This may be the first time I have asked for help throughout this whole process, but here I go!
I am trying to lose 40 lbs in the next 3-4 months, what do YOU suggest I do. Any diet, exercise or fitness tips are welcomed!!!
RIght now, I am working out and running 3 times a week and my caloric intake each day is under 1800 calories.
I hope to hear from you! I can't do this alone.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Time Flies!
Here I sit in my office on December 13th. I am down 40 Lbs from June 1st and I feel good about what I have achieved...but I want more! I believe that goals give us drive and energy but what do most of us do when we reach a goal we set for ourselves? We bask in the glory of our achievements and begin the backslide! Today, I am saying "No More" and going hard at another goal!
NEW GOAL:
-Lose 40 Lbs by June 1st, 2011
-Run Half Marathon by December 1st, 2011
-Get fit/slim enough to not be embarrassed to take my shirt off during the summer months (swimming, etc.)
I hope you will join me on this journey!
NEW GOAL:
-Lose 40 Lbs by June 1st, 2011
-Run Half Marathon by December 1st, 2011
-Get fit/slim enough to not be embarrassed to take my shirt off during the summer months (swimming, etc.)
I hope you will join me on this journey!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
What I Have Come to Realize
2010 is almost over!!! So much has happened this year for me. I have experienced so much life and it only gets more crazy from here on out...and I couldn't be more excited!
Clearly, the biggest struggle for me has been the issue of weight. I ballooned up to 325 and didn't even really notice it. I got so wrapped up in other things that I completely neglected my health and it ended up putting me at the bottom of a huge hill with a long uphill battle ahead of me. Even though I approached it full speed ahead and am still charging up the hill, I find myself looking back from time to time thinking, "it would be easy to live in the valley" and I know it is something I will fight for the rest of my life.
Through all of this, I have come to this conclusion...and I'm sorry if I ruffle any feathers out there.
Obesity (which is what I was) is not a disease or disability for the majority of people. Weight problems come down to one issue, LACK OF DISCIPLINE!! I have come to find that it takes a lot of time, energy, effort and planning to eat right, workout and run. Most people (including myself) would rather take the shortcuts of getting fast food instead of taking half an hour to cook a healthy meal. So, here is the challenge, for the rest of this month, sit down and schedule out time to cook, walk/run and workout and by December, you will better than you ever have in your life!
BE DISCIPLINED AND ATTACK YOUR PROBLEMS WITH RESOLVE!!!
Clearly, the biggest struggle for me has been the issue of weight. I ballooned up to 325 and didn't even really notice it. I got so wrapped up in other things that I completely neglected my health and it ended up putting me at the bottom of a huge hill with a long uphill battle ahead of me. Even though I approached it full speed ahead and am still charging up the hill, I find myself looking back from time to time thinking, "it would be easy to live in the valley" and I know it is something I will fight for the rest of my life.
Through all of this, I have come to this conclusion...and I'm sorry if I ruffle any feathers out there.
Obesity (which is what I was) is not a disease or disability for the majority of people. Weight problems come down to one issue, LACK OF DISCIPLINE!! I have come to find that it takes a lot of time, energy, effort and planning to eat right, workout and run. Most people (including myself) would rather take the shortcuts of getting fast food instead of taking half an hour to cook a healthy meal. So, here is the challenge, for the rest of this month, sit down and schedule out time to cook, walk/run and workout and by December, you will better than you ever have in your life!
BE DISCIPLINED AND ATTACK YOUR PROBLEMS WITH RESOLVE!!!
Monday, November 1, 2010
ONE MONTH LEFT!!!
Here I am in my office this morning and things are going crazy! I looked at the calendar and had a brief moment of panic. I set out on this journey (June 1st) to lose 60 Lbs by my 25th birthday (December 1st) and when I realized that I have one month left, it caused some hectic things to stir up in me.
The past 6 weeks of my life have been insane and because of my crazy schedule, I haven't been able to workout/run as much as normal and to be completely honest with you, I have settled for crappy/unhealthy food because I have been too tired to cook or care about much other than rest. I have been hovering at the same weight for a little over a month and I feel so defeated for not pushing through all of the struggles to stay on track with my weight loss.
So, today I have set a new goal for the remainder of this challenge. I WILL lose 15 lbs between today (November 1st) and December 1st! That will leave me 10 Lbs shy of my initial goal but I will be completely happy with being that close!!!
The past 6 weeks of my life have been insane and because of my crazy schedule, I haven't been able to workout/run as much as normal and to be completely honest with you, I have settled for crappy/unhealthy food because I have been too tired to cook or care about much other than rest. I have been hovering at the same weight for a little over a month and I feel so defeated for not pushing through all of the struggles to stay on track with my weight loss.
So, today I have set a new goal for the remainder of this challenge. I WILL lose 15 lbs between today (November 1st) and December 1st! That will leave me 10 Lbs shy of my initial goal but I will be completely happy with being that close!!!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
How to Survive While Running on Fumes
Without going into any detail, I can tell you that the last 5 1/2 weeks of my life have been CRAZY! I have been working 60+ hours a week at the church, leading in 5 worship services a weekend and helping out my wife as much as possible since she is pregnant...oh and just to top it all off, I have to find time to squeeze in workouts and running too. The best phrase to capture what my life has looked like over the past 5 1/2 weeks is simply this: Organized Chaos.
For those of you who know me well, you know that I am (at my core) a quiet/reserved introvert. For my own well-being, I need time to myself to simply be still and quiet. I am not easily overwhelmed but I have been pushed to my limits of sanity! Every morning when the alarm goes off...two or three times...and then Amiee wakes me up, I start my first battle of the day, GETTING OUT OF BED! It seems like such a daunting task every morning because I know that 6 out of 7 days of the week, I have an overwhelming amount of boxes to get "checked off".
Once I am up and going, the rest of my day is a blur. I am constantly in a kinetic frenzy that pulls me in every direction and uses up every ounce of energy I have. My heart and my mind don't have a chance to slow down and catch up until its time for sleep and then when I finally feel like I am arriving at a restful destination, the alarm clock goes off again and the cycle repeats.
Now, I know this sounds like a whole lot of complaining...and it is for the most part, but here is what I what I want to convey (albeit between the lines): Life is hectic! I have struggled to find any time to get my workouts in and have subsequently fallen WAY behind on my weight loss challenge. There is ZERO chance that I will reach my weight loss goal by December 1st unless I stop eating all together and only fuel my body with water and the occasional grazing of grass on the church lawn...BUT what I can do is keep pushing! I can lower my head, close my eyes and run with reckless abandon into my schedule. If, at the end of the day, I walk through my front door and pass out from sheer exhaustion only to wake up 6 hours later and do it again, SO BE IT!
