It was really cold and windy again this morning, so Steven and I decided to run inside today. We have always ran on the indoor track when we have been inside. I didn't feel like I could run in that circle again for 30 minutes today, so we decided to run on the treadmill. It was a great run. If we have to run inside again, we are not running on that track.
I was able to really focus on my run and see my pace and my distance. I enjoyed today's run. I got all 30 minutes in and really felt like I could do more. Starting next week, I am going to start running for distance and not time. I will come to the gym sooner and make sure I have time to do our 3-mile loop or run on the treadmill.
I prefer running outside over the treadmill and the indoor track, but it was good to know I can get a good run on a treadmill.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Why I Want To Lose Weight
Let's face it, being fat is not fun. I know for me it has caused a lot of issues in my life. I know some people out there are comfortable in their skin, but I never have been. Getting healthy has been one of the best things I have ever done. I am going to keep going until I reach my goal, and then I will keep it.
Why I want to lose weight:
Why do you want to lose the weight?
Why I want to lose weight:
- I am tired of paying the fat tax on clothes. You know, the additional $2 on the item, because they have to use a whole lot more thread for my fat butt.
- I want to know what it's like being able to take my shirt off at a pool or the beach and not worry or think about people judging me.
- I HATE being called "big guy." "Hey there, big guy!" I don't want to give them a reason to say that to me anymore. I have always been the "big guy."
- My thighs are going to break up. They have been stuck at each other's side for many years, but it's time for a separation. No more chub rub!
- I will be able to ride rides at theme parks with my kids. I will be able to coach my kid's sports teams and not feel ashamed of being the fat guy. I will be able to run with them and teach them the importance of living healthy.
- I will be able to walk into a job interview and be confident that they are looking at my credentials and not my weight. People are a lot less likely to higher an obese person.
- I will just feel better about myself. No more pity parties because of my weight. I will not be able to run and hide behind my size. It will all be about me.
- I will be able to do everything at Boot Camp. Those classes kill me, and I can never get the full sets in!
Why do you want to lose the weight?
Monday, March 7, 2011
A Good Workout Today
Today's run was a much needed one. There's nothing like a good workout to clear your head and refocus. I ran my 30 minutes today which I am happy about.
For those of you wondering how I did in my first 5K, I am going to post about that soon. For now, you can look at our family blog. My wife, Jenn, has posted some pictures and comments about that day. Thanks to everyone supporting and encouraging me!
For those of you wondering how I did in my first 5K, I am going to post about that soon. For now, you can look at our family blog. My wife, Jenn, has posted some pictures and comments about that day. Thanks to everyone supporting and encouraging me!
Friday, March 4, 2011
The Day Before
I cannot believe that Saturday is my 5K. I am very excited and nervous. I have my playlist ready; I have what I am going to wear ready. Stupid weather. It has been very nice all this week, and Saturday is supposed to be cold and rainy with a chance of snow. If you want to see the route, here is the link.
I went to the gym this morning, walked a mile, and then sat in the hot tub. Took it easy. My brother didn't even come. He just slept in. He said he is going to walk around the neighborhood, but we will see.
Bill had a great idea, and we are meeting tonight at Panera Bread on South Campbell to eat and celebrate our hard work these last two months. Feel free to join us!
We will take a lot of pictures tomorrow, and post them!
I went to the gym this morning, walked a mile, and then sat in the hot tub. Took it easy. My brother didn't even come. He just slept in. He said he is going to walk around the neighborhood, but we will see.
Bill had a great idea, and we are meeting tonight at Panera Bread on South Campbell to eat and celebrate our hard work these last two months. Feel free to join us!
We will take a lot of pictures tomorrow, and post them!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Round is a Shape
Today, I got some paperwork from my first visit with my trainer. It had stats and measurements from about 7 weeks ago. According to the information, it said I was 202 lbs. of lean muscle and the rest was fat. I have now lost quite a bit of fat, and I am sure I have gained muscle.
I am in shape; the shape might be round, but I am healthy. How many skinny people who live sedentary lifestyles can up and run for 30 minutes? I am sure some can but not that many. (I also hate you all for being able to be skinny and sedentary... Bless your heart.)
My goal starting Monday is losing 5 lbs. a week. Time to turn it up to the next level. I want to be at 250 this May when I start my training for my marathon in November. I also want to be up to 15 miles a week with running. Stronger, faster, longer.... Hate to quote Justin Bieber right now but "never say never!"
I am in shape; the shape might be round, but I am healthy. How many skinny people who live sedentary lifestyles can up and run for 30 minutes? I am sure some can but not that many. (I also hate you all for being able to be skinny and sedentary... Bless your heart.)
My goal starting Monday is losing 5 lbs. a week. Time to turn it up to the next level. I want to be at 250 this May when I start my training for my marathon in November. I also want to be up to 15 miles a week with running. Stronger, faster, longer.... Hate to quote Justin Bieber right now but "never say never!"
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
I'll Catch a Grenade For You
On the way to work this morning, I was listening to reports about the revolution in Libya. They were giving guns to civilians who were willing to go and fight and even die for something they believe in. It made me think, what am I willing to die for?
