I was pondering body fat percentages today, but I think it would be too depressing to find out now. Once I'm at my rough goal weight, I'll reevaluate my plans and see what (if any) additional input I need to make some decisions about future goals.
Results To Date: -9 lbs (62 to go), -1 inch on waist, -1 pants size.
I've switched from gym weight machines to bodyweight exercises (including the spine-strengthening ones), and they're kicking my butt. In a good way. The current routine, which I look forward to each day:
M: Bodyweight + Yoga
T: Swimming Intervals (alt 1min fast/slow, 8 laps; increasing as able) + Yoga
W: Bodyweight + yoga
Th: Rowing intervals (alt 1 min fast/slow, 15 min; increasing as able) + Yoga
F: Bodyweight + Yoga
Sa: Steady-State Run (5K walk/jog, increasing speed as able)
Su: Lazy Floaty Swim with Kids
It feels like the bodyweight moves, swimming, and rowing are all working the muscles along my spine. I can actually feel them fatigue at the end of each session. I played bass drum last night at band rehearsal and my arms got tired, but my back was fine. So that's good.
My eating plan seems to be working well. Not too hard to stick to, and it keeps me in a solid calorie deficit.
And here's a new motivation: I'm going flying to the UK in August. I'd LOVE to be comfortable crossing the Atlantic in one of those seats. Well, as comfortable as I can be. I'm tall, so true comfort is probably not an option.