement 'gym round in full', I thought I'd mention my nutrition plan this time.

Easter holidays were difficult, especially with all that chocolate about, but I did well. I still cannot believe how much I am having to eat to keep my calorie intake up over 1500. And to think of the stuff I used to eat, I could probably do the same amount in one meal as opposed to the whole day.

Thats how much I have had to change my outlook on nutrition. Im getting well into it now. I haven't had a proper cup of coffee (a favorite at work) for nearly 3 weeks. I enjoy fruit and often have a large salad with most evening meals covering about half of the plate. Fat free yogurt and rolled oats is a particularly nice snack, even if the wife insists its 'minging' and my menu is so bland!

The weight isnt dropping off as fast as I thought it would, however I am noticing big changes with how im looking. Again, the wife said I didnt look pregnant any more. A compliment, i think!

Im liking the theory that I must be putting on similar amount of muscle than loosing fat as todays weight is 132.9Kg. 2Kg off from the start. Im going to invest in one of those body fat monitors as i think that reducing body fat is key over weight, After all, if you look good, does it really matter what you weigh?

Anyway, enough for today, need my recovery (beauty) sleep. Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 17 - Easter Hols

Easter upon us and the amount of chocolate going around is unreal. However, as my journey really ramps up I am not tempted to partake what so ever! I have surprise so may people having got this far, including myself, and this just spurn me on even more.

What can I accomplish, how will I look, how will I feel, what will people think of me, how will my body look?? All questions that will be answered over the course of time, but I cannot help but think of what the answers may be already.

Gym work is going really well. I had a rest day over the weekend and went in this morning an put an extra 5Kgs on each of the weights in order to push myself even harder. My current weights at the gym are

• Leg Press - 100Kg - 2 x 15
• Bicep pull down - 50Kg - 2x15
• Chest Press - 40Kg - 2x15
• Shoulder Press - 20Kg - 2x15

This in addition to my HIIT on the cross trainer is really making me sweat!

Getting excited about the results as you can probably tell!

Till next time

Kelv

Day 14 - Two Weeks In

First two weeks done, and it flew by. Have learned so much over this time and am starting to put it into practice ans I can tell Im getting results already.

I have kept it secret from friends and colleagues at work, the journey im doing. Im waiting to see who is the first to notice any change and to see what they say.. o the anticipation!

Easter holidays upon us. Will get plenty of cardio in as we decorate our spare room!

Gym in full today
Todys weight 133.3

Kelv

Day 13

Not much to report today. Typical boring day at work, and usual evening routine getting everything ready for tomorrow mornings gym round, then off to work again!

Still pushing myself at the gym, but I have noticed now that if I go up a flight of stairs my legs do not ache as much as they did, so thats something.

HIIT is starting to get easier. What I mean is im getting use to the burn and the process. Never thought I would have done this for nearly 2 weeks, let alone go virtually daily to the gym. Commit ed to the cause!

Calorie counting has ceased. Over the past 2 weeks I have never gone over 1,700 calories, and cant believe how much Im eating. Alot more fruit and salads, along with a source of protein, chicken, eggs and the like. So menu is pretty much sorted and I have a good variety.

Gym in full
Todays weight 133.3Kg

Kelv

ps. Daily weight fluctuation has gone back down, strange....

Day 12 Info Overload

Since getting into this, I have been doing the on-line research and can not believe the amount of information out there, how many different programmes there are and how many e-books you can get for 39.95!

Im happy with my current work out, hell Ive got a long way to go before even starting to think about a six pack yet, but am starting to see the difference. Even my wife has passed the odd comment so I must be doing something right.

Having said that I did have a slight disappointment today. Every day I weight myself and today, for the first time, it went up! Im now 1Kg odd target, though am still happy that Im lighter than what I was when I started. It could of course just be a blip and find Im back on target tomorrow morning, who knows!

Gym in full - starting to get into this HIIT thing!
Calories today 1586
Weight today 133.8Kg

Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 11 - HIIT'ing it hard!

No blog entry yesterday, but that doesn't mean I didn't do my gym round. And with the weekend away, thought a double hard shred session was in order.

Ive started experimenting with HIIT and boy, what a shock. Both yesterday and this morning I tried a few variations to get the feel of the burn and to see how hard I can push myself on the 'sprint' and I was pleasantly surprised at what I achieved.

As I had been reading so much about it and understood the science behind it i thought I would give it a go and am now quite curious as to what it will achieve and, more to the point, how I will feel by the end of the week! I am doing it first thing in the mornings on an empty stomach in order to maximise effect. Will see how it goes.

