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MAN!! W5 totally flew by!! there's been so much on my mind lately, I didnt realize until today (the end of W6) that I didnt post a W5 update!
Oh well - moving on....

To recap - 6-wks at a time/ 10-lbs at a time.
The goal: Lose 59 (60) lbs & get back down to my goal weight - 165 lbs.
The plan:  Rotate meal plans every 6 weeks in an attempt to keep my metabolism jumping. Combine a meal plan w/ consistent (daily exercise).
Mental - Consider my weight loss plan in increments of 10-lbs at a time so it is less intimidating & seemingly overwhelming than needing to lose 60 lbs.
Physical - Attack my weight loss by doing 45-60 min's. of cardio 4-5 days/wk + 45-60 min's weight lifting 4-5 days/wk alternating upper/core/lower/core/upper muscle groups, & 1 hr of yoga 1x/wk
Meal plan:  I started with the Atkins program on June 29, 2010.

To date, (although I put on a lb in the last week) I've achieved my goal of losing 10 lbs in a 6 wk time period. Additionally, Ive achieved holding to a consistent WO schedule for at least 5 wks.
Measurments results weren't that bad. not as good as i anticipated - but still, not that bad...
Here are my #s from Jan, when i finally became cognizant of my issue & decided to turn it around.  1/25/10
Age- 39 
Weight – 231                     
Waist- 33.9                         
Hips – 52
Arm/Bicep- 15.7
Abdomen- 45
Thigh- 32
Calf- 19
Forearm- 11
Here are the results, 8 months later. I should have stuck with it in the beginning of the year, but as usual i didnt. I didnt "get serious" about losing weight & getting back to my goal until the end of June, but I didnt take measurments then.

8/10/10
Age- 39
Weight- 225.4
Body fat- 42.8 %              
BMI- 37.5
Waists- 33.4
Hips- 51.4
Arm/bicep- 15.5
Abdomen- 41.4
Thigh- 30  
Calf-18.8  
Forearm- 10.3

Its now the end of summer vacation & I'm dreading the "back to school" thing. LOL why?!?!?? Well, although I may not be going back to school, my son is.
Which means change is in the air...
1) the end of my AM WOs 
2) the realization that if i want to continue on this 6wk challenge program & ultimately achieve my WL goal, im going to start a PM WO schedule & I dont particularly like that. Ive gotten use to the AM WO & i know how more than uber hard it is for me to literally drag my a$$ to the gym after work (largely b/c im SUPER TIRED & tend to go on auto pilot who makes a b-shot str8 for home).
3) the end of the first 6 wks & the atkins plan.
4) i need to pick another meal plan.

I have to say that over all, I am very happy with my personal dedication over the past 6 wks. Ive never worked out for more than 3 days consistently, & here ive been committed to making it happen for at least 5 out of 6 weeks in a row! thats simply amazing to me. So much so that I am afraid of reverting & going back (if i just stop working out).
Im also concerned about which meal plan to take on next.
I want to continue my journey & the over all plan of "6-wks at a time/ 10-lbs at a time" but poor planning beyond the first 6 weeks has left me with some thinking to do...

To recap - 6-wks at a time/ 10-lbs at a time.
The goal: Lose 59 lbs & get back down to my goal weight - 165 lbs.
The plan: Mental - Consider my weight loss plan in increments of 10-lbs at a time so it is less intimidating & seemingly overwhelming than needing to lose 60 lbs.
Physical - Attack my weight loss by doing 45-60 min's. of cardio 4-5 days/wk + 45-60 Min's weight lifting 4-5 days/wk alternating upper/core/lower/core/upper muscle groups, & 1 hr of yoga 1x/wk
REALITY CHECK:
I may have started off that way, but lost steam about 2.5 wks into the program. I noted that over the past week (at least) that I have been putting in just 30 Min's of cardio in the AM session (instead of 45-60 Min's). Why? Ive been getting up later & later, thus not making it to the gym as early as necessary to get in a full 45-60Min's. Additionally, Ive not been going back in the afternoons for PM WO sessions - so i havent been doing the 45-60 Min's weight lifting 4-5 days/wk alternating upper/core/lower/core/upper muscle groups.
Since i "realized" that (i was essentially cheating myself & not holding to my own plan) I adjusted my thinking & behavior. I got up on time twice last week & was able to put in 45 Min's 2x last week. Now i need to add back in the weight training & I'll be back on track.
**That said - my son returns to school in just 2 wks. Over the past 4 wks, Ive really become accustomed to my AM-WO sessions (i like getting in & knowing that its basically done for the day & nothing can interfere w/ that). However, I wont be able to continue once he goes back to school (gotta get him up & going in the AMs & off to school). So I'm kinda at a loss on that right now...

Meal plan: Rotate meal plans every 6 weeks in an attempt to keep my metabolism jumping. Starting off w/ Atkins.
I started with the Atkins program on June 29, 2010. To date, I have lost 13-lbs in 4 weeks. That's an average of 3.25 lbs/wk!
Honestly, I have to say that I am amazed that this diet & exercise thing is actually WORKING as most of the time I feel like I'm winging it. I don't eat any of the foods suggested in the Phase 1 info (listed below). I just pick stuff that's lower carb & low cal. That said, I have been able to stick to a 1300/day cal count.
I still consider myself in the induction phase (or phase 1) b/c i havent yet "learned my lesson" & achieved a steady 20gms of carbs/day per the phase plan. So i repeat the phase each week, until i get it right. Ive been really close & have gotten closer than EVER BEFORE - but I'm not there yet. Here's the info on Phase 1:

Objectives of Induction |	How to Do Induction Right |	What You Can Eat in this Phase

Supporting You During This Phase |

When to Move On (Q & A)

SIDEBAR:
I inquired about & kinda started the process of getting the StomaphX procedure. Why? IDK - I thought it might "help" me reach my goal. But in taking into consideration the work I've put in & the rate at which I am current losing, I have opted NOT to pursue the procedure. Additionally, statics show most patients only lose 30-40lbs - that's about all i need to lose, & I think it would be more problematic in the end (swallowing, eating slowly, chewing chewing chewing everything so it doesn't get stuck b/c its really more likely that things WILL get stuck & then Id have to go in for MORE procedures yada yada I like chowing down on my food & shoving spoonful's in my mouth LOL).
so I'll pass on the stomaphX & stay my current course. Its hard work, like nothing I've ever done before, & its paying off. :)