The Game Plan

You know the "who" and the "why"... Time to hear about the "how","what", and "when".

Its going to be a 3 pronged approach:

1.) STOP EATING LIKE AND ASSHOLE (as my good friend Ziaja puts it) 

Annoying change for a road warrior...

• Reduce portions - i.e. stop eating the whole Little Caesars pizza
• Reduce Carbs - i.e. every fucking thing in this world I enjoy
• Reduce Calories - shit you not, there was a day logged a while back that was over 10k in calories...Thanks Obama....
• Smaller/More Frequent Meals - previously has been HUGE lunch, HUGE dinner
• Meal Replacement Shakes - I suck at having breakfast. Shakes will fix that (Shakeology or Whey Protein Mix) 
• Supplements - Or as I like to call it, my wife is seasoning me from the inside, like a Thanksgiving turkey...(Cinnamon, Garlic, Kelp, Fish Oil, etc) 

Anything that is put in my mouth will be charted on MyFitnessPal app, as well as documented with a picture on Instagram (@COADFatGuy).

You know that kid that took the school science fair WAY too seriously? That was me. My project on aerodynamics (4th grade) included a 3" binder of printed data from rounds of testing. I love numbers. Probably why I enjoy sales management so much. If you can't measure it, you can't manage it. Moving forward, my body is my new science project. 

This aspect is also tough because of my career. I am a Territory Sales Manager with a VERY large footprint to cover. I log around 4,000 miles a month in the car. Every day is packed with meetings, and typically the only time I have for a meal is while driving down the road. This has resulted in HUNDREDS of stops through McDonalds, Burger Kings, etc. etc. etc. More about this is the 3rd prong of this new lifestyle.

I know you are thinking "Eric, this is all basic shit we hear about every day". And yes, there is nothing crazy or new about this plan. In fact I have tried it before, and been unable to stick with it. Thats where you people come in. You are my digital network of accountabili-buddies.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 

Fun Fact: EVERYONE is Platinum Elite. 

• Joined a Gym - I hate gyms. I hate gym-rats. I kind of hate everything related to working out. But its a must for me to succeed. 4 weeks ago I joined LifeTime Fitness.  
• Cardio - Swimming and Cycling (Because, fuck treadmills.) 
• Strength - Resistance bands, weight machines, free weights 
• Personal Trainer - Imtisal is a good dude, but I am convinced he is trying to kill me
• Walking/Steps - Virtually my entire job is sitting down either in a car, or in a meeting. Aiming for a daily goal of 10,000 steps. 

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have a tendency to go over the top when I am trying something new. How, you ask? Well I will put it this way: When I joined the gym last month, I was sitting at home googling what swimmers use during training. Amazon Prime later: 

The natives at the gym refer to me as "That Guy"... I believe it is a term of endearment. 

Snorkel, Goggles, Waterproof iPod Shuffle and earbuds, resistance gloves, gym bag, shower flip flops, and American Express points. Nailed it. 

3.) ROUTINE AND DISCIPLINE 

• Wake-Up/Bed Time - Getting up every (week)day between 5:30 and 6:00 to allow for trip to gym. In bed no later than 11pm
• Road Food - Carving out time on the road to stop for a real meal, or planning ahead with healthy road-food. 
• Allowance for a cheat - Temptation is everywhere. Allowing myself to enjoy a treat, or a drink, and not beating myself up about it, but also not making it a frequent event. 
• Pushing myself to keep going - Whether its during my workout at the gym, or after a shitty weigh-in, I must keep myself focused on the end-goal. 

There is nothing routine about my life. Sometimes bed time gets fucked because my wife is having a bad pain day and needs to take a trip to the ER. Sometimes waking up doesn't happen because... well... fuck mornings. Sometimes nothing sounds better than a pile of wings and a pizza. 

Life happens, and I understand that my schedule will never be as clock-work as a cadet in boot camp. That's ok.

As long as I strive for a routine, it will be a positive change. 

As for discipline, I have it in so many facets of my life. Personal wellness has never been one of them. Again, thats where you fine folks come in handy. Accountabili-buddies... 

WHAT IS THE GOAL?

Start Weight: 334

Goal Weight: 245

-89 lb.  to lose - or as I put it: "I am going to lose a 4th grader"

Get blood pressure off the border of safe and high. 

Get cholesterol off the border of safe and high. 

Be able to play sports with (and keep up with) my child. 

And lastly: Be at a size where I am able join TrunkClub.com. 

 (Trunk Club, if you are reading this, I will gladly be spokesperson and take free clothes for ongoing endorsements... not kidding.)

(Pssst... Express for Men: We both know Trunk Club won't do it. They don't have the guts to support a fat guy [pun intended]... unlike Express for Men. Express for Men would support a man's journey of weight loss; all for the love of your clothing. Express for Men has a heart. Right? RIGHT?! ... feel free to email me with endorsement contracts) 

WHEN:

March 1st 2016 - 6.5 Months away (roughly -15 lb. per month or 0.5 lb. per day)

Lets do this! 

I will be checking my email Trunk Club... don't let me down.