3 weeks into the program and gained 4 pounds of lean mass and burned one pound of fat!
The workouts don't take very long and are very intense!
Eat Clean
Train Hard
Rest Well,
Rob
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Taking on The Fit Basterd!
It's hard for me to admit it. Really hard. I'm aware of the progress I've made and could not be happier. I'm very proud of myself for taking back my life.
That's why it's hard for me to admit it. If we can't be completely honest about my successes and my struggles, then what's the point of living and trying to grow?
So, what's so hard for me to admit, you ask?
I've been in a rut for a while - too long!
Truth be told, I was so bummed that I missed my goal last month that I stopped working out two weeks before it came. I've still kept my diet very clean (except for Christmas dinner) but I've had no motivation to consistently work out. I've had a few workouts but not many.
Feel free to chastise me all you want - it will pale in comparison to the lashing I gave myself! I needed a good swift kick in the rear - and got it!
Every year my very good friend from college and I get together to do some goal setting. It's a lunch that lasts nearly five hours and essential to who we are. We've been doing it for over 15 years. Talks like that are really good to get down to the core of your being - at least talks with him are for me.
OK - to the point.
I've decided to start the Fit Basterd's 365 day workout plan. Scott Tousignant has an incredible plan and the introductory workout tonight completely kicked my butt!
I talked my roommate into following the program with me. He's seen my whole transformation and has dropped over 30 pounds through osmosis. He wants to bulk up, so do I and it seemed like a good fit.
About today's workout: It was chest and back and as an example of how good it was - I can't even hold the phone up to my ear for more than 5 minutes without switching hands because my biceps hurt! Yes, it's been too long since a good workout.
Thanks, Scott - you bastard!
Eat Clean
Train Hard
Rest Well,
Rob
It's hard for me to admit it. Really hard. I'm aware of the progress I've made and could not be happier. I'm very proud of myself for taking back my life.
That's why it's hard for me to admit it. If we can't be completely honest about my successes and my struggles, then what's the point of living and trying to grow?
So, what's so hard for me to admit, you ask?
I've been in a rut for a while - too long!
Truth be told, I was so bummed that I missed my goal last month that I stopped working out two weeks before it came. I've still kept my diet very clean (except for Christmas dinner) but I've had no motivation to consistently work out. I've had a few workouts but not many.
Feel free to chastise me all you want - it will pale in comparison to the lashing I gave myself! I needed a good swift kick in the rear - and got it!
Every year my very good friend from college and I get together to do some goal setting. It's a lunch that lasts nearly five hours and essential to who we are. We've been doing it for over 15 years. Talks like that are really good to get down to the core of your being - at least talks with him are for me.
OK - to the point.
I've decided to start the Fit Basterd's 365 day workout plan. Scott Tousignant has an incredible plan and the introductory workout tonight completely kicked my butt!
I talked my roommate into following the program with me. He's seen my whole transformation and has dropped over 30 pounds through osmosis. He wants to bulk up, so do I and it seemed like a good fit.
About today's workout: It was chest and back and as an example of how good it was - I can't even hold the phone up to my ear for more than 5 minutes without switching hands because my biceps hurt! Yes, it's been too long since a good workout.
Thanks, Scott - you bastard!
Eat Clean
Train Hard
Rest Well,
Rob
Friday, January 05, 2007
Friends,
I’m going to be brutally honest here because I think that this is a very important topic – at least it is to me. I’m curious if it is to others…
If you are familiar with my story, you know that I began my journey to Destination: LEAN as a means to get back control of my life after a traumatic year. I had a determination and drive like I’d never had before.
That drive got me 130 pounds leaner. I would like to burn off another 20 pounds.
Last month, for the first time in nearly two years, I missed my fitness goals. I’ve done quite a bit of souls searching and I think I know why.
I think I’m afraid to be lean.
Let me explain:
I’ve been fat my entire life and do not know what it is like to be lean. I’ve seen a lot of doors opening for me in my new body but I have yet to walk through most of them. I am aware that there are completely rational solutions to a lot of the examples cited below. I’ve just begun to identify them and then the process of working through them can begin.
For instance:
When I was fat, I was hardly ever touched or flirted with. That happens now and while it’s exciting, it’s terrifying too. It’s new, uncharted territory.
What if the weight comes back? What if I get really lean and I can’t maintain it?
The past two years of my life have been centered around burning fat. Every single aspect of my life. What will I do once it’s done?
So many people want to know how I’ve made this transformation. I enjoy talking to people about it and giving them advice and sending them to Tom’s website. I’ve even been toying around with changing careers and moving into fitness. What if that fails? What if it succeeds?
I think I’m just scratching the surface here. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and would appreciate any response/feedback you have.
I’m going to be brutally honest here because I think that this is a very important topic – at least it is to me. I’m curious if it is to others…
If you are familiar with my story, you know that I began my journey to Destination: LEAN as a means to get back control of my life after a traumatic year. I had a determination and drive like I’d never had before.
That drive got me 130 pounds leaner. I would like to burn off another 20 pounds.
Last month, for the first time in nearly two years, I missed my fitness goals. I’ve done quite a bit of souls searching and I think I know why.
I think I’m afraid to be lean.
Let me explain:
I’ve been fat my entire life and do not know what it is like to be lean. I’ve seen a lot of doors opening for me in my new body but I have yet to walk through most of them. I am aware that there are completely rational solutions to a lot of the examples cited below. I’ve just begun to identify them and then the process of working through them can begin.
For instance:
When I was fat, I was hardly ever touched or flirted with. That happens now and while it’s exciting, it’s terrifying too. It’s new, uncharted territory.
What if the weight comes back? What if I get really lean and I can’t maintain it?
The past two years of my life have been centered around burning fat. Every single aspect of my life. What will I do once it’s done?
So many people want to know how I’ve made this transformation. I enjoy talking to people about it and giving them advice and sending them to Tom’s website. I’ve even been toying around with changing careers and moving into fitness. What if that fails? What if it succeeds?
I think I’m just scratching the surface here. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and would appreciate any response/feedback you have.
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