Week 5 Update
Apologies for this update being a couple of days late.
I’ve been away over the weekend but all the photos and statistics were taken on Friday as usual so reflect a full week so are fair.
Next week we’re half way through the challenge and while I’m happy with the results in the tables I give you each week my appearance doesn’t seem to be changing much.
A quick look at the photos this week shows virtually no change from last week, though the statistics tell a different story. I’ve had some good “physical” changes over the last few weeks but this week doesn’t live up to expectations for me.
On the other hand I had a business meeting this week where lunch was definately not BFL food though I did my best to select the healthiest option.
Exercise wise I’m already growing accustomed to the new increase in weights I’m using and and whilst some of the exercises are definately hitting a “10″, others aren’t.
Therefore, to keep “pushing the limit” I shall be investing in some new, heavier weights in the next week or two and upping the weights I’m using as a result.
Probably the hardest exercise remains my triceps exercises at the moment, whilst the others are going very nicely indeed in my opinion.
As my body is getting used to jogging and it seems far less of a strain now (I actually enjoy it) plus the fact that my ankles don’t seem to be getting sore even after a 30min+ jog, and the fact that I want to achieve the very best result possible by week 12 I’m upping the bar on my cardio again - this week - by going jogging as many mornings as possible - not just the standard 3 times a week.
3, 4, 5, 6 whatever I can manage.
Now I don’t intend jogging when I’m on an early shift at work and have to start by 7, but any other time I’ll be off for a jog.
I went Sunday, today was an early, I’m expecting to go Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
That’s right, Saturday.
I’m only eating one bad meal a week now, rather than having a whole day off - and I’m not having any problems with it so we’ll keep on pushing… How many times have I “upped the bar” already in the 5 short weeks of the challenge so far?! 
OK, statistics…
| Category | This Week | Last Week | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 70.7 | 71.3 | -0.6kg |
| Weigh (Stone) | 11st 0 | 11st 3 | -3lb |
| Stomach | 33.5″ | 34″ | -0.5″ |
| Waist | 34″ | 34″ | No change |
| Chest | 37″ | 38″ | -1″ |
| Biceps | 12.75″ | 12.75″ | No change |
| Thighs | 22.5″ | 22.5″ | No change |
And now the photos…
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June 20th, 2006 at 12:32 pm
Hey, congrats for sticking with it. Only so much progress can be made in a week. How about instead of posting the current and previous weeks photos/numbers, you post the current and pre-program numbers and photos? That might give you a more encouraging picture of your progress each week!
I’m doing the excercise part of BFL myself at the moment. Once I get up the nerve I’ll start doing it with the diet. Anyway good luck and thanks for the interesting blog!
June 20th, 2006 at 9:44 pm
Hi KMO,
Thanks for your comment.
I’m pretty pleased I’ve managed to stick with it so far myself and thanks for the support.
The reason for posting last week vs. this week details in each Weekly Update is that I’m always looking for improvement.
As Bill Philips says in the Body For Life book “look for progress, not perfection” and by “expecting” progress of myself each and every week it has encouraged me to push higher and try harder.
We’ll get there in the end
Thanks again for the feedback.