Getting started...

I'm going to try the Paleo diet for the first 30 days. If it is working and I feel good eating this way I will stick with it. If not I figure it will at least break the cycle of any bad habits I may have. I won't be doing any training during week 1 whilst I adjust to my new diet. 


To help me track my progress I have taken some measurements and photos.


My stats at the start:


Weight - 212 lbs
Chest (around nipples) - 108cm
Waist (around belly button) - 107cm
Hips - 108cm
Right arm relaxed - 34cm
Thigh - 61cm


Here is me now:

Day 1 is tomorrow. I'm excited but also a little nervous because I know this first week is going to be really hard. I expect to feel horrible this week and not much better in week 2.

I've read that really focusing on how you want to look and feel, even if it is a long way off or near impossible to obtain is a great motivational tool. So here is my list:

• I want to get really lean - 10% body fat is a number I have in my head.
• Build big muscles - Square pecs, bulging arms, visible abs, oblique lines, and big legs.
• Better cardio - I want to be able to get through my MMA classes relatively easily or just be able to go out for a run for a couple of miles.
• Most importantly, I want to wake up every day feeling energised and feeling happy and confident through out the day.

I will be updating this blog regularly and tweeting every evening at least one achievement from the day, why it was a victory and how to progress to keep me motivated.


This weeks goals:

1. Stick to the diet plan all week with no exceptions.
2. Lose 2lbs

Wish me luck!