Day 9 (30 in 45)

Day 9 feels so fine, because of the SUNSHINE!!!!!! :) 

Today's gonna be a good day!! (be back for the evening post!)

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ate clean today. 

light workout. 

gonna hit it harder tomorrow. 

Let's go. 

To health. 

BST.TLF 

Russy 

Day 8 (30 in 45)

And the rain begins to pour. 

I love the fact that the earth is getting it's drank on, but I can't take getting wet :/ 

Being cold, wet, and looking out at the gloom = feeling LAZY!! 

&& that's the LAST THING I NEED. 

BUT, that didn't stop me from having a GREAT day w/ eating & working out. 

I ate cleanly again, and I really wasn't tempted to eat anything else but my diet. 

I did do something different today. A trick I'll probably use in the future. 

Tried my protein shake w/ a little bit a cinnamon. 

It really added great flavor and made it taste interesting. 

This is something I need to do in order to keep me from getting bored. 

Just came back from the gym. Had an amazing cardio session & worked those bi's/tri's. 

Glad the rain didn't keep me from getting a workout in. (even in 44 degree weather) 

I know all the east coaster's or even those from the bay are like "THAT'S NOT COLD" 

Well, I'm from SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. where it's pretty much ALWAYS sunny! haha 

Ne-who. 

Excited for what tuesday has in store. It's about getting good STUDYING in & fitting in a workout. 

**also, BIGGEST LOSER (the finale)** 

Well, I gotta get some good sleep tonight so I can wake up energized :) 

Signing off. 

To health. 

BST.TLF

Russy 

p.s. 

It really feels good to put in the work, and hear people say: 

"You can see it in your face that you've lost weight"

This is exactly the motivation I need to keep it going. 

Let's keep this rollin'. :) 

Day 7 (30 in 45)

Weigh in day. 

The much anticipated SUNDAY!! :) 

So, here it is: 

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June starting weight: 229.9lbs 

Day #1 of 30 in 45 weight November 30: 216.4 lbs

CURRENT WEIGHT dec 6th: 206.2 lbs 

Total weight loss = 10.2 lbs 

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I know I said I wouldn't do cheat days...but i figured to keep me going, this is much needed. 

The plan is: cheat w/ more, but healthier foods. 

Today I had a tuna sandwhich from subway and some veggie meat at night w/ some bread. 

The rest of my day was the rest of the diet. 

I'm looking forward to this coming week to see how much I can take off. 

It's going to be a little more hectic w/ finals week approaching and presentations today. 

So here we go. 

Week #2. 

To health. 

BST.TLF 

Russy 

Day 5 & 6 (30 in 45)

Friday and Saturday. The weight loss (weekend curse). 

Not this weekend. 

Friday, I added a few more carbs in my diet, but didn't cheat w/ greasy food, or food that was fatty :) 

Saturday, I didn't eat all my meals, skipped 2! :X -- But it's because I was doing a youtube video w/ Danielle and Ken! 

I didn't really eat much of anything  today. 

Nor did i work out friday and saturday :/ 

But i feel good though, I feel more rested & lighter. 

Gonna make sure i go to the gym tomorrow (sunday) 

I'm also excited what the weigh in is gonna be on monday morning :) 

till then. 

to health. 

BST.TLF 

Russy 

Day 4 (30 in 45)

This is odd to post in the morning. But i will re-update it at the end of the day. 

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I find it funny that I set my alarm clock and snooze away. Why set the alarm clock in the first place? 

What if there were an alarm clock that dragged you out of bed & made you get up. 

Until there is one out there on the market...I'm stuck to snoozing!! 

Well, its day four...another LONG ass day at school, and I'm ready for it! 

Got my oatmeal in hand, chomping away on my banana as well. 

This "diet" or what I like to call a "lifestyle" haha (but forreal)...isn't so bad after all. 

I did it before in the past. (people thought i was crazy) but I did it before didn't I? 

I guess you can say this is the prime example of "Giving up something to Get something else" 

This definitely is giving up a lot. 

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Let me break it down for you! 

RULES of the DIET PLAN: 

- I cannot eat anything that is not on this sheet  

- No seasoning on any of the food (Not even ketchup, mustard, etc...) 

