It Starts With A Goal

My goal is to lose 2.5 inches around my waist by Christmas Eve which is 35 days away (as I am constantly reminded by my children).

Okay, there should be some questions as to why “2.5 inches around my waist” and not a defined “weight” goal and I will get into that discourse over the next few days. Let’s now deal with my plan.

The Plan
Early morning fasted cardio (running or cycling) four or more days per week
Weight training four days per week
1800-2300 calories consumed per day with a 30:30:40 ratio of fats: carbs: protein
Drink lots of H2O ( a gallon a day)
Progress pictures/measurements made on Wednesday

Of course I will explain these decisions as time rolls on. But for now I have the goal and I have some beginning stats. This day is off and running (literally); approximately 2.5 miles in 25 minutes and upper body weight training.

Final calorie count for the day: ~2000 36:24:40 f:c:p ratio. Pretty good start.

Starting Stats
186 lbs.
37.75 in waist
13.25 in bicep flexed