Apparently I have confused some people, most of which is entirely my fault for bad wording and lack of explanation.
First, I'm not putting myself through this because I want to be a "badass", I was simply expressing how I feel about a select group of people and what they do and I'm using that as inspiration. I'm also not doing this so I can "get all the ladies" as someone similarly put it: I'm doing this because, in my mind, I have no excuse as a human being to not be excellent shape.
Second, it seems some of you feel I'm taking too large a bite for starters. This may be true, and it's part of why I'm making my routine and updates available for LPSG... I want as much advice as I can get now that I've done as much research as I feel I am able. I know my limitations - I won't even drive if I feel I'm too tired - so if at any time I feel I'm stressing my body too much I'll regroup and replan.
Third, unfortunately I can't follow the entire routine at the moment (I forgot to mention this and apologize). I don't currently have access to a pool and have limited access to a track so most of my cardio will be coming from lots of jump-roping and the little time I'll have to use the track at the high school I used to attend.
As far as back muscle work outs: I appreciate the advice about spacing my arms further while doing pull-ups. That will save me a lot of time figuring out what I'm doing wrong. Also, I'm not sure if it's helping yet but when I do my daily push-ups, I try to use 50% arm muscles and 50% back muscles --- and agree with the comment about doing push-ups much more often. I'll more than likely try to increase that to once per hour on the off-days.
As far as increasing my food intake: I'm already all over this. It may not appear it since I have a high metabolism but I tend to eat seconds and thirds at dinner time if it's available. Breakfast and lunch are more limited for a short time but they will be increased soon as well. I stopped eating sugar-based junk food long ago and chocolate is about the sweetest thing I eat anymore... and I'm a chocoholic so that probably won't be going anywhere. I have also disciplined myself into a habit of eating lots of vegetables along with everything else and eating them first. Three liters of water per day is also normal for me. And for those who read this and think I'm torturing myself for the sake of health... you're dead wrong... I feel great and love my diet.
I highly appreciate all the input and support I'm getting. I'll do my best (and then some) to see this through.