Bill Phillip's | Transformation

Day 2 - Reality Slap

I went and had my body fat percentage measured this morning and I was shocked to learn that I'm at 36% body fat.  That is astonishing to me.  THis means that my body, in its current state is composed of about 97 pounds of FAT.  I was also suprised to learn that while my waist is "only" 42 inches, my belly is pushing out at 50 inches!!

I've never really admitted I've got a weight problem before.  I always thought I was built like a Defensive Lineman...a run stopper.  I'm just a big boned guy.  However, the numbers starring back at me tell a different story.  At 273 pounds, high blood pressure, high cholesteral, 36% body fat, and a belly that is 50 inches around...I most certainly do have a problem.

For some weird reason, it's almost liberating to admit I've got a weight problem.  I'm certainly not happy about it, but there is a type of peace and calm that's come over me now that I've admitted it.  I know I really have to do something...this isn't the same thing as it was when I was in my early twenties and I was trying to lose 5 or 10 pounds to look good for the ladies.  This is really dangerous.  I can't just lose weight...I have to really change my lifestyle...PERMANENTLY!

I'm also really buying in to Bill's idea of changing from the inside.  I don't neccesarily want to be skinny for selfish reasons.  I have work to do, my famaly needs me, and I have people to help.  This transformation is really bigger than just old Ted trying to lose a few.  This is important.

I did good today.  I ate right and I did 20 minutes of pretty good cardio.  I hope you had a great day!

Thanks for reading my blog and taking this journey with me.

Peace and Love to you!