We are about 3 1/2 weeks into my lifestyle change and things are going ok.  My motivation to workout is non existent.  This month is full of excuses.......this week alone I have 7 basketball games in 8 days.  This means I need to workout in the mornings, but have not motivated myself to do that.

I have about 5 weeks left of basketball and if I keep developing good eating habits, when I start to get after it on the workout side of things this spring I will really see my gains.  I am 18 pounds down from January 5th, but there is an asterisk because of the stomach flu.

Time to crank it up!  #beastmode #riseandgrind

Needing Success

It is only week 2 and I am over half way through.  I didn't mean to rhyme on that last sentence, but that was kind of cool anyway.  I weigh myself every couple of days to see the progress and I haven't had any progress since Monday morning.  I feel like I am eating right, but know that I am not getting the adequate amount of exercise.  I have to find a way to at least spend 30-45 min a day doing some cardio.  At home, in the gym, wherever it needs to get done.  In order to see the results I am hoping for, this will have to be a commitment made by me.  I have reached my calorie goal every day and am 10 days free of pop or any other sugary drinks, besides gatorade to replenish after the stomach flu.

Time to kick it into high gear!  NEED to change this life of mine.....NOW!

One week down and I lost about 12 lbs.  This is a little bit inflated because I had the stomach flu on Friday.  Although I did replace a lot of the weight lost with fluids, there was still a bit of a difference.  I am eating right and starting to feel good.  But, I have not been able to achieve the exercise goals I have set for myself.  When I can consistently commit working out every day I know I will reach my goals.  I still want to be down 25lbs by Feb. 2.  Let's do this!  #grind

Here we go again.  I continue to battle weight loss daily and need to change my lifestyle in order to live a long and healthy life.  Whether I want to admit it or not you do not see elderly "big" people.  If I want to live a life to see my kids graduate high school, watch them get married and start a family of their own, then I need to take control of this while there is still time.

I am 26 years old.  If I was a pro athlete I would be entering the "prime" of my career.  I am by no means close to where I was when I was playing college ball, but with work I can get myself to that point and even get back to the weight I was in high school.  The good Lord has given me this time on earth and I am going to do my best to glorify Him while I am here.  The way I am living is not glorifying God, but I aim to change that.

Today, January 5th, 2015 I enter my quest to lose 100lbs by January 5th 2016.  This is a lofty goal, but with the support of friends and family and the strength from my savior I will do it!  So it is time to go from a college lineman who has let is weight get out of control to a lean, mean, lightweight.  Let's do this thing!

Brick by brick.

Never Give Up

Perseverance is word used constantly in sports.  Coaches and athletes alike have to possess a winner's attitude and the will to never give up when times are tough.  As an athlete my whole life I possessed this quality, but in my post athletic career have not been able to sustain it.  Without coaches, teammates, and others encouraging me and going through it with me, I struggle to motivate myself.

6 months ago I committed myself to lose 100 lbs in a year.  I was well on my way, losing 25lbs in the first month.  I felt good, enjoyed the rush of exercising, and loved the way I felt.  But, as I have done many times before, life got in the way and I let that be an excuse.  I gained back the 25 lbs and that is where I sit right now.

It is time for a NO EXCUSE attitude.  I am starting my lifestyle change and I am going to do everything I can to beat this!  I have a wife and a 9 month old son who I won't be able to spend time with if I stay on this path.  I am committing to a few sustainable goals that will give me a chance at success.  This goal is long term and I intend to fight hard and persevere every day to attain my goal.

My new goal is to lose 60 lbs my the end of the school year (may 20th).  I will then look at what I have done and reevaluate my next goal.  Ultimately I still want to reach my goal of 100, just going to take it one step at a time.

God is my strength and everything I do I must do it for Him.  With his strength in my life and motivation from my family, I WILL DO THIS!

Much Love

Early Success

It is day 5 of the lifestyle change.  I am 9 lbs down from my weight on Monday Morning.  Hopefully this is not giving me false hope.  It is like a drug, I want it to keep pouring off and want to be addicted to the weight loss and exercise.

I am in a wedding in a month from now.  The suit coat I originally received was too small and the replacement was still tight in the arms.  Instead of getting it to a tailor I am going to drop the necessary weight to help it fit.  25lbs by June 6th should do the trick.  it is a lofty goal, but if I continue to commit to eating this way and working out I know I can do it.

God is Good!

Good Week

I am having a great week!  It has only been 4 days on my lifestyle change, but I have flipped the switch.  I have a great mindset and am so energized from eating better and exercising.  I only have a 30 minute lunch break, but have decided to go on walks during that time at work.  I usually walk a mile or a mile and a half each day.  This is starting me on the road to consistent exercise.  Today I logged 4.2 miles walking/ jogging throughout the day.  I am trusting God to give me strength to overcome my lazy tendencies and other temptations.  Leaning on friends and family to help me succeed.

Feeling good and loving life.  Not just a diet, I am changing my life!