[18] Tuesday February 9, 2010: DAY 2592
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[32] Is this your first visit to my transformation page? After you register, you might want to start off by reading about me, what motivated me to start exercising and eating better, and why this web site exists.
[36] If you have a question, be sure to check out my Frequently Asked Questions page.
[45] Today's News
[66] Yesterday I increased my caloric intake by 300 calories, mostly in the forum of healthy fats (which came to around 29% of my total intake). I usually try to keep my carbs higher and my fats lower on training days, but I made Asian stir fry for dinner and that has some vegetable oil, sesame oil and natural peanut butter in it. I also tossed in some crushed roasted almonds, which added a nice crunch and a few extra calories.
[71] On the subject of macronutrient percentages, I see a lot of dieters attempting to perfectly hit very specific ratios. I think there are times when doing this makes good sense, but for most people putting such a fine point on things is simply not necessary. I've been doing great on this cut, and I am not trying to hit any "magical" macronutrient ratios. I just try to eat more carbs on workout days (especially in the meals surround the training sessions) and I eat a less carbs and more fat on non-training days. Protein remains high all the time. Don't make fat loss more complicated than it needs to be!
[78] JSF BodyShop™ beta testers, did you notice that on your home portal page there is a brand new "Live feed" tab? Now it's easy to see when your buddies have updated a stat, added new pictures, posted a new blog, reached a goal, made a post to their fitness wall (this will be rolled out later today) and so on. Please try out this new feature and let us know what you think in the BodyShop feedback forum!
[82] By the way, I've been making good progress with the new lighter BodyShop theme. We know from your feedback that the vast majority of you would prefer a lighter BodyShop theme, and this new skin will likely become the default. I hope to have the new theme completed this weekend. I'll keep you all posted!
[86] JSF BodyShop™ beta testing is now underway! All Bronze or higher JSF supporting members are invited to participate in the closed beta. If you are a Bronze or higher supporting member, you should have already received your beta invite package by email. If you have not yet received your beta invitation, then please contact support with your forum username and we'll resend the package to you. Also, if you upgrade your account to Bronze or higher at any point during the beta, your beta invite package will be sent to you within a few hours of upgrading. Please contact support if you don't receive it for some reason.
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[101] Transformation Spotlight of the Month [104] For the February 2010 TSM I've selected long-time forum member Mastover. Most of you already know who Mastover is, but there's a lot you probably don't know about him. I selected Mastover for this month's TSM because he leads by example, doesn't make excuses and reaches his goals through sheer force of will. Throughout his life Mastover has overcome drug and alcohol addiction and homelessness; he's battled cancer and immune system disease; he's been stabbed and left for dead... the list goes on. Mastover has plowed his way through a lifetime of setbacks and obstacles. He takes responsibility for his own actions, and he never feels sorry for himself. He also spends a great deal of his time helping others improve their lives, and that is something I admire about him a great deal. I think you'll enjoy this very special interview. |
[121] My Before, During & Current Pictures
[123] These two pictures were taken on the very first day of my transformation--January 6, 2003.
[134] These two pictures were taken just a few short months later. I'd lost over 50 pounds of fat, and added muscle. Amazing changes are possible in a relatively short period of time if you are willing to work hard and dedicate yourself.
[147] These pictures show how I look after over four years dedicated to a healthy lifestyle.
[164] Skeptical? Please read this.
[168] For more progress pictures and many other photos, including my daily, weekly and monthly archives, check out the pictures archives. For even more pictures and videos, check out my Picture Gallery and Video Archive thread on the forum.
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