Back on Track

So I got back on track, so to speak.

Though if we consider the original workout plan I had, the Stronglifts 5x5 one, I am lagging behind by only one week (I did the workout scheduled for Sep 25 on Oct 1). But if we consider the weight loss milestones I had set for myself, then I am wayyy behind. I was supposed to weigh 196 lbs on Oct 1, and instead of losing weight, I have sort of put on some weight, 2 lbs. Now, there are no surprises there. A trip to Austin came in, I hit a mild rut, where I got stressed, and just ate and slept, ate and slept, and ate and slept. That's all I did. I am well out of it now, but still I am not in an ideal, organized schedule. Though that will happen soon, inshallah. I just need to be more determined.

So, time to ditch my original mile stones for weight loss. It's tough, and unhealthy to aim to catch back to him. My plan is the same. Lose one pound per week.

I should weigh around 220 lbs on Oct 7, that's a Monday, so I will use the university weight machine and take a snap too :)

Lastly, just some additional bit. Today was not my workout day, according to SL plan, but I went for a run. And Man it felt awesome! It just took half an hour of my time. I ran/jogged for ten minutes, walked for five minutes, then ran for ten minutes, then jogged/ran for 10 ten minutes. A total of thirty minutes, and I was back home! I went to Medina store, which is a halal meat store near my house. And I loved the entire experience. From tomorrow inshallah, that's what I will do. If it's not my workout day, or if I am afraid I will miss my workout, I will simply go for a run, and do some rope-skipping after coming back, and would do the scheduled workout on the next free day. Though this is bound to hurt my progress in the SL program, but well, I am taking steps to get organized. And while I am not there, I need to put nets for when I fall down again. Cause I do fall down.

Today's workout:

10 min run
5 min walk
10 min run
5 min run
5 min of rope skipping with breaks

Last workout:

Squat 50 lb
Bench 25 lb
Rowing 45 lb

Next workout

Squat 55 lbs
Press 25 lbs
DL 100 (Whoa!)

Next cardio? Cardio will be same. Just run/jog/walk for 30 minutes, and keep increasing the intensity to a point till I can run, not jog, for 30 minutes solid.

May Allah protect us All.