Walking doesn’t sound like all that much fun, especially when you compare it to other activities that you could be doing for 30 minutes.  But it has become alot of fun  for me.  With my diet in full swing of week 2 I am trying to get out and walk for 30 minutes at least 3-4 times a week as well as continuing my push up and squat routine until I start going to the gym to get the full body workout that I need.

Walking has become fun because it has allowed me to get outside with my fiance and spend some time together that we normally would have spent doing dishes, watching tv, or reading, or some other chore . And I love that.  We don’t often get time to just talk and when we are walking we get to catch up with each other about how our day was and what is new in our lives and what are plans are for the week and I really enjoy it.  Another reason I love to walk is that I live in a really old neighborhood and get to see a ton of great architecture and unique houses that I probably would have just driven past and never noticed without taking the time to get outside.

So get outside and get stepping, you will be healthier, you will become leaner, you might find something beautiful, or it might just be what a relationship needs to get a little better.

Day 9 June 17th, 2008

Age: 25

Height 5′11″

Weight: 213 lbs

Body Fat: 23.5%

You will notice that my weight and body fat counts will not change during the week. I will weigh in on Mondays.

Breakfast:

1 Cup Kashi Healthy Heart Cereal

1 Cup Skim Milk

Snack 1

1 Banana

2 Tablespoons All Natural Peanut Butter

Lunch

Sandwich - Turkey, Spinach Leaves, Mustard, Whole Wheat Bread

1 Apple

Snack 2

Pistachios

Dinner

Spaghetti - Lean Ground Beef, All Natural Tomato Sauce, Green Pepper, Onion, Whole Wheat Pasta

1 Serving of Green Beans

1 Piece Garlic Bread (Not Good For Me, But I needed it)

Snack 3

1 Smoothie - Strawberries, Banana, Whey Protein, Vanilla Yogurt, Skim Milk, Ice

Excercise Routine

15 Pushups

20 Squats

30 Minutes of Brisk Walking

My plan is to keep going with my daily log and to provide weekly weigh ins, and progress pics. So if you want the quickest updates be sure to subscribe to the blog. You can subscribe via an rss reader or by subscribe by email. Oh and don’t forget to post your log and tell me if you are working out as well.

For the last few days I have been writing about the correct ways to eat, and how by simply changing your diet your body will become a fat burning machine, but it is now time to focus on what you are drinking. What you put in your body in the form of a liquid is just as important as what you put in your body as a solid.

Water - Drink lots of water. Everybody knows how much water you are supposed to take in on a daily basis and yet almost nobody actually does it. This is one of the hardest parts because unless you are really hot or really thirsty water just doesn’t taste all that good. It has no taste so why would it. But your body needs water so drink as much as you can.

Tea - Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks on the planet if you can get your hands on some put it in your stomach.

Coffee - Let’s not be crazy you can’t cut out the morning cup of Joe and guess what you don’t have to. Coffee isn’t “good” for you but it isn’t bad either. With no calories in it being basically water you can still enjoy that cup of coffee just leave the sugar at home.

Alcohol - This guy here is the toughest. I generally drank 1 to 2 drinks a day and I have not had one in 6 days. Alcohol contains antioxidants and some other beneficial substances that your body could use, but it is not the best way to get them. Eat right and limit the drinking. If you truly want to get in shape you can make this commitment. Don’t stop drinking forever just realize that intoxication is not a good reason to be fat. Limit yourself to 3 drinks a week.

Soda - If you have to drink it limit yourself to 1 or 2 Diet Cokes a week. I said Diet Coke specifically because it is the only soda that still has some flavor and isn’t terrible for you.

Milk - Drink low fat 1% or skim milk. You need the calcium but not the fat.

Smoothies - Drink smoothies as snacks. They are delicious and you can add fresh fruits, yogurt, milk, whey protein, and juices until you find the one you like best and the whole time you will be getting healthier and thinner.

Day 4 June 12th, 2008

Age: 25

Height: 6′11″

Weight: 218lbs

Body Fat: 24%

You will notice that my weight and body fat counts will not change during the week. I will weigh in on Mondays and you will see the updates on Tuesday.

Breakfast:

Sandwich - 1 Egg, Egg White, 1 Low Fat Cheese, 2 Slices Canadian Bacon, 1 Whole Wheat Roll

Cup Coffee Black

Snack 1

1 Cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch

1 Cup Milk

Lunch

Sandwich - 4 Slices Turkey, 1 Slice Low Fat Cheese, Spinach Leaves, Mustard, Whole Wheat Bread

1 Apple

Snack 2

1 Cup Raisins

Dinner

1 ?oz. Grilled Chicken Breast Mccormick’s Grill Mates Seasoning

Salad - Romaine Lettuce, Cucumber, Shredded Parmesian, Balsamic Vinegrette

Grapes

Snack 3

3 Slices of Turkey
Excercise Routine

15 Pushups

20 Squats

My plan is to keep going with my daily log and to provide weekly weigh ins, and progress picks. So if you want the quickest updates be sure to subscribe to the blog. You can subscribe via an rss reader or by subscribe by email. Oh and don’t forget to post your log and tell me if you are working out as well.