Bellyfatology Challenge | A Weight Loss Challenge

The new Bellyfatology.com is now a project called “The 2008 Project: Bellyfatology.” Sure, unoriginal, but how awesome! This magnificent project is the project I’ve been wishing to dedicate myself to for the past 18 months but have never gotten around to doing until I made it a point to make it a resolution. You see, it was about 2002 when I met my highest weight ever: 240 - 245 pounds (no muscle mass, all fat). I dedicated myself to losing weight, and for the next 8 months, I completely reshaped my body!

I began studying better ways to lose weight, healthier ways to eat, and more thorough ways to gain muscle mass. I practically dedicated myself to the quest of learning the human body and how it can be made into a machine of excellence! However, as time went by, my dedication died. Why? Who knows! I probably got older and busier, less motivated to impress the female gender. (And by this I mean I didn’t care to impress them anymore, not that I was any less attracted to them. I have a lovely girlfriend now, so it should be different.)

So as time went by, my dedication to stay slim fizzled, and I slowly began to gain weight back. Although my desire to remain strong never failed, I rarely did cardiovascular exercise, so I got a little stout. I was still rather muscular, and I still loved learning about bodybuilding, weight loss/gain, and nutrition; however, this was more in the field of weight training and power-lifting than it was in general health or fitness.

So my enjoyment of learning about the human anatomy and it’s engineering continued on, and each of my jobs/hobbies/courses took a more fitness-driven turn.

• I took a nutrition course at a local college.
• That same year I also studied anatomy (a three hour long class).
• I worked at GNC (A vitamin/supplement place).
• I worked in a Fitness Room.
• I studied various training techniques. Some of which worked, some of which didn’t.
• I tried diets (Atkins, Vegan, South Beach, Weight Watchers)
• I experimented with different supplements from GNC (not steroids - be serious).
• I read everything I could get my hands on.

All to get fat 2 years later.

How I Got Fat:

As I said a little earlier, I lost my motivation to workout. I really can’t place exactly when it happened or why it happened, all I know is that for no apparent reason, I lost the dedication to take care of my body! I was applying for a school in Florida, and I supposed I was leaving to go down there when I quit my job at the Fitness Room. My motivation dropped so drastically, I quit eating right, lifting weights, and doing any cardiovascular workout all-together.

Did I notice it? Did I ever! The signs were screaming at me, and I didn’t even take any action to stop it! My downfall looked like this:

1. My muscle definition began to disappear.
2. My face started getting puffy.
3. My pants started getting tighter.
4. Large shirts started feeling smaller.
5. I began to lose strength and stamina.
6. I started feeling less energetic. Not tired, no; lethargic.
7. My breathing became harder when I walked places.
8. I got sick a lot easier.
9. My confidence was so low, it was hard to finish projects.
10. I got headaches easier.
11. I didn’t sleep as good at night.

It was just bad! And it only got worse.

So I have decided that I’ve had enough. I have allowed myself to get disgusting long enough; and this is my Resolution for each and every day for the 2008 year: to be healthy, to help other become healthy, and to record the process for those who feel as though they’ve been unable to continue one with their success.

The 2008 Project: Bellyfatology

What it is:

Basically, for one full year, what you’re going to find on Bellyfatology.com are weekly video recordings of my progress, my frustrations, fitness and weight loss tips, and day to day encouragement for your own goals (weight loss, or other). You’ll also be able to read articles and information on how you can better yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

I am looking to build a “Frequently Asked Questions Section” so if you have ANY questions, please comment on this page.

The Updates on Sundays:

Every Sunday, I’m going to be updating you on the following stuff.

• Measurements
• Weight
• Photos

Throughout the week, however, there will be various videos on tips and tricks that could help you lose weight.

• Diet Tips
• Fitness Tips
• Motivation Tips

The Measured Body Parts:

• Neck
• Shoulders
• Chest
• Biceps
• Forearms
• Stomach
• Hips
• Thighs
• Calves

They will be measured in inches.
Feel free to contact me at bellyfatology@gmail.com! Anytime is a good time! If I can, I will hopefully email you back. If I cannot, please be patient! Take care!
Bryan