Week Five Results                                       

Weight Now: 185.5 pounds  

Waist: 37.5" -7.5" since start

Hi Guys,

This was my most dedicated week so far. As time progresses, the changes outwardly will not be as dramatic as first, however, internally, there’s a different story…

I’m a very friendly, sociable person; I love a laugh and enjoy pursuing my various antics. In the gym however, I try to maintain a slightly more solitary, focused mindset. I have all day to relax, mess about (well, as much as teaching a class of 16 year olds permits). So the gym really is a point in my day where I can reflect, focus 100% and ensure that I’m giving as much toward my training partner as he is to me.

Having a training buddy is immensely helpful. I don’t think I’d have gotten this far if I didn’t have someone to give me the kind of push that Chris has over the weeks. I’m dedicated enough to verily go to the gym; come wind, rain or shine. But having someone spot, and push you, that’s when barriers can be broken, and even further progress can be made. Furthermore, I’m only human. It’s a LOT easier for me to train regularly, now (because dedication has become habit). But there are still days where I think to roll over, and forget morning cardio, or to skip evening/afternoon workout. Having someone going to the gym, at a predetermined time, relying on you, really helps. I have never let Chris down, as he hasn’t for me. Our rest periods are short and sweet, because we go through are sets one by one. Near the end of a set, when you’re reaching failure, it becomes harder to maintain good form, as all you can think about it reaching the magical final number (which we call out to each other). I often find that I’m inclined to use all sorts of tricks when I’m desperate to finish. For this reason, constructive criticism helps, and also prevents potential short/long term injuries.

Diet is key to the program working. I’m constantly waging a war against temptation; it’s me and me alone who decides what, when and how much I can and will eat. At this stage in the program, I have noticed my body feeling significantly firmer and the major source of remaining fat appears to be my lower abdominal region. I sent an email last week to the Sixpacknow team telling them about my cravings for sweet and rich things, such as chocolates, nuts and nougat. I felt bad, but I wanted to be honest. Here’s what Matt of Sixpacknow said................

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