My challenge to you is this: PUSH HARD INTO THE THINGS THAT STRETCH YOU! YOU WILL NEVER FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT IT IS TO REST UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE EMPTIED.
I will still post pictures and give you updates on my weight loss and maybe by some act of God, I will reach my goal!
For those of you who know me well, you know that I am (at my core) a quiet/reserved introvert. For my own well-being, I need time to myself to simply be still and quiet. I am not easily overwhelmed but I have been pushed to my limits of sanity! Every morning when the alarm goes off...two or three times...and then Amiee wakes me up, I start my first battle of the day, GETTING OUT OF BED! It seems like such a daunting task every morning because I know that 6 out of 7 days of the week, I have an overwhelming amount of boxes to get "checked off".
Once I am up and going, the rest of my day is a blur. I am constantly in a kinetic frenzy that pulls me in every direction and uses up every ounce of energy I have. My heart and my mind don't have a chance to slow down and catch up until its time for sleep and then when I finally feel like I am arriving at a restful destination, the alarm clock goes off again and the cycle repeats.
Now, I know this sounds like a whole lot of complaining...and it is for the most part, but here is what I what I want to convey (albeit between the lines): Life is hectic! I have struggled to find any time to get my workouts in and have subsequently fallen WAY behind on my weight loss challenge. There is ZERO chance that I will reach my weight loss goal by December 1st unless I stop eating all together and only fuel my body with water and the occasional grazing of grass on the church lawn...BUT what I can do is keep pushing! I can lower my head, close my eyes and run with reckless abandon into my schedule. If, at the end of the day, I walk through my front door and pass out from sheer exhaustion only to wake up 6 hours later and do it again, SO BE IT!
My challenge to you is this: PUSH HARD INTO THE THINGS THAT STRETCH YOU! YOU WILL NEVER FULLY APPRECIATE WHAT IT IS TO REST UNTIL YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE EMPTIED.
I will still post pictures and give you updates on my weight loss and maybe by some act of God, I will reach my goal!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Uphill Battle
Over the past few weeks, my weight loss has slowed to a crawl and I have tried SO many different things to try and kick start it. I have 59 days to lose 22 lbs and it is going to be a HUGE undertaking. I am cutting my caloric intake by another 300 calories a day and upping my time I spend in the gym and running. I hope it is enough!!!
I will post a picture of myself tomorrow!
Thanks to all who follow!
I will post a picture of myself tomorrow!
Thanks to all who follow!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Fighting the Familiar
Almost 2/3 of the way through! I have learned so much about myself, about living healthy and about what it is to push hard for something!
But as I sit here today, I am behind pace!!! I was ahead at the beginning of this month but I have hit the wall of weight loss! I have changed up my diet, workout routines, activities and cardio but nothing seems to give me the results. It is frustrating but at the same time, I know that I am turning alot of the fat in my body to muscle which makes me feel better.
It seems that familiarity is what my body craves but that is the same thing that got me in this position! Familiarity is good in many areas of our lives, but some times, it can be what anchors us to something we need to break free from. I have a few more tricks up my sleeve that I am going to try starting today...we'll see how they work. I need to lose 4 pounds by October 1st to be back on track!
But as I sit here today, I am behind pace!!! I was ahead at the beginning of this month but I have hit the wall of weight loss! I have changed up my diet, workout routines, activities and cardio but nothing seems to give me the results. It is frustrating but at the same time, I know that I am turning alot of the fat in my body to muscle which makes me feel better.
It seems that familiarity is what my body craves but that is the same thing that got me in this position! Familiarity is good in many areas of our lives, but some times, it can be what anchors us to something we need to break free from. I have a few more tricks up my sleeve that I am going to try starting today...we'll see how they work. I need to lose 4 pounds by October 1st to be back on track!
Monday, September 20, 2010
I'm Still Alive
On Saturday, I ran (and completed) my first ever 5k! Instead of writing about everything I thought about concerning the run, I figured I would give just the highlights:
1. First mistake of the run - I was excited and pumped about running so I started off at too rigorous a pace and that came back to haunt me
2. I got beat by a guy who walked and never ran....but he was like a jack rabbit out there!
3. I finished 2nd in my age division....out of 2 (1st place going to my brother who hasn't run in possibly years....)
4. But the most important part is this....I FINISHED! I ran it in just under 40 minutes and I feel incredible (minus the aching legs)
I can't wait until I get in better shape and run another 5k in the near future!
1. First mistake of the run - I was excited and pumped about running so I started off at too rigorous a pace and that came back to haunt me
2. I got beat by a guy who walked and never ran....but he was like a jack rabbit out there!
3. I finished 2nd in my age division....out of 2 (1st place going to my brother who hasn't run in possibly years....)
4. But the most important part is this....I FINISHED! I ran it in just under 40 minutes and I feel incredible (minus the aching legs)
I can't wait until I get in better shape and run another 5k in the near future!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
A Week Full of "Firsts"
This week has been one for the record books! I have learned what it means to be stretched and perhaps what my life will look like starting in February!
On Monday, my wife and I went to the doctor (for those of you who don't know, she is pregnant). And it was the visit we were looking forward too, finding out if we were going to be blessed with a baby boy or a baby girl. The visit was awesome and we found out....it's a BOY!!! Addicus Aaron Nix is due sometime around February 5th!
On Tuesday, several firsts happened!
#1-I set an alarm and WILLINGLY woke up at 4:45am to go workout with a buddy
#2-I started practice and preparations for the service I will be leading on Sunday mornings at Arborlawn UMC in Ft. Worth
Today (Wednesday) is not anything out of the ordinary except for a few more meetings to go to than normal but it is relatively the same.
Tomorrow. I will once again wake up at 4:45am and go workout!
Friday is a first and a last...My little brother (who is only "little" in terms of years) is playing football and it is SENIOR recognition night. So for the first time....and last time, I will step foot on a football field and honor my little brother Jordan who is a MAN among boys out there. Love you bro!
Saturday, another first! I will run my first ever 5k! I have trained a little bit for this, but not enough to feel like I am going to finish it in a sub 45 minute time.
Sunday, I lead my first service at Arborlawn UMC and I could not be more excited!
This week has given me all that I can handle and I hope I can look back on Sunday night and say, "I made it! GOD IS GOOD!"
On Monday, my wife and I went to the doctor (for those of you who don't know, she is pregnant). And it was the visit we were looking forward too, finding out if we were going to be blessed with a baby boy or a baby girl. The visit was awesome and we found out....it's a BOY!!! Addicus Aaron Nix is due sometime around February 5th!
On Tuesday, several firsts happened!
#1-I set an alarm and WILLINGLY woke up at 4:45am to go workout with a buddy
#2-I started practice and preparations for the service I will be leading on Sunday mornings at Arborlawn UMC in Ft. Worth
Today (Wednesday) is not anything out of the ordinary except for a few more meetings to go to than normal but it is relatively the same.