Even though Im not the slimmest guy in the world, and lack self confidence (not that you could tell, no pics................yet) I can feel myself changing on the inside and am carrying myself with what feels like more authority, if you get what I mean. Feels great!!

Todays Calories 1,647
Gym round done.......and then some
Todays weight 133.4kg.

Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 9 Visit to the Zoo

Had a couple of days away with the family this weekend, so gym round has failed to happen. And I feel real guilty about it. I even tried to fit in an early morning round the day we were leaving but that didnt happen either. Tomorrow morning will be my first opportunity to get back and I will be banging on the doors to get in when they open!

One thing I did notice whilst I was away and that was my approach to eating. Usually you have a mini-break and you eat all the stuff that you are not supposed to, but the efforts to 'Eat Clean' extended to this too. For here was I with others eating chips from a chip shop, and I was more than happy tucking into a couple of apples!

I really and changing on the inside!

On one of the days I got one of them pre-prepared salad bowls you can get, it had tuna in it. Thought great, that will do. Started to eat it and I could not believe the amount of mayo hiding under the first lettuce leaf! not so much eat clean as eat slime!

No daily weight today as its late and I do it first thing in the morning, same time and all that, so that will be back in tomorrow. Will be interesting to see how I have coped and to see if my metabolism is kicking in.

Till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 7 - Gees my legs hurt!

Having really pushed at the gym the last couple of days Im really, really feeling it in my legs. Even going up stairs reminds me of the ache in my quads. But im reassured that having this feeling I know that it must be working and i constantly see improvements in my performance every morning.

Monitoring my nutrition has also been easier than I had originally thought. I have a fair idea of the right types of food to eat, and the importance to eat clean, little and often. Though Im wondering if im eating enough, despite almost constantly eating if that makes sense. I dont think Ive ever gone over 1,800 cals.

Still, I know there is still a very long way to go and this is only the end of the first week, but the results so far are spurning me on!

• Gym compleate in full
• Todays calories 1,516
• Todays weight 133.4Kg

Still shredding..........

Kelv

Day 6

I must admit, this real time accountability thing is really good. For I have started my journey and am already starting to get comments left, and replies to comments left by me on the Blogs of others. Not only is this down to me, but Im also accountable to the whole world. No pressure then!

One of the main things I can do to ramp up my own accountability is to post the dreaded before photo. This is a real toughie for me at the moment as I am sooo ashamed of what I have become. Its the one thing I really should do, yet find it hard coming to doing it. Does that make me weak, or just shy?

I have been really impressed with some of the increases into accountability with just about everyone within the Shreddersphere and am amazed at the power of these blogs. Well, just watch this space! For Im sure I will come up with something, too.

Anyway, this mornings gym round went well, Im really starting to push myself on the weights in order to get that muscle base to get my metabolism up. I seem to be eating tons of food and am careful of what I eat making sure im eating the right kinds of food, but never seem to get my calorie intake over 1,700.

Weight loss is slightly ahead of target and am really looking forward to the future results.

Anyway, time to go.

Kelv

Day 5 Back into the Swing

Gym visit went better than expected this morning. Had to modify my programme slightly as I couldn't do the row, so I did an extra 2 mins on the cross trainer half way through my weights. Just to make it interesting I thought I would up the resistance. That made me sweat!

Weights are getting easier too, I increased the leg press as this was the easiest so far of all of the sets. Im surprised im not aching as much as I thought. Maybe I really need to increase the weights.

Todays calories 1,734
Gym program com pleat with slight modification
Todays weight 134.6

'till tomorrow

Kelv

Day 4 - Or should that be Day 1 again??

Well, What a weekend. After setting myself going on Friday for the real transformation Ive promised myself, I find that the wife had organised a bit of a birthday bash for me with a few friends.

I so wanted to be good and found myself trying to find excuses, and not reasons, for being good. Well I failed ! And really bad too. I knew I have overdone the drink, but I was conscious about what I was eating. Calorie counting went out of the window and I kept saying that I was going to start on Monday 9th for a while.

And thats exactly what Im doing!!

In the Gym this morning, 6:30 and did my programme, this being the third time. I can feel it getting easier already, its true! Energy levels are generally up and I can feel my mind changing too. Much to the annoyance, im sure, of my beloved wife.

I am going to put up the weights tomorrow as some are fairly easy and I must push myself as always.

