My Photos | JohnG Well where do I start. In the past few years I have gone from an uncomfortable 185 lb's to a rediculous 248 lb's. Ten months ago there was such turmoil at work I left my job and become a sit on the couch bum exerting myself only to feed myself. Low self esteem regarding my Vocation, unemployed, feeding my face ... and watching my children adapt to my 100% passive lifestyle and at times taking it Well where do I start. In the past few years I have gone from an uncomfortable 185 lb's to a rediculous 248 lb's. Ten months ago there was such turmoil at work I left my job and become a sit on the couch bum exerting myself only to feed myself. Low self esteem regarding my Vocation, unemployed, feeding my face ... and watching my children adapt to my 100% passive lifestyle and at times taking it all in like myself. In the last year I have not worn any Clothes to speak of other than Sweat pants and big tee-shirts. When I pick my kids up from school I pull a pair of shorts on there is no attempt to zip them up as it is impossible to budge the zipper. But, really no need to zip them .. as I am squeezed in them to the point that they aint gonna fall off. I am short of breath and by time we get back home I have stomach cramps from my clothes being so tight. A few months ago I had a funeral to attend .. that alone required a shopping trip just to get something to wear in public. And those were a size 42 Waist which fit VERY snug (they no longer fit). Throw in a little bit of depression add water and stir ... 8-9 years ago I was fitting into size 32 pants very nicely last time I measured my waist was at 45 inches. I eat everything in sight ... I am the cook in the house so its even easier for me to ensure there is enough for 2nds even 3rd's if it is a favorite. In my past year of couchpotatoism (it is a word .. if you look it up in Websters there is an illustrated photo of me working my TV remote). Regardless .. I have seen probably every info-mercial known to man-kind but the only one that really stuck in my head was Tony Horton & Beachbody because it's so so real .. anyone can do it if they can get off the couch. So I found it on the internet and ordered myself the P90 really wanting the one they did on TV but heck I had become so lazy and out of shape opening a beer bottle was becoming a challenge strengthwise unless I had a bottle-opener handy. Ha-ha think I am telling a lie .. come on over for a beer (trickery at its best .. you can open mine while your here). So impatient waiting on the Fedex delivery... will it ever get here day after day after day. Dogs are barking and pawing at the door .. could it be today .. YES its here! Promptly ripped it open .. scattered it across the coffee table. Popped one of the CD's in and turned it on Yahoo its here .. what a work out .. I played all 3 CD's. All the while I was sitting on the couch .. polished off 2 toasted Tuna fish sandwhiches - half a bag of Lays - and a beer. Yawn, its nap time. I beat myself up for the rest of the day. How could I be so impatient waiting for it to arrive .. to the point of calling to verify it was ordered and delivery was initiated.. did the whole Parcel tracking thing and sat on the couch like I was watching something from Blockbusters on the corner. The next day I was guilting myself for doing nothing .. actually angering myself as I started to notice exactly how much I was putting on my plate .. in my glass. September 5, 2007 .. I HIT PLAY !! September 6, man I was sore and hungry .. I HIT PLAY !! September 7, sore in new places I forgot about .. learning to space my meals .. snacks .. Just got done HITTING PLAY !! December will be a good month ... I will drop this load I am carrying ... my children will see the change and adapt to a more healthy lifestyle as mine changes. I may not hit the 32 inch waist band again but, I sure as heck wont be 248 lb's either. My Progress My Fitness Goal: Transformation Story
So far my results are in the negative .. outside of a glimmer of pride that I hit the PLAY button every day since I decided to do this 100%. I have decreased my food intake by 50% with out making More...
So far my results are in the negative .. outside of a glimmer of pride that I hit the PLAY button every day since I decided to do this 100%. I have decreased my food intake by 50% with out making myself a night time Fridge stalker. My daily water intake is a record for me .. I usually drink 1-2 gallons of water a day except it is in the form of Coffee and Sweet tea. I have pulled back the reins on that to 2 cups of coffee and nearly 4 liters of water. It has only been 3 days but I feel better .. sleep better .. and plan my day around my must have >> PLAY ! << time. Update 9/13/07 ~ 8 days in and down 6 lb's .. and a huge thanks to those with the nerve to post your commitment & a round of hugs to Tony and Beachbody. Update 9/24/07 ~ 19 days in and down 16 lb's and still bringing it. I have had a few dys where I really needed to push myself .. but the Mirror and friends don't lie. Update 10/12/07 - 30 days finally downloaded my pictures. Running a bit late just got back from a mini family reunion. Ha-ha told everyone about Power 90 and P90X that would listen. I am down 27 pounds .. my Abs have gone from a Case to an 18 pack. Tony & Beachbody this is Sweeeet!! 10/15/07 Seeing is believing .. it has given me the ambition to say "can I have a to-go container please!" Late in the day when your inner self says FEED me, grabbing a handful of nuts/raisins/celery & peanut butter works. Its quick and easy as well as satisfying. Ha-ha you Don't NEED the huge sandwich .. put the habit to rest. For me I have placed a bag of cut & cleaned veggies in the fridge .. as well as a few containers of unroasted nuts where I spend the majority of my time. Slowly my kids are catching on to the cleaner eating habit .. as its easier to grab some of dad's goodies rather than go get their own snacks in the kitchen. Now if I can just get them to eat the green stuff on their plate :-) Stay focused .. keep hitting >PLAY< .. you'll come out on top of the game. 10/24/07 Still Pushing Play! today is my is my 4th day as a retired smoker nad breathing is getting easier. Aaak food is tasting better too ha-ha but not to worry because Moderation gets you to Transformation. Psst down another 6 lb's. Getting closer to my goal every day I .. PUSH PLAY! 03/14/08 Starting back on Power 90 on April 1st .. need to get this going again. 09/23/08 Ok been away almost a year, I tried starting back 03-14-08 but the shoulder could not take it. So working into it slower this time and so far so good. Oct 1st I should be back full swing and start my 90 days over again. | ||||||||
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