Here we go again!

Hi, I know that I am probably writing this for myself and I'm ok with it. It's completely irrational but I know that if I share my story with someone (even if it's only with myself) I have a greater chance of achieving my goal which is a slimmer me in 90 days.

I have set a goal of losing 1.5 pounds a week for the next 12 weeks. I currently weight 198 and that is too much for a man of 5'10". My goal weight is 180lbs. I am not in good shape, it's not completely catastrophic but as you can see I know that I could and should do a lot better.

Now since I am done with the I should or could, I decided to get off my butt and do. I know that my healthy weight is 175lbs and I will get to that target before my birthday in June. I will concentrate my efforts for the next 12 weeks and if I achieve my first goal of losing those first 18 lbs I can focus on a more relaxed calorie intake menu and continue with the exercise program to lead me to the final goal of 175 lbs.

I am on a 1200 to 1500 calories plan where I eat 5 times a day. This should create a calorie deficit of 10 000 calories a week. That translates to 3 pounds a week. I want to keep the goal at half of the expected results as I know that there will be muscle build up and water variances that can distort the results.

I have a copy of Tim Horton's power 90 or P90 as it's referred to and I will do the program from Monday to Saturdays with a rest day on Sundays. The program is simple and can be done at home which is a big plus for me as I do not want to spend any time in a gym at this time. It requires only a set of dumbbells or resistance bands.

I have included some pics of me starting, and I'll post more at the 30, 60 and 90 days mark just in case you are curious and want to follow along and see if I'm going to make it.

I will write a post every day for the next 90 days so I can prove to myself that I have the will power to stay focused on a goal and stick with it to the end.

Hope you see less of me next time,
Dan