TheWarOnFat

We all start somewhere. It seems daunting and impossible. Like it's not meant for us. The War On Fat is real, come along and let's win it together.

[thewaronfat]

War Update

I've been bad making regular updates here. but here we go.

It was a busy week last week. As of Saturday (Aug 25th) I finished the first 2 weeks of my shortcut to size program. I am glad to report that things are going more or less smoothly. Don't get wrong, this doesn't mean the program is easy, on the contrary its been kicking my ass hardcore. What i mean is that i've have stuck with the program and there has not been any delays. 

It is still early in the process, but i can already see changes starting to manifest. I did a measurement assessment and realized i went from 24% body fat down to 21% body fat and my waist went from 44in down to 38in. In weight ive gone down from 212lbs to 197lbs, however im not as focused on weight as i am on Body fat. To me these changes are significant and clear indication that my current regiment IS working. I plan to measure myself every two week and that way keep track of how things are progressing. The calculation of body fat was somehow rocky so i want to measure, over time, how it moves along. 

I also need to watch my mood and general emotions. They say working out is supposed to improve your mood, but lately ive been having periods of what i call "Momentary Deep Depression". Basically i just start comparing my self to others and just fill my head with thoughts of "You'll never accomplish your goal", "You'll never look like that", etc, etc. Its hard to fight but i do my best to keep it at bay. In some respects i believe this to be part of my old brain programming, that voice that kept holding me down for so long. Trying last ditch efforts to stop me from moving forward. Am i Crazy? perhaps...but that single thought helps me move forward.

Coming up next should be a couple progress pics to keep the catalog moving along. 

[gymaaholic]

Stop fearing pain, stand up and say “that’s all you’ve got ?!”

http://www.gymaholic.co/motivation

[thewaronfat]

This is definitely true. I used to think I was too weak to do certain exercises until one day I realized I was really fearful of the pain. Once you move past that barrier, amazing things can happen. 

[thewaronfat]

#3 is so true. A week can really get messed up when you miss a monday. 

[thewaronfat]

[thewaronfat]

Not really a Kanye fan (for different reasons) but this song really has the power to lift me up. Any other songs out there you guys really like? I LOVE to know what people listen to get inspired. 

[thewaronfat]

The Body-Weight Challenge That Works Every Single Muscle

How fast can you complete three rounds of this equipment-free drill? Your goal: 3:37

I really dig these workout challenges. I sometimes include them as part of my active rest days mixed in with cardio. 

[the-fitblr]

[thewaronfat]

I must agree. Specially right now that I've been trying to wake earlier and workout in the mornings. 

[thewaronfat]

The Case For Rest

All too often when we start a new work out regimen, we are told that we must push forward no matter what. That we need to get up and dragged our asses to the gym in order to make progress. 

While I agree that we must push ourselves HARD in order to succeed (This is a War after all) I would also agree that taking a proper rest day is KEY to your continued progress.

The reason im talking about this is because ever since i started my new work out program (Shortcut to Size), I've been more tired than usual. Last night was a case where I was falling asleep driving home from work. I thought It would be a good idea to take a nap before hitting the gym for day 4 of the regimen and that all would be fine. Well, i was wrong. I over napped and when i woke up (10pm) I was still feeling very tired. My mind immediately thought "Lets skip the gym tonight" and this was immediately followed by a strong guilty feeling and a scream of "NO!! YOU MUST PUSH FORWARD YOU LAZY BUM!!!".  it was then that i decided to take a step back and just logically think about the situation.

My logical conclusion was to just take a full rest day and move my "day 4" workout program to Friday night, and Friday night's to Saturday night. Basically a shift. This compromise, as long as i follow through, is a good compromise. 

The lesson is to learn to listen to my body and have a secondary plan of attack when it comes to juggling my workouts around. DO NOT PANIC and dont let frustration take over. In my opinion, that is when you really compromise your success. 

Today I'm feeling much better and I'm ready (and excited) to tackle my workout today. My shoulders are in for a treat....  :)  

[ameliasgettingfit]

reblog if u are an active fitblr!

i unfollowed so many unactive users and now my dash is empty:(

i will check ur blog&follow& hope u follow me back ;)

[ameliasgettingfit]

keep going

[thewaronfat]

What's up! :)

[liveasbravemen]

“I like clothes now. I have more energy. I sleep better. My sex drive is up. Blood’s flowing. I’m less susceptible to impulse. I’m in a different mode. When I was way out of shape, the idea of using whitening strips on my teeth seemed terrible. I have to do that every day? I’ll never do it. What you want is instant results when you’re out of shape. You want your teeth whitened in 45 minutes with the use of lasers. But when you’re in shape, you know it’s the result of doing a little bit every day. Moments aren’t just moments. A moment might be a week or a month. So instead of Boy, I’d love to eat this hamburger right now, I’m considering a little further into the future. I’m thinking, I eat that hamburger and that’s 1,200 calories, and I’m gonna work out tomorrow and lose 800 calories. I may as well eat a salad here, still do that workout, and then I’m actually making progress.” — Chris Pratt

[thewaronfat]

Chris Pratt is such an inspiration. He is so real as a person and is not afraid to share how his journey changed him.

Thanks for the inspiration Star Lord!!

[thewaronfat]

10 Tips For A Successful Transformation

You're looking to transform, not evolve. You have time, but not forever. Follow these 10 tips and speed up your progress. Let's go!

Really liked the tips they shared here. Many I learned all on my own, others I'm just beginning to implement (Like HIIT Cardio). My general philosophy dictates that no matter what, PATIENCE, will be foundation on which you can transform and build the body you want. There will be hard days, tired days, days in which you will think it is impossible.

But no matter what.....just keep moving forward.  

[fitness-humor]

Things are moving fast

[thewaronfat]

LOL that was me yesterday......wow.

[thewaronfat]

Today is an "Active Rest" day, as such im looking for a nice routine to add on top of my cardio. They say we are not supposed to be using weights on a rest day, but since these are just sort of enhancing body weight techniques, I think it should be fine. Plus yeah.....i wanna blast away fat with no mercy.   

[coffeesunrises-deactivated20140]

Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.

JK Rowling (via coffeesunrises)

Jo <3  

[purplebuddhaproject]

Do not look at yourself with disgust, you are a gift to this earth. You are beautiful, you are a light, an energy, an essence. You are nature herself.

Heidi Pickett (via purplebuddhaproject)

This is hard to do to be honest. Sometimes you can't even help it. I use it as motivator.......Kind off an append to the saying "If you don't like what you see, get up and change it!!" 

[fitness-bodybuilding]

Fitness-bodybuilding.tumblr.com

[thewaronfat]

I have discovered this to be extremely true. When i enter my gym now, I have this feeling of arriving home. Arriving to a place where i can become whatever i want to be if i dedicate and apply myself. 

[thewaronfat]

I often imagine this is my future self talking to my present self.