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Tyler's Fitness Goal
Tyler:
My main goal is to get to a healthy weight and physique. My doctor (cardiologist) would like me to get down to 185 pounds to relieve stress on my heart. I'm currently at a weight of 222 pounds at 5'11". My sub goal is to lose this weight but not to have a flabby physique when I'm done. My goal is to have a lean, muscular build. My goal is to be down to 200 by March 1st, 2007 and to be down to 185 by June 1, 2007 (just before my 30th birthday).
I can't stand having a 40 inch waistline, which is currently what I wear. Mostly because it's really hard to buy clothes that I would like to wear, but they just don't make it that large. I'm looking forward to the benefit of being able to have a 36 inch waist or less.
So, how am I going to do this? Well, in the past I've had success following the book the Abs Diet, so I'm going to follow it againg.
Why the Abs Diet? As I said above, I have had success with it, but most importantly, it is not really a diet. It more teaches you how to change how you eat for the rest of your life. I just got fat and happy this year after getting married, so it's time to get back to eating right. Another important thing it focuses on is foods that are low on the glycemic index, which is important for me to keep my blood pressure down. The plan focuses on 6 meals a day and foods that you'll enjoy eating. It's amazing, but you really never are hungry on this plan.
I also like the workout plan that the book recommends. It focuses on lifting weights in a circuit training fashion, so it keeps your cardio up while building muscle; thus creating a lean look.
I'm going to measure myself tonight and do an official weigh in tomorrow morning. In my next post I'll post the results of that. Every Monday I will post my previous week's accomplishments and the results of my work.
I look forward to changing my life with all of you.
Tyler:
So, I started my plan (notice I didn't call it a diet ;) ) on Monday. I weighed in at 222.2 pounds. I've done really well sticking to the plan these last couple of days. Though, I had a couple beers with a buddy last night since I hadn't seen him in awhile.
I've been keeping to my 6 meals a day, making sure the meals fit within guidelines of the book.
PBurke:
i have the "GET FIT< STAY FIT PLAN" book but haven't had the motivation to use it yet. maybe when i can breath again.
Robmeister:
Paul....that picture of you is almost like using a web cam, man...it's like yer talkin' right at us, bro! Pretty cool.
Tyler, OK, man....the first 2 weeks are the toughest....way to go, bud.
Professor Melon:
:D Ahoy, Tyler. Great goal; hope you make it. Having been there, I can offer three suggestions: 1) avoid the fat-producing combo of carbs-oil-sugar; 2) monitor portions; and 3) [this really hurts] no beer OR, if you must, only lite. For abs, get one of those little rubber-treaded wheels with a spoke through it. Kneel down at a threshhold or lower-level bit of flooring [to keep from dragging your kneecaps across the floor] and roll out until you are virtually horizontal. It will hurt at first, but will do wonders for the gut and lower back. I do three sets of 100 every day.Try not to think of the change as a diet; that is only temporary. Think of it as a permanent change in your eating habits. You've got my moral support. Prof. Melon
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