Wow. Has it really only been less than 5 weeks since we started the Health Challenge? That is so hard for me to believe. Granted, I started a couple of weeks before everyone else, but really even I’ve only been doing this for about 6-7 weeks. So let’s review the results so far shall we?
- In less than 5 weeks since I officially started I’ve lost 15 pounds. That is 8.6% of my body weight.
- If we include the 2 weeks prior, I’ve lost 21 pounds. That is 10.8% of my body weight
- I’ve lost 3.5% of body fat.
- I’ve gone from doing 30 curls and 35 pushups in one day to 50 plus 300!
- I’ve lost at least 2 inches off of my waist and people have really been commenting that my appearance is dramatically different.
Now, it’s also important to note that I have not spent a single penny on diet aids (no pills, plans, books or anything else), I’ve not stepped a foot inside a gym, and in fact, the only weights I’ve used have been two 30 pound dumbbells. The only thing I have used since I started, is a whole bucket-load of discipline. And this should absolutely prove that you can do it too. You just have to want it!
That’s what I’m talking about. Constantly working on the important parts that you want to recover is the best way to do it. Push-ups to many say it’s hard, but it all depends on your goals. 300 push ups is a lot man, congratulations!
Super result there John. Great going. This proves one thing, you should have the will to do, rest will follow.
Hey John, been following your progress, it’s been awesome! Giving me the inspiration to do it myself, and I am sure for others as well, to just get out there and shed some pounds!
I’m starting to feel like you are on to something…you suck.
Viva Skillet Queso!
Congrats, John – you’re doing awesome! And you are SO right about WANTING IT. It really is that simple. Last May I really wanted it and wound up losing 40lbs over about, oh, I don’t know, maybe 6mos. But I wasn’t done…and the wanting – the true wanting – has left….urgh… A lot of it does have to do with these darn migraines, for sure, though.
I’m so glad you’re sharing all of this with us, though – it’s definitely inspirational! :)
Keep it up John! It’s all about commitment and just to keep on going! It’s hard, but if you want it enough you will succeed!
That’s pretty amazing. Nice work!
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Congrats, John! I just found your posts on the Health Challenge, and I’m planning on starting mine tonight. What have you been eating? Did you go the whole “health food” route, or did you just eat anything but cut the portions down?
Hey Eric! Welcome to the challenge! :-)
As far as my eating habits are concerned… well, today I had some chips. And a small 8″ cheese pizza… and some popcorn. So, judge for yourself! heheheh
Actually, I will say that in addition to cutting my portion sizes down we really have kind of started eating healthier. Like we haven’t had hardly any fast food. But it’s mostly because I’ve been trying to avoid all High Fructose Corn Syrup. Frankly, it’s no fun to go to McDonald’s if you are going to get a burger and a cup of water! So we’ve been going to nicer places and splitting meals instead. Actually spending the same amount of money, but getting higher quality and more fulfilling food.
Another unexpected side effect is, my stomach has not been as upset as it used to be sometimes because I’m not putting all that trash in it! I feel 100% better!
Hope that helps,
John P.