44 to 40

Hi,

I am pleased to announce the fitting of size 40 jeans. I will publicly unveil the 40 next weekend. My weight has remained constant but my pants have gotten smaller. That is what I ultimately want. I have been working so hard these days at work by taking on new projects and in the gym by working hard, supplementing and decent eating. I believe I can work a little harder at college and I will. Last week was Michael's birthday and it was wonderful.

Halloween will be the day I step into the 30's. My goal is to be rockin a size 38! Let's get it baby. Today we rest, tomorrow we torch!

TTYS,

JJB

Sweet Sunday

Hi,

I had a terrific weekend with Michael, especially in the sleep department. I caught up on that missed sleep and tonight I shall be sleeping by 10:30, giving me a respectable 7 hrs. I had a great chest/back workout today. I took my bench up to 225. Yeah buddy!

This week will be fine as I have already previewed the work/school schedule. I went to church today and I am so happy I have brought that back in to my life.

Buffalo 41 Kansas City 7. Go Bills, I love my team.

My workout:

• 10 minute warm elliptical and push ups (26 max)
• incline bench (went up to 185)
• bent over rows (went up to 155)
• bench (up to 225)
• lat pull downs
• machine flies
• machine rows
• pull overs
• 10 minutes elliptical

Next weekend is the Mr. Olympia competition so I will be glued to the computer until Jay Cutler wins #5! Next Sunday is Michael's Birthday. My big boy will be 8, God bless him. Life is good!

TTYS,

JJB

One more Day

Hi,

This week I am amazingly on task with my new schedule. I completed my three workouts, ate well and was on time everywhere. Class has been great and I am excited to get down to the nitty gritty of the work. I have been getting things done. Going back to work went well and I am not going to pretend like seeing Martine wasn't great. Her presence made me feel better. A little small talk is what the doctor ordered. Michael went back to school today and his mom had to drop him and he was sad. She picked him up for a treat and he had a great day. My class today was dismissed early but this is a rare treat. I have to get some extra sleep anyway. A little sacrifice will go a long way.

Today I exercised arms and shoulders. It was kick ass and I am satisfied.

TTYS,

JJB

Preparation J

Hi,

Big time prep today. I made my lunch, packed everything and am ready to tackle tomorrow. I want a smooth transition week and I am covering all corners. I am looking forward to the challenge and the ability to push myself to the limits and grow. I have to be smart about this. No time to waste. I am ready for my legs workout for tomorrow.

I have a list of supplements I will be taking.

• CLA- Breakfast and post workout
• Glutamine- Post workout
• Multi-Vitamin- Post workout
• BCAA's- Post workout

I took some pictures that I am not proud of but it's only one month deep. My arms look great and I slid in to a pair of size 40's today. Down from 44. One small step for a man, one giant leap for fat kind.

TTYS,

JJB

New Workout plan

Hi,

I start work and school this week so I am implementing the 3 day split workout plan. It goes as follows:

1. Sunday: Chest/Back day with Pre-workout cardio and post.
2. Tuesday: Legs day with Pre-workout cardio only
3. Thursday: Shoulders/Arms with Pre-workout and post.

Cardio every morning on the p.o.s exercise bike Edgar gave me. Jay Cutler is a fan of cardio on empty and I will be as well.

Eating will be as follows

• Breakfast: Egg substitute with Ezekiel bread. (6 a.m)
• Shake (9 a.m)
• Lunch: Meat and vegetables (12:30 pm)
• Shake (3:00 p.m))
• Post workout shake (4:30 p.m)
• Dinner: Meat (5:15 p.m)

I will update you soon on my supplements and progress. My weight has been steady but my pants size has been going in the right direction. The muscles look great and I have a few pieces of clothes I can wear with pride. Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither will my championship body.

TTYS,

JJB