End of Week 1

I haven't lost any weight this week. Which is frustrating, but Rome wasn't built in a day. The up side is that it seems I've lost nearly 1% body fat, so I am assuming that I've either gained a little muscle or it's water weight during this particular week.

I've been awesome about cooking a lot. Last night I made baked stuffed salmon with shrimp and for desert I had 2 graham crackers with cream cheese and a few chocolate chips. I really should have only had ONE graham cracker, because I felt a little too full after desert. I would say that the only time this week I kind of fell off the wagon was one night where I ate a few handfuls of potato chips instead of going for a healthier snack. And you know what? Physically, it made me feel kind of crappy.

I got to the gym twice this week. I think cardio is going to be my biggest challenge, but it's totally necessary. I love lifting weights. I'm really strong. But to be honest... I don't really need to be building more muscle. I can feel all the muscle that's under that layer of fat that's hiding it, and I can lift every day all year, but it's just gonna make me bulkier and regardless of how much muscle I have, it's not gonna SHOW unless I get rid of the fat that's covering it. Since you can't "spot remove" fat with specific target area exercises (ie doing a ton of crunches), I need to be on the bike, the elliptical, and maybe work my way to the treadmill (which I hate).

As for karate... I didn't get in this week. But I need to take things at my own pace. Part of me wants to make this go faster, but the reality is... it's hard to re-learn everything you knew 12 years ago! Especially when you're in a different body! I received my current rank when I was 14. Which means my belt fits a whole hell of a lot differently than it did then. I avoid wearing it when I can because it's way too small and looks kind of ridiculous.

It's all a process! A long process. I just have to stay on track and keep at it...