Tomorrow. I will once again wake up at 4:45am and go workout!
Friday is a first and a last...My little brother (who is only "little" in terms of years) is playing football and it is SENIOR recognition night. So for the first time....and last time, I will step foot on a football field and honor my little brother Jordan who is a MAN among boys out there. Love you bro!
Saturday, another first! I will run my first ever 5k! I have trained a little bit for this, but not enough to feel like I am going to finish it in a sub 45 minute time.
Sunday, I lead my first service at Arborlawn UMC and I could not be more excited!
This week has given me all that I can handle and I hope I can look back on Sunday night and say, "I made it! GOD IS GOOD!"
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Home Stretch!
Because of weather and hectic schedule, today is going to be my first day in the gym this week! I feel like such a lazy bum for not going and I am going to make up for the missed day of working out. On my normal schedule, Wednesday is a recover day where I do nothing! But today it is a make-up day and I am looking forward to sweating off a few Lbs of water!
As I looked back on the pictures from when I started to where I am at now in my challenge today, I realized a few things and want to get them out there on the off chance that they help someone.
1. Slow and Steady doesn't win the race!!!
-Slow and steady should only be seen in the rate and amount of weight that you lose. In any situation (especially one like health and fitness) you must have the mindset of ALL OUT! It is the mindset of "gradual thinking" that puts you behind the 8-ball.
2. Routines hold you back!
-For 3 months, I have been lifting and running and every workout day has followed the same pattern:
-Mondays- Chest and Back
-Tuesdays- Arms and Legs (Running)
-Wednesday- Rest
-Thursday- Chest and Back
-Friday-Arms and Legs (Running)
-While this has been a great springboard into losing weight and getting back into shape, its not enough! Our bodies are incredible and they adapt to patterns. Patterns of sleeping, eating, exercising are all figured out by our bodies and they will become immune to those things after a short period of time. SO MIX IT UP!
3. Your desire for success can't be attained alone!
-There have been times I have wanted to give up and stay with what is comfortable. I wake up sore, exhausted and wanting a day off, but it is only because of encouragement and support of close friends and family that keep me going.
So as I so often do, I want to wrap it up with a big statement!
GO BIG! REPLACE STEADY WITH TENACITY! BREAK THE ROUTINE AND WHEN TIRED, CALL FOR HELP!
DO BIG THINGS!
As I looked back on the pictures from when I started to where I am at now in my challenge today, I realized a few things and want to get them out there on the off chance that they help someone.
1. Slow and Steady doesn't win the race!!!
-Slow and steady should only be seen in the rate and amount of weight that you lose. In any situation (especially one like health and fitness) you must have the mindset of ALL OUT! It is the mindset of "gradual thinking" that puts you behind the 8-ball.
2. Routines hold you back!
-For 3 months, I have been lifting and running and every workout day has followed the same pattern:
-Mondays- Chest and Back
-Tuesdays- Arms and Legs (Running)
-Wednesday- Rest
-Thursday- Chest and Back
-Friday-Arms and Legs (Running)
-While this has been a great springboard into losing weight and getting back into shape, its not enough! Our bodies are incredible and they adapt to patterns. Patterns of sleeping, eating, exercising are all figured out by our bodies and they will become immune to those things after a short period of time. SO MIX IT UP!
3. Your desire for success can't be attained alone!
-There have been times I have wanted to give up and stay with what is comfortable. I wake up sore, exhausted and wanting a day off, but it is only because of encouragement and support of close friends and family that keep me going.
So as I so often do, I want to wrap it up with a big statement!
GO BIG! REPLACE STEADY WITH TENACITY! BREAK THE ROUTINE AND WHEN TIRED, CALL FOR HELP!
DO BIG THINGS!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
90 Days Ago...
90 Days Ago...
I weighed 325 Lbs
I was consuming (on average) around 4200 calories a day
I was constantly fatigued and exhausted
I could not run (at a jogging pace) for 30 seconds without gasping for air
I realized I HAD to change!
Today...
I weigh 290 Lbs
I am consuming (on average) around 1500 calories a day
I am constantly energized and alert
I can run 1.5 miles is 18 minutes and not feel dead
I am over the halfway mark of achieving my goal!
Here are the pictures! Go back and compare them from when I started...shocking stuff.
90 Days ago...
I weighed 325 Lbs
I was consuming (on average) around 4200 calories a day
I was constantly fatigued and exhausted
I could not run (at a jogging pace) for 30 seconds without gasping for air
I realized I HAD to change!
Today...
I weigh 290 Lbs
I am consuming (on average) around 1500 calories a day
I am constantly energized and alert
I can run 1.5 miles is 18 minutes and not feel dead
I am over the halfway mark of achieving my goal!
Here are the pictures! Go back and compare them from when I started...shocking stuff.
90 Days ago...
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tomorrow is the day!
Tomorrow is the halfway point. It is something I have been eagerly anticipating. I have worked so hard on losing weight and changing the way I live, not only until my birthday, but for the rest of my life. I cannot be content living the way I used too. I was slowly but surely constricting my quality of life and shortening the time I have here for momentary satisfaction and comfort found in food.
Tomorrow I will step on the scale and I will get to see what all the hard work has done! It will hopefully read below 295 Lbs. I hope those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this have been inspired!
Tomorrow is the day! I will reveal the new weight at the halfway point and post pictures of what I look like to date!
Tomorrow I will step on the scale and I will get to see what all the hard work has done! It will hopefully read below 295 Lbs. I hope those of you who have been with me since the beginning of this have been inspired!
Tomorrow is the day! I will reveal the new weight at the halfway point and post pictures of what I look like to date!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Almost Halfway There...
As I looked at the calendar this morning, it dawned on me, I AM ALMOST HALFWAY THROUGH! I started all of this the 1st of June and I set a deadline for myself of December 1st to lose 60 lbs. I was looking at my calendar and saw the note I had put on next months calendar for the 1st and when I read it, I was so excited!
Now, for those of you who are keeping track of my progress and everything going on in my life, here are the numbers:
1. Next Wednesday (September 1st)) will be the official halfway point!
2. The goal was to drop 60 lbs by December 1st
3. To be on track, I need to have lost at least 30 lbs by next Wednesday
4. I started at 325 lbs, so if I am at my target weight on September 1st I need to be at or below 295 lbs.
5. I weighed in last week and I have decided to keep the numbers to myself (for now)...this way there is a little more suspense built up until next wednesday!
Thanks to everyone who reads this and comments on it! Your encouraging words give me fuel when I am physically exhausted and would rather take a few days off!
I have upped my workouts to 4 times a week and have gone completely GLUTEN FREE! It is a hard switch, but once I got in the swing of it, it has become easy!