- Drink a glass of water w/ every meal 

- No eating past 9pm 

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meal 1: bowl of (Organic) oatmeal (no sugar or milk) & one medium size banana = 165 calories 

meal 2: protein shake = 120 calories 

meal 3: turkey slices (90 calorie pack) & medium size apple = 150 calories 

meal 4: protein shake = 120 calories 

meal 5: boiled chicken breast & broccoli = 250 

meal 6: 1 cup of soil milk and a teaspoon of peanut butter = 150 

Calorie Count = 955 (approx) 

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There you have it. This is what I eat and nothing more. and nothing less. 

It's definitely a challenge...I have 41 more days to go, but it's looking good right now. 

Well, back to school. 

Check back in tonight. :) 

// -- CHECKING BACK IN -- // 

The day is about to conclude once again. 

Just got back from my workout at the gym. 

Now that was the type of workout that I wanted to have all week. 

It wasn't about the QUANTITY but the QUALITY of the work I put in. 

Sure I wasn't there for 2 or 3 hours, but I put in a hard 1 1/2 hour of work and made use of my time. 

I didn't cheat today!! 4th day straight. 

Friday is always there curse. and has been the curse w/ any of my diet plans. 

But, I don't see myself cheating tomorrow. It's been a great feeling to put in a great stretch. 

I'm excited to way myself on sunday. Don't know if i expect a HUGE number, but 5lbs will do :) 

If I average 5lbs/week...the goal of 30 in 45 will happen! 

The hard part is staying motivated and being consistent. 

Well, signing off for the night. 

Friday...I am ready for you! 

To health. 

BST.TLF

Russy

Day 3 (30 in 45)

Day 3 about to conclude. 

Wednesday and Thursday are by FAR the worst days at school. 

8am - 5pm. NOT FUN! 

Today was no different, except it went till 545 and didn't get home till about 6pm. 

I'm not really looking forward to tomorrow, but school happens ya know? 

Was super exhausted from the day, that I only did a few shoulder exercises at home and I was done. 

So, No gym today. Fail. 

BUT, I mean...this is no compromise, but I did a lot of walking to class. 

I purposely parked far to walk today, not because i knew I wouldn't go to the gym. But...just cause. 

Didn't cheat today. Ate VERY clean!! Which I'm very proud of myself for. 

Parents bought some chinese food that smelled delish, but i didn't partake in the action jackson. 

WTF am I blogging. It's really late and I determined to go to the gym early before class tomorrow :) 

42 more days to go. All i need to do is get a couple weeks under my belt and it should be routine. 

Excited to step on the scale on sunday. Pretty tempted to do it today, but it'll drive me to lose it. 

(all I need is 5lbs every week. and i'm GOLDEN) 

Well, signing off for the day. 

Was a SO-SO day, but it's another step to getting where I need to get. 

To health. 

BST.TLF

Russy

Day 2 (30 in 45)

Day number 2. In the books. 

Tuesdays are days off from school. Such a blessing to have. 

Attempted to wake up at 6am. Snoozed my alarm till 830. 

Only because I got home from the gym late and I was SUPER exhausted. 

Got up ate my first meal at 9am. 

Then got ready and ran errands for school till about 12pm. 

Actually went to the gym early today. Went around 2ish. 

Left the gym, w/ a so-so workout at around 415. 

Wish i had more energy...probably because my calories are down & minimizing the carbs. 

Didn't cheat, but watching the foodnetwork channel is never a good idea. 

Especially when you're trying to eat clean. 

Well, on the agenda tonight..."the biggest loser" 

This is supposedly the episode where one of the previous "winners" comes back. 

and gains ALL the weight and some extra back. 

Hmmm...Sounds like a familiar story! (MY STORY DAMN IT) 

But, I guess it can happen to anybody. 

Life happens. But no excuse is a good excuse to neglect your health. 

It's takes time to get there. 

and it only takes a blink of an eye to gain it all back. 

I know I say this all the time...BUT starting this plan feels different. 

Let's *CROSS OUR FINGERS* that the plan is different. 

Excited for tomorrow, but tomorrow will be a much busier day at school. 

I'm up for the challenge. 

Time to get some rest :) 

To health. 

BST.TLF. 

Russy 

I am reminded that "MAINTAINING" is the hardest part. 

I was once there and I will get back. 

Here's a story to remind me that we all can fail. But its picking up the pieces and starting over, is what counts the most: 

http://www.dietsinreview.com/diet_column/01/biggest-losers-erik-chopin-gains-it-back/