Six Pack Abs Update

I'm several days into my new diet and workout plan and unexpected things are happening. The workouts are intense and the long recovery seems to be doing it's job. I've made significant gains in strength in less than a week after being at about the same level for a couple of months. I "look" thinner already, and I can already see a line in my stomach. Much to my surprise when I got on the scale this evening, I gained four pounds! Not the result I was looking for.

I have to conclude that this is gained muscle mass due to my thinner look. I'm going to keep at it despite the result and see what happens in a week or two. At that point I'll decide if this is getting me to my goal.

Geek to Freak!

I made a bet with a friend that I could have six-pack abs by June 22, 2007. He's giving me 10-1 odds on a $10 bet that I can't do it. This would be a monumental accomplishment since I've never had a six pack before (Even when I was a kid). I've had pretty good success so far just trying to lose weight (So far I've gone from 214 to 194), but it's time to get drastic. I'm going with the four week program outlined by Tim Ferris on his blog. My first workout will be Sunday afternoon after my wife and son leave for a two week vacation.

I will be making a couple of modifications. I won't eat nearly as many calories since I'm going more for fat loss than muscle gain. The real goal is to reduce my body fat percentage into the <10% range. Stay tuned to this blog for updates.

PS - Pick up Tim Ferriss' new book The 4-Hour Workweek. You won't regret it. It's got some very original material in it about the new economy and alternate work environments.