Nutrition

Sore

It is 3 days in

and

 let the soreness begin.

New Day

Hello,

Sorry it has been a while but here I am.

Fatman

Day ? Honesty

Hello my friends,

Just watch this video I had a lot to say.

Thank you,

Fatman

Day 43 I think

Good morning,

I have been out for a while and now I'm back I let the video explain.

Have a great day,

Fatman

Day 35 Hello again.

Good morning,

   I know I have not posted a video in 10 days.  I have been sick and on antibiotics with about 4 more days to go.  During this time I did try twice to workout and made it about 6-7 mins in before I almost passed out. My body was not ready so I listened.  To me this idea of working out is not a quick fix or a diet to try to get to a certain weight and say.... yea!  It is a journey, a journey that I have chosen to expose with this blog.  I do not care how much I lose in a month not can I lift my own body weight in 6 months. I am searching for that feeling of I work out every day because it is me, which is who I am who I will be.

   Life change, how long did it take me to get to where I am 20 years, 30 years, was I trained from birth (with no fault to my parents) nobody really knows. Very rare is the person who can say it started because of ... One thing is for sure it was not a week or a month nor a year, was it.  So I cannot expect myself to change in that time frame either.  Do what you do for yourself; expose yourself to people on what you are doing.  If you have negative feedback from people or comments like "You're doing great you'll lose some weight soon" those are assholes.  Screw them but take into account who really cares how you’re doing and who will actually listen to you as you speak of your journey; because you will also learn who is really a friend and who is not.  DISCLAIMER, if you constantly ramble and are looking for constant support on every action even your closest friend my not want to hear it, haha.  Anyway my heart goes out to all of you that do show me love and my ass goes to the rest of you.  This is day 35 and I am still here.

Fatman.

Day 28-29 Not yet ready

So I went to the Doctor and they put me on antibiotics it seems I have sinusitis and bronchitis.  So that it why I have been feeling like crap and not able to do squat.  Hopefully by tomorrow I can start again.  I will just do some recovery week videos and start my phase 2 (which is what I would have started this week) next Monday.  See ya all tomorrow.

Fatman

DAY 26-27 SICK AS A DOG

Sorry all but I have been sick and unable to train hope to be better buy Monday morning to begin the maddness.  Hope you all are better than I have been.  See ya.

Fatman

Day 25 70%

Good morning,

I just posted day 24 today previous to this post because I felt I needed to inform you all about yesterday (and again my apologies for slipping).  Today I am fighting off a bit of something, my throat is killing me and I feel weak.  Lucky for me it was a stretching day. But because I messed up yesterday I was not going to let it happen back to back days. 

Fatman

Day 24 I Messed Up (Make up post for Thursday 3/3/2011)

Thursday March 3,

I woke up late and did not have time to do my work out.  I figure fine I will do it when I get home.  When I got home my throat was killing me and I was with the sniffles. By the time I realized I was supposed to work out it was time to crash.  I was not happy with myself and apologize that I did not post yesterday.

Fatman

Day 23 New workout

Hello,

This new one is tough, it is as bad as the yoga.  I only made it through 40 mins of it and could not take any more.  I'm running late so if anyone has any questions please ask and I will either address them on video or write back.  Have a great day.

Day 23
Fatman

Day 22 Recovery Week 1

Hello Good morning Buenos dia,

Those are the only two languages I know.  Today begins the first recovery week and I don’t think it is as nice as it sounds.  It begins with Yoga a major workout, then Kenpo a cardio extreme if you do it right, and the new one Core Synergenistics then repeat finishing with a rest day.  I have a good feeling the last and latest one is going to be rough.  I now Core is your mid section, so far I have done the 15 min Ab Ripper X and that one is a killer alone.  This one states an hour and I have no idea what  Synergenistics means but I will let you know on Thursday.  Well I wish you all a great day and send me either via here or facebook those recipes I asked about. Thanks.

