The Countdown to Adam Eat Clean Stripped Diet

I am on day 3 of my new program. Three strong days so far of healthy clean eating, every 2-4 hours. In addition, I've also decided to work on habits which I've done my whole life and drive me crazy. I'm excited to change. It;s not about me wanting to be a different person, but rather proving again to myself that I can achieve the goals i set out to accomplish.

The point of this diet is to trim down fast. This means strict control of diet- foods, times eaten, portion sizes, control of extras. It means a more moderate exercise routine that what I am used to- lower weights, higher reps and for less time at once. The calorie consumption overall will decrease, so I don't want to lose muscle while burning fat.

This time, I am tracking my progress by taking legit measurements and body fat per centage- my calipers and tape came today! When I took measurements, I was not too happy to realize that I had been mis-measuring on my own, but glad to have the reality match up with what I see. Just a few little pockets of fat here and there. I'm in overall good shape- but I think it could be better. Not that I want to be Jamie Eason buff, I just want my HARD EARNED muscled to pop and feel a little less short and frumpy- lighter on my feet.

My measurements today are:
Age: 26
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 128 lbs.
Body Fat: 27.5%
Waist: 27 inches
Arount Navel: 30 inches
Hips: 37 1/4 inches
Thighs: 22 inches each
Calves: 14 inches each
Right Bicep: 11 inches
Left Bicep: 11 inches
Neck: 13 inches
Chest: 31 inches
Bust: 35 inches
Wrist: 6 inches

My goals are as follows:
Finish Date: May 1st
Weight: 118 lbs.
Body Fat; 20%
Waist: 25 inches
Around Navel: 28 inches
Hips: 36 inches

These are the only areas which I feel I need to focus on as far as fat loss. Every week, I will measure my waist, hips and body fat per centage to stay on track. I know this is such a short time in which to accomplish these goals, but I think I can do it. And I think that I will be happy with any result.

When I reach each two-pounds-lost mark, I will reward myself with something I need.

126- new vegetable dish to make
124- movie
122- New purse
120- New outfit
118- Haircut!

I feel very focused and motivated right now, and it helps that my period is (well, it's happening AGAIN now, as I changed the pill and am breakthru bleeding!) on an "every three month" schedule now. So, in one month, I won't need to deal with PMS! I hope.

This is my food and activity for today:

Breakfast:
1 egg
1/4 c oatmeal
1 T each flaxseen and wheat germ
3 T pumpkin puree
cinnamon
Snack:
Baby carrots
21 roasted mixed nuts
Lunch: beef coconut curry, chia kombucha
Snack: Lavender Mate Sour, yougurt. flax, big pear
Dinner: 2 c kale, 5oz chicken breast, 1/2 small sweet potato, 2 campari tomatoes w. capers, 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
Snack: few nuts, Greek yogurt with 1/8 c cereal, 5 olives

ACtivity: Ran for 35 minutes in the samn heat!

Oh k falling asleep now...