You Don't Have To Starve!

I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard this, "I couldn't do that, I would starve to death." I'm not sure why everyone associates eating right with eating less. Nothing could be further from the truth. Since I started my journey, I have lost 53 lbs. To date, I have NEVER gone hungry. As a matter of fact, my volume of food has gone up. 

But wait there's more! The food I am enjoying now is packed with much more flavor than the "bad" food I was eating before. My wife has done an amazing job preparing dinners that are absolutely delicious and fantastic for us. My choices for lunch have improved vastly, and I don't spend a fortune going out to eat every day. 

My point to all of this, is to let people know. Eating right, DOES NOT mean eating less. You can do this, and you will be full as you want to be.

Here are some simple rules you will need to follow:

1. Set a daily goal. - I use MyFitnessPal app.

2. Know what you are eating. - You have to read some labels. There is a wide difference between brands of food. 

3. Track what you eat. - Don't guess, you will be wrong.

4. Splurge on occasion. - No more than once a week, I eat a little something that may not be so good for me.

5. Remember it is all about making good choices, and there are plenty of good ones to choose from.

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If you have questions, just send me a message. I will be glad to help anyway I can. 

Good Luck and Good Health!

FREE Gym Equipment!

It