Fatman

Day 21 Divide by 7 = 3 Weeks

Good morning,

Back on track woke up made coffee, check BP, Check Glucose, and work out. What an excellent way to start the week.  I apologize to all that have sent emails and have not received a response.  I did not know I was getting them and since it was a new account I made for this blog it never even crossed my mind.  Thank you for your encouragements and kinds words.  Well 3 freaking weeks I have to say time has flown and the results are showing.  Weight is still not moving I will begin this week to plan better so I know what exactly is happening with my calorie count vs. exercise.  But one thing is for sure my muscles are stronger and denser so that can be a serious factor as well.  What really counts to me are the 2 week measurements.  Yes, I know I never posted them I will figure out how I am going to take care of that.  I do not want to have it solely on a page in the archives. I want it showing prominently on the page no matter which day you’re looking at.  Anyway I feel great and my body is reacting well in only 3 weeks. WOW.

Fatman

Day 20 I switch my rest day

Hello,

So I switch my rest day from tomorrow to today. I had a lot to do which started in the morning and and by the time my wife and I got home it was 8:00pm. But today was a great day we ate very healthy as well as helped out my mother with her apt. But the best part is that we purchased are first brand new living room set together. It is not an expensive set but we could not be more excited. We remained very active through out the day and we are now ready to crash out. I hope everyone had a great weekend and I will see you all in the morning. Goodnight.

Fatman

Day 19 Wow,almost 3 weeks in.

Hi,

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday mine has been pretty good.  Did some stuff in the morning, saw my son's Cub Scout ceremony, and hung out with Sam my wifey before working out.  It is tough! Doing this, committing to get off medication, to not only get in shape but get in great shape. My goal is extreme but I feel that why decide to get into a shape that would only be decent.  That is not a goal that is a fear, a fear to say I will commit.  I will become strong and be as fit as I can.  Fear is real my friends it is not in your head.  It is in your heart.  So find something that you love if you have fear, place that in your fear's way and see what you can do.  You will still be fearful but you won’t it won’t be for you. The strength within ourselves is stripped from us as we get older and it is fear that does not allow us to reclaim it.  Find yours and challenge it you will be stronger for it.

Fatman

Day 18 I'm Back

Hello

Sorry about yesterday the video will explain it today.  I have a lot to do this morning, so forgive my shortness. Thank you all, who were concerned with my disappearance yesterday.  I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Fatman

Day 17 Bad day

Hello,

Today I don’t feel well I started a new Blood Pressure medicine yesterday and my body is taking some time to adjust.  I will attempt to work out later even if it is just walking around my complex for an hour just to give my body constant movement.  This is something we all need to realize we have to be determined in our goals but flexible in how we get there.  Not working out because I don’t feel like it is not acceptable.  But taking a day because your body is sick or something major is different.  I was kicking myself about not working out and then I realized this is out of my control.  Control what you can in life and the rest you just have to flow with.

Fatman

Day 16 Everybody Jump

Jump I said make it Jump ese...

Haha, this Plyometrics video I think will make you sweat the most so far.  I did it on week one and did not want to see it again.  The option was Cardio-X which I did on week 2 which was great. But this is week 3 last week before the 1st recovery week and I said I was going to push it.  So Plyometrics it was and done.  When you exercise it is not suppose to be easy if when you are done you feel hey I can go to work without a shower just drying off...YOU DIDNT WORKOUT.  You just lied to yourself.  This blog is keeping me honest what are you doing to keep yourself in check?  Let me know.

Fatman

Day 15 Chest and Back week 3

Morning,

Day 15 and I pushed it hard.  I was able to do the full workout actually doing the push-ups.  When I started I could not do one set and here I am making it through the whole video.  It is incredible what you can do if you stick to your plans.  Well today I am beat and it is late so to keep it short and sweet... I kicked ass today, peace.

Fatman

Day 14 Half way through Phase 1

Good morning,

 

Today I was very tired I went to sleep late and woke up like normal, not to mention I had a cheat meal last night (This is ok though I am in this for the long run and not doing this for quick results.). Before this was not a problem I would sleep 4-6 hours and that was that.  The truth was that this was killing me slowly, the less sleep under 8 hours you get a night the higher your chances are to develop diabetes.  "That’s messed up" but if your body does not have time to reboot and do its own internal workout then you are screwing yourself.  I used to say I will sleep when I'm dead, I guess it is more like if you don’t sleep your dead, haha.

