A personal training & food journal. Read about our weight loss progress at Train With Ron in Chicago, our nutritional habits and the life changes we're making to get in shape and stay healthy!

	Dan’s Transformation
	Posted by Daniel Arturi | Comments

When I first looked at these pictures, I really didn’t see that much of a difference.  When I got started on this thing at 275 lbs, I knew I was overweight but I thought I carried it pretty well.  When I showed them to my assistant, who’s only known me as a 275 pound guy, her jaw dropped.  ”Oh my GOD” she said.  Then I took another look and saw what she saw as she pointed it out.

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	How I Reduced My Fat and Increased My Protein Intake
	Posted by Monika Arturi | Comments

I weighed myself yesterday and I have finally dropped 2.5lbs under the lowest weight I’ve been the last month. I wrote about this a couple of weeks ago, how I’ve been struggling with 6-8 lbs just back and forth. Just couldn’t get under it. A lot of muscle building was in process as well, but I think you can relate when I say that I just want to see that number drop. Finally yesterday, it appeared on the scale and I was thrilled! The past 3 and a half weeks I’ve really put a lot of focus on my foods and DB has helped me refine it, adjust it and basically make it a success.

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	Proteins and carbs and fats …. Oh my!
	Posted by Monika Arturi | Comments

Ever since I started tracking my foods three weeks ago I’ve done a lot of research, gotten advice from my trainers, friends and family and have paid an even closer attention to my diet. I have also gotten a lot of continued support from everyone. I’ve been consistent with tracking everything I eat even when I treat myself (aka cheat) or go out to eat. Those meals are the toughest though because I have to do extra work to find out nutritional information. I’ve made improvements each week and I am on track to meet my new goals for this week. Earlier this week I posted that I needed to increase my protein intake and lower my fats. I’ve done that. There is still some refining to do but I am happy with the improvements so far.

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	The day I pushed a tank, and the next day too!
	Posted by Monika Arturi | Comments

Me and my muscles. Maybe not quite guns, but certainly in the artillery department.

So you’re wondering why I like strength exercises. Maybe you’re not, maybe you’re just wondering why I’m pushing a tank, and you didn’t read my last entry. That’s OK, the picture here should give you an idea. I’ve got some strength and I like to put it to good use. Luckily I’ve got just the right trainer for that, Matt.

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