day 28

day 18 and 19

Followed all diet stuff today. The thinking stuff seems to be getting easier. The mood swing stuff seems to be getting harder. But I suppose that's a good sign. "it is" says Rachel. =)

day 16 and 17

tomorrow I'll get back on the ball. busy days!!

(I've been very good with diet) =)

day 15

Very busy prepping for the Morten show, and completely forgot to take pictures! Was a very productive day yesterday (I'm actually writing this on day 16). Weights and cardio at the gym, and everything within the boundaries of the diet.

Having little stress outbursts the last few days, and chocking it up to the lack of carbohydrates. Keep pushing, keep pushing, keep pushing. :-)

day 14

day 13

day 12

38/41

Very nice brief work out last night. Brief but effective. Had a couple of slightly troublesome days regarding carb cravings and whatnot, but totally fine.

PS: Are there people actually viewing this blog? The stats say it has a bunch of views! Never expected this, didn't even really think about it, but how delightful! And my apologies for the unflattering nearly nude photos.

If you do do this blog with any frequency, feel free to leave a comment, Constructive criticism, words of support, the name of your favorite band, etc.  =)

Okay! Off to the beach for some cold exposure.

-c

day 11

things are changing.

day 10

37.5/41

I'm out of a lot of food so I may rush out the door to grab protein before 30 minutes pass. Missed the gym yesterday because Rachel and I went on a Grammy Museum and ikea dinner date, which was AWESOME. =) rehearsing with Morten today, then gym tonight.

day 9

Protein shake this morning in a chipotle bowl for lunch. Rachel and I are just now leaving the Grammy Museum on our way to IKEA for dinner. Planning on hitting the gym tonight, weighing in, doing a total muscle failure exercise, etc.

day 8

6 PM and I'm only at about 800 cal. Probably should eat more Often throughout the day. The fun rehearsal with Morten and Sasha, and just tore through notating the Ke$ha arrangement for Calabasas. Thanks to Kathy! :-) Feeling much less bulky in general. It's awesome. Looking forward to the next total muscle failure exercise and the next 30 minutes or more ocean swim.

day 7

Waistline 39, practical waistline 42. Having trouble of the end of the day not having crunchy Carby things. Daytime sticking to the rules seems easy. Trying to use Kayle crunch in order to stay of off the munchies at the end of the day. Did benchpress with 60 pounds two total muscle failure yesterday. Felt fucking awesome.

day 6

Waistline 43, practical waistline 40. Noticing a significant difference when I measure before first meal versus after first meal or any water at all. Weighed in at the gym today at 250. Apparently lost 5 pounds of bullshit water weight. Very excited about that. Already feel a little bit later just walking around. Did bench press of 60 pounds until total muscle failure today. Felt fucking awesome. Generally going about two or 300 cal over MyFitnessPal's recommended daily dosage, but that is at Tim Ferriss's suggestion a la his book.

day 5

I actually feel a little less bulky today. Could just be in my mind, but either way feels nice. Also seems to be slightly reflected in the pictures. 39, 42, practical Waistline and waistline, respectively. About to have my water and protein regiment before 30 minutes past. Looking forward to the gym today! Strange dreams... Maybe no In-n-out protein style burger right before bed. =)

day 2

No measurements yet. On a tiny tour in Palm Springs. Not much protein immediately at breakfast. food last night and for this morning was not optimal, but was still very healthy. Did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 20 minutes in the steam room this morning. 

day 4

Went to the gym last night, weighed in at 2:55. Wow. Work to do! Feel very good about it. Breakfast is far all guidelines, protein and water before 30 minutes of awake time. Waistline and practical waistline still 40, 43 respectively. 

day 3

Waist: 40

practical waist: 43

Got a little off-track the last two days because of the tiny tour, but it's back on track like crazy today! Had over 30 g of protein and 50 ounces of water in the first half hour of being awake. Today I'll hit the gym, stick strictly to the diet, And keep super hydrated all day. Maybe even do an apple cider thing. I've got to remember to weigh in the gym today! Though I'm not nearly as concerned about actual weight as I am about lowering my body fat percentage to 12. The more things I track, the better, I suppose.

Weighed in at 255 pounds. Yikes. well, HERE WE GO!!!

day 1

waistline: 40

practical waistline: 43

tonight ARORA has a gig in Palm Springs here we'll be fed vegan meals for dinner and breakfast (should be fun!). I've got full faith that the meals will be healthy and somewhere within the guidelines of my regiment. will hi the gym today in about an hour for a gentle cardio and weights session so I can ease back into this. also I'll grab a first weigh-in. had oven roasted turkey, broccoli, olive oil, an coffee for breakfast.

off to an excellent start!

-c