Is there something I am that passionate about? Yes, I would die for my family. I really started thinking about the saying, "I would die for something I believe in." That is when I realized that I had been dying for something I used to believe in. I used to believe that I was no good. I was worthless. I was fat and didn't deserve a better job, life, or anything. I was dying. I had come to terms that I was going to die of a heart attack. I just knew that is what was going to kill me. I was dying for my selfishness and hid behind the thing that was killing me. Food.
Now I am living; now I am running. I am going to run a 5K this Saturday. By the end of this year, I will have run a marathon. I ran my 28 minutes this morning and went further than I ever had before. The first time I ran 20 minutes without stopping, I got to the church on Walnut Lawn. Today, I got to it in 14 minutes! I ran a mile in 12 minutes today. I am willing to live for myself and my family.
Start living today. Do not be willing to live unhealthy lives! If my fat butt can do it, anyone can.
Is there something I am that passionate about? Yes, I would die for my family. I really started thinking about the saying, "I would die for something I believe in." That is when I realized that I had been dying for something I used to believe in. I used to believe that I was no good. I was worthless. I was fat and didn't deserve a better job, life, or anything. I was dying. I had come to terms that I was going to die of a heart attack. I just knew that is what was going to kill me. I was dying for my selfishness and hid behind the thing that was killing me. Food.
Now I am living; now I am running. I am going to run a 5K this Saturday. By the end of this year, I will have run a marathon. I ran my 28 minutes this morning and went further than I ever had before. The first time I ran 20 minutes without stopping, I got to the church on Walnut Lawn. Today, I got to it in 14 minutes! I ran a mile in 12 minutes today. I am willing to live for myself and my family.
Start living today. Do not be willing to live unhealthy lives! If my fat butt can do it, anyone can.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Offical Weigh-in 3/1/11
Okay followers, today was a weigh-in, and I am 290 lbs! That is 40 lbs from the day I started this blog and a total weight loss of 43 lbs. That really makes me feel good. I have a long way to go, but I feel a lot better. 5K this weekend! Just going to keep going.
So after my workout today, and after I managed to get one of the small towels they provide around my waste, I headed back for my shower. The locker rooms are connected to the pool area, and each locker room has a hot tub, steam room, and sauna right after you come in from the pool. The showers are right next to the steam room. I walk back and see a girl come in from the pool entrance. I stop at the glass door to the showers and just stare at her in shock. She sees me and the half dozen naked men behind me. Talk about your deer-in-headlights look. She turned bright red and almost ran out of the locker room. I was the only one who saw her. I got a good laugh out of it. It's a good thing I managed to get the towel around me this time. Reason #4235 to lose weight: "Being able to wear the towel at the gym."
I guess I am not one to talk. The same thing has happened to me before. I went to a hot spring "Nat Soo Pah" with my real good friend Shane and his family and Nate Dogg. We had a good time, and there was a slide that was fun.
I decided to take another turn down the slide while Nate and Shane got changed. I wore my suit to the hot spring, so I didn't change when we got there. I went into the changing room and started to change after I finished the slide. It was a long row of changing stations with curtains. I remember thinking, this is really nice that they have curtains, because the guys' changing rooms normally do not have that. As I was changing, I started hearing female voices. That is funny, I thought, they are in the guys' changing room. I then started hearing more female voices. That is when I realized I was in the girls' changing room.
I changed so fast I think The Flash would have been impressed. I then peaked my head around the curtain to make sure the coast was clear and ran out of the changing room. As I turned the corner, Nate Dogg was coming out of the guys' changing room. He looked at me and then up at the sign of were I was. "SHUT UP AND COME HERE!" I said. Oh man, they got a good laugh out of that. Talk about embarrassing.
So for the girl who walked into our locker room today, I feel for ya.
So after my workout today, and after I managed to get one of the small towels they provide around my waste, I headed back for my shower. The locker rooms are connected to the pool area, and each locker room has a hot tub, steam room, and sauna right after you come in from the pool. The showers are right next to the steam room. I walk back and see a girl come in from the pool entrance. I stop at the glass door to the showers and just stare at her in shock. She sees me and the half dozen naked men behind me. Talk about your deer-in-headlights look. She turned bright red and almost ran out of the locker room. I was the only one who saw her. I got a good laugh out of it. It's a good thing I managed to get the towel around me this time. Reason #4235 to lose weight: "Being able to wear the towel at the gym."
I guess I am not one to talk. The same thing has happened to me before. I went to a hot spring "Nat Soo Pah" with my real good friend Shane and his family and Nate Dogg. We had a good time, and there was a slide that was fun.
I decided to take another turn down the slide while Nate and Shane got changed. I wore my suit to the hot spring, so I didn't change when we got there. I went into the changing room and started to change after I finished the slide. It was a long row of changing stations with curtains. I remember thinking, this is really nice that they have curtains, because the guys' changing rooms normally do not have that. As I was changing, I started hearing female voices. That is funny, I thought, they are in the guys' changing room. I then started hearing more female voices. That is when I realized I was in the girls' changing room.
I changed so fast I think The Flash would have been impressed. I then peaked my head around the curtain to make sure the coast was clear and ran out of the changing room. As I turned the corner, Nate Dogg was coming out of the guys' changing room. He looked at me and then up at the sign of were I was. "SHUT UP AND COME HERE!" I said. Oh man, they got a good laugh out of that. Talk about embarrassing.
So for the girl who walked into our locker room today, I feel for ya.
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