Fat loss is a lot like being a super secret spy, flying a super secret plane, on a super secret mission.
Yeah, I know that I’m crazy, but there really is a method to my madness.
So you’re on a top secret mission from the government, commissioned with the task of flying into enemy territory and taking out as many bases and strongholds as you possible can. Where are you headed exactly? No idea – that right there is classified information. What you do know is that the odds off success aren’t stacked in your favor. Time is limited and failure is not an option.
Luckily for you, you’re piloting the most well-armed aircraft that the world has ever seen. Her name is the X14 Aunt Esther, and she’s a bad mama jama. Even with her plethora of laser guided rockets and time-space continuum warping bullets, there is one major flaw: she has the armor of a marshmallow and can’t take nearly as much punishment as she can dish out.
Tactics will play a critical role in your mission’s success. So you fly in above the cloud cover, just high enough to avoid their radar while at the same time getting a feel for the landscape.
And then you strike.
You make a nose-dive right into the heart of the enemy’s base with guns blazing, leaving destruction in your wake. You take one hit, they take twenty. More and more enemies are starting to lock onto your position though, so you disengage and take cover above the clouds to recover. Then you swoop down and hit them again, and again, and again.
And then you win. Mission complete.
A lot of people do the exact opposite, though. They spend most of their time above cloud cover (a caloric surplus) with only brief dives into enemy territory (a caloric deficit). When they do decide to dive in, the enemy fire is so great (fear,hunger, emotional eating, old destructive habits, etc) that they retreat high above the clouds again before any real progress is even made. This is how some people end up trying to lose the same 10lbs for years on end, and I hate to see this.
Fat loss should be a high-octane push towards the finish right from the start. Commit to nothing but success, arm yourself with the knowledge and foods you’ll need and dive in for the kill, staying there as long as you can. Take a break when you can’t handle the heat anymore, but only long enough for you to recover and prepare for another descent.
Get in and get out.
Everyone can’t adhere to the same harsh deficit due to a wide variety of lifestyle factors that have to be taken into consideration, but what they CAN do is make the decision that they’re going to spend more time fighting the enemy than running from them. By doing this, it’s only a matter of time before victory is achieved.
This is my declaration of war. I’m publicly committing to getting leaner than I’ve ever been right before your very eyes. For 8 weeks, every other week I’ll update with pictures and share with you what has worked for me along the way, showing how you can apply it to yourself as well.
The goal is to reach a minimum of 180lbs while maintaining my strength and muscle mass.
Starting weight: 190.6lbs
If you’re tired of having your fat loss goals evade you, then I encourage you to enlist alongside me in this battle as well by leaving a comment in the comment section. You don’t have to post pictures of yourself. Committing to yourself and moving forward towards your goal is all that’s required.
In 8 weeks you’re going to either be the same, better or worse off than you were before – which path are you going to choose?
I commit to losing 10lbs as well! And ummm, I’m not putting my starting weight 🙂
That’s coolio – as long as you’re committed to making it happen!
I’m with you Roger.
I have been dieting for four weeks now, started at 214 down to 209. While I will definitely be dieting for longer than eight weeks, I will be posting my success here whenever you do the same. Keep it up!
That’s what I’m talking about, man – steel sharpens steel. Thanks for coming along and I’m looking forward to seeing your progress!
uhhh, maybe a bulking cycle is what you need.
Once I achieve maximum sexification, I will pile the muscle meat on at a slow but consistent pace until I no longer resemble a man, but a Greek God!
“Bulking cycle?” I hope that’s sarcasm. lol.
Yeah, that’s my homie who is jealous of all the sexual chocolate that popped up on his screen.
Excellent progress, my friend!
I remember that from your “before” pictures, you were a bit out of shape. That’s what I look like, now.
But you’ve gone and done a super duper makeover, man.
Remember, the look you dig is the look you should aim for! Don’t let anyone tell you what you should look like. Just get a goal and blaze a trail there!
Thanks, Clement. That’s what a super long lay off with shitty eating will do to ya, but I’m glad that I’m finally far away from those dark days now.
It’s only gonna get better from here on out!
On the boat and ready for sailing!
All aboard!
Dude. I’m totally in that Top Gun, airplane flying zone right now. But, errr. You have a spot on your shorts. You need some Tide, maybe.
Nah, it’s just chocolate cake I’m saving for later.
*vomits at the thought of eating chocolate*
Mission accepted and ready to face enemy fire, Sir! 10 lbs in 8 weeks…it’s so on. And I’m not posting my starting weight either. LOL
Lol, good – don’t let the enemy know how much artillery you have coming their way!
Bring it brah!
Consider it brung! *snaps in Z formation*
I must confess, it makes me a little jealous when I would be happy with someone’s before pics! lol.
I’m still at ~210 lbs. I know I could probably lose 12-15 pounds (much of it water weight, of course) in 8 weeks if I could finally stick to something for more than a week. lol. I’ll shoot for 195 by March 29.
Depending on your starting point, you could lose between 8 and 12lbs of straight fat in that time frame if you get dialed in with your nutrition – don’t go selling yourself short, Jordan. What specifically is keeping you from sticking to something for longer than a week as well? Finding that reason will do you more good than anything else. As always, my inbox is always open if you want to keep it private!
That’s a good question. I’m not totally sure, to be honest. I know I can do it, I’ve lost weight before. But for whatever reason, it’s been hard to stick to anything for the last six months or so. I haven’t been able to duplicate my previous success. It seems like it’s been harder to resist temptation this time around.
I’m e-mailing you at this very instant!
Aye aye cap’n! Like Jordan, I’ve had a hard time sticking to anything for very long.
I’d like to think I could lose 10-16 lbs (including initial water loss) in 8 weeks. I have a long ways to go before I’ll feel totally “sexified” but it’s a start!
There we go, Liza!
Sexification is as much of a mindset as it is a tangible state of being, so go ahead and rock on with ‘yo bad self!
Totally forgot to inform you of my recent working out sessions. Gave up on looking for a gym downtown, however luckily I have the school gym to go to and it is suburb. I will update you soon!
Yes, updates are a must from you young lady!
Project “Get Shredded Out The Nose” looks like a hit.
I demand you blow something up and jump a motorcycle over the wall like Vin did in XXX.
Aw man, but I wanna ride an expensive sports car on a railroad track and ram it into the back of a train like Ice Cube did in XXX 2: State of the Union!