So, my final thought for the day is this...
KEEP ENCOURAGING! BE THE FUEL FOR THOSE WHO'S TANK ARE EMPTY!
Now, for those of you who are keeping track of my progress and everything going on in my life, here are the numbers:
1. Next Wednesday (September 1st)) will be the official halfway point!
2. The goal was to drop 60 lbs by December 1st
3. To be on track, I need to have lost at least 30 lbs by next Wednesday
4. I started at 325 lbs, so if I am at my target weight on September 1st I need to be at or below 295 lbs.
5. I weighed in last week and I have decided to keep the numbers to myself (for now)...this way there is a little more suspense built up until next wednesday!
Thanks to everyone who reads this and comments on it! Your encouraging words give me fuel when I am physically exhausted and would rather take a few days off!
I have upped my workouts to 4 times a week and have gone completely GLUTEN FREE! It is a hard switch, but once I got in the swing of it, it has become easy!
So, my final thought for the day is this...
KEEP ENCOURAGING! BE THE FUEL FOR THOSE WHO'S TANK ARE EMPTY!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Finding Your Stride.
It is finally happening! After months of running on an elliptical, several attempts at running in the heat and finally settling in on the treadmill, I feel like I am hitting my stride! I start my runs and after a few minutes of legs burning and lugs struggling to keep up with the oxygen needs my body is screaming for, I hit my stride!
Your stride is what shifts your body to an almost numb state and you feel like you could go forever. It is an incredible thing to experience! To push beyond fatigue and into such a rhythm that your legs forget their pain and your lungs steady their pattern to where the cognitive thought that usually accompanies the motion of running is replaced by an effortless exhale of all strain. It is what makes a runner (which I am not...yet) NEED to run! It is the point at which running begins to transform into a time of rest.
Push beyond the pain and find your stride! But don't let it stop at the physical level...move beyond and figure out what it takes to hit your stride in every aspect of your life. There will be times when you feel like you are not in shape enough to push, you may hit the wall and give up from time to time, but when you hit your stride, it will all be worth it!
Your stride is what shifts your body to an almost numb state and you feel like you could go forever. It is an incredible thing to experience! To push beyond fatigue and into such a rhythm that your legs forget their pain and your lungs steady their pattern to where the cognitive thought that usually accompanies the motion of running is replaced by an effortless exhale of all strain. It is what makes a runner (which I am not...yet) NEED to run! It is the point at which running begins to transform into a time of rest.
Push beyond the pain and find your stride! But don't let it stop at the physical level...move beyond and figure out what it takes to hit your stride in every aspect of your life. There will be times when you feel like you are not in shape enough to push, you may hit the wall and give up from time to time, but when you hit your stride, it will all be worth it!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
By The Numbers
I am sitting in my office, getting ready to go workout for the day and I realized that I have not been very consistent at putting up my workout stats here on a regular basis. So here are yesterdays:
Chest/Back
Bench Press
Lat Pull Downs
Incline Bench
Seated Rows
Decline Bench
Straight Bar Pulls
Pectoral Flys
Running
I have started my running program from the start once again! This time though, I am doing it solely on the treadmill. Last time I did it on the elliptical machines but realized that it is a cake walk compared to the treadmill so I started from scratch!
I ran 1.7 miles in 27 minutes and burned 315 calories!
Chest/Back
Bench Press
Lat Pull Downs
Incline Bench
Seated Rows
Decline Bench
Straight Bar Pulls
Pectoral Flys
Running
I have started my running program from the start once again! This time though, I am doing it solely on the treadmill. Last time I did it on the elliptical machines but realized that it is a cake walk compared to the treadmill so I started from scratch!
I ran 1.7 miles in 27 minutes and burned 315 calories!
Monday, August 9, 2010
New Definition!
Over the past two weeks I have made the switch from machines to free weights! And after only two weeks, I have seen drastic improvement and (comparatively) tons of added muscle and definition! It is even more rewarding to look in the mirror and see results every couple of days.
Now, I'm not bashing weight lifting machines, but its essentially training wheels for your workout. If you frequently workout and you use machines, try switching to free weights for two weeks and be prepared to be amazed! You will see and feel a huge difference.
TAKE THE TRAINING WHEELS OFF!
Now, I'm not bashing weight lifting machines, but its essentially training wheels for your workout. If you frequently workout and you use machines, try switching to free weights for two weeks and be prepared to be amazed! You will see and feel a huge difference.
TAKE THE TRAINING WHEELS OFF!
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Day of Rest!
Wednesday, I took the day off for recovery! I worked out so hard on Monday and Tuesday that my body was screaming for relief on Wednesday morning. So, I fought off the urge to at least go run so that my body could rebuild and recover. After taking yesterday off, I feel so re-energized and recharged. It is incredible what sleep and rest can do!
Keeping that in mind, I think it not only applies in our physical state of being, but also in our spiritual and mental! God, the Creator of everything, designed us to need rest! When we feel the need to be in a constant state of kinetic mayhem, we miss out on what simply being quiet and at peace can show us!
TAKE TIME TO REST!!!
Keeping that in mind, I think it not only applies in our physical state of being, but also in our spiritual and mental! God, the Creator of everything, designed us to need rest! When we feel the need to be in a constant state of kinetic mayhem, we miss out on what simply being quiet and at peace can show us!
TAKE TIME TO REST!!!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Yesterday's Workout!
Yesterday, I worked out for almost an hour and a half. It was SO amazing. Up until a week ago, I had been using machines for all of my weight lifting for several reasons:
1. It helps with form
2. I don't have a workout partner so it is much safer since I don't have a spotter
3. Its quicker
But, I made the switch to free weights and holy crap, what a difference.
Free weights force you to use your core a lot more. It also forces your to not only focus on motion on the exercise, but also on stabilization of the weights which brings "quick-fire" muscles into the equation. It is a huge difference from my first two months on working out, but I am happy I made the switch.
Here is what all I did yesterday:
Bench Press - Chest
Abs
Lat Pulldowns - Back
Abs
Incline and Decline Bench - Chest
Abs
Rows - Back
Run - 1.7 Miles
- Burned 370 calories!
I am going back today to hit the arms!
1. It helps with form
2. I don't have a workout partner so it is much safer since I don't have a spotter
3. Its quicker
But, I made the switch to free weights and holy crap, what a difference.
Free weights force you to use your core a lot more. It also forces your to not only focus on motion on the exercise, but also on stabilization of the weights which brings "quick-fire" muscles into the equation. It is a huge difference from my first two months on working out, but I am happy I made the switch.
Here is what all I did yesterday:
Bench Press - Chest
Abs
Lat Pulldowns - Back
Abs
Incline and Decline Bench - Chest
Abs
Rows - Back
Run - 1.7 Miles
- Burned 370 calories!