• Todays calories 1,691
• Gym programme done in full
• Todays weight 134.6Kg

Shred On !!!

Kelv

PS. Can you believe it. Ive made it onto the VIP roll at rtp-BLOG! And comments from the Adam waters himself. Well that it. This blog is now public and out there. Lets Shred!

Day 1 - Feel the Burn

Today was the first day of my transformation and also the first time doing a gym workout for some years. Boy, what a body shock!! Arms like jelly after the weights and the lungs fit to burst from the cardio but it felt great.

Being in the right frame of mind is so important and I have to keep reminding myself to be disciplined. Im sure I will be ok.

Todays workout went like this

• 10 mins Cross Trainer
• 1000 m row in 5:14s
• Weights all done with the exception of the Leg Press.

Time was getting on in the gym and I didn't want to be pushed for getting to work. Now I have a fair idea of how long my workout takes it should be all done tomorrow.

Calories today - 1,893

Weight this morning 134.9Kg. Day 1 and under target already. Shred On !!!

Kelv

Challenge

Mission 1 : Loose 35kg in 25 Weeks

Phase 1 : Weigh 128Kg by Day 35

Countdown Change & Lock Out!!

Can you believe it. Blogging for two days and already locked out. Whats that all about? Anyway, the friendly people at Blogger have sorted me out in super quick time and Im able to get back to what I wanted to do.

Change of Plan

Over the past couple of days I kept thinking why wait 'til Monday to start? What better birthday present can I give myself than the beginning of a journey that will most definitely change my life for ever. I could find no reason all.

So, the journey starts tomorrow, March 7th. Day 1.

Does this make today Day 0?

I will log all exercise and nutrition for full accountability and I'm sure by blog will change over the next couple of weeks as I work out how to get info uploaded. I may even publish pictures, hideous though they may be.

Kelv

6 Days.........

The closer I get to the deadline, the more excited and determined I seem to be getting.

I often find myself saying why the hell don't I start now, rather than waiting! The truth is that I think I need to be 100 prepared for the challenge so, over the next few days I will be pulling together a weekly meal plan and identify some key indicators that I can use on a daily basis in order to track my progress.

I have an exercise plan already. This was put together for my by my new, and very friendly, gym. Thanks must go to Matt for his encouragement of my challenge. He says its achievable, so at least I haven't been living in cloud cookoo land!

Time is really my limiting factor when it comes to getting workouts in, so I will be one of the few training first thing in the morning. I have a programme that should last 30-45 mins and is currently made up of

• 10 mins Cross Trainer
• 1,000m Row
• Leg Press
• Chest Press
• Lat Pull-down
• ..and the one where you push away from you! Whatever that's called.

With these I should be able to chart my improvements over the next few weeks, and change my programme as I get fitter.

I will try and work out how to get graphs in to show how I'm doing. I'm trying to get the courage to publish pics as well, maybe when I have something to show then I can share my journey then.

Kelv

Let the Countdown begin! 7 days to go....

Well, this is it!

After years and years of being unhappy with just about every part of my body, I have decided to get off my arse and do something about it.

I have drawn my inspiration from the tremendous work of Adam Waters, WWW.rtp-BLOG.com. To have done what he has, and to have documented it in such detail, I felt that this would be the best way for me to achieve my goals, of which there are plenty!

This 'Blogging' is totally new to me and I'm sure I will learn just as much about web technologies available, as I do about my own body, nutrition and exercise.

My PRW

This one is easy. My Powerful Reason Why is small, cute, gorgeous blue eyes and has the ability to make you smile even if you are feeling down. I'm talking, of course, about my 2 year old daughter. Not to mention my beautiful, and supportive wife.

It is for them that I wish to undertake this journey, as well as my own health. I'm fed up of being out of breath whilst playing in the garden, and fearful of the mocking looks that I will get as my daughter grows up.

Day 0

This has been set for Monday, March 9th 2008. Why this date? Well, its just after my 32nd birthday and seemed as good a day as any as I need to get my nutrition plan end exercise sorted out in the week before. As they say, if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail!

I have, today, joined a gym! This first time in quite a few years, I can tell you. As soon as the induction is out of the way I will be off!

Aims

I have a number of aims, which I will post during the week as the deadline approached. This first, and probably the biggest is to loose the Fat! I am aiming to weigh 100Kg in 25 weeks time. This will mean loosing some 35Kgs. I cannot remember the last time I weighed 100Kgs! Mind you, I did weigh 7lbs 6oz once!!


For now

Kelv