4-26-12

In May 2011, I weighed 270 lbs and smoked a pack of cigarettes a day. I had been overweight for most of my life and hated myself. I've tried all the quick diet pills and quick fixes and had more failures than I can remember.

Late June 2011, the light bulb went on and I decided to arm myself with knowledge on getting healthy. I studied nutrition and started exercising.... the only way to accomplish body transformation is to master caloric deficits. ACCOUNTABILITY IS KING.

This blog will show my intense journey to losing over 85 lbs in the past 8 months, while quitting smoking. If  I can inspire some more people to do the same, my journey would be even more meaningful.... this has become my higher purpose. 

Thank you to Alan Hirsch and Joe Stierwalt for their guidance in getting this blog rolling.  

8 week cutting phase 

Day 1 weigh in   186.8#             

Day 2  184.4#
Day 3 182.8#

Day4 182.6#

Day 5 181.8#

Day 6 182.4#
Day 7 181.0# 

Day 8 181.6# 
Day 9  181.8#  

Day 10 -- April 21st -- no weigh in or intake tracking

Day 11  -- April 22nd -- no weigh in or intake tracking

Day 12 -- April 23rd -- no intake tracking

Day 13 189.8#

Day 14 188.8#
Today 189.4#  

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Day 44 -- May 25th -- no intake tracking 

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Day 48

Not the least bit happy with my weight at the moment. Maxed out -- had better not add another pound. I am to blame, though -- very little sleep Monday night and last night -- not looking good tonight, either, as I work until 11 PM.  Sounds like excuses....... order will soon be restored. I'm still working out hard and eating clean -- the scale will soon reflect my effort. 

Today's intake

1898 calories
47 grams fiber
193 grams protein
% of calories from fat 16.81



Fruits/veggies : apple, watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber, green pepper, grape tomatoes, celery, 1/2 avocado, 2 bananas

Didn't count calories from :
1 serving Re-con (post workout)
1 serving Ignition (post workout) 
1 cliff protein  bar (pre workout)
1 bottle Fuze (afternoon snack)
1 serving hot & spicy peanuts (pre workout) 
1 serving (1/4 cup) cajun trail mix (afternoon snack)
1/2 avocado (lunch) 
1 banana (post workout)