So another week has passed by...Still no six-pack, but by looking at my progress for the week, it's starting to take shape. I kinda see a "4 pack" (or is that a "3 pack"?), but it's that lower tummy that has become a challenge. Looking back at the week, I worked pretty hard, kept within my guidelines and chose healthier foods that what was offered to me. An example would be choosing brown rice instead of white rice and sushi instead of fried chicken. Both times these foods were literally right in front me, but since my lifestyle has changed for the better (and the fact that I want a six pack), these fatty foods will keep me back and therefore will not be able to progress like I have thus far. Looking at the numbers, I have lost 1 pound, which therefore slightly increased my fat% and slightly decreased my lean muscle . I'm still in the 9% fat range which is good though. Going forward into the next week, I believe I just have to keep on eating healthy, continue to stay away from alcohol(well maybe not the weekend =) ) and stick with the workout plan.

Btw, the wifey has been doing the program with me for the passed 2 weeks and has lost 2 pounds since last week, even with the fatty foods that she periodically ate. Again, her metabolism is different than mine(much higher) and she's naturally skinny, but she feels fat I guess(whatever- I'm still trying to figure out women). Her initial goal was to only lose 10 pounds where she has lost a total of 4 pounds in 2 weeks thus far. She has 6 pounds to go and can see her losing this in no time, but if she were to eat much healthier, she would lose a lot more in less time. I could only teach and show her the way, but it's up to her to take that nutritional step. I guess she figures she can have her cake and eat it too - literally. And from the looks of her results thus far, she may be right - so who am I to judge?. Knowing her metabolism and the amount of sleep she gets, I can see her reaching her goal in 2 to 3 weeks by just sticking with the workout plan. Anyhow, we'll see how it goes.

Tomorrow is cardio - 40 min of it and abs. My back is killing me, but hopefully will be good for tomorrow.


Week 18 Pic