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30 Days In…Here’s my full progress report.
As I mentioned in my initial post on my 2014 Transformation Plan, this year is much different than any of the previous 90 Day Transformation plans that I have done. Not only am I doing this overseas in Bali where EVERYTHING is different; food, weather, gym, etc. but I am also starting the challenge at my leanest point ever. With the heat, diet change, multiple bouts of Bali Belly and an ultra strict 17 Day Detox program I did right before I started…Yep, I would start this thing downright skinny.
As much as I love seeing the fat drip away…this go around losing fat is not my main objective, gaining lean muscle mass is. So, with that focus and mentality I have trying as hard as I possible to eat, eat, and eat in addition to training as heavy and hard as possible.
Have I Made Gains?
Well, I’m feeling better, getting stronger, gaining muscle, and yes, I am starting to hear that… “You are looking bigger!” comment from fellow gym goers and friends…all of this tells me that I am on track, but like a scientist the truth can only be told in the evidence.
So, lets take a look at the evidence.
Measurement Update
| Starting Measurement | Day 1 | Day 30 | Change |
| Weight | 207 | 213 | + 6 |
| Waist | 34.5″ | 34.75″ | + 0.25″ |
| Left Bicep | 15.625″ | 16″ | + 0.375″ |
| Right Bicep | 16.125″ | 16.25″ | + 0.125″ |
| Left Calf | 16.125″ | 16″ | – 0.125″ |
| Right Calf | 16.125″ | 16.25″ | + 0.125″ |
| Left Thigh | 23″ | 23.625″ | + 0.625″ |
| Right Thigh | 23″ | 23.0625″ | + 0.625″ |
| Chest (expanded) | 40.125″ | 44 | + 3.975″ |
Overall, per the measurements below I am pretty much on track to gain size everywhere that I want — except as you can see I have gained on my waist. It appears that my efforts to bulk and lack of cardio have added about 1/4″ to my waist which isn’t good but isn’t that bad either! I can lose that fairly easily that last month so I won’t worry too much about that for now 😉
Let’s now take a look at my goals and see how I am fairing there.
20 14 Transformation Goals
| 2014 Goal | 30 Day Status | Notes |
| Get Awesome Obliques | Step It Up | My first week, I strained my hip flexor so I haven’t been doing any oblique focused movements. Now, I am recovered so I will start incorporating these movements. |
| Six Pack | Step It Up | As I mentioned above, I had a slight injury and am only now able to really do ab work…So, I got to take it easy yet push myself to catch up here. |
| Do 25 Pull Ups | On Track | I started at 8 and am now up to 14 pullups — so I am feeling good about my progress and just got to keep pushing it! |
| Gain 4″ on Chest | On Track | I’ve really pushed my back and chest workouts and have actually already almost reached my goal! CRAZY! |
| Gain 1.25″ on Biceps | On Track | Yep, I am seeing nice gains here…so I got to keep pushing it but feel like I can definitely do it! |
| Gain 1″ on Calfs | Step It Up | This one has been tough…it turns out I have a microfracture on my foot so I can’t do the focused calf work that I would like, so I need to be creative and find a way to build my calfs in a low resistance way. |
| Lose 1″ on Waist | REALLY step it up | As I had mentioned above, I have actually gained in my waist so particularly in my final month I will tighten up my diet more and step up cardio to make sure I reach my goal. |
30 Day Photos
Well, that’s my 30 day check in, I hope you are doing well too on your transformation! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
To Your Health,
