DJ Week 1

Measurements 11/04/2007:

Body Composition Pectorals: 13

Body Composition Abs: 35

Body Composition Thighs: 15

Total Body Composition: 20.3%

Tape Measure Bicep: 13

Tape Measure Waist: 37

Tape Measure Chest: 39.5

Tape Measure Hips: 19

Weight: 205

My name is DJ Simmons. By reading my blog you have decided to donate your time to reading what I think about yogurt, a service I’ll gladly provide you. Though leading experts don’t consider me to be a pioneer in the field just yet, I’m certainly what you would call an up-and-comer in the world of moldy milk. I’ve been eating a variety of dairy products for quite some time now (though for a time my choice was limited to right or left) and have eaten Whey protein with some measure of consistency since high school. I believe I am qualified to pasteurize you with my words.

For the next 11 weeks I will be giving you a glimpse into my leisurely and stationary lifestyle which the good people at WheyActive frown upon. They decided that I would be the perfect candidate to reform and tempted me with an outrageous starting salary of 48 yogurts. I wheyed my options and told them I would try this new “diet and exercise” health craze and see what happens. It was an offer I couldn’t refuse.

A little about myself. I’m in college right now and live with a large man named Gary.
My diet leaves something to be desired. I usually like doing what I want on my own time which usually means eating fried chicken up to 5 times a week. I drink Busch Lite about 4-5 times a week in copious quantities, I make McDonald’s runs about twice a week and sometimes I pick my nose. But it is time for change, a change of mind and a change of heart. All of this will take courage which I will instill in myself by growing a beard. I’m’ not going to stop drinking alcohol because that would be lame but I will also try to eat less junk and now eat more less delicious things such as:
2 Protein Shakes a Day
2 Yogurts a Day Mixed with Whey Protein Powder
Cans Spinach

I will also:
Excerise 5 times a week.
In addition to:
Growing a courage beard.

I will now try to eat 5 meals a day and not drink too much juice because it has a silly amount of sugar carbs. I will exercise by playing basketball 5 times a week and lifting large objects over my head 3 times a week the Krebs Cycle. This is week 1 of the plan and I’m feeling optimistic that I can be healthier and I’m optimistic that you can be healthier too by reading this if you’re not from Wisconsin. I promise to be as charismatic as Jared from Subway, the Michael Jordan of not being fat. I will do all this without the benefit of performing enhancing drugs. This week was week one so I have nothing to report yet; my workouts went according to plan; I had fried chicken only twice and didn’t go to McDonald’s. Every time I would have normally a hamburger I ate a chicken gyro instead. As you can see, things are shaping up.

In next week’s blog:
Will a journey past Chicken Shack spell the end of DJ’s Whey Challenge?
How many bad whey puns is whey too many?
Does this font make my text look big?

I leave you with the essentials:
Height: 78 inches
Weight: 200
Waist: 40 inches
Bust: 41 inches
Toes: 10

Carol Week 1

Measurements 11/04/2007
Body Composition Tricep: 21

Body Composition S/I: 12
Body Composition Thigh: 22

Body Composition Total : 25.7%

Tape Measure Bicep: 10

Tape Measure Chest: 32

Tape Measure Waist: 28.5

Tape Measure Hips: 34

Tape Measure Thigh: 20.5

Weight: 113

I have always been health-conscious to a certain degree and have tried to eat well throughout my life. In this challenge, through a lower-fat, slightly higher in protein diet I hope to increase my lean muscle mass, decrease inches around my waist, and improve upon overall bone health.

At my age, I find it tough to build lean muscle and keep that definition. Including WheyActive whey protein in my diet, I hope to maintain descent tone and look healthy. This also involves a workout plan that has me doing various strength exercises twice a week and cardio exercise a few days a week. I welcome the exercise plan because I do work out, but would like to make it more of a routine. With constant traveling, this may prove to be difficult.

This first week has presented some challenges for me as I had to change my eating routine and include more meals in my day. This is difficult since I am usually on the go and am not used to having pre-packed snacks all ready to go. I do feel full after eating the yogurt with the whey protein powder. The satiety makes it hard for me to convince myself to eat the next meal 2-3 hours later!

