In the Summer of 2019, weighing in at approximately 264 pounds, I was completely disgusted with myself physically. I cleaned up my diet a bit, and by December I was down to about 242. I still wasn't happy.
I kicked it into high gear. Got a gym membership, and started working out religiously. Then COVID hit, and I was no longer able to go the gym (March 2020). I kept up with my diet, did some moderate body weight exercises during the first lockdown, and got my weight down to about 220. I was on the right track.
In June of 2020, I read a book called "Can't Hurt Me" by a former Navy Seal and Endurance Athlete named David Goggins. The book made me realize that I was capable of doing a lot more than I thought I could.
I took up running, and continued with a regime of body weight exercises. I managed to secure some weights. I hit it hard. By November of 2020, I was running a 5k plus daily and even did a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (run 60 miles in November) - I raised over $500 for charity for a dear friend with terminal breast cancer. Unfortunately she died, but she was an inspiration to me.
Today, at 45 years old, I am in the best shape of my life. I have lost about 90lbs, and currently weigh about 175, give or take a few pounds. I have gained a tremendous amount of muscle, and I look better than I did in my 20's.
You can't take the path of least resistance. You have to take the path of MOST resistance. [Reply]
The house my wife and I bought back in September is almost renovated enough for us to move in. Another couple weeks tops before we start moving in. Kitchen won't be done for awhile -won't have countertops :-) but fuck it we'll make it work.
It was a 1950 house that was almost all original. So new plumbing, electrical. Replaced some flooring, redid the bathroom tiles, refinished the hardwoods and the metal kitchen cabinets. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chinaski:
In the Summer of 2019, weighing in at approximately 264 pounds, I was completely disgusted with myself physically. I cleaned up my diet a bit, and by December I was down to about 242. I still wasn't happy.
I kicked it into high gear. Got a gym membership, and started working out religiously. Then COVID hit, and I was no longer able to go the gym (March 2020). I kept up with my diet, did some moderate body weight exercises during the first lockdown, and got my weight down to about 220. I was on the right track.
In June of 2020, I read a book called "Can't Hurt Me" by a former Navy Seal and Endurance Athlete named David Goggins. The book made me realize that I was capable of doing a lot more than I thought I could.
I took up running, and continued with a regime of body weight exercises. I managed to secure some weights. I hit it hard. By November of 2020, I was running a 5k plus daily and even did a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (run 60 miles in November) - I raised over $500 for charity for a dear friend with terminal breast cancer. Unfortunately she died, but she was an inspiration to me.
Today, at 45 years old, I am in the best shape of my life. I have lost about 90lbs, and currently weigh about 175, give or take a few pounds. I have gained a tremendous amount of muscle, and I look better than I did in my 20's.
You can't take the path of least resistance. You have to take the path of MOST resistance.
I’ve lost 17 pounds over the last 44 days and I feel way better. More energy, getting some old strength back, and not cheating. Myfitnesspal, monitoring calories and macros, circuit training 4x a week with s touch of HIIT cardio and only supplement is plant-based protein powder. No starving. [Reply]
Royals are about to get underway - splurged on the MLBtv deal - it's nice that most games start at 5pm here on the west coast, so it's a nice transition to have the game on after work, etc.
Looking forward to the royals surprising some folks....
Weather is improving, staying lighter out longer...
I made a metric fuckton of money last year, paid off everything I have but house, my relationship with my wife is at an all time peak, and I am just pretty fuckin happy. [Reply]
Just ordered 48 cigars rated 92 or better, including a cigar of the year 2019, for $312 that should be arriving in 3-4 days.
Redid my entire cell phone set up from scratch as changing my Google password online first was a colossal mistake. My phone wouldn't connect to Google servers and had to do a factory reset. Fucking giant pain in the ass but lovey new icons and all working well.
Originally Posted by eDave:
Well shit. You win. Well done.
Thanks man, it has been an incredible journey and a massive lifestyle change. The discipline required has been a challenge, even now. I still run every single day. Usually a 5k run about 6 days a week, and then a lighter recovery run on my rest day. I try to fit in a 10k+ run a few times a month, and am still working toward the half-marathon goal. I hit it every single day.
I still have a drinking habit, that's one thing I need to work on. I didn't give up alcohol. I don't know if I want to yet, but I probably should. [Reply]