Men's Physique Competition Training

What started as the only option to improve my health has now turned into a hobby to achieve maximum physical condition.

Yesterday I met with my trainer, and got educated on nutrition, physique, and exercise.  The initial road has been paved, and now it's time to prepare myself for the ultimate goal.  In three months I will be ready to take the stage.

20 Day Full Body Cleanse - Day 20 - Completed

Finally, I've successfully reached my day 20 of this cleanse. It's been a real challenge, both physical and mental, but I've accomplished it.

I'm feeling great: energized, light, lean, clean, and positive.

Day 1 vs. Day 20

Monday I will start either P90X, or a weightlifting routine, and apply all the nutritional education that I've learned during this journey.

weight
starting: 168
current: 157
lost:        11

20 Day Full Body Cleanse - Days 5, 6, & 7

Finishing up day 7 here, and feeling great.

Day 5:
No more headaches, nor dizziness, yet still felt sleepy.  I actually worked out again for a little bit.

Day 6:
Headaches and dizziness are gone!
Today I felt great, clear-headed and energized.  I went to the gym and threw weights around for a little while.

Day 7:
Feeling great!  I will go jogging after work, and perhaps even Salsa dancing at night.

The hardest part is almost done, and I get to eat fruits tomorrow in addition to the juices.
Weight

Starting: 168 lbs
Current:  160 lbs
Lost:          8 lbs

20 Day Full Body Cleanse - Days 3 & 4

Continuing on with this detox, totally focused.  This is a huge mental challenge more than anything else.  I'm fine with not eating any food, but miss drinking coffee in the mornings.


Day 3:
Woke up with a slight headached, but quickly disappeared after taking in some juice.  Totally miss my morning cup of coffee.  The dizziness dissipated down to 20%, so I can now focus on my daily chores.
After work I was energized enough that I worked out for a little bit.  Sleepiness still lingered, and crashed on my couch by 9:00 p.m.


Day 4:
No more headache in the morning, but a bit of dizziness.  Although I felt that I could exercise I decided to take it easy and just chill around the house, and just clean up.  Still feeling sleepy.  My body is truly getting all the rest that it's been lacking. Great time to recuperate from all the hard work on the last two years.


Ready for Day 5, 6 & 7, and more importantly, ready to eat fruits on Saturday, and start eating salads on Sunday.

starting weight = 168 lbs

current weight  = 162 lbs

weight lost       =     6 lbs

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

I just watched this awesome documentary over the weekend that's moved me, and inspired me.

Focusing on two men whose bodies have been trashed by steroids, obesity and illness, this documentary chronicles the rigorous healing path -- including a two-month diet of fruits and vegetables -- that both attempt in a bid to rescue their health.

I will do a 21 day juicing fast, and once I'm done I will do all I can to have my mom do it, as well.

Whoever is reading this, I recommend for you to watch this, and consider it for your good health.

Now, back to my regularly scheduled P90X.

P90X - Round 3 - Repeating Week 4

I'm well on schedule now, and making good progress.  I've decided to repeat Week 4 and benefit from the cardio to shed some extra fat to start seeing the definitions.  Exactly one month till Summer.

P90X - Round 3 - Completing Week 3

Been busting chops and hustling this week.

And yes, struggling with keeping a clean diet.

It's a challenge, and I'm trying. 

I'm beginning to see some real abs.

P90X - Round 3 - Week 2

I've completed week 1, and began week 2, and although I didn't keep up with clean nutrition over the weekend, I'm motivated with what I'm seeing in the mirror.

Of course I'm pumping my abs in this picture to see them.  I really need to mind my food intake on weekends, and follow my plan.

Bring It!



P90X2 - Completed

I've completed P90X2.

Still not where I want to be, but inching to it little by little.  It's been a good journey, and I still have a long way to go; however, I'm enjoying every second of it.  Bring It!

Diet Plan

Here's my diet plan to drop down to 155 lbs, and show all of my hard work.

Broken down by nutrients

Struggling but Making Progress

I've read this often, "Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym."

Front view my abs are showing already, and sideways too.  However, on this side view one can see the big chunk that needs to go.

I'm struggling with my diet, but tweaking it as I go along.  I've been fortunate to hook up with an older guy who is much into fitness, and knows a lot about nutrition.