Well here are the results of my evaluation that I had today. I don’t want to sound egotistical but I did do pretty well. In my eyes of course I should have done better, but then again there is more to getting fit and healthy other than numbers. I am trying to change my fascination with the number and the vanity of how I look. It will take time but I will, with the help of my trainer (Chris) and the knowledge and expertise of Paul, both from RealResults Fitness, change the my way of thinking to benefit me in living and adapting a more healthy attitude and the real reason to loss weight is to live a healthy life and to do things that were once impossible.
So on that note here are the results that I was able to achieve over these past 8 weeks:
- Shoulders: 55¼, down 1¼ inches
- Arm: 15¾, down ½ inch
- Chest: 49½, down 1¾ inches
- Waist: 46, down 3½ inches
- Abs: 50½, down 3 inches
- Thigh: 27½, down 2 inches
- Calf: 18½, No change
- Total Muscle Mass: 89, down 14
- % Body fat: 32.82, down 2%
- Weight: 290.5, down 27 pounds
- Fat Mass: 95.34, down 15.21
- VO² Max: 25.74, up 4.92 (higher is better)
- Blood pressure: 127/78
- Resting Pulse rate: 69
So that is what happens when you push yourself and work hard, right? Well next time I hope for greater results or at least some change in a positive direction. It might not me a number change but a mental change and that’s just as important.
Also I was able to do more sit-ups per 60 seconds, but less push-ups due to a little bit of arm soreness from a previous workout.
I am really looking forward to what happens next and I am up for the challenge of whatever lies ahead. Which is some harder work. 
19 Comments
July 3, 2009 at 1:16 am
Hey Rob,
This is why you are an inspiration to all of us.
We can see and feel, your life change in your pictures and words and we feel like we are a part of it. Congratulations on your achievements and your new found determination to work outside the box.
Peace
James
July 2, 2009 at 9:33 am
Congrats Rob! Those numbers are all very positive. Take it one day at a time and stop being so dang hard on yourself. Enjoy the process along the way. You’re doing great! Keep it up!
July 2, 2009 at 9:53 am
Thanks for the encouragement. Sorry that i haven’t been around your blog lately. A part of doing all this really plays hectic with my time. I promise soon though. I am glad your on Facebook and Twitter. That way i see how awesome your’re doing on your Cleanse. You’re almost there and am so proud of you fro doing that. So after that’s finished, what’s next?
July 2, 2009 at 7:01 am
I can’t wait to see where you are at after the next 8 weeks! Keep it up. Those are awesome results for 8 weeks.
July 2, 2009 at 9:51 am
Me either. If I keep it up these next 8 weeks will be just as awesome! Thanks for the supports as well
July 2, 2009 at 12:24 am
Great Job. Keep trying and all will be good.
Good luck to you
July 2, 2009 at 2:47 am
Thanks Mike for the comment. It looks like your making some great progress as well. Your’re almost there, Man! Keep up the great work yourself.
July 1, 2009 at 8:52 pm
AWESOME JOB!! Congrats man!!
July 2, 2009 at 2:52 am
Thanks man! I hope you are or did enjoy your vacation. Was it all that you wanted it to be? How was the eating? I see you kept up the biking which is always a positive.
July 1, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Good job Rob! Let’s see what is really possible this next 8 weeks. Continue to get out of your comfort zones and stay consistent. Glad to hear about the Salmon too!
Committed to your health and fitness!
Paul
July 2, 2009 at 3:10 am
Thanks Paul! I am sure the next week will be a lot better than the past ones. I’ve learned a lot form you during the evaluation and I really am going to try my hardest to implement all that we discussed. Getting out of my comfort zone won’t be easy, but it will be possible as long as I saty focused on the goal that this all will great enhance my attitude and health.
By the way thanks for stopping by as well.
July 1, 2009 at 6:00 pm
WTG Rob!
July 2, 2009 at 2:53 am
Thanks Thanks Thanks! I am happy now and you have a way of making me smile. I think it has some to do with the smile on your pictures.
July 2, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Aww, You are welcome, and thank you for the compliment. It made me smile again
July 1, 2009 at 5:27 pm
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July 1, 2009 at 5:20 pm
I think those are pretty awesome results! A big congratulations to you! Now, let’s make the next eight weeks just as successful.
July 2, 2009 at 2:59 am
Thanks so much. You and the other are so awesome.
Blogging sure does have it’s advatages and that’s why I am hoping that as a great community that we are that others can see what great support, encouragement and a awesome bunch of people we are so that if they are in the process of getting fit that they should come aboard and blog as well. I really do think that all this really helps contribute to making this journey sussessful.
I am hoping that I have learned enough these past 8 weeks to make the coming ones even more sussessful.
Now I have to start my goals list and have to turn them in to the trainer by Sunday. I am sure that it will help my progress as well. It sure has with you.
July 2, 2009 at 3:51 am
Rob, I couldn’t agree with you more. I think the support we all offer each other is beyond valuable. It is good to know there are others out there of like mind who are trying to achieve the same things we are trying to achieve.
July 2, 2009 at 9:50 am
Dittto, my man! Glad to have you on here.