Waist Goals Update 3

I can hardly even recall my waist goals resolution that I set in September. That’s how little effort I’ve been putting into achieving it.

I always have a nearly impossible time trying to stay on track with any goal that doesn’t come easily to me; that’s just my nature. And here is yet more evidence of it.

My plan was to lose 6 cm from my waist. I was checking in and making progress pretty well until December kicked in and all the sudden I just forgot what a whole grain was and I made fast friends with cookies and chocolate. My last update post was in November, guys. Yikes.

What has triggered me to refocus on my goal is my recent feelings of bloating and discomfort and sluggishness. I’m not exactly at my peak right now.

Progress: (the measurements are waist/belly/weight)

Aug 15: 83cm/ 91cm/ 166.8lb
Sep 10: 83cm/ 89cm/ 166.2lb
Oct 10: 82cm/ 89cm/ 166.6lb
Nov 15: 81cm/ 87cm/ 169.4lb
Dec 1: 82cm/ 88cm/ 170.2lb
Jan 1: 82cm/ 88cm/ 169.4lb
Jan 28: 84cm/89cm/171.8lb

Not so nice. My waist is bigger than when I started. Oy.

Taken Aug 31

Taken Nov 18

Taken Jan 28

As a refresher, my game plan was to increase my protein, cut out white carbs, plan out my late night snacks, include a cheat meal every week (with dessert and/or white carbs), and opt for high intensity exercise.

How I’m Following Through with my Game Plan:

Start the Day with Protein

Actually this hasn’t been too bad. I’ve been making a batch of mini omelettes on the weekends that I can easily pack and eat for breakfast all week long. Failing that, smoothies with protein powder have started making a comeback into my life.

Also I’ve maintained my post-workout protein as well.

Going Forward: Keep it up!

Cut out processed food and white carbs.

No. Not at all. I’ve been enjoying too much dessert, vanilla spice lattes, lots of pasta, and white bread (even if it’s homemade it doesn’t make it right).

Going Forward: Stop baking so much. Plan weekly meals that have less starchiness and more protein and vegetables.

Cheat Meal

See above.

High Intensity Exercise

I’ve been doing the 5/3/1 Programme for weightlifting 4 days per week which focuses more on strength than power, so it’s challenging but not high intensity.

As for cardio I have 2 sessions per week. I’ve been doing a lot of swimming, mostly 30 minute of laps including eight to ten 20s sprints.
I’ve also been doing tabata sprints on the treadmill as much as possible.

Going Forward: I would like to also add a complex to the end of one of my weightlifting sessions each week to get my heart rate up.

Plan Night Time Snacks

Well, instead of noshing on crap food at night, I’ve been snacking on it throughout the day. Not exactly a trade-up.

Going Forward: Ideally I’d like to eat a portion of cottage cheese or casein protein at night before bed.

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