by Steph | Aug 8, 2020 | Fat Loss, Motivation, Nutrition, Visualization
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...
by Steph | Aug 7, 2020 | Fat Loss, Nutrition, What's new
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...
by Steph | Aug 5, 2020 | Fat Loss, Motivation, Nutrition
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...
by Steph | Aug 4, 2020 | Fat Loss, Nutrition, Program Design, What's new
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...
by Steph | Jul 31, 2020 | Fat Loss, Motivation, Nutrition
Earlier in the week, I set a bodyweight goal of 176.0 LB by Saturday morning. I hit that goal today. Had I stayed the same weight as yesterday or gone up, I would have made an adjustment to my calories today. I’ve been at 1,800 calories a day for several weeks...
by Steph | Jul 28, 2020 | Fat Loss, Motivation, Nutrition
Day two is off to a great start. Weight: 176.8 LB, this is a 1.2 LB difference from yesterday morning. My training goals this week: Get in three strength workouts, and three cardio workouts (minimum 400 calorie burn), and 8 hours of sleep every night. My calories are...