Let's do this! 3... 2... 1... Go, Go, Go!!!

[jhoward011]

Goal(s) I want to accomplish during this Challenge:
-Lose 10lbs within the month.
-Trim and tone!
-Work on flexibility everyday!

How I'm going to accomplish this/these goal(s):
EAT CLEAN AND LIFT HARD!!

But more specifically:
I will be aiming for a 1800 calorie diet and logging everything I eat on here. No more fast-food or pop; some alcohol in moderation (I'm a college student, bars happen). I'm aiming for my diet to be more paleolithic oriented, but there's room for some grains/oats (here's to looking over Chicken Tuna's grocery list!).

My main set for workouts will be based off the Workout Of the Day (WOD) at CrossFit.com (which is usually 3 days on, 1 day off), along with other warm-ups/exercises and flexibility work. I will still be leading/participating my Freerunning/Parkour group on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and have Breakdance practice on Sundays (these will not take place of WODs).

I hope to maintain a daily log for what I eat as well as what I'm doing. Being at college, some days get busier than others (e.g. Tuesdays) so be lenient with what happens those days, lol.

Since I fully expect to get hunger pangs and cravings for the delectable yet-oh-so bad foods, I'm allowing myself one cheat meal a week (only if necessary).

What else we should know about you during this Challenge:
I've stepped up my interest in health and fitness by leaps and bounds in the past months (relative to past habits). I started lifting a lot more these past summer months, and only in August did I start getting into CrossFit. I started this semester at 214lbs, the heaviest I've been since High School. With similar workouts and an improving yet relaxed diet, dropped down to 200lbs. I am aiming for 190lbs, wish me luck!

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I'm ready, let's do this.

[wushuchic]

Your progress pics look great. You're really tightening up. Isn't your roomate supposed to be in the backdrop?

[jhoward011]

Thank you! Yeah, I guess he's missing from those last ones haha.

Got back from the Windy City late Saturday, had an awesome time while there. Great food (not bad choices either ), lots of exercise from walking as well as getting to check out a gym there on Friday . Back at a busy schedule with tons of dance practices, hope to get to the gym tomorrow. Diets been good, I will be posting later tonight with update pics, foods, and activities.

bis später!

[dr.tom declue]

way to stay focused

[jhoward011]

Wow, it's been too long. I've missed this site, the people, and the push I get from being on here. My weeks are seemingly packed full of dance practice, classes, Parkour practices, and the like. I haven't seen an actual gym for over a week. Must. Get. Back. To. Lifting...

I've found myself "too busy" to log everything I eat, and to count calories etc. This past weekend had some great choices, and some TERRIBLE choices. If there's one thing good to say about it, is that I can tell now my body is more efficient with, and used to clean food choices; I felt sick to my stomach after eating not-so-clean this weekend. That should help me keep with the good stuff!

Below are update pics from 3.1.10 and 3.8.10:

PICTURES:
3.1.10






3.8.10









After Friday this week, I should have more time to get into the gym, and focus more on my goals. Can't wait to amp it up, though I do still need to update and finish out the current "transformation challenge" I'm in through Men's Health (finishes on the 15th).

Wish I could update more. Time to get back to it!

[jaqi]

That pic taken yesterday WOW you look really great.... you have the lighting just right and the pose.... keep it up there is such a great improvement from when you first started posting on here.

[dr.tom declue]

Great job. Keep doing what you are doing, your activity levels outside the gym are crazy.

[Bazerwan]

Great results Bro. Keep up the hard work.

[jhoward011]

I can't wait to start updating again, my schedule is starting to free up this week!!!

I took update pics for the "Men's Health Transformation Challenge" and if anyone wants to vote my profile up I would much appreciate it. Or at least give feed back on my latest (artistic) pics!

found here:
http://www.menshealth.com/spartacus/...s/?userid=3591

Thank you in advance, and I'm sorry I haven't been very active. Can't wait to keep this challenge going!

[jaqi]

some great pics amongst those sweetie...your abs look really good ... well done

ps I have put my vote in xx

[robare99]

Wow great progress! I like that pic with your arm raised. Can really see everything!