Self analysis (mini rant)
    I can’t believe it has gone by so fast.  How many years have I set aside doing this and where would I be if I didn’t?... This does not matter, it is one of those weasels popping it ugly head out of the ground and I have my mallet in hand, so "WHACK" there goes another one! Things like this eat away at the positiveness that I am trying to accomplish.  The truth is I screwed up and that is why I am here, I know that, that is why I am doing this.  So when you get to this point remember it is ourselves looking for that excuse to stop. It is the same self destructiveness that got us here in the first place.  Reach for your mallet and squash it right there and then.  Don’t let it take you down again, fight and you will survive.

Fatman

Day 13 Father v.s. Son

Hi,

Well we train late but as the saying goes, better late than never.  My son was worried about how hard today's training would be because his legs were sore from yesterday and that is the first time he really experiences that feeling. It is week 2 day 6 which means after tomorrow I go into week 3 then I start my first recovery week and I am done with phase 1.  My wife took my measurements and I will post them separately.  Anyway it was a great workout and my body is getting stronger. I notice I can do more jumping jacks and other exercises that I couldn’t do 1 of 2 weeks ago.  Have a great night everyone and I will see you in the morning. 

Fatman

Glucose Update

I just checked my glucose level and it was 127 that is a record.

Day 12 Father and Son

Hi,

Today I had a special guest star, my son. He comes over every other weekend and is the biggest part of my mission to get in shape. He joined me though reluctant to do so and did a fantastic job keeping up.  My wifey is at the gym and it seems as though everyone is on board to get in shape. What a wonderful day.

Fatman

Day 11 A Great Day

Today is a great day,

     Yesterday my glucose level was 150 in the afternoon, 165 in the evening, and this morning 135.  These are numbers I have not seen in a very long time.  I was concerned that my sugar levels were not going down and all of a sudden BOOM! So, this little plan of mine is starting to show major results in the middle of week 2 in a 13 week process.  I never expected this but I am glad it is happening.  I know eventually there will be a plateau but that when you have to push harder.  But until then I will be enjoying seeing these results. Have a great day, TGIFF.

Fatman

Day 10 Improvement

Morning all,

This is the 3rd day of week 2 and last week on this same workout the guy said at the 45 min mark you can stop at this point.  Well I did and cont to the ab ripper which was 15 mins.  Today I made it through the whole hour I did not take into account the time and do not have the time to make this post and get ready for work so I will finish that up tonight.  The point is 1 week and there has been an increase in strength and endurance.  Have a great day.

Fatman

A personal request:  I have a friend that his uncle is not doing too well and has asked for prayers.  I know a few of you are good at this and have groups that pray for people.  Please place a prayer for Dillard Hawkins he is in a coma and can use some help. Thank you.

Day 9 Mental

Good morning my friends and family,

Today I switched it up, I went with the Cardio X instead of the Plyometrics that I did last week. It really is the way I should have done it if I wasn't so stubborn at times.  The mental game is starting to show its evil head and like that game in the fair where you take a mallet and squash the little gophers head when they pop up, is what this feels like. The good news is I was always good at that game and that is how I'm going to play it in my head.  When the thought pops up I will acknowledge it as a gopher and "WHACK".  What do you think will be your game will be, let me know?

Fatman

Day 8

Hello,

I promised that I would get it done today and even though I had to take a lot more breaks than normal I made it through. 

Bad Morning

Sorry but I had a bad morning and did not go into work today. Last night we got some take out from a local Salad and soup place which didn’t sit well with me. So not only was it a bad morning but bad night.  I will do my Day 8 later today just can’t this morning.

Fatman

Day 7 Rest Day

Good morning,

Sorry my post was late, I had to be at the Chiropractors office at 8:00am.  Well today was the end of the first week, and I feel great. I did the X Stretch and to be honest this is what I expected from the Yoga video.  I sweated a little but nothing like the other days.  My legs and calves are still very sore, but I am able to move around much better than yesterday (thank god).  Well tomorrow the madness starts again and by this time next week I will have worked out harder and longer than I probably ever have.  I can’t wait to see the results I will be posting my original stats as well as my new ones and doing this every 2 weeks. I hope you all have a great Valentine's Day.

