Getting Sexy for Summer 2013 - 24yo M

musclesglasses5
musclesglasses5 Posts: 16 Member
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Hey all --

My name is Zack -- I'm 24 and right now weighing in at around 237.4 (I'm 6'1.5"). I'm currently doing the "Primal Blueprint" / Paleo diet -- and I've lost 7 lbs in the past 3 days. It's mostly water and my body getting rid of toxins etc -- I'm sure that at some point I'll reach a steady state of hopefully losing a pound or 2 of fat per week. Looking to get abs for the first time in my life by Summer 2013 and am very excited about the prospect of doing so. Expect that that will come around the time I get into the 190-200 range -- not sure where my body fat is but I'm sure if I get down there I'll start to see some mild form of definition, which would be a huge accomplishment. Ultimate goal is to fit into a pair of 32" jeans, a size I have not worn since I was very young.

I've come to realize that abs are 85% nutrition and 15% gym. And that nutrition itself is 95% psychological, 5% the act of eating something. So I'm working on controlling my brain and programming it so that I want to be healthy and that I consistently make the right choices.

Thanks for listening!

This is an exciting time -- happy to be sharing this journey with all of you who are making positive changes in your lives.
Zack

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  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    Hey Zack,

    Welcome! And great goals, I have ones that are similar and I think that just by taking this step it shows your already on your way to getting there.

    Also when it comes to food my best way of keeping myself from the bad stuff was using the 'out of sight, out of mind' technique. Don't let yourself look at the bad stuff :) and you won't crave it.
  • KristaWeiss
    KristaWeiss Posts: 233 Member
    You can do this, we will help you!
  • sam308lbs
    sam308lbs Posts: 1,936 Member
    Hey Zack we have similar goals and we are in a similar boat statswise..i am 26,6'1 and currently at 246 lbs.Summer 2013 here we come!!

    Sam
  • musclesglasses5
    musclesglasses5 Posts: 16 Member
    thanks for all of the nice words everyone -- i'm really excited about getting this done finally.
  • musclesglasses5
    musclesglasses5 Posts: 16 Member
    Sam -- I took a look at your progress -- incredible! If you haven't already checked it out, check www.marksdailyapple.com. If you're not already doing it, Paleo / Primal may help accelerate your progress!
  • miche_smash
    miche_smash Posts: 131 Member
    Good luck on your journey!! You seem to have a great attitude, feel free to add me if you're looking for friends.
  • Erikalynne18
    Erikalynne18 Posts: 558 Member
    a friend of mine is doing the paleo diet, she has some very yummy looking meals posted on fb! She also boosts that loosing weight is mostly based on nutrition, with some excercise thrown in. Took her advice (except the paleo, can't bring myself to that extreme yet lol), and so far the weight is coming off.

    Stay committed man, and keep your goal in sight! Summer 2013 isn't gonna see us coming! :D
  • slowly_changing12
    slowly_changing12 Posts: 192 Member
    Hey Zack!!! I am trying to look sexy for the summer too!!!! you can add me also!!
  • CuteWittleWifey
    CuteWittleWifey Posts: 60
    Totally feel free to add me!
    I lost 50 pounds, but now I'm pregnant!
    I don't think my body will be quite perfect by the time summer rolls around, but I'm gonna be trying like hell to get it back in shape once I give birth in a month or so!
    Good luck with your weight loss and keep up the good work!
  • CacophonyJen
    CacophonyJen Posts: 31
    Hey - glad to have you here with us on the journey!

    There's a "Sexy for Summer 2013" group already in existence if you are interested. Things are a little quiet in the group right now, and we could certainly use some more active members. Some of us in the group have friended each other (entirely optional, of course), and they have been a great support system for me so far!
    Feel free to add me if you like!

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