Oh boy, here we go again!

Tomorrow morning I start a new seven week program (to greatness).  Ha!  I shouldn't laugh, but I need to think of it as something great because all great things take work and this will, too.  I am confused in life.  Am I doing what brings me meaning in life?  I look at my kids and I am proud (and also think to myself that I need to instill a few more 'value' traits... but don't we all in this age of micro and data?).  What about my career, my day-to-day?  Does it bring value?  Exercise often brings focus and that is a secondary (hopeful) result of this seven week kick.

My new program consists of eating a lean diet (limited fats) which differs from my previous diets which were more balanced with 40% Protein, 30% Carb and 30% Fat through three meals and one snack per day.  My new program will be five 'equal' meals per day with majority lean proteins and veggies (I think is 60% protein, 20% carb, 20% fat).  I'll know more when I start tracking on myfitnesspal.

My workouts will be six days each week.  Two workouts will be hour long classes at the local gym (motivation in large groups is awesome!).  Two workouts will be combined treadmill and resistance training for a total of one hour combined.  The last two workouts of the week will be split with a 30 minute cardio in the morning and a strength training in the evening.  Saturday is my rest day.

I will do a cheat meal every week and I have chosen Friday night to be it.  The night before my day off in order to maximize my enjoyment and appreciation of rest days. :)

This will be a challenge as I am looking to gain lean muscle and lose fat, ideally 15 to 20 pounds.

All I can say at this point is wish me luck!  I hope you are all doing well on your journeys to health and happiness.

Nighty night,
Peach