First Report:
This whole operation is going very well. Although it's been off and on for a few months, I really got into the trend on the 12th. The results are viewable and positive.
Current regime (changes constantly):
Exercise machines every other day
Chest machine, bicep curl, chest press, ab press, occasional shoulder press, pull ups, elbow to other knee sit ups, planks, leg lifts (The inner and outer thigh machine is broken, else I'd be working on those obscure nether region areas too)
Every day:
Leg stretches, swimming (freestyle lap swimming, held breath practices), occasional elliptical machine, spa, sauna
Current results (16 days):
Weighing in at 170 pounds, dropped 3 fast and now seem to replace fat with muscle
Decreased arm fat, biceps have firmed and slightly expanded, little change in triceps
Very noticeable decrease in chest fat, chests firmed, enlarged pecs, more towards armpits than the center area
Very noticeable decrease in belly fat, toned and fat-free obliques, increase in tightness of abs, well on my way to creating defined muscle
Mild changes in legs, nothing substantial
Cardio vastly improved, I must be over the two week hump, as I tire from muscle fatigue instead of shortness of breath. Can swim a 50m in 35 seconds, which is average/good, but not great. Can hold breath underwater for 30 seconds of non-exercise
No cravings for soda, caffeine, seriously toned down non-meal snacks. Almost removed junk food. Drinking lots of water and fruit juice.
Combined with changes in my work schedule, I'm awake for the day and sleeping at night, being well rested. Sleep comes drastically easier. Depression significantly lessened, interest in other things increased. Motivation, and grades have increased. Self-image drastically improved, regaining narcissism well beyond my current accomplishments. Atypical hygiene improved. Video game afterglow removed, both trucker's and farmer's tan is evening out with the video game afterglow + full indoor winter. Social anxiety mildly lessened, both as cardio increases, lessening physical symptoms, and as self-image increases. Increased time in public without shirt (at pool).
Decrease in funds, as I've purchased more expensive personal care products, gym bag, 100 minutes of tanning, new Budweiser towel, goggles, slightly negated by saving over $20+ in soda, and probably $20+ in junk food. Increase in shoulder tension, both from swimming, high focus on chest, and my work schedule of three consecutive 12 hour days a week.
This is a vast improvement in only two weeks. I can surely imagine definitive results in under six weeks, and the possible return of my six pack by July. I'm going to add more focus on abs and triceps, and perhaps thighs and calfs.
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