Day Three - More Exercise
Today: the same weight loss plan as yesterday. I got up early and spent 25 minutes on the treadmill (I went 1.88 km and burned 159 calories according to the treadmill). I then did barbell curls (25 with 20 lbs), tricep curls (25 with 20 lbs), front leg extensions (30 with 25 lbs) and reverse leg extensions (20 with 25 lbs); I did the weights in two sets.
Of course I realize that 25 minutes on a treadmill and lifting a very small amount of weights is not a huge workout; that’s not the point. My plan is to start slowly; there is no point in getting injured in the first week. I will gradually build from here.
We all know that exercise alone is not enough for weight loss. To lose weight you must cut calories and modify your diet. So this week I am:
- eating every two hours (small meals, of course) to keep my blood sugar levels constant;
- avoiding all junk food (no soft drinks, fast food);
- drinking lots of water; and
- replacing my night time snack with healthy foods: yogurt and cheese.
I will wait until one week has passed before doing a weigh in; more tomorrow.