Day Five: Breakthrough

I call today Breakthrough because of several reasons. First, for the first time this week, I felt that my body was JUST beginning to say, “Hey, okay, I get it; we’re up at 5 in order for you to crush me into shape, but that’s cool, because I have a specific goal”. This is INSTEAD of “Hey, what the hell are you doing to me; are you trying to make me puke first thing in the morning!” Secondly, it is showing me the first glimpses of a new sort of real commitment. After all, anyone can get up, go to work, squeeze in a quick workout at the end of the day and mosey home for a cocktail. But it takes a certain amount of dogged determination to force oneself out of their comfort zone and push oneself to create specific and calculated change. Cheers to Chris and myself for taking the Temple/Ramsey Challenge. One week down, just 11 to go.

By the way, in case you’re wondering what a typical day of meals looks like, let me share my current program. My day begins with a Betagen Drink (orange or raspberry) AT 5 AM, along with a handful of raw almonds, as I drive to the Harris Y. Then, after our 6-6:45 workout, we’ll hit the Chill Lounge and drink more water. You can never drink too much water.

Then, the Let The Eating Begin! About 7:30, will begin with a 5 egg omlette (4 whites/1 regular) with red peppers, a smidge of italian prosciutto, fresh basil leaves (see plant in background), some low-fat mozzarella cheese, and a slice of organic sesame sprouted grain bread (Ezekiel 4:9). I personally like to pour some extra-virgin olive oil (I like Bertolli) on it, after lightly toasting it. Skip the butter; however, some no-sugar added preserves is good too. I will finish that off with a cup of Starbucks fresh-brewed coffee (see below).

What happens next? About 9:30/10, I’ll have either a small portion of low-fat cottage cheese with a handful of natural almonds OR a Myoplex Lite Shake OR a Myoplex Carb Control Chocolate/Peanut Butter Bar. Then, around 12/12:30, lunch will invariably include a salad with either grilled chicken or salmon, topped with some low-fat cheese (of any variety), some fruit and maybe wild rice, as a side dish, and water. By the way, 10 cups of water a day, minimum. Around 2:30, I’ll have a Betagen drink and/or a Myoplex Bar. Sure enough, around 4:30/5, I’ll be starving. Why? Because (a) I’m eating all SMALL meals, and (b) I’m burning my calories more efficiently due to metabolism changes and working out. At this time, I’m likely to grab a handful of almonds. Plain. Not dry-roasted. Not salted. Plain. At first, it’s really boring, but in time, you’ll get used to it; in fact, you’ll look forward to it. Dinner rolls around about 6:30/7, and I’ll have something like a grilled tuna steak, or chicken, or salmon, with a salad, wild rice (occasionally a baked potato–never pasta), and I like grilled veggies, like squash, zucchini, or red, yellow, or orange bell peppers. Again, I add extra-virgin olive oil to just about everything; it’s good and good for you! Finally, somewhere around 9/9:30, I’ll have a Myoplex Lite shake (with some added Creatine for good measure).

Now, while this sounds time consuming and cumbersome (and it can be), it’s really about a CHOICE. You have to WANT this change. You have to NEED this change. But if you want a real TRANSFORMATION, then, shut up, buck up, pick up, and GET UP. Get up early. Workout with a partner; this is essential. Besides the great companionship, you need a support; someone who will push and challenge you to be MORE. Trust me; having someone there to hold you accountable is mandatory.

Okay, this is a long entry. Thanks for hanging to the end. Now, THINK ABOUT IT!

PS: None of these product mentions are endorsements, merely suggestions that I use and enjoy. If, however, these companies would like to SPONSOR this blog, well…I’d have NO problem with that, whatsoever!