I am going back today to hit the arms!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Stuck.
Here I am a little over 2 months into working out/dieting and I have accomplished SO much, but I find myself stuck! The scale has not moved much over the past week and a half and it is hard not to get a little down because of it. I have worked so hard to see change and yet I am feeling the change, but not seeing its fruits in the numbers.
Have you ever been here? have you felt like you put your head down and push as hard as you can, only to look back up and see that you are pushing against a brick wall?
Its where I'm at!
I guess some changes are in order to get the ball rolling again.
Have you ever been here? have you felt like you put your head down and push as hard as you can, only to look back up and see that you are pushing against a brick wall?
Its where I'm at!
I guess some changes are in order to get the ball rolling again.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
2 Month Check In This Week!
Same story, different chapter! haha.
It seems that my entire summer has been spent everywhere except in Mansfield/Arlington! THis past week, I was in Kansas for the first part of the week and then I played in a few weddings this weekend but through it all, I have found time to workout and eat as close to my diet as possible!
I will post pictures this week and hopefully you can see the change that I feel.
It seems that my entire summer has been spent everywhere except in Mansfield/Arlington! THis past week, I was in Kansas for the first part of the week and then I played in a few weddings this weekend but through it all, I have found time to workout and eat as close to my diet as possible!
I will post pictures this week and hopefully you can see the change that I feel.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Last Weeks Results!!!
Last week when I returned from being on tour, I stepped on the scale and I weighed 305 Lbs. So my goal for the past week was to get into the 200's. I crunched the numbers on my diet and upped my workouts to 4 days and by at least 20 minutes each time.
So after killing myself and working out hard all week, I stepped on the scale and it said...300.5 Lbs!!!! So close to my goal, but I am satisfied with the results. I knew that 5 Lbs in a week was a tall order, but I will try to carry that same energy and resolve into this next week and crack the 300 barrier!
LETS DO THIS!
So after killing myself and working out hard all week, I stepped on the scale and it said...300.5 Lbs!!!! So close to my goal, but I am satisfied with the results. I knew that 5 Lbs in a week was a tall order, but I will try to carry that same energy and resolve into this next week and crack the 300 barrier!
LETS DO THIS!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
47 Days Ago...
The past 47 days of my life have been a blur. Once summer officially started, my schedule exploded with places to be and deadlines to meet. Here is a snapshot of what all has been done:
1. First Sonogram to see my baby!
2. Memorial Day Shenanigans
3. High School Mission Trip
4. "These State Lines" Tour with my brother
5. A weekend at Memaw's house
All of this has been packed into the calendar since May 31 to the present day. I am exhausted yet fulfilled. I can't wait for some simplicity though.
As for the weight loss challenge, I have stuck with it and I am proud to say, I AM 20 LBS DOWN!!! I am 1/3 of the way there and I am hoping to hit my mark by November so that I can get to the next challenge.
1. First Sonogram to see my baby!
2. Memorial Day Shenanigans
3. High School Mission Trip
4. "These State Lines" Tour with my brother
5. A weekend at Memaw's house
All of this has been packed into the calendar since May 31 to the present day. I am exhausted yet fulfilled. I can't wait for some simplicity though.
As for the weight loss challenge, I have stuck with it and I am proud to say, I AM 20 LBS DOWN!!! I am 1/3 of the way there and I am hoping to hit my mark by November so that I can get to the next challenge.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Home!
It is finally over! I am home and don't have to leave anytime soon. Our tour was a blast and I had such a great time out on the road. It was tiring at times, but overall, such an amazing experience.
As far as the workout goes, I didn't go as much as I would have liked, but the three times I went, I went hard! So I do feel like I gained a little ground towards my overall goal.
I can't wait to hit the gym at least 4 times this next week and muster up the guts I need to get into the 200's!
As far as the workout goes, I didn't go as much as I would have liked, but the three times I went, I went hard! So I do feel like I gained a little ground towards my overall goal.
I can't wait to hit the gym at least 4 times this next week and muster up the guts I need to get into the 200's!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Three days left.
Three days left on the road and so far I have done a good job of eating correctly and working out when possible. I weighed in two days ago and it gave me lots of energy and excitement. I am now at 306 Lbs! I am so close to the 200's that I can't wait for next week so I can make the big push! That's it for now since its hard to type this out on my phone
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Traveling Minstrel
I am out on the road with my brother and we have finished up two of our shows. Last night we played in Austin, Tx and it was a blast. It will be hard to top last night.
As for my physical health, I am SO ready to workout! I have reached the point where I want to go lift everyday and I feel like I am missing opportunities if I don't. I don't know if I will get to do a weigh in on Friday, but whenever I get the chance to, I will post the numbers here.
Thanks for reading. You have no idea how much encouragement and support this gives me just knowing that I have people who care about whats going on in my life. I am truly blessed.
Want to read about whats going on our tour? Jump on over to NixBrothers
As for my physical health, I am SO ready to workout! I have reached the point where I want to go lift everyday and I feel like I am missing opportunities if I don't. I don't know if I will get to do a weigh in on Friday, but whenever I get the chance to, I will post the numbers here.
Thanks for reading. You have no idea how much encouragement and support this gives me just knowing that I have people who care about whats going on in my life. I am truly blessed.
Want to read about whats going on our tour? Jump on over to NixBrothers
Monday, June 28, 2010
On The Road Again...for the first time
Today, my brother (Jason) and I are heading out on a 12 day tour that will take us all over Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. I cannot wait to be out playing our music and seeing how it is received. But much like my trip two weeks ago to Muskogee, Ok for mission trip, I will be tested in my commitment to this challenge. I am going to get my workout for today done in Mansfield and then when we hit the road, I plan on finding any gym that will let me use their facilities and workout at least three times a week while out on the road! Your prayers will be coveted as I take on this huge challenge.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
One month update!
Today is SUCH an exciting day. I have been committed to my weight loss and working out for 1 month and I feel incredible.
It may not be a huge difference from where I was 30 days ago, but for me the changes I feel are equally important as the ones I see.
Here are the numbers:
Weight -> Started at 325 Lbs and I am now down to 312 Lbs
Workout -> I am at the gym at least 3 times a week and have increased my Max on Bench, Curls and Lat Pulldowns by at least 10 Lbs each.
Running -> I wasn't able to run for more than a minute at a jogging pace when I started and now I am running 1 mile without a break!
So now, the moment you've been waiting for...The pictures.
It may not be a huge difference from where I was 30 days ago, but for me the changes I feel are equally important as the ones I see.
Here are the numbers:
Weight -> Started at 325 Lbs and I am now down to 312 Lbs
Workout -> I am at the gym at least 3 times a week and have increased my Max on Bench, Curls and Lat Pulldowns by at least 10 Lbs each.
