As the NPMA’s Biggest Loser contest winds down here in the next couple of weeks, I thought I’d let you know about a pretty big milestone I recently hit as a result of this contest.
When I started this contest, I also started using the Nike+ iPod system while I ran. Since I’ve started using the Nike+ iPod system to work out, I’ve logged more than 100 miles!
Yesterday, I did a 5k on the treadmill, and I did it in 41 minutes, 26 seconds. During that workout, I also logged my fastest mile: 11:46.
Believe it or not, I’m really liking this whole jogging thing. As tired and worn out as I am when I get home from work, I’ve found that if I just go work out immediately, I have energy for the rest of the evening. It’s amazing what exercise can do.
On the Biggest Loser contest front, I haven’t made much progress lately. I’m still eating better and exercising, but I’m not losing as much weight as I did when I first started.
I discussed this with fitness guru Andy Pfefferkorn, and he tells me my body has adjusted to what I’ve been doing. So, he said, it’s time to mix things up. He’s put together a little program for me to push it these last couple of weeks of this contest. I hope it’ll do the trick. Contest-wise, I’d still like to lose another 10 pounds at least.
Total Weight Loss to Date: 22.7 pounds
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