Does my A$$ look big in this MANKINI???

The new diets on paper look aggressive but unexpectedly filling. Sure I miss the chicken, fish or veal but once you get your head over it and tell yourself  "I know I can I know I can" then its becomes alot easier. Exercises are definitely getting harder but I enjoy the challenge, well maybe not the creeps. Also hurt some muscle in my back somehow from skipping, physio reckons it the muscles from the ribs to my backbone which make it very difficult to breathe when I'm jumping up and down. Did the skips this morning but was struggling in the end, feels like someone bear hugging you from behind, anyone else experiencing this pain?  Other than not being able to breathe, the idea of someone bear hugging me from behind is also heart stopping. BUT never fear, I haven't let it stop me, I have persevered and to make up for the skipping, I'm doing an hour on the elliptical machine. Yday I even went to the gym TWICE!!

Definitely seeing some results now, I was very happy to realise I have 10 toes like everyone else. Ever been shopping and see something you like on sale BUT unfortunately its just a little too small for you? and you think umm, well once I finish my Atkins Diet that should fit like a glove, right? after convincing yourself you go ahead and buy it. Well, practically half my wardrobe consists of clothes for a body I never had and now bit by bit I'm tapping into it...Don't get me wrong , LL Cool J has nothing to worry about yet BUT its a step actually a leap in the right direction for me. I'll know when I have succeeded in reaching my goal and thats when I get to the last item in the back of my wardrobe.. That's right, the MANKINI!!!

"I'LL BE BACK"

My feet felt like they were in a Sopranos skit this morning as my concrete boots just could not get off the ground and were sinking fast. I thought my wife and myself would treat ourselves to a massage yesterday with our feet being the main focus. We were in heaven, it felt so good that we nodded off as soon "this little piggy went to the market". After the footrub it felt like we were walking on clouds but unfortunately this morning it felt like we were walking on nails. I dont think i managed more than 20 without whipping my feet senseless, so 900 this morning took sooooo long to finish.

Also starting to get lots and lots of encouraging and motivating comments, like, "about time you fat b*$tard", "what u mean you not drinking, you pu**y", "I'm a HUGE seller at 90days", "ohh WOW, another diet ey" and my personal favourite "You know, you are much better company when your drunk" OUCH! Don't worry, I'm harnessing all this negative energy for my own good. Until one day, when all this negative energy will be overflowing in the streets of Hong Kong especially in Lan Kwai Fong.. Then when theres no more hope left, Who they going to call??? That's right, GutBusters!

They have been a few changes, still a long way from loving the image when I get out of the shower but the fact that i can see my toes again is a win. Just glad to be leaving the house with the same colour socks and shoes. Losing weight hasn't been jaw dropping YET but I certainly have put on some muscle, especially on the legs, shoulders & arms. Wont be long till Im telling strangers the time in my other Arnie voice, the Terminator kind.

"Hey little ladies, ask me tha thyyme will u"

WOLF PACK IS STRONG

Survived another gruelling week of drink dodging... Had the State of Origin on Wednesday night which was tame, well for me anyway. We did lose though and after drinking 80 ice waters i decided it was time to go home. Lucky i did, coz i was home by 10 but my fellow NON PCP comrades made it back around the 3-4 handle i hear. Usually i would look like this by Friday but not THIS Friday BABY!!!

Attended a charity event last night called "Help for Heroes" for wounded soldiers. Quite a grand affair with over 700 people where admittingly I was tempted to have a glass of white wine or two. BUT I was sitting between Andy McNab (British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier) and a chap who runs gruelling  marathons in the Amazon Jungle & deserts all over the world, who sat there telling me that my commitment to PCP is great, they were impressed with the training, diet and dedication I had. Ummmm, didn't really feel like necking the wine after that.!!! To help I had the Wolf pack in the house with brother Marlon and Eddie at the event, so we had each others backs. Also noticed the tux wasn't as snug as it used to be.. think it might be time for a Brown Bond in 73days time.

Check out the cause:
http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/

PCP WOLF PACK

The wolf pack without the hangover! Its good to be doing this with my Wolf pack, Marlon, Eddie, Allan, Nick, Reevesy, Annabelle, Tracey, Elaine & Alex. Its always nice to have friends suffering with you. Happy skipping!

State of Origin

So far so good Captain! The weekend is unfortunately over and I have managed very well through it. I think the key here is routine and to be consistent. HK being temptation island doesn't make it easier for me but it certainly makes you a stronger person if you have survived unscathed. Sure it wasn't easy sitting there watching others eat to their hearts content and then washing it all down with a nice cold beer but it had to be done and I feel better for not caving in. Keep telling myself, stay on the path Alice. The real test will be on Wednesday. State of Origin, played only 3 times a year and 2 of them fall while I'm in the midst of PCP. This is when the Bundy Bear's call is at its strongest so I hope I'm down with PCP or God help me.

Really getting into the training now, doing the exercises with my wife Annabelle really helps also. She is an absolute angel and it's love & support like that i need to motivate myself to get out of bed at 5am to do my exercises. I have tried training before work and after work and I get more out of the day if i train in the morning. The buzz i get when i train in the morning seems to last the whole day, yeah the first skip maybe be tough but that last skip also means that you're done for the day.

Gday my PCP gang

As this is my first official blog ever i just wanted to do a quick intro to my PCP team. Ive been in HK for 7 years now and being in the investment industry i have spent most of that time in LKF drinking and eating away. Dont get me wrong, certainly enjoyed it but its time for a different routine now. Giving up drinking or trying to do anything good in HK reminds me of that scene in the Godfather from big Al "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in" BUT regardless, even I'm sick of my own excuses and the time for change is here. I'm sure my wife Annabelle and son Jayan will agree also. I'm doing it for them as much as I'm doing it for me. I think PCP is a great idea to getting fit especially with the support of my PCP peers and with my wife cracking the whip or shall i say skipping rope at home...I am very optimistic about reaching my goals.

Its been a week and i don't feel much different and certainly don't look any different. I am getting the hang of the skipping though, on Day 1 i could not do more than 10 without tripping over myself, now i can do over 50 without getting caught up. Also I find the quicker I skip, the easier it is.. and don't skip barefeet guys, not a good idea. The diet is, sorry was going ok as i have been making healthy choices although i did stray yday and Sunday and got wasted both afternoons. Last few days in HK have been absolute crackers so been out lunching in the sun with the family and friends.

BACK on track today and I'm going to cut alcohol completely out from today onwards, it only gets me into trouble anyway. Time to get real, time to get serious and time to get down with PCP!

You down with PCP?

Yeah you know me!