Running -> I wasn't able to run for more than a minute at a jogging pace when I started and now I am running 1 mile without a break!
So now, the moment you've been waiting for...The pictures.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Back to reality...
Huge things going on in my life right now! In case you haven't heard, my wife and I are going to have a baby! It is such an incredible blessing and I can't wait to see him/her in 7 months.
The past 8 days I was in Muskogee, Ok for a mission trip and even though it was hard, I stuck with my workout routine (even went an extra day) and diet (for the most part). I was so exhausted but I somehow made it through and lost a few pounds along the way.
Now I am back in my office and working on music for Sunday and I can't wait to finish up so I can go workout in my "home gym". It has become such an incredible time of reflection for me. Between sets and sweating, I find myself in deep thought and searching my heart and I look forward to it everyday.
I am almost to the 1 month mark of doing this and I can't wait to post my 1 month picture update so you can see the results.
Wish me luck!
The past 8 days I was in Muskogee, Ok for a mission trip and even though it was hard, I stuck with my workout routine (even went an extra day) and diet (for the most part). I was so exhausted but I somehow made it through and lost a few pounds along the way.
Now I am back in my office and working on music for Sunday and I can't wait to finish up so I can go workout in my "home gym". It has become such an incredible time of reflection for me. Between sets and sweating, I find myself in deep thought and searching my heart and I look forward to it everyday.
I am almost to the 1 month mark of doing this and I can't wait to post my 1 month picture update so you can see the results.
Wish me luck!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Friday and Faith
Today is the last full day of mission trip and it is much different feel than any other day here. The work teams are tired and just about tired of each other, but their work sites must be completed and it can be a daunting task. But in the last day, we get to see something incredible, we get to see the groups work harder than they have all week so that they finish what they started.
I know this blog is supposed to be about my weight loss and working out, but this week, it is about something much bigger! I HAVE worked out 4 times this week and I am eating pretty well and I am excited to see what the scale says when I get back.
This week has been such a stretch for me. I have been taken out of my comfort zone. I have had to adjust my schedule and learn to live on little sleep and lots of soreness, but the one thing I have seen this week has inspired me. I have seen a depth and maturity of faith in these students. Every night in worship gets better and when I think it can't be topped, they go to another level. It is such an inspiring thing to be apart of.
I look forward to being back home and back on my regular schedule, but I will miss all that this week has brought. The goal now is to not let the experience stay here, but to bring it back and apply it to my regularly scheduled life.
I know this blog is supposed to be about my weight loss and working out, but this week, it is about something much bigger! I HAVE worked out 4 times this week and I am eating pretty well and I am excited to see what the scale says when I get back.
This week has been such a stretch for me. I have been taken out of my comfort zone. I have had to adjust my schedule and learn to live on little sleep and lots of soreness, but the one thing I have seen this week has inspired me. I have seen a depth and maturity of faith in these students. Every night in worship gets better and when I think it can't be topped, they go to another level. It is such an inspiring thing to be apart of.
I look forward to being back home and back on my regular schedule, but I will miss all that this week has brought. The goal now is to not let the experience stay here, but to bring it back and apply it to my regularly scheduled life.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Its only Wednesday and already...
I have been on mission trip since friday. It was a little bit of an adjustment to my normal schedule, but once Monday rolled around, I was settled in. Normally I workout 3 days a week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. But this week, it has changed a bit. Johnny Brower (JohnnyBrower.com) and David Alexander (DavidsBucket.com) and I have gone EVERYDAY! Today is day three of the workout cycle this week and I am hitting my Leg and Abs routine normally designated for Fridays. This means that tomorrow, I can do my Monday (Chest and Back) routine and also get to my Tuesday (Bicep and Tricep) routine on Friday! I AM GOING TO BE SORE!
The beauty of mission trip is not only the time to workout each day, but also the fact that I play basketball, volleyball, kickball and swim with the youth here so I get in tons of cardio! I am having such an incredible time here and I may have to take this workout schedule back with me!
God is doing HUGE things here in Muskogee, Ok and it is humbling to be apart of. Our youth kids have poured sweat and blood into their worksites and it is going to have an eternal impact. One of the thoughts I shared last night in worship was this:
We didn't come on mission trip because we are in love with our Savior, We came because HE IS IN LOVE WITH US and that love has birthed the desire to do something bigger than ourselves! So where ever you are and whatever you're doing, know that the desire for it all stems from a God who is crazy in love with you!
Be Blessed today!
The beauty of mission trip is not only the time to workout each day, but also the fact that I play basketball, volleyball, kickball and swim with the youth here so I get in tons of cardio! I am having such an incredible time here and I may have to take this workout schedule back with me!
God is doing HUGE things here in Muskogee, Ok and it is humbling to be apart of. Our youth kids have poured sweat and blood into their worksites and it is going to have an eternal impact. One of the thoughts I shared last night in worship was this:
We didn't come on mission trip because we are in love with our Savior, We came because HE IS IN LOVE WITH US and that love has birthed the desire to do something bigger than ourselves! So where ever you are and whatever you're doing, know that the desire for it all stems from a God who is crazy in love with you!
Be Blessed today!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
An Okie from Muskogee.
This week, I am with 125 youth and adults in Muskogee, Ok for mission trip. Yesterday we started our work week here but it got cut short by rain. Our kids will be doing everything from building wheel chair ramps, re-siding houses to roofing and painting. It is such a blessing to see them do something bigger than themselves.
Now, as for my workout routine...it has not been interrupted yet! Johnny and I found an aquatic center in town with a nice workout facility and we started our weeks workouts strong. I found myself pushing harder than normal and enjoying the feeling of pushing myself beyond what was comfortable.
It may be about working out and getting back to healthy, but it applies in almost every situation, WHEN WE PUSH OURSELVES BEYOND WHAT IS COMFORTABLE, WE GROW!
Yesterdays Workout:
Muscle Groups Worked Chest and Back
Running 1.6 Miles -> 450 Calories Burned!
I feel fantastic and I am so happy I decided to take this step and I encourage you to join me.
Now, as for my workout routine...it has not been interrupted yet! Johnny and I found an aquatic center in town with a nice workout facility and we started our weeks workouts strong. I found myself pushing harder than normal and enjoying the feeling of pushing myself beyond what was comfortable.
It may be about working out and getting back to healthy, but it applies in almost every situation, WHEN WE PUSH OURSELVES BEYOND WHAT IS COMFORTABLE, WE GROW!
Yesterdays Workout:
Muscle Groups Worked Chest and Back
Running 1.6 Miles -> 450 Calories Burned!
