Overview
This past week marked the second week of my renewed fitness journey, and it was a significant one for me. Despite facing some emotional hurdles, I remained committed to my goals and managed to maintain consistency in my workouts, diet, and overall routine. Here’s a detailed review of how the week went, highlighting my achievements, challenges, and key takeaways. Learn more about our journey and mission!
Physical Progress and Routine
Body Stats
- Weight: My weekly average weight dropped from 240.4 lbs to 236.4 lbs, a loss of 4 lbs, which translates to a 1.7% decrease in body weight.
- Body Fat Percentage: My body fat percentage went from 20.7% to 20.2%.
- Muscle Mass: My muscle mass slightly decreased from 180.9 lbs to 178.9 lbs.
These changes reflect a solid start, especially considering the challenging moments I faced. It’s encouraging to see the impact of my efforts in such a short time on my health and fitness journey.
Walking and Cardio Performance
I maintained a strong walking routine, totaling 159,909 steps (71.2 miles) for the week, with a daily average of 22,844 steps (10.2 miles). Although I walked slightly less than the previous week due to not having access to my desk treadmill on Saturday, I still maintained a high level of activity.
For my C2 Bike Nightly Cardio sessions, I logged a total of 5.5 hours, 3,266 calories, and 123,813 meters. The daily averages were 47 minutes and 23 seconds of biking, 467 calories, and 17,688 meters per session. For these sessions I am particularly focused on keeping track of my average watts per kilogram of body weight, a key cycling metric. My highest for the week was 0.90, and I’m excited to see this number improve as my fitness level increases.
Weekly Workouts
In my current fitness journey, my workout routine includes four days of aerobic-focused sessions with a mix of AMRAPs (As Many Reps As Possible) and EMOMs (Every Minute On The Minute). These formats helped me focus on volume without driving the intensity too high, providing a balanced approach to reintroducing myself to consistent training. Saturday’s session was a standout, and I enjoyed the cadence and variety it brought to my fitness journey.
Nutrition and Mental Well-Being
Diet Consistency and Strategy
I stuck to my dietary plan without any deviations, maintaining an intake of around 2,300 calories per day. I followed intermittent fasting, eating two meals a day, which helped me control my appetite and manage my energy levels. The simplicity of my meals made it easier to stay on track, and I felt satisfied with this approach. Consider using a tool like MyFitnessPal for tracking your calorie intake as part of your own health and fitness journey.
Mindset and Mental Health
This week had its emotional highs and lows, particularly on Friday, which was one of the toughest days of my life. Despite this, I managed to stay focused on my goals. I’ve found that maintaining a positive mindset and treating each day as a learning opportunity has been crucial in keeping me on the right path. I used my nightly live streams as a pseudo-journal, which helped me process my thoughts and maintain a positive outlook.
Engaging with the Community and Moving Forward
Audience Interaction
While audience engagement was still developing, I enjoyed the few interactions I had on my YouTube shorts and live streams. It was fun to connect with viewers, and I look forward to building more relationships as my journey progresses.
Goals for the Upcoming Week
For the next week, I plan to:
- Improve my cycling metric to achieve an average watts per kilogram of body weight higher than 0.90.
- Increase my walking by adding more outdoor walks for fresh air and sunlight. It’s also great for Nala! Explore the tools we use for an active lifestyle as part of our fitness journey.
- Enhance my workouts by progressively increasing weights and maintaining or improving my pace.
Conclusion
Reflection and Next Steps
Reflecting on this week, I’m most proud of my consistency and my ability to push through challenges, especially on days when it would have been easy to give up. I’m committed to staying the course and am excited about what the future holds. I’m looking forward to sharing more of this journey with you and hope to inspire others to join me in pursuing a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Until Our Next Adventure,
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~Brannon & Nala Bear