Fatman

Day 6 Kenpo X

Hello,

      Well it is Sunday and day 6 the last day of round 1 for this 90 day project.  I was sore from yesterday’s leg workout and so comfortable in bed.  But I was excited about today and still jump up, made my coffee (for after work out), and got right to it.  This was fun and I think I pushed harder than the whole week. Thank you for following me and I can’t wait to see the progress by the end of next Sunday.  By the way I broke 280 I weighed in at 279.5 this morning.  I know that might not seem a lot but it was a great feeling for me and I can’t wait to see when I hit 269.5.  Have a great Sunday everyone.

The Fatman.

Day 5 Legs and Back

Good afternoon Friends,

I am sorry for starting late today. I had to take care of something very difficult this morning.  But I did get to it. Even though I felt tired, lazy, and came up with endless reason of why I deserve to take today off... I DID NOT! I will make it through 90 days of training.  That is my promise to MYSELF, but anyone and everyone is invited for the ride. Day 5.

Day 4 Yoga

Good morning,

This morning I was getting out of bed just feeling sore from all parts of my body.  Then I got excited, today is yoga.  Great some stretching, breathing, and meditation easy day. WRONG! It was true I did all of that but it puts you in positions that cause supporting muscle groups to kick in and some intense positions that kept me catching myself from falling down. It was a 1 1/2 hours.  I did 45 mins and had to stop due to I did not know how long it was and I have to get ready for work.  So I guess I will have a double post today. Anyone who is thinking about starting a program let me just tell you don’t wait for a Monday that will always give you an excuse and another week if you don’t begin.  Just start even if it is just a simple thing like walking in place or doing 30 seconds of knee bends (squats) it is more than you did yesterday.  Remember there is only one today, make the most of it. No matter what you think Feb 11, 2011 will only be available once in your life what did you do with it? Let me know what you did today.

Day 3 Shoulders & Arms & Gut haha

Today was not easy I wanted to stay in bed and say "I will sleep 15mins maybe just work out tonight".  Then it hit me I slept the whole night. I didnt wake up once. Not for the bathroom, not to eat, nothing.  Right there was my moment and I got the hell out of bed. 

Day 2 Jump Training

Wow this one was no joke the jump training will burn you out.  I modified every one of the exercises because I have to much weight to be jumping as high and as long as these people.  But I did complete the hour and took a few clips for proof.

The pain starts today.

Good morning,

Well I have had P90X for over 6 months and never used it.  That’s not true maybe once or twice I need to keep this honest.  Well this is what I will be doing for my work out.  I have to modify the routines due to back surgery, new herniated disk, and right shoulder surgery.  But that is ok I do the mods and walk in place in the meantime.  A good pain in the ass friend said "post pics of your workouts"  so here I am after.

 








Ok I need to go and get ready for work.  I will keep this up daily.

 The Fatman

Intro

Hello my name is Eric Acosta and I am the Fatman. I am currently 41 years old and about 100 pounds overweight. I have a sit down job, I smoke, do not control my food intake, and if I work out it is probably once a month if that. Because of this Diabetes and Hypertension has governed my life for too many years. I am married and have a son from a previous marriage.  They are my world and I have been too selfish not considering the effects of my actions nor what their life would be if I were to drop dead. This has become a daily thought for me, DEATH.  Sometimes I am driving having a smoke, sometimes I am just sitting down watching the hypnotic box that has been my lifelong demon. Other times I can be awaking in the wee hours by my body sweating out the poisons I choose to devour, normally at night when I know it could kill me.  Why? Why do I choose this slow torture and criminal injustice to myself and family? Because of the unreachable and evading curse known as tomorrow! Well as we all know tomorrow never comes.

            I made a decision for the hundredth time this past Monday to get in shape and tell tomorrow to fuck off.  I started the week at 288lbs and today I am down to 281.  That’s 7 pounds doing nothing except showing a little control. How bad and what kind of stupid decision’s have I been making. Doing nothing and dropping that weight.  Well to me it is no surprise I have been here before.  I drop Whoo, doing great I deserve a treat, and maybe one more. Well I did badly yesterday… mmm so I’ll just get back on track on Monday, you know tomorrow.