Fat Dad Thin Dad - Week 3 Update

Had a very busy weekend and plan to do a full video next Monday to celebrate the end of week 4 which is a crucial point in the journey. Having gone through the Body For Life Challenge 4 years ago, it consisted of a 4 week sprint, followed by 8 weeks of muscle building workouts. So every time I start focusing in on anything, I have taken a similar approach and given it all I had for the first 4 weeks before I come up for air.

The Results Are In

Drum roll please….This week Fat Dad, soon becoming Thin Dad, has lost a total of 2 1/2 inches again. BooYah! Here is the break down for last week.

Waist - lost 1/4 inch
Chest - lost 3/4 inch
Right Bicep - lost 1/4 inch
Left Bicep - lost 1/4 inch
Right Thigh - lost 1/2 inch
Left Thigh - lost 1/2 inch

Total Inch Loss To Date

Waist - lost 2 1/4 inch
Chest - lost 2 1/2 inch
Right Bicep - lost 1/2 inch
Left Bicep - lost 1/2 inch
Right Thigh - lost 1 1/2 inch
Left Thigh - lost 1 1/2 inch

Grand Total Inch Loss - 8 3/4 inches

Weight Loss Secret Revealed

Last week I promised to share a secret to winning this game. Now some may see the real forces that drive this and others may just look at it and say, “Huh?”. Either way, here it is. One thing I do that keeps me motivated is that I set a goal to reach a certain size by a certain date. Not only do I set this goal, I take action on it. I go out and buy a pair of pants the size I plan to be able to wear and use that new pair of pants as my motivator. During the last two weekends, I have tested out these pants to see how well they fit. When I started, I couldn’t get them all the way up to be able to zip them. Last week I was able to squeeze into them.

With losing the inches I have been losing, I don’t think it will be a challenge to fit into these pants come Sunday. Right now, the pants I am wearing are getting really baggy and I have to keep pulling them up. Not fun at all. So I look forward to being able to move into the new pair.

What Motivates You?

In order to have long lasting reduction, you need something that will motivate you. What can you do in your life to keep you on track? Next week, I will share more ideas on ways to stay focused and on track.

Until Next Time…

Fat Dad Thin Dad - Episode 2

Here we are at the end of the second week and things are dropping off quite nicely. In today’s episode, we explain all the things that are being done and the results. Please keep in mind that the techniques suggested are what Fat Dad is doing to become Thin Dad and your results will vary. Always check with your health care professional before making any change in your regular routine.

Here is this week’s episode…

Please post any questions you may have on this episode. We will be glad to answer them. In next week’s episode, we will explain techniques to keep you motivated. You know how you have some good weight loss or in this case inch loss and then you have a tendency to step back away from what’s working? How can you stay on track? How can you keep the process going and not fall back into the old Fat Dad again?

Until Next Time…

Fad Dad Thin Dad Report - Week One

Week One Results

Week One has come to an end and the results are in…I know that some people may wonder how this is possible, but these are the facts.

Waist - Lost 1 1/4 inch, Chest - lost 1 inch, Arms - lost 1/4 inch on each arm, Thighs - lost 1/2 inch on each thigh. For A Total inch loss of 3 3/4 inches

Not bad for the first week. I hope you noticed that I measure my progress in inches lost because weight doesn’t matter. It is how big or bulky your body is that really matters. Who cares what you weight is as long as you easily fit into your favorite pair of clothes that make you look great. Will I be able to keep up this type of inch loss? Probably not. Usually the first couple of weeks is the largest reduction. That is why you want to take advantage of this and use the loss as a motivation for the next week.

Review of Fat Dad Thin Dad Weekly Objective

Last week I had a birthday weekend celebration for my wife in Dallas. We had fun and didn’t over do anything. I ate according to my health management program (see my post from Saturday) and did my 2-a-days for exercise. In fact I liked the fact that I got to use 3 different pieces of exercise equipment. I noticed my pants on Sunday were a little looser than normal and was really surprised to find I had lost as many inches as I had.

This next week, my objective is to do more of the same except I am not going on any trip. The focus will be to eat fresh fruits and vegetables along with my meatatarian life style. Yesterday I had a meatatarian salad which was two pieces of ham, two strips of bacon, two link sausages, and two eggs over easy. I cut them all up into small pieces and mixed them together.

Why are you eating these types of foods?

Here’s a little secret. I have taken time to find out what makes my body work most effectively. That is why diets don’t work. By focusing in on these types of foods and exercising the way I do, I know what the end result will be - because I have done it before.

Why Are You Losing Inches So Quickly?

Because when you give your body what it wants and needs (this is different for every “body”), it will go back to its normal mode of operation. I have found my body likes fresh fruit & vegetables and lots of meat. It also needs a ton of cardio in addition to the normal workout. Whether I like it or not, that is how my body functions. I have run test after test and when I put this combination together for me, it works.

Every “Body” Is Different

People may ask about whether you need long cardio workouts or certain eating plans. The real answer is that every one is unique. That is why you should find out what works for you. Ask you health care professional which would be the best plan to test and monitor the results. Not working, let your health care professional know so they can recommend one that will. Remember that life is a test, but you only get one life. So enjoy it to the fullest and don’t fall for all the crap in this diet industry. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Until Next Time…

Fat Dad Thin Dad Update

In case you are wondering, I haven’t forgotten about Fat Dad Thin Dad Series. I ended up having to go on a trip this weekend to celebrate my wife’s birthday. No, Fat Dad didn’t mess up on his program in becoming Thin Dad. I thought it would be good to send a quick update on how to deal with unexpected changes in plans.

Stay With The Plan

Regardless of what you may think, it is always best to stay with your original plan. For me, it was how I would eat and exercise. Here’s what I did. I went to the store prior to leaving and bought the food and drink I wanted to have and didn’t have to be dependent on what is available at the last convenience store. When did you ever find a healthy eating choice there?

Exercise was easy. I selected a hotel based both on location and their exercise equipment availability. Instead of just going to any hotel, I got online and looked up what I wanted. I still haven’t missed a beat in exercising. In fact, I actually benefited because it casued my body to exercises in a different way. I got to test out other cool exercise equipment without having to buy it.

What About Eating Out?

Since I don’t have a super restrictive diet, this hasn’t been too difficult. When you are a meataterian, all I look for is places that have meat and lots of it. I have cut down on the normal amount of bread which is my down fall. Overall I think this weekend will turn out just great both for meeting the Fat Dad Thin Dad goals and spending a great time with my wife.

What do you think? What has happened to you when things changed while you were in the middle of your program?

Until Next Time…

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