dj69’s BodyBlog

I’ve always been a healthy eater. On the whole, I mean, I steer clear from fried food, try to avoid chocolate and other sweets, and I always get my five portions of fruit and veg a day. I drink protein shakes when I work out and generally eat lots of fish and chicken.

I LOVE sweet stuff like cakes, chocolate and sweets, but I generally manage to beat temptation!

So, in a nutshell, I eat pretty damn healthily.

But one thing I’ve never been able to get to grips with is perfectly balancing my diet. The so-called ‘bodybuilder diet’ is a challenge I doubt I’ll ever manage.

The concept of eating similar meals at the same time every day in a set routine just doesn’t fit. I read some guys accurately measure every ounce of protein, carb, fat and salt and eat every day on-cue at 0530, 0845, 1100, 1230 and son on… How is it possible to have such a strict diet? Do these guys not have jobs? Do they never go out in the evening?

I’ve tried to set a routine but its a losing battle…

That said, I’m quite happy with my diet. I have cereal (Weetabix or porridge) every morning when I get up, a mid morning banana, a healthy sandwich (wholewheat with tuna or chicken for example) for lunch, yoghurt sometime in the afternoon and then a larger meal of meat and vegetables around 6pm-ish. Every day I drink a smoothie with at least 3 portions of fruit, and on training days I add two scoops of protein to this.

So, you see, my diet isn’t too bad… any comments welcome!!

Well, all in all 2007 has been a pretty rubbish year as far as training’s concerned. Damned ‘life issues’ getting in the way of serious gym time. I have had weeks pass me by from time to time without so much as even lifting a dumbell. And its kinda got me down.

Looking at my latest pics, I see very little difference in my physique now compared with 2 years ago. I have a lean build and I know I’m unlikely to ever be too pumped, but I really feel lost as to where to go next. Surely I should have made more progress!

The answer is simple - more attention required! Looks like a New Year resolution is coming on! I’m going to set myself a challenge - to look better in December 2008 than I do in January! I know, its a pretty loose challenge, but all I want is to see myself and feel I’ve made progress.

Harder abs, bigger arms and a V-ed back. I’m gonna do it! Wish me luck!