Adios Pansa #3 (Jan 4)

Ok, so if you take a look at my previous posts, you'll notice that I dallied with the Engine 2 diet over the holidays. I was pretty good, only cheating on major days (Xmas, Xmas eve, New Years Eve, New Years and Xmas Dinner with Moms). Dont' worry, I ate really well over these cheat days, cooking too fantastic bone in prime rib roasts and fantastic garlic mash potatoes. I would gander a guess that most people gain, on average, 5-10 lbs over the holidays. For you metabolic freaks, you're probably not reading this anyway so you're not counted... smile. For me, my score was -5. Yep. I lost 5 pounds over the holidays. It gives me a good starting point.

Jan 2 and 3rd were cleanse days and I will mark Jan 4th as the 3rd day of Operation Adios Pansa (Pansa is Mexican for belly, usually mentioned in regards to animals but comes from my favorite Mexican saying "Pansa llena, corazon contento" (Fully stomach, happy heart))

I've had some time to really think about my goals and the reasons for taking this new path. Let's start with the reasons:

- First, I don't know why I allowed myself to get to almost 250 lbs. It just doesn't make sense. I guess I hide it well, or that's what people tell me when they're trying to be nice. I do know, however, that I don't like my weight. I can't wear the clothes I want to, look the way I want and I don't have the physical confidence that I think I should have. You just feel better about everything in life when you're happy. To me, the way I look plays a part in that.

- Next , I'm not ok with my general fitness. I used to be able to jump in and compete when playing any sort of sport, but now it just doesn't happen, especially playing soccer. I hate sucking wind after 5 minutes of playing. I really look forwarding to being able to bench my weight 10 times, squat my weight 10 times and run a 10k in under 50 minutes.

- Lastly, my health. It seems like cholesterol and heart related issues run in the family. My latest cholesterol count was 255, which just isn't good. I can already tell my energy level and general alertness is much better, but I look forward to being able to feel great throughout the whole day.

Goals


- 1st: 229 LBS
- 2nd: 219
- 3rd: 209
- 4th: 195-205 depending on my fitness goals

Six Pack - Sure, we all want six pack abs. I'm not sure if my skin and body type will allow this, but let's go for a 4 pack. This will be my "millionaire" goal.

Starting Weight: 243 (December 2010)


Food for Jan 4th

Breakfast:

- Black beans with bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and Red Quinoa

Lunch

- Black beans with bell pepper, onion, tomatoes and Red Quinoa

Dinner

- 2 Tacos (Corn Tortilla, meat less grounds, cabbage, tomato, guac, green salsa)
- Edamame

Water:

120+ Ounces

Exercise:

- Bike 7.5 miles in 30 minutes
- Heavy Weight Lifting (DB Curl+Pull Down Tri+Bench, Assist Pull Up+PushUp+Curl Bar, Squat+Calf)