The time is slipping by, day eleven of my 84 day transformation and I've survived a great weekend of crappy eating. Returning from the Fourth of July weekend, I've had to recommit to the plan and buckle down on managing the cheats day to day. My kids love ice cream, I love ice cream. If I buy them ice cream, I want to eat ice cream with them. They're kids, they are supposed to eat ice cream during the summer. As the dad, I am not. Instead, I've found a simple, delicious replacement. If I take 2 scoops of chocolate whey protein powder, 1 cup of water, 3 cubes of ice, and 1 cup of mixed frozen (unsweetened) berries and blend until smooth, I get something that satisfies my desire for ice cream with 40 grams of protein (and under 300 calories).
The exercise part of the plan is going well. I've been able to keep up with the upper and lower body workouts alternating with the cardio portion. I'm noticing a difference in the size of my biceps/triceps, I think I even see a little bit of definition in my triceps (which I've never seen). Unfortunately, my chest just isn't showing much progress. I'm hoping its just a matter of time before I start seeing my flabs turn into abs.
