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I blog as bad as I diet (pics)

by Mike Vifquain on June 9, 2010

Yep, I admit it. I’m a bad blogger.

Life has gotten in the way of my blog posts, once again. Here I am almost 90 days later, a few lbs heavier and finally posting about it.

First – The Good news:

  1. I have still been working out. (Weight training 3-5 days a week)
  2. I have increased my strength, BIG TIME!
  3. I have added 8-10lbs muscle mass
  4. I haven’t been traveling.

Now – The Bad News:

  1. My diet sucks. I’m not eating often enough or well enough.
  2. I am not doing enough cardio, in addition to my weight training.
  3. I have gained a few lbs. (287lbs as of this morning)

One could argue that the bad really isn’t that bad; I’ve added muscle and maintained fat %, while really not pushing cardio and a proper diet. I don’t see it that way. My initial goal was to lose 100lbs by today. I have lost only 20.

Lets cut to the chase here and let you be the judge.

Now, if we compare to the pics in my last post you will see a few things:

  1. I am MUCH more tan. Its summer and I am out on the boat a lot!
  2. I am definitely “larger”. But is this muscle growth or fat?
  3. I clearly have no fear of posting embarrassing “fat” pics of me online.

I know what I need to do. I know I need to get more serious, but didn’t I say this before?

I’m searching for some encouragement by way of true criticism with this post.

What do you think of my status here? What is your take on my status pic? Better/worse?

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Weight-loss in pictures

by Mike Vifquain on March 14, 2010

As I’ve started to feel down about my weight-loss progress, I really haven’t taken time to think about what I have accomplished so far.  I know I am working hard, and not starving myself with a 1500 calorie a day diet.  I know I am getting stronger and building muscle.  I just don’t see it reflecting in the scale.  It’s time to see exactly what I have accomplished.

The photos below are a compilation of my weight-loss progress to date.

Now that I look at the pictures, I do see progress.  I feel a little better.  I have a long way to go.

Can you see a difference?

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