Run Streak 2013

Today saw me kicking off my 2013 Run Streak with a gentle 1.6 mile jog

The official definition of a running streak, as adopted by the Streak Runners International, Inc., 

and United States Running Streak Association, Inc., is to run at least one continuous mile (1.61 kilometers) within each calendar day under one's own body power (without the utilization of any type of health or mechanical aid other than prosthetic devices).  Running under one's own body power can occur on either the roads, a track, over hill and dale, or on a treadmill.  Running cannot occur through the use of canes, crutches or banisters, or reliance on pools or aquatic devices to create artificial buoyancy.

I did wear clothes though!

Well here are the results after my month on Herbalife with my readings taken on 24th Nov 2012.  

A 9lb weight loss ain't nothing to sniff at :0) 

Weight	15 stone 10 lb
BMI	29.09
Protein Factor	161 grams per day
RMR	1947
AMR	2336
Height	6ft 1
Age	39
Body Fat %	26.9%	Ideal 20% & below
Hydration Level	50.0%	Ideal 40-60%
Muscle Mass	10 stone 13lb
Physique Rating	2
Metabolic Age	30
Bone Density	n/a
Visceral Fat	11	Ideal 12 & below

Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales

I've stumbled across this little challenge in May 2013, and was thinking what better way to mark my 40th Birthday than to ride through Wales raising money for a welsh based children's charity :0) 

Anyone fancy joining in? 

Day 10 in the weight loss house

It's been exactly 10 days since I started blogging my Herbalife experiment and today I wanted to see if there had been any change in the numbers, and also replenish my protein powder.   

So I went to seek out my dealer but he was off sunning himself with the family on the profits, but before he left he kindly stashed my gear so I could pick it up, but I had to seek out his competition to get my weigh-in fix. 

Once I tracked down the kingpin of Herbalife, out came his scales of justice, off came my socks and the numbers came back...  

As of today I now weigh 15st 13lb, a decrease of 6lb; a body fat content of 19.5%, a decrease of 6.7%; a Visceral fat score of 8, a decrease of 3; and a muscle mass of 12st 5lb, an increase of 12lb... 

Not bad for starters!  :0) 

Formula 1 shakes

Day two of the Herbalife experiment and I have to admit the shakes taste OK. 
Yesterday and today I have downed my two F1 shakes per day along with my extra personal protein powder, 3 Vitamin and 6 Fibre and Herb tablets, protein bars, Herbal tea extracts and 2 - 3 litres of water each day.  I've felt no pangs of 'let's raid the fridge' throughout ... although today it may have had something to do with the traditional Sunday dinner I had as well ;0)
The experiment continues...

Starting Body Scan Results

These are the results from the readings that we took on 17th Oct 2012

Weight	16 stone 5 lb
BMI	33.37
Protein Factor	169 grams per day
RMR	2034
AMR	2441
Height	6ft 1
Age	39
Body Fat %	26.2%	Ideal 20% & below
Hydration Level	50.4%	Ideal 40-60%
Muscle Mass	11 stone 7lb
Physique Rating	2
Metabolic Age	50
Bone Density	n/a
Visceral Fat	11	Ideal 12 & below

BMI                - Body Mass Index.

Protein Factor  - Is your calculated optimum amount of protein per day in grams for

                          optimum weight loss.

RMR               - Resting Metabolic Rate (amount of calories burnt on a resting day)

AMR               - Active Metabolic Rate (amount of calories burnt on a training day)

From the results above your daily calorie intake must not exceed 2034 calories per day.  In order to achieve the best possible fat loss results without losing any muscle or decreasing your metabolism, you need to consume at least 169 grams of protein per day.  This is very important!  We actually want to try and increase muscle mass so this is imperative. 

You could try two shakes made with milk, two level scoops of Formula 1 powder and 4 heaped scoops of protein (2 per shake) powder 20 grams of protein. 

Your typical day should consist of two Herbalife shakes, two/ three/ four healthy snacks and a protein rich colourful meal (2-3 different colour vegetables)

If you stick to this plan with at least 2-3 litres of water a day after the first week you will be feeling fantastic.

If you want to give this a try or if you have any questions phone either of us at any time.

 

Richie is on 07890 156590 or Claire on 07867 957431.  Alternatively drop us an e-mail at

In summary

Daily Calorie Intake = 2034 calories

Daily Protein Intake = 169 grams

Hope this is of help to you.  We cannot wait to increase your energy levels and help you to reach your goals.

Many thanks

Richie & Claire