I know for some here this may not seem like much of a "challenge" but for me, it is. Let me preface... I love to eat (like most others) but, as I've mentioned before, since January I've really tried to "up my game" to get in shape. So far, I've improved ALOT... but, I also have ALOT more to go! Once a week, like many, I have a "cheat day" (not a "cheat meal" mind you... but a few meals in the day). However, to be as "real" as possible, I will admit that it sometimes spills into the next day... and I've had a few "extended cheat days" through this journey. I don't want to get into if it's OK or not to have a cheat meal/day per se, but I will say this, at my current bodyfat level and my goal to get very lean, I don't think it's "ok". Particularly for me b/c I am NO freak by ANY means... I've shared before that I would say I had Metabolic X syndrome, or at least on the edge of it.
If I perform a "self-caliper" (meaning my fingers, haha) I only have a few "mm's" on my legs, chest, tri's... but my biggest downfall is the good ol' fashioned spare tire. I can easily "pinch and inch"... maybe an inch and a half In the morning, in the right light hahaha, I can see my top two abs SOMEWHAT ok. So, at my BF level, I think I really need to be CLEAN for awhile to REALLY see some big changes.
So, all that to say my challenge and my asking for accountability from you guys.... No cheat days OR meals for ONE MONTH. Ideally, I will stay clean after that of course. At that time though, I may be able to have ONE cheat MEAL a week.
Yes, life is short, eat what you want, etc, etc, etc... I know that. But, I am always trying to grow... spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally... I'm "weak" mentally when it comes to eating clean for a long time.
Also, I'm THINKING of entering a show next year. PROBABLY WON'T (too hard and too much to explain here why)... but, I want to at least know that I could, that I at least have it "in me."
Sunday's will be hard. After church, my family and I usually order pizza, or chinese or indian food and just have a "lazy day" together on the couch eating and hanging out watching movies or the Disney Channel haha.
So, there it is. I will come back in one month on this thread end of July and let you guys know how I did. Phil's my trainer so he'll call me out if I try to BS anyone hahaha. This month will be hard, my birthday is in July too hahahaha... thankfully, I have a VERY VERY supportive, understanding and encouraging wife!
If I perform a "self-caliper" (meaning my fingers, haha) I only have a few "mm's" on my legs, chest, tri's... but my biggest downfall is the good ol' fashioned spare tire. I can easily "pinch and inch"... maybe an inch and a half In the morning, in the right light hahaha, I can see my top two abs SOMEWHAT ok. So, at my BF level, I think I really need to be CLEAN for awhile to REALLY see some big changes.
So, all that to say my challenge and my asking for accountability from you guys.... No cheat days OR meals for ONE MONTH. Ideally, I will stay clean after that of course. At that time though, I may be able to have ONE cheat MEAL a week.
Yes, life is short, eat what you want, etc, etc, etc... I know that. But, I am always trying to grow... spiritually, emotionally, physically and mentally... I'm "weak" mentally when it comes to eating clean for a long time.
Also, I'm THINKING of entering a show next year. PROBABLY WON'T (too hard and too much to explain here why)... but, I want to at least know that I could, that I at least have it "in me."
Sunday's will be hard. After church, my family and I usually order pizza, or chinese or indian food and just have a "lazy day" together on the couch eating and hanging out watching movies or the Disney Channel haha.
So, there it is. I will come back in one month on this thread end of July and let you guys know how I did. Phil's my trainer so he'll call me out if I try to BS anyone hahaha. This month will be hard, my birthday is in July too hahahaha... thankfully, I have a VERY VERY supportive, understanding and encouraging wife!