Success Stories and News
Coasting: Day 26
Fat loss is becoming easier every day. I like to call this part of the process coasting. Everything is (mostly) effortless. I have developed good habits around food and exercise again, and I'm seeing results. I've noticed that my stamina while out walking and hiking...
The benefits of being in shape: Day 23
I'm behind on regular blogging, but all is going well. I had one day of overindulgence, and it was great. Enjoyed some donuts and got back on track the following day. I don't refer to bigger calorie intake days as "cheat days" or anything else. In fact, I don't give...
Front load your protein for best results: Day 19
Protein is a really important macronutrient to facilitate losing body fat and building muscle. If you front load it, meaning you prioritize it at every meal, it becomes much easier to hit your target number each day. For example, when I plan breakfast, I make sure I'm...
Do you need Supplements?: Day 18
Do you need supplements in order to be successful with fat loss? In short, the answer is no. If you recall from my previous Blog posts, I've mentioned several times that fat loss happens when you are in a consistent caloric deficit. No supplements required. But are...
I want a Donut: Day 16
I almost drove to Krispy Kreme for a half-dozen donuts today. It's one of THOSE days. I'm also two days away from starting my period, so that's a contributing factor to these irrational thoughts I'm having. Fighting the cravings and fatigue around this time is rough,...
Big calorie burns can mess up fat loss: Day 15
I hiked the Crow Pass trail from the Girdwood side yesterday and went up to the cabin, then turned around. It was a 5.5 mile trek roundtrip. Damn, I love that area. It's invigorating to be so close to the mountains and the waterfalls. I haven't been up there in two...
Visualizing Achievement: Day 13
When I was preparing for my first bodybuilding competition in February 2000, I devoured countless books and magazines in an effort to learn as much as I could about what to eat, how much water to drink, and the best plan for getting ripped. Arnold Schwarzenegger...
Do food choices matter? Day 12
When I was a freshman in High School I became a Lacto Ovo vegetarian. I cut out meat and fish but still consumed eggs and dairy. I'd grown increasingly interested in nutrition and how the different macronutrients impacted energy and overall health, and I felt this...
Are there fat loss shortcuts? (A rant): Day 10
Today's weight: 174.4 LB. I'm sharing this number every day because it holds me accountable and because I want to be transparent in how I approach the fat loss process. I only weigh in once a day; nude, first thing in the morning before eating or drinking anything and...
Track Everything: Day 9
In yesterday's post I discussed how your plan can sometimes fall apart, no matter how well you prepare. I found myself snacking on random things after we returned home from Hatcher Pass yesterday afternoon, and while nothing I ate was terrible, I didn't track macros....
When the plan falls apart: Day 8
I'm back from a whirlwind trip to a Hatcher Pass, Alaska. It's a beautiful area up in the mountains located about 60 miles north of Anchorage. This is one of our favorite areas to hike with our dogs because the views are incredible and the vibe is authentically...
Staying on track while traveling: Day 7
I'll be out of town today and tomorrow, and that requires packing all of my food with me. Situations like this call for diligence around planning and preparation, otherwise I will get way off track. I'll bring a cooler with everything I will need for the next two...