Notches & Zippers

I've decided that while it is important to catalog my weight, it won't always be consistent. So far, I can confidently say I've lost 10 lbs. in my first two weeks at Inferno. That's 2.5% of my starting weight of 395 lbs, and while I could get discouraged, having lost 15 lbs in a week before, I know that gradual weight loss, from diet and exercise, is the healthiest and most dependable plan.

I've stuck to my diet, limiting my carb intake, upping my veggies, protein and fiber, and I can feel the results in ways that my scale might not show. I've gone from using the second notch on my belt (the first on a bad day) to comfortably using the fourth. Two more notches, and I"m going to need a whole new belt. A jacket that fit snugly around my gut just two weeks ago now has a few more inches of literal breathing room.

The last time I experienced this kind of weight loss, I was going through a rough time. I started swimming nearly every day, as distraction from my life, and the pounds came off, but when life returned to normal, I stopped pushing myself. This time, I'm starting from stability, both in my personal life, and in the choice to train at Inferno MMA. Certainly, it's nice to get away for a few days a week, but (not to sound to much like a fortune cookie) I'm now running toward a goal instead of away from a problem.

Some things I learned this week:

1. Inattention/Fatigue + Left Hook + Sloppy Thai pad posture = Getting bopped in the nose.
2. I need to work on torquing my rear Thai kicks all the way over, pointing my toes at the wall instead of the ceiling.
3. Don't rush through or skip side mount. I need to work on that one.

For anyone who can make it, Inferno's own Nathan Murdock will be taking on Team Mob's Kevin Frasier this Saturday at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith. Get your tickets today at ProbattleMMA.com. I won't be be able to make it, but want to wish Nate good luck as he represents Inferno in the ring.

Starting Weight: 395 lbs.
Current Weight: 385 lbs.