Christmas Party 1 Down, 1 to Go
My first office party has just ended. I stayed with fresh veggies and a couple of pieces of pineapple. Unfortunately we played gift bingo using M&M’s. I just couldn’t put the candy back and felt guilty about dumping it so I ate about 9 M&M’s. Not bad really for a Christmas party.
I see many of my competition are getting their plan of attack together for the 2008 Transformation. Here is my basic plan.
Until December 26th I will simply continue doing what I have been doing. I won’t change anything up until then. The Blood Type Diet lists foods by blood type as either ‘avoid’, ‘neutral’, ‘Beneficial’, and ‘Superbeneficial’ for diabetes or cancer. My diet today consists of neutral and beneficial foods with protein and vegetable every 3 hours. I have not had any grains for 5 weeks and do not plan to eat grains until after I have lost all my weight. Even after losing all of my weight i will eat grains rarely. The reason? I just feel so much better without the grains.
Beginning the 26th I will eat the majority of my foods from the beneficial list. I do not know how much of a difference it will make in my weight loss, but it can not hurt. I will also begin a new supplementation protocol that I will list on the 26th. I am not hiding what I will be doing, but I need to leave some mystery.
My current training is swimming 3x a week for 30 minutes and actively working around the house. Starting the 26th I will be incorporating many bodyweight exercises and band training. I will also walk a few steps more every day. Yes, I will be using a simple pedometer and if it does not beat the day before at the end of a day I will walk.
I look at the work Stonecoldtruth and Daretosoar are writing up and I feel far outclassed. The simple truth is that I am competing to achieve a transformation and need to do what is best for my body, not theirs.
Age is a funny thing. You never notice that you are ‘old’ unless you are comparing yourself to someone younger. I am the old man of the transformation group. I am 6 years older than the next oldest competitor. It will be interesting to see how my body handles the stress compared to my fellow contestants.
Music
Please send me the titles of your best workout music and why you like it. I have a few songs that I like, but I need some more.
December 18, 2007 at 2:42 pm
Hey JR, Focus on your goals - singleminded focus!
I read a quote on the forums once (actually I think it was Stonecoldtruth that said it! - not sure) "To compare yourself is to limit yourself". That has helped me alot. You’re going to do great!
Good job on handling the Christmas party! This time of year is a challenge. ~take care
December 18, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Hey JumboRider,
As I read your blog man I really said to myself, this guy has the right mindset. One of the main things I’ve learned being a ‘bigger’ triathlete is that you have to run your race. Don’t watch those running with you, just put one foot in front of another and finish. The past does not matter, the future does not matter, all that matters is ‘did I do my best today’, and for every day you can answer yes to that, you have succeeded.
I remember a time when ONE lap around a 1/12th mile track had me huffing and puffing, wanting to break down into tears.
Josh
December 19, 2007 at 5:31 am
I think your plan is perfect. One program is not going to work the same for all of us. You have done fabulous this far and I know that you will continue with that success. Just remember that its not that hare that won the race. The turtle won because he was consistant. You so have this and I am cheering for you every step of the way.
On another note, think about the inspiritation that this contest will be for others. We each have a different plan of attack. one of us is bound to be the inspiritation that someone needs to continue with their journey for good health. Stay strong my friend.