Taking Inventory.

As part of the project, as suggested by Tim, a GPS of my body was needed. In other words, I took down measurements and created a spreadsheet of information, and am now keeping a meal diary (not suggested in the book just want to) of all the meals I am eating each day. Sort of a way to keep myself in check by being able to see what I've been eating, the good AND the BAD! I'll be listing my current personal stats on the sidebar on the right. At a quick glance, I am 190lbs, and 30% fat, using the US NAVY circumference method. If you've read the book you'll see that it suggests using all sorts of more accurate types of bodyfat calculations. But paying $50-$150 for an exact number is unnessary for me. I know I am overweight and the circumference method (using measuring tape and a formula) will do quite fine. So I am starting out great, I'm obese, out of shape, eager to experiment. All the ingredients needed to see this project through to the end, whenever that may be.


Day ONE started out fine. Had a protein shake within the first hour of waking up (the book suggests within 30mins). I use optimum nutrition double chocolate protein powder. Its one of the most popular powders on the market. Its not the healthiest, as it doesn't use Stevia as a sweetener but cost wise and quality wise, it was a winner. I've tried many different powders and this one tastes great, and won't break the bank. The rest of my days have been a mixture of spinach omelettes (with the yolks!), mixed bean salads or lentils, and for dinners I opt out the eggs for a leg or breast of chicken. I make sure to drink lots of water and LOTS of beans in my meals as suggested to keep the hunger cravings down and the energy high. Here is a pic of a typical 4 Hour Body approved dinner for me.

Keep note that tracking your use of sauces, and ketchup is KEY. If your like me you love ketchup, sauces, dressings, and can easily do more damage then good by drenching it all over your meals for taste. I am trying to use balsamic vinegar, and mustards and hot sauces sparingly, and staying away from Ketchup (tons of sugar!), and creamy dressings. How long I can last eating these types of meals everyday without going insane I have no idea. So far they have been delicious and very filling...

I'm starting to look into RED WINES, as I plan to switch off beer and stick to wines when I feel the need to have a drink, as 2 cups a day has been noted to NOT interfere with the diet. Of course he mentions that some wines are worse then others, so I'll have to look into a good cost friendly dry light wine that meets both the projects requirements, and availability at the local LCBO.