This is a video of me implementing my new workout routine called drop set.
End of 20Time Project Reflection
As I progressed through each week, I've become more at ease at eating and exercising effectively according to my body type. Over the weekend, I had a family party and people that I haven't seen in a few months were complementing me on my weight loss so this definitely gave me a boost of confidence. It solidified that what I'm currently doing is working and to stay the course. I know this is the last week for our #20Time project but I'm going to continue updating my progress as this is definitely going to be a long term project. This will be going past the length of our class to achieve the personal goals I set out. However, taking my personal goals aside I do feel I can take what I have and share it with my school and teachers and see where that leads. It's very difficult to sustain a certain level of fitness and health with our busy schedules as teachers. In addition to being teachers, we're also fathers, mothers, husbands and wives. Oh, and we're also graduate students. It's a lot of things that we need to balance in our lives and stress also has a negative effect on our health so if we have a stressful week, it can definitely affect our habits.
My habits and food decisions weren't perfect at all times and there were days where I was disappointed in the decisions I made. I tried my best to not put a lot of pressure on myself when I made mistakes and continued to stay the course the following day. I worked extra hard the following day at the gym. Fitness is a constant work in progress that will never end. Therefore, I really love the idea of starting a community or support group at our school with health in mind. I currently feel my project was a success since I've dropped 5 lbs as of Sunday July 26, 2015. I weighed in at 165 and my starting weight was 170 lbs. Shirts that didn't fit in the past, now fit. I feel like my energy and health has improved a great deal, I can't wait to share this for the upcoming school year.
End of 20Time Project Reflection
As I progressed through each week, I've become more at ease at eating and exercising effectively according to my body type. Over the weekend, I had a family party and people that I haven't seen in a few months were complementing me on my weight loss so this definitely gave me a boost of confidence. It solidified that what I'm currently doing is working and to stay the course. I know this is the last week for our #20Time project but I'm going to continue updating my progress as this is definitely going to be a long term project. This will be going past the length of our class to achieve the personal goals I set out. However, taking my personal goals aside I do feel I can take what I have and share it with my school and teachers and see where that leads. It's very difficult to sustain a certain level of fitness and health with our busy schedules as teachers. In addition to being teachers, we're also fathers, mothers, husbands and wives. Oh, and we're also graduate students. It's a lot of things that we need to balance in our lives and stress also has a negative effect on our health so if we have a stressful week, it can definitely affect our habits.
My habits and food decisions weren't perfect at all times and there were days where I was disappointed in the decisions I made. I tried my best to not put a lot of pressure on myself when I made mistakes and continued to stay the course the following day. I worked extra hard the following day at the gym. Fitness is a constant work in progress that will never end. Therefore, I really love the idea of starting a community or support group at our school with health in mind. I currently feel my project was a success since I've dropped 5 lbs as of Sunday July 26, 2015. I weighed in at 165 and my starting weight was 170 lbs. Shirts that didn't fit in the past, now fit. I feel like my energy and health has improved a great deal, I can't wait to share this for the upcoming school year.
July 31, 2015: This is me at the end of full week of professional training, there were many health challenges. Meals were given to us (high in carbohydrates) and lots of unhealthy snacks. I did ok but fatigue and stress got the best of me at times and went against my diet. I survived, this is me celebrating the last day of the professional development.