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I'm Working Hard Slowly Getting My Body Fat Percentage Down
It's not easy… my trainer wants me doing intense strength training exercises every other day. I feel stronger and I'm hoping my body fat percentage will go down.
My trainer wants my percentage to be about 13 or so. The last time he checked, I was around 19 percent. I don't think I can change my diet much more than I already have. My trainer thinks I eat very clean as it is, so I know it's the strength training that will bring the body fat percentage down.
I will have my body fat checked again on Monday. I hope I can report that the number went down. It's been a lot of hard work and it would be nice to hear that there's some improvement after all that!
I know I obsess about my abs a little too much, but after losing all the weight, I think I deserve to have a flat belly.I eat all the foods recommended for the flat belly, like almonds, leafy green vegetables, avocados, quinoa, etc. I also stay hydrated, which is an important factor when trying to tighten your skin.
I will also have a new workout on Monday. I've been doing a circuit type workout doing pull ups, push ups, sit ups, crunches, squats, etc. My trainer doesn't want me to get used to the same workout for too long.
If I was smart, I would have measured my belly before I started the strength training. When you are waiting for results, it's tough to see if there's much difference! I guess that's why it's good my trainer checks my body fat every month. I'll let you know how it goes on Monday!
Here's a helpful video that explains some facts about loose skin after weight loss.
About the author
Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.
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