Ashley Week 1

Measurements 11/04/2007

Body Composition Tricep: 18

Body Composition S/I: 14

Body Composition Thigh: 25

Total Body Composition: 24.4%

Tape Measure Bicep: 10

Tape Measure Chest: 34

Tape Measure Waist: 32

Tape Measure Hips: 38

Tape Measure Thigh: 20

Weight: 130

My diet has been healthy for a steady 2 years now after coming to the realization that
post-collegiate life cannot revolve around Natural Light beer and late-night pizza parties.
Although I still maintained my exercise patterns throughout college, it did not outweigh
the four years of glutinous Friday and Saturday nights. Since then, I have put an effort
forth to have 5 smaller meals per day, each meal containing at least 5g or more of protein
and making sure that I am having low-fat, whole, fresh foods that are of good quality.
The biggest change in my dietary behavior is incorporating whey protein into my daily
routine.

Through this challenge, I am hoping that WheyActive whey protein products
will help to increase my lean muscle mass, which is important in fighting against
numerous life-threatening diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It is an
arduous task these days; being healthy, with all of the junk out there we can indulge in.
Just by adding whey protein and keeping up with my healthy habits, keeping up my
energy and toning up my body is what I am most looking forward to.

Diana Week 1

Measurements 11/04/2007

Body Compositions Tricep: 12

Body Composition S/I: 11

Body Composition Thigh: 5

Tape Measure Bicep: 11

Tape Measure Chest: 36

Tape Measure Waist: 36

Tape Measure Hips: 37

Tape Measure Thigh: 21

Weight: 148

This week was not a great one for exercise; whereas when I was on vacation last week I exercised 1.5-2 hours per day seven of the eight days we were away, this week, with work demands and contractors in my kitchen every morning asking endless questions about our current remodeling project, if I didn't make it to the gym by 11 a.m., I did not work out at all.

Due to my even more busy than usual schedule this week ,I also had a hard time eating as regularly as I was supposed to, often having my "snack" with my lunch which frequently did not occur until 1:30 or 2 pm. On the few days when I did eat more regularly, I noticed that the snack of yogurt and whey protein definitely made me feel more full throughout the day than I felt on other days (for relatively few calories) and I ate less over all and ate less fat.

My goals for this next week are: 1) to try to eat more often throughout the day, as recommended; 2) to try having whey protein powder in my water right after I work out rather than waiting until I get home from the gym, 30-60 minutes later; and 3) to drink less wine during the week.

Todd Week 1

Measurements 11/04/2007

Body Composition Pectoral: 13

Body Composition Abs: 34

Body Composition Thigh: 10

Total Body Composition: 20.1%

Tape Measure Bicep: 14

Tape Measure Chest: 42

Tape Measure Wasit: 38

Tape Measure Thigh: 18

Weight: 195

Goals: My goal is to reduce my overall body fat by 3% and increase my lean muscle mass. I am just beginning to train for a 1/2 triathlons my focus is on increasing my cardio endurance and strengthening my core an legs. I tend to lead a fairly healthy lifestyle during the week but overindulge on the weekends. My goal is to maintain a consistent diet for the full 7 days.
I have begun to reduce the portion sizes of the meals that I eat. I now try to limit my caloric intake to around 1900 per day.
For breakfast I typically have either a protein smoothie or bowl of Kashi cereal. For lunch I typically eat a turkey sandwich and some type of soup. I mainly eat chicken, pork, and lean ground turkey for dinner.
Since beginning the program, I have begun to eat 5 small meals per day and am focusing on portion size, adding vegetables, and not eating after 8pm.
This week I worked out 5 times. I lifted weighs 3 times and did a spinning and treadmill class at the gym. I need to reduce my alcohol intake on the weekends. I typically drink vodka tonics but have switched to rum and diet or vodka and soda.
I tend to travel during the week but a focused on maintaining a healthy diet while on the road. Again, my key focus is on portion size and eating 4+ servings of vegetables per day.
I have begun to drink 8 glasses of water per day.
This week I allowed myself a cheat meal of ribs at Twin Anchors as it was my b-day!!
I fell that eating meals per day gives me more energy. I am also focusing on making sue that I eat pre/post working out as this is vital to maintaining a healthy insulin level and rebuilding muscle.
This site is a good resource.
http://www.wheyoflife.org/faq.cfm