I Am The Warrior

     I've been reading a book Called The Warrior Diet by Ori Hofmekler. I haven't finished it yet, I'm about 3/4 of the way through, but it's been a really interesting read. I've started making a switch as to what I eat and when and I think it's been a positive change. My diet has been the hardest part of changing my lifestyle. I have an easier time going into the gym and tearing muscle than I do resisting a cookie. 

     This diet basically consists of the idea of eating less food during the day and drinking plenty of water and fresh juices and then having your biggest meal at night. It's a cycle of undereating with fresh, live food and then overeating. It works out well for me because I do my training in the early evening, so after that is perfect timing for a large meal. During the day I focus on eating fruits, veggies, and on training days, some light protein. 

     What I've noticed is that even though I feel completely full by the ed of the evening meal, when I wake up in the morning I feel those gurgling hunger pains in my stomach. That tells me that my body is using that food that I'm putting into it. It makes me think that the fuel is being burned in a hopefully more efficient manner which in turn will burn some stubborn fat that's been hanging around. 

     Another thing I've noticed is that on the days that I neglect my water intake the feeling of water retention is insane. Just for shits and giggles I've weighed myself for the past three days. The weekends are notorious for going against my hydration. For whatever reason, When I'm not stuck at a desk with a gallon of water in front of me, I forget to drink. So Sunday I weighed in at 161.5. Monday was 162 and today was 164.  To me, that's a good illustration of what happens when you're not flushing your system (pun intended). I'm already 1/4 of the way into my gallon this morning so I expect to be relieving some of that water weight shortly, wink wink.

     What I really like about this new method of eating is that it's flexible enough to tweak for whatever training you do. If you're more active, you add to the amount of lean protein and carbs during the day. It also forces you to focus on how your body feels. It puts you directly in line with urges, cravings and instincts. 

      So I'm pleased, so far, with how it's evolving for me. It's a test of will to change this part of my life. I intend to ace this test.