Jeremy's Fitness Revolution

Day One

Today I started my 12-week program. I am using a journal in a predefined format from a book that Brian gave me to use for the program- Body for Life by Bill Phillips. According to the MetaCheck test that Brian administered, I can consume between 1832 and 2290 calories a day to reach my 12-week target weight of 210.

The plan is to eat 6 small meals throughout the day. Following that approach, I finished the day way under target for calories - 1273. I honestly wasn't hungry. I think part of the reason that I was able to comfortably restrict calories is that I carefully selected foods that have a low calorie density. This way I was able to feel full without overdoing it. Of course, this is only day one so I will have to see if I feel the same way in a few weeks.

The Workout

I completed my first workout in the early afternoon. It was only 15 minutes but it was extremely intense. 15 minutes sounds brief but you are under stress nearly the entire time. Every set is to failure and after working out following this approach anything else feels like you are wasting a great deal of time.

In only 15 minutes I was able to totally waste my upper body. Keep in mind, there is never a wait for a machine, Brian is setting up machines in advance and making certain that I push myself to the max through every set. I am positive that I could not get as much out of a workout on my own.

The plan is to work out with resistance 3 times per week for 15 minutes each and 3 cardio workouts per week at 15 minutes each. Each workout should be brief but intense. By working out everyday, you keep the goal in mind. So far so good.

posted by Jeremy @ 7:44 PM