Happy Tuesday! I'm officially in week 5 now, but I wanted to take this opportunity to report on my Monday morning weigh-in.
In this post, I'll share my official body measurements, give you an update on my meals, and offer a perspective on how I'm feeling during the transformation process. Ready? Let's go!
Body Measurements
Week four resulted in some pretty positive changes. The most obvious change was a loss of 3 pounds. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy about the progress, but I thought I'd be a bit further. I write that because a little over a week ago, I made it down to 223 pounds, which is something I haven't seen since. That's what I get for eating the small bag of chips, huh?
Along with the weight loss, I have also noticed a reduction in the waist, neck, hips, and body fat percentage. Clearly, my stomach, which is the worst offender, will be the last thing to go.
| Body Part | Week 3 | Today | Difference |
| Weight | 228 lbs | 225 lbs | -3 lbs |
| Waist | 39.5 inches | 39.25 inches | -0.25 inches |
| Neck | 15.5 inches | 15.25 inches | -0.25 inches |
| Hips | 43 inches | 42.5 inches | -0.5 inches |
| Thigh | 25 inches | 25 inches | No Change |
| Calf | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | No Change |
| Bicep | 16 inches | 16 inches | No Change |
| Body Fat % | 14.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Chest | 41.5 inches | 41.25 inches | -0.25 inches |
| Stomach | 41 inches | 41 inches | No Change |
| Upper Stomach | 36 inches | 36 inches | No Change |
| Shoulders | 50 inches | 50 inches | No Change |
| Lean Body Mass | 194 lbs | 196 lbs | +2 lbs |
| Body Fat Mass | 33.7 lbs | 28.5 lbs | -5.2 lbs |
Meals
During week three, I made a mistake and ate a few small bags of potato chips. I felt really bad about it, so I have been pretty strict about not missing a meal and that seems to help with the cravings.
I'm eating about 5-6 meals a day, getting my multivitamins and supplements in, drinking nearly a gallon of water, and consuming both the pre and post-workout shakes.
A couple of small changes this week. The first one is this, I'm eating my eggs, oats, coffee, and consuming fat burners before the morning cardio session. The difference being that I used to eat breakfast after the cardio. However, I noticed that Kris would eat first, so I made the change to match his leadership.
Second, I'm keeping a very close eye on how often that I'm eating. At this point, I'm eating every 2-3 hours. Sometimes, I'm just not all that hungry. So, I graze.
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| Meals consist of broccoli, chicken, steak, brown rice, water, multivitamins, supplements, and protein shakes. |
Other Observations
While I am excited about the weight loss and change in numbers, I have to admit that I just feel tired and exhausted a lot of the time. There are those moments where I'm beaming with energy, but at other times, especially around the afternoon, I'm just dragging. I kid you not, I felt like taking a nap, which is something rarely do.
As far as sleep goes, I'm getting somewhere between 5 to 6.5 hours of sleep a night, which feels like plenty in the morning.
With regards to my energy in the gym, I have enough to blast it, but I just thought I'd share that with you. It could mean nothing or something, I just don't know.
So, that's about it for now. I'll keep you posted on my progress, but I'm excited to hear about what you're doing. I've received a number of messages from people who have jumped on board. What's the experience like for you so far? Let's talk in the comment section below.
Until next time...
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