Three weeks into The Drive to 55
I can see some progress
I have to focus on the progress
I get more of what I focus on
I measure success by what I have changed
224 lb to 211 lbs
I thank God for progress so far and pray for an appetite only for things that nourish my strength
Nine weeks to go
Goal is 196 lbs and bodyfat 9%
Goal bench press body weight 30 reps
Goal cholesterol 185, Total/HDL 3.0
Goal 32” jeans
Goal: age without getting old
Free Day
Bill Phillips 
Wow. The pictures speak for themselves. Progress indeed. Keep strong. I’ll be weighing myself on Tuesday morning as I’m away until tomorrow eve (and I just use the one good scales for consistency). Got my walk done, and bodyweight upper (situps, triceps between 2 chairs, use my suitcase for shoulders, superman with 2ltrs water) and plank 5×45 secs.. we are in the middle of nowhere so no gym. I’ll pinch some of your power focus visualizations. Mine to date as I do my power walks are more on body shape, living long and healthy with my girls, and how I will feel without the weight. Tomorrow I’ll get my walk done before I leave, but the workout will be when I get back to Ireland. My nutrition travels with me 😉
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Nice work Bill! I am confident you will meet or exceeded your goals. I am going to follow behind you and starting tomorrow in your footsteps! 🤠
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Reminded me to review my goals.
By my 55 (September 18)
Goal: weight 185lbs
Goal: bench 200 3 reps
Goal: 32″ pants
Long term Goal: Next Spring/Summer – Compete in first ever bodybuilding contest.
Press on!
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Tuesday, 23 July is:
* Day 9 of 84 of Camp 82
* Day 20 of The Drive
* Workout 21 of July (2 rest days)
* Day 84 of 84 of The BFL Challenge
Nutrition: Free day
Exercise: Free day
Goals:
* Lose 21 lbs, weigh 171 7/8
* Complete all workouts of this Challenge as set out by Bill (weight modified)
* Decrease back pain, improved posture
* Follow The Drive food guidance every day
* Keep blood sugar always below 200 with fasting below 100 by 8th week.
* Post achievements and progress everyday (Here when possible, in BFL Challenge and Camp 82)
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This is incredible progress, Bill! I started my journey at 212lbs and I’m now at 197. I think I will be happy in 9-weeks if my “after” pic looks anything like your “before” pic. I’m still with you so thanks for the inspiration!
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Silly me. Of course there wasn’t a free day on exercise on The Drive!
BONUS workout
6 sets of the following exercises with no break between exercises and 5 min between sets
* Bicep curls × 50
* Tricep extensions × 25
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