Turbulence Training
Transformation Contest 2009...

Kelly Loses 13.5 Pounds and Over 6% Body Fat While Eating More and Still Enjoying a Cold Beer in Moderation!

I have always been concerned about my health. I look at my parents and see what I do not want to become when I get older. I have severe asthma and about 12 years ago I got into cycling to increase lung capacity for the overall health improvement, I got hooked, rode my bike everywhere and eventually got into racing.

Prior to starting the contest I had set a goal to lose 10lbs by my 40th birthday, and to lose a total of 22lbs by the big race in September. I used to race single speed mountain bikes in the state series and decided I wanted to race again, but this time instead of 4th overall I wanted 1st!

I started the TT program on the advice of a friend; he knew I worked out a lot. The problem is working out a lot doesn’t mean results…just look at my before photos!

I spent just as much time in the gym before TT. With TT I was finally able to bring together the weights, intervals and diet for some great results!

The TT program I used was the Home Abdominal Workouts Intermediate (week 1-4), Advanced Phase I (weeks 5-8) and Phase II (weeks 9-12). I plan on finishing up the Phase III then going on with 2K9 or the Original.

About 7 weeks into the contest we had a family photo scheduled. I couldn’t find a pair of pants that fit! I had to buy some new dress pants, and this was only half way through!

There are several things I finally figured out while doing this contest. First is diet. My diet was never really bad; it was just the amount I ate.

The problem was I didn’t actually eat enough. With the amount of time I spent exercising I should have been taking in 2000 to 2500 calories a day. I was nowhere close to that. After I started to take in the correct amount I started to lose 1.5 to 2 lbs a week. I will be honest; I did drink too much beer. Now I still enjoy my beer, but in moderation.

Getting in shape is like any other project; one needs to have tangible goals. I like the fact the Craig puts a “goals” contract in his workouts. It forces you to think about what you want to achieve, and when you want to achieve it.

My hats off to Craig, I believe in him and his quest to help people lose weight not only fast but also safe. I also want to thank everybody in the forums for their kind words of encouragement. Keep your eyes open for Oatmeal’s continuing journal.

Cheers!

Below are my before and after stats

Jan 3 2009
Height: 71.5"
Weight: #183.5
Waist: 35.5"
Hip: 39.25"
Bicep: 13.875"
Forearm: 12"
Thigh: 22 "
Wrist: 6.625"
Calve: 16 "
Chest: 38.5"
BF: 20.1%

March 28 2009
Height: 71.5"
Weight: #170 -13.5lbs
Waist: 33" -2.5 inches
Hip: 36.375" -2.875 inches
Bicep: 14.125 +0.25 inches
Forearm: 12"
Thigh: 23.25" +1.25 inches
Wrist: 6.75"
Calve: 16"
Chest: 38.5"
BF: 14% -6.1% BF

I can’t believe I gained 1.25” in my thighs…must be all the step-ups and split squats!

Kelly