I have achieved 18.2% body fat, on my way to 12%!

Goal achieved and then some!

I had a goal to reach 20% body fat or less by the end of 2007. I got tested at the gym a couple weeks ago and I was 18.2% body fat. So now that I've blown that goal out of the water I need a new one. I decided that after I get back from Peru I'm going to go hard at training and shoot for 12%!

Am I crazy? Maybe. Is it impossible - no. Hard - yes! But like a marathon I want to push myself to do something I've never done before and reach it - partly just to say I did it. Then settle at about 14-16% somewhere to maintain.

If you want to know how I'm doing it - I have added a lot more Sunrider foods into my nutritional intake daily - and have been eating mostly vegan for a few months now. I am also a guest writer on Rob's blog now and am doing a weekly whole foods recipe and photo of it. This is my last one: Tofu scramble



I have a few more coming out soon, he has them stored for when I'll be away. Maybe I'll come back with some great Peruvian recipes!





Here are a few samples. If you want to find out what they are and get the recipe - you can sign up for Rob's blog email list at: FormerFatGuyBlog.com

Update on Peru

Well is about 5 days until I leave and I've collected almost $900 in donations and have spent about $160 of that on a duffle bag full of school supplies to take to the kids.

I myself spent over $650 on gear and clothes for me to wear like: hiking shoes, rain gear, etc. I love Mountain Equipment Co-op now! They have great stuff and I got a lime green jacket - love it! I'm gonna be the best dressed hiker there.

I am looking forward to this trip but will miss Rob, and have lots to get done before I go still. I will of course take lots of photos but won't be able to post them until after I get back - as I don't have a laptop right now.

If you want to reach me while I'm gone, best way is on Facebook and I'm going to set up Skype too. Email me if you want the info on how to stay in touch with me. I leave September 12th, back October 2nd with some amazing stories no doubt!