WLC Program: One week down and so far, so good!

by Paul
(Vancouver, Canada)

I've completed Week One of the WLC Program, and I am very impressed with the results so far. Over the course of a week my fat mass decreased by 5 pounds and muscle mass increased by 3 pounds, exceeding expectations!

I actually found this program searching the web for good exercises for major muscle groups, but the information I found throughout the site was so compelling that I decided to take the plunge. I've been working out with machine weights for about the past year and had some mild success, but the WLC Program looked like it could take me to the next level -- and so far, it has! I'm excited about the new free-weight exercises and more focused cardio that I have been doing, plus getting on track with my eating habits.

The 413-page program guide and other information was a bit overwhelming at first, as I tend to be very methodical and read every bit of material I can before embarking on something new. However, Josh's writing style is quite easy to follow and there's a lot of repetition in the guide, making it a lot faster to get through than your typical manual.

The hardest part for me from the get-go was trying to reform and restructure my diet. Previously, I had paid next to no attention to labels, calorie counting, fat content, etc. I just kind of ate whatever (albeit trying to balance junk foods with healthy foods, but often not succeeding). Josh's nutritional advice kicked me in the butt, forcing me to rethink everything I was eating throughout the day. While I admittedly am not following every dieting recommendation to the letter (such as the post-workout protocol and having six full meals every day) I am definitely a lot more conscious of what I'm eating and have immediately eliminated most of the bad stuff I used to have, such as coffee with cream every morning, sodas, fast food, desserts, and pizza on a regular basis. That for me is a huge step.

As for the workouts, they're great! I'm just working through Phase One so haven't gotten to the real heavy lifting yet, but I look forward to building my muscles using the WLC plan.

I don't really struggle with self-confidence, but the WLC has definitely made me feel healthier and I can truly envision myself getting the body I've always wanted for the first time ever! Thanks to Josh for a wonderfully effective program, and especially for his feedback and investment whenever I have a question. He obviously really cares about this program and the people go are willing to give it a shot.

Cheers,
Paul