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I moved to Los Angeles in October 2016 and spent the following five months eating and drinking whatever, whenever. Id justify my unhealthy food choices by saying, Well, Im new to this city, so itd be wrong not to try all the local dining options, and my friends would be like, Chris, youre eating Panda Express, what are you even talking about?

Id eat 90% processed foods, with a salad thrown in there once in a while, as if some occasional lettuce could negate the mountains of unhealthiness thatd come before it. To give you an idea of how deep-fried and takeout-oriented my diet was, take a peek at some of my GrubHub history:

Id also been working out sporadically since moving. On good weeks Id make it to the gym four or five days, but other weeks Id only go once or twice. This inconsistent effort combined with my takeout-based diet led me to being more out of shape than I ever had.

I had to know how I could even begin to be in that condition. I told myself right then and there, Chris, you have to stop being lazy and do whatever it takes to get back in shape THE TIME FOR CHANGE IS NOW! Then my pizza arrived, so the time for change was briefly postponed.

Disclaimer: I chose to do this for my own personal goals and desires, but in no way am I defining what fitness or beauty should mean for others. This required extreme lifestyle changes that might not be for everyone. You should always consult your physician before making any drastic changes to your diet & fitness regimen.

Shockingly, he wasnt impressed by the massive amounts of orange chicken I eat on a regular basis. He graded my first food journal an F and told me which things Id consumed that week needed to be dropped ASAP. Here was the list:

1. Orange chicken

2. White rice

3. Airheads candy

4. A pulled-pork sandwich

5. Skittles

6. Chocolate-covered almonds

7. Chipotle burrito bowls

8. Chocolate chip cookies

9. Pita bread

10. Teriyaki sauce

11. A cheeseburger

12. A hot dog

13. Wine

For the next couple of weeks, I cut out foods that weren't nutritionally beneficial. Murphy provided me with a long list of recommended nutritious foods, and I chose my favorites from it:

This led to me going to bed earlier to avoid late-night temptation, and for the first time in several years, I was getting eight hours of sleep on a regular basis.

During week five, I noticed that if the lighting was just right, I could see a couple abs coming in. In week six, my face had lost the puffiness itd had at the start. My cheekbones were more distinct and different muscles I hadnt seen before started popping up all over my body. By the start of week seven, I felt firm, tight, lean, and more defined, as if I might finally be getting close to reaching a minor level of being ripped.

When I craved candy for my sweet tooth, Id eat berries or unsweetened, dried mangoes instead. When I craved a beverage other than water, Id have green tea or KeVita Probiotic Tonics instead. Admittedly, I did have a stretch during April where I kept eating handfuls of chocolate-covered almonds every day.

As soon as I started eating all the stuff I couldn't have on Murphy's diet, I felt bloated, and I wound up falling asleep early after an intense sugar crash. I realized I'd finally grown accustomed to life without sugar and processed food. Before working with Murphy, I couldnt imagine myself eating mostly whole foods for an extended period of time or making a serious lifestyle change. I had to take baby steps to get started and not let small hiccups turn into big meltdowns, but if Two-Months-Ago-Me can do it, anyone can. Moving forward, I hope to eat more in line with my goals, indulge occasionally, work out hard, and maybe one day reach half as many abs as Zac Efron.

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