Hi all
As some of you may be aware I am currently doing a fundraising challenge for CLIC Sargent Childrens Cancer charity, who offer fantastic support to not only children who have cancer, but also for their family and relatives too.
My challenge involves me attempting to lose a HUGE 3 stone of weight in TWO MONTHS.
I stated on my fundraising page http://www.justgiving.com/phil-whyman/ that I would post regular updates about how I am doing since starting the challenge on 4th April 2011, so here is the first update for you.
END OF WEEK 1
Okay, I have been doing the challenge now for exactly a week (hooray!). The first couple of days were probably the most difficult – as in any weight loss program I would assume! – but I have to say that after these first couple of days I have found it relatively easy to get into! Getting into the right frame of mind is important, and hopefully I can maintain that throughout the remaining 7 weeks (or whatever it is until 6th June!).
Treadmill
I have been using my treadmill on and off over the past week for periods of about 20-30 minutes, mainly because of cramps/tightening in my calf muscles. I can REALLY tell I have not done any proper jogging or running: this is in stark contrast to what I used to do in the gym: 7-8 miles a day!
I will be stepping up the treadmill work from here on in!
Food
I have not been eating anything special really on my challenge, jusat eating more sensibly.
Gone is the toast and jam (with wads of butter!) for breakfast, now replaced by the odd boiled or scrambled egg or maybe a run of the mill protein drink which also contains multi-vitamins.
Also out are the snacks which used to get munched during the day; now have a couple of bags of dried apple, figs or dates which I take the odd piece from! Dried figs are actually really nice!
For main meals I am either getting a chicken and cooking it (so I can add pieces to salads), or am eating fish/shellfish. Plenty of water / low-calorie drinks too; flavoured carbonated water is great, and tastes MUCH better than your corporation wine (tap water!).
NO BEER or alcoholic beverages either!
Weight lost in WEEK 1
Ok…now the important part: how much weight have I lost in WEEK 1?
I mentioned on my official fundraising page that I would give an honest and true account of my weight loss, which is what I shall do! (I will round up to the nearest pound (lb) for you).
So far I have lost: 10lb (not too bad really, but hope to improve that in the coming week…a challenge within a challenge!).
Thanks for reading..and don’t forget: this is for a GREAT CAUSE, so PLEASE DONATE http://www.justgiving.com/phil-whyman/
Well done Phil really proud of you
Cheers Mr D!
Well done Phil, you’ve motivated me into action aswell!