I feel fantastic and I am so happy I decided to take this step and I encourage you to join me.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Mission Trip
The next week of my life is going to be a crazy, hectic test of my commitment to this challenge. I am leaving for Muskogee, Ok for First Methodist Mansfield's High School mission trip. It is going to be a week full of work and crazy hours and I am going to have to fit time in for working out and keeping an eye on what I am eating, but I am up to the challenge.
I will post pictures of our work in Muskogee as the week progresses.
I will post pictures of our work in Muskogee as the week progresses.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Todays Workout!
Two posts in one day, I'm feeling extra articulate today. I just finished up my workout for the day and it was a doozy. I did my normal Chest/Back workout routine and then added in a little something extra to "put the cherry on top" so-to-speak. Curious? I'll fill you in.
Normal Workout Routine (Chest/Back):
1. Bench Press
2. Lat Pulldowns
3. Incline Bench Press
4. Seated Rows
5. Decline Bench Press
6. Deltoid Flys
7. Bench Press
8. Standing Rows
Then to top it off...I finished with something known as "The Trifecta"
-Light weight (50-60 Lbs) on a barbell
-Quick repititions (burnouts)
-15 Wide Grip Bench Press
-15 Normal Grip Bench Press
-15 Close Grip Bench Press
-All done in succession with NO break!
It is an incredible way to finish off a chest session.
Running - 2.2 Miles -> 415 Calories Burned
DO SOMETHING BIG!
Normal Workout Routine (Chest/Back):
1. Bench Press
2. Lat Pulldowns
3. Incline Bench Press
4. Seated Rows
5. Decline Bench Press
6. Deltoid Flys
7. Bench Press
8. Standing Rows
Then to top it off...I finished with something known as "The Trifecta"
-Light weight (50-60 Lbs) on a barbell
-Quick repititions (burnouts)
-15 Wide Grip Bench Press
-15 Normal Grip Bench Press
-15 Close Grip Bench Press
-All done in succession with NO break!
It is an incredible way to finish off a chest session.
Running - 2.2 Miles -> 415 Calories Burned
DO SOMETHING BIG!
Fridays Workout
I really am getting into the swing of my running! It is becoming less and less painful and more and more enjoyable. On friday I killed my legs and abs and then headed to the running portion of my workout.
I ran 2 miles and burned 400 calories!
I have decided to sporadically give ya'll an idea of my typical diet for the day. So, for Monday (June 7th)
Breakfast - Oatmeal Squares Cereal
Lunch - 5 oz can of Tuna and 12 oz can of collared greens
DInner - Grilled chicken and steamed veggies
Total Caloric Intake for the Day - Less than 1,200 Calories!
I ran 2 miles and burned 400 calories!
I have decided to sporadically give ya'll an idea of my typical diet for the day. So, for Monday (June 7th)
Breakfast - Oatmeal Squares Cereal
Lunch - 5 oz can of Tuna and 12 oz can of collared greens
DInner - Grilled chicken and steamed veggies
Total Caloric Intake for the Day - Less than 1,200 Calories!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Encouragement...the best workout supplement!
This morning at church, right before we started worship, I was sitting outside of the Sanctuary waiting to go plug in and get ready when it happened. Someone came up to me and remarked on how they were rooting for me and reading my blog! It was an incredible feeling knowing that people who don't know me more than their worship leader are standing behind me and encouraging me to stick with what I have started! What a blessing!
I felt at that moment that what I am doing for myself is bigger than just me! I feel like not only I being supported by others, but that I am the catalyst to someone else! It is truly an awesome thing!
So, for those of you who read often and those who have yet to read, DO SOMETHING BIG! Don't settle for what is easy. Get out and do something bigger than yourself.
I felt at that moment that what I am doing for myself is bigger than just me! I feel like not only I being supported by others, but that I am the catalyst to someone else! It is truly an awesome thing!
So, for those of you who read often and those who have yet to read, DO SOMETHING BIG! Don't settle for what is easy. Get out and do something bigger than yourself.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Two Weeks In!
Here I sit before my last workout of week 2! I am waiting for my N.O Fury to kick in and then it is off to 24 Hour Fitness to put myself through a rigorous Leg and Ab workout. I weighed myself today and here is where I stand after 2 weeks (11 days since the start of my first time at the gym):
I am down from 325 to 318 after week one,
I am down from 318 to 315 after week two!
Although I only lost 3 pounds this week, I feel great!
To be honest, if I kept losing 7 pounds a week, it would be moderately unhealthy. I am happy that I am seeing results, not only in how I look, but also in how I feel. I have been energized and alert more than ever. I am going to make a few more adjustments for this next week and see what results I get. Curious as to those changes? Let me fill you in:
Starting monday, June 7th:
Diet Changes - NO bread or products that contain gluten
Workout Improvements - Increase weightlifting time by 20 minutes and add in exercises to increase flexibility and range of motion.
Thats all for now, time to hit the gym. Pray for my legs and abs tomorrow morning!
I am down from 325 to 318 after week one,
I am down from 318 to 315 after week two!
Although I only lost 3 pounds this week, I feel great!
To be honest, if I kept losing 7 pounds a week, it would be moderately unhealthy. I am happy that I am seeing results, not only in how I look, but also in how I feel. I have been energized and alert more than ever. I am going to make a few more adjustments for this next week and see what results I get. Curious as to those changes? Let me fill you in:
Starting monday, June 7th:
Diet Changes - NO bread or products that contain gluten
Workout Improvements - Increase weightlifting time by 20 minutes and add in exercises to increase flexibility and range of motion.
Thats all for now, time to hit the gym. Pray for my legs and abs tomorrow morning!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Shakin' and Bakin'
Today,I finished up my morning and afternoon responsibilities at church and then headed to work out. Then, I did something I have never done before! Before I started my workout, I took my first workout supplement...and good Lord was it awesome. The supplement is "N.O Fury" and it is essentially jet fuel for working out. The directions said to take it 30-45 minute before working out and so I gave myself about 35 minutes before I started working out. After about 10 minutes of having this delicious red liquid in my system, I was ready to run through a brick wall. It was an incredible feeling and I was able to work out a lot harder for a lot longer. After my workout, I finished with a 2 mile run which felt like a breeze with all the pent up energy I had left-over. It is such an awesome feeling to know I am getting fit and healthy. I can't wait to see myself in 6 months.
Workout Log (Wednesday, June 2nd)
Muscle Group(s) - Arms
Here is a basic run down of what I did (in case you are interested).
1. Bicep Curls
2. Tricep extensions
3. Reverse Bicep Curls
4. Negatives (Triceps)
5. Cable Curls
6. Skull Crushers
7. Bicep Burnouts
8. Tricep Burnouts
Running - 2 Miles -> 400 calories burned!
I can't wait for friday! I will do my weekly weigh in and see how much I lost this week.
SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!
