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blognroll - > Dr BLT's Blog n Roll Studio -> Dr BLT's shrink-2-fit-sixpack-by-summer exercise and dietary plan. What's your fitness plan?
Dr BLT's shrink-2-fit-sixpack-by-summer exercise and dietary plan. What's your fitness plan?

I began to implement this plan a few weeks ago, and I'm seeing steady improvement.  The dietary aspect of my plan simply includes the application of common sense.  It means significant reductions in carb intake (mostly whole grains and fruit when carbs are ingested); dramatic reduction in sugar; lots of vegetables (mostly raw); plenty of healthy snacking (in the form of fruit and sugar-free trail mixes); plenty of protein, (especially in the form of chicken breasts and fish); and an overall reduction in portion size. 

I really mix it up when it comes to excercise.  I'll ride my bike to work 2-3 times per week; I'll swim laps 2-3 times per week; and I'll engage in weight training  (high reps,  relatively low weight); and finally, I will do various forms of sit-ups and other ab excercises with my weight training workout.  Apart from riding my bike (which can take from 45 minutes to an hour each way, all other excercise routines are only done for about 15-20 minutes.

Well, that's the plan.  I call it a "shrink-2-fit" workout because, first of all, I am a shrink, and, second, I plan to shrink 2 fit into clothing I haven't been able to wear for awhile. 

I'm not necessarily recommending this plan to others because I believe excercise and eating programs should be tailored to the individual, but, so far, this is working for me.

What about the rest of you?  Are any of you presently involved in excercise and/or dietary plans?  If so, what's your plan, and how is it working for you? 

BTW, that's not me in the photo.  Not even close.  But it doesn't hurt to dream, and then, as Howard Jones once said in a song, put a "dream into action." 

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posted by woofwoof on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:25 AM
I love half naked men with six packs.  HOooooWL!
posted by Hardliner4freedom on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:36 AM

Well, we could have the next ACB meeting at our house, and we can display both halves.

And yes, I do look like that once again.

posted by blognroll on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:38 AM

Well, there's a reason I'm not half-naked (other than my Mennonite sense of modesty).  It's because the sixpack is, at this point, only visible (partially visible) in certain shades of lighting.  The rest of it is there, it's just slightly covered up (with a thin layer of fat that turns a bit thick when I sit down, and, with a thin layer of baggy clothing), but I will shrink-2-fit, and when I do, I'll be a little less modest. 

I won't turn into an exhibitionist or anything like that, but in the middle of summer, I will dress like it's the middle of summer, and not like it's late October. 

posted by Hardliner4freedom on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:51 AM

To answer your own blog question, Doc, I was an athlete and bodybuilder in my early 40s.  Then a few near-simultaneous tragedies in life kinda shot me out of the sky.

I decided this year to get it all back.  And I did.  Lost 35 pounds, am getting the sharp muscle definition back, and the 5-K run is back under 22 minutes.  (It was in the 16 minute class when I was 40.)

I'm taking a slower pace with the strength building, though.  It'll take a while to get the 295 pound bench press back.  I may look 30, but my joints and ligaments know the truth, that I belong to the previous generation.

posted by blognroll on Jun 8, 2007 at 11:57 AM

Well, Hardliner, I'm sorry to hear about your "near-simultaneous tragedies," but I'm glad you're bouncing back.  You make a great role model for others who are experiencing, or have experienced, major setbacks. 

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns in the road, but it's all about finding the strength and courage to forge ahead when things become overwhelming.  Like they say, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."  To borrow from the Beatles, more power to you in your efforts to "Get Back", Hardliner!

posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2007 at 12:11 PM
I don't have a six pack, I have the whole keg!!
posted by jasonsperber on Jun 8, 2007 at 01:01 PM
What, no custom BLT work-out tunes?  :)
posted by blognroll on Jun 8, 2007 at 01:11 PM

That's good, anon.  I'll be hitting that keg as soon as I reach a few more of my fitness goals : #)

I was waiting for a question like that, Jason.  In the works, my friend, in the works.  The delay is designed to keep people revisiting this blog post : )  My posts are like Cracker Jacks boxes, only every once in awhile, there's no prize :  )> 

posted by jasonsperber on Jun 8, 2007 at 01:16 PM
But Cracker Jacks is fattening.  :)
posted by blognroll on Jun 8, 2007 at 01:20 PM

All the more motivation to hit the gym :  o  ))

posted by Hardliner4freedom on Jun 8, 2007 at 01:22 PM

Now that I have it back, I want to explore a new frontier that I didn't do before -- take up a martial art.

So, I reckon that I'll be running into RoyTullis or his grandkids one of these days.

posted by blognroll on Jun 8, 2007 at 02:00 PM
That sounds great.  It sounds like you're making the most of life and that you're enjoying yourself.  Go for it!
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