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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Back under the Bar - Day 19

When you are within that last 5-10 pounds to lose it can be tough.  For one thing, you aren't uncomfortable enough.  Your clothes fit ok.  You look pretty good.  You rationalize "I can eat that cuz I workout a lot".  People tell you that you look fine and don't need to lose any weight.  It is a different set of problems than someone who is trying to learn to eat right.  I pretty much have that down, it's what I eat on top of the good stuff that sets me back.  If I was happy there, that would be one thing.  But for once in my life I want physical excellence, and I have chosen now and this program to take me there.  My lucky readers get a peak into my inner workings here. 

I'm going to talk about specifics again.  Keep in mind I am 5'10" almost.  I remember in my early twenties feeling like I was pushing my limits of what weight was acceptable for me personally when I was in the 145 range.  Just so you know this was not a fit 140 pounds.  This was the point in my life when occasionally I would realize I hadn't exercised for three months at a time.  Then I decided 150 was my absolute high limit and if the scale ever went there I had to do a drastic diet.  Then I realized that I felt bad about myself and kind of heavy when I was in the 160's during a stressful time when I owned a business.  As 40 approached, I got some good exercise habits together but still didn't quite dial in the nutrition part.  My body had settled to around 150-158 as normal.  Insert frownie. 

So for me the 150 mark has been the one to conquer for a while.  Day 19 was where I came back down from the damage and saw 149.6 again.  Granted, I am putting on muscle with these workouts for sure.  But I still like the numbers to go right. 

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