179 days and counting

I have several reasons for preparing my body for my wedding day. Some of the reasons are vain(Damm Sexy), but most have deal with creating a successful program that will keep me healthy and add to my quality of life. In the past, I have told myself that I would prepare and get in shape for various events but never achieved what I set out to do. The problem was I never defined my goals. "I wanted to be lean", what does that mean? I never set up parameters for my goals. A better goal would have been something that is measurable like body fat percentage or girth measurements (tape measure).

First measurable goal deals with food because:

MY NAME IS DARREN AND I AM A FAST FOODAHOLIC.
Unlike some people I can't have an occasional fast food meal. One meal and I am hooked like an addict. I have in the past gone through stages where I didn't have Fast Food for several years. One trip to Burger King and I had a drug like episode. I literally felt a drug like response in my body.
Goal #1 No More Fast Food ...None. If I want a burger I will make it myself. I have proven that some people can not handle eating Fast Food and much like addict I am just asking for trouble if I ever do indulge.

And if you think I could go into McDonald's or Wendy's and order a salad your dreaming. Yes, I remember times when I ate a salad and painfully watched people at the table scarfing down the food I really wanted. So to avoid that kind of pain I will just stay away from fast food restaurants.

The truth is I would eat at Fast Food because I hadn't planned ahead and it was convenient. Food preparation is the key. More on that later.

Personal Stats
weight 306 lbs.
height 76 inches
waist 43 inches
Hips 48 inches
Chest 52 inches
arms 19 inches
forearms 13.5 inches
legs 29 inches
calves 18 inches
Shoulders 56 inches
neck 18.5 inches
Body Fat % 22