Zero to sixty continues

Fruits, veggies and egg whites have assisted in the loss of the first 35 pounds. Last month I took a cross country ride from Savannah to Los Angeles (and back) on the Hayabusa. Tomorrow I start on the next 35 pounds.

April 2011, Progress

Have lost 30 lbs using the 1200 cal a day method. Diet mostly fruit, vegetables and egg whites.

onwards

what really seems to work, keeping intake below 1200 kcals a day (blogging from bed)

Day One

Following the system with no issues thus far.

Getting a System in Place

My Selected System to start down the road back to cardiovascular health
1. Before you start your workouts, make sure you warm up properly by walking for 5-10 minutes. You should always end your workout with a cooldown.
   
2. Week one:  Walk for 6 minutes, then jog at an easy pace for 1 minute. Repeat 3 times. Aim for three sessions with that same sequence for week one.
3. Week two:   Walk for 5 minutes, then jog for 2 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Aim to do three sessions in week two.
4. Week three:   Walk for 3 minutes, then jog for 4 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Aim for four sessions in week three.
5. Week four:   Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 5 minutes. Repeat 4 times. Shoot for four of those sessions in week four.
6. Week five:    Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 8 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four of those sessions in week five.
7. Week six:   Walk for 2 minutes, then jog for 9 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Try to do four sessions for week six.
8. Week seven:   Walk for 1 minute, then jog for 11 minutes. Repeat 3 times. Do four sessions this week.
9. Week eight:   Congratulations on making it to week eight! For your first run this week, try walking for 5 minutes to begin and end the workout, and run for 20 minutes in between. By the end of the week, try to run for 30 minutes without stopping.

Getting Started

Three years ago I had my second lumbar spine surgery. In 1994 I had a double laminectomy L3-4, L4-5. In 12/2007 I had a fusion of  L3-4, L4-5 and dynamic stabilization (screws & rods). After ending  2.5 yrs of morphine use 1.5 yrs ago and adding about 25 additional lbs of fat, I will be attempting to get back it shape (cardio & strength wise) and document it here. I have never blogged, so this too will be an adventure.
I have a new Sole F80 Treadmill that arrived today. With diet and exercise, my goal is to drop 50 lbs over the next several months.