Workout Log (Wednesday, June 2nd)
Muscle Group(s) - Arms
Here is a basic run down of what I did (in case you are interested).
1. Bicep Curls
2. Tricep extensions
3. Reverse Bicep Curls
4. Negatives (Triceps)
5. Cable Curls
6. Skull Crushers
7. Bicep Burnouts
8. Tricep Burnouts
Running - 2 Miles -> 400 calories burned!
I can't wait for friday! I will do my weekly weigh in and see how much I lost this week.
SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Making Mondays Matter!
Memorial Day...Its a day in which we set aside to remember those who have laid down their life in service to their country. And yet, somehow, it has become a holiday where we substitute gratitude for a chair by the pool and patriotism for a charcoal grill lined with various meats. But what should it really be about? How do we make Mondays matter even when it does not require some of us to be in the office? That was the question I pondered yesterday. The answer I found was maybe a little out of the ordinary.
I didn't go visit a war memorial, I didn't sing patriotic songs (I don't think), but I did my best to not waste the time given to me! It would have been easy to sleep in, light the grill, lounge by the pool and maybe try to squeeze a round of golf in before the days end, but it would have been taking the freedom I have for granted. So instead I got up early, went and took care of chores and responsibilities I had been putting off, worked out and spent time with my wife. And at the end of the day, I felt so fulfilled.
Take time to (re)evaluate where your time is spent! Take time to do something that will have an impact outside of the 24 hour span you are in!
Workout Log from May 31:
Monday: Muscle Group(s) - Chest and Back
Running - 1.9 Miles -> 385 Calories Burned
I cannot wait to see the results from this weeks workouts! I picked up a multi-vitamin and also a weight loss supplement and I am anxious to see the effects of both!
I didn't go visit a war memorial, I didn't sing patriotic songs (I don't think), but I did my best to not waste the time given to me! It would have been easy to sleep in, light the grill, lounge by the pool and maybe try to squeeze a round of golf in before the days end, but it would have been taking the freedom I have for granted. So instead I got up early, went and took care of chores and responsibilities I had been putting off, worked out and spent time with my wife. And at the end of the day, I felt so fulfilled.
Take time to (re)evaluate where your time is spent! Take time to do something that will have an impact outside of the 24 hour span you are in!
Workout Log from May 31:
Monday: Muscle Group(s) - Chest and Back
Running - 1.9 Miles -> 385 Calories Burned
I cannot wait to see the results from this weeks workouts! I picked up a multi-vitamin and also a weight loss supplement and I am anxious to see the effects of both!
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Tomorrow, Tomorrow...
It is Sunday! A day of rest. A day of recovery and focusing on worship. All morning I have felt so energized at church and I can't wait for monday! There is a huge connection between out physical health and our spiritual health and it is more evident to me now more than any other time in my life. I have always taken my physical well-being for granted, but I now realize that it is going to take work from here on out., not just until December when I complete my challenge. I cannot wait for the end of work tomorrow when I can go to the gym and work out and run. More than anything, it is time when I just get to be with myself. A time to examine my heart and work on more than just goal of losing weight. Its such an incredible thing.
Friday, May 28, 2010
One Week In...
I have just finished my first week of working out and changing my entire lifestyle and I couldn't be more excited! I meant to log all of my "numbers" from working out every day I did it, but I already dropped the ball on that (give me a break though, this is all new to me). So, since I know you are curious, here are the numbers:
Monday: Muscle Group(s) - Chest and Back
Wednesday: Muscle Group(s) - Biceps and Triceps
Running - 1.8 Miles -> 360 calories burned
Friday: Muscle Group(s) - Legs and Abs
Running - 1.9 Miles -> 375 Calories Burned
My first weigh (that started all of this) was last Saturday, May 22nd. I weighed an astonishing 325 As of 1:30pm the today (Friday, May 28th) I have already lost 7 pounds!
325-7= 318!
Can't wait for monday!
Monday: Muscle Group(s) - Chest and Back
Wednesday: Muscle Group(s) - Biceps and Triceps
Running - 1.8 Miles -> 360 calories burned
Friday: Muscle Group(s) - Legs and Abs
Running - 1.9 Miles -> 375 Calories Burned
My first weigh (that started all of this) was last Saturday, May 22nd. I weighed an astonishing 325 As of 1:30pm the today (Friday, May 28th) I have already lost 7 pounds!
325-7= 318!
Can't wait for monday!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
The Classic "Before" picture...
This is embarrassing but it needs to be done. Here is what I look like 2 days into the challenge. I will try to post monthly pictures at the suggestion of Matt Strom.
Kick Start
As I finished up my first workout the other day, I felt so beat! I was sweating like crazy, exhausted from the 45 minute workout, but at the same time I felt AMAZING! It felt good knowing that I was starting something that is going to make my life exponentially better.
I have made this decision for the duration of my challenge, only stepping on the scale once a week. Two Reasons for this:
1. I don't want to feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment of failure on a daily basis that could breed false hope or add to my insecurity.
2. I want measurable results that are consistent.
This may not be an original thought, but it is something I came up with for weighing myself:
"Am I seeing what the scale says in terms of numbers, or am I seeing what the scales says about me as a person?"
Day two of the workout this afternoon! I can't wait to be exhausted and worn out! I know it is going to pay off in the end.
I have made this decision for the duration of my challenge, only stepping on the scale once a week. Two Reasons for this:
1. I don't want to feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment of failure on a daily basis that could breed false hope or add to my insecurity.
2. I want measurable results that are consistent.
This may not be an original thought, but it is something I came up with for weighing myself:
"Am I seeing what the scale says in terms of numbers, or am I seeing what the scales says about me as a person?"
Day two of the workout this afternoon! I can't wait to be exhausted and worn out! I know it is going to pay off in the end.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
From the Start...
Have you ever gone through a time in your life where your priorities were so distorted that you let normally important things slowly drift into a state of neglect? Well, if you are anything like me, your answer is a resounding YES! That is where I find my self right now. I have put my job, my music and my newly formed family (all of which are good things) ahead of anything else in my life. As a result, I have been neglecting and ignoring what has been one of the HUGE the side-effect of that.
I stepped onto a scale at a friends house and when it revealed its result, I was shocked! How could I let myself go this far and not do anything to stop it (myself)? I felt a huge load of guilt and shame as I stepped off of the scale and looked at myself in the mirror. I knew at that exact moment, it was time to not only get proactive about my weight, but to become focused and intentional in my efforts to reverse the cycle that I put into place.
So, if you are still reading, this is my journal! This is where I will write to be accountable to myself. I will share in my success and fight through my failures. This will be my history book!
Starting Weight - 325 lbs (May 24th, 2010)
The goal: Lose AT LEAST 60 lbs by my 25th birthday (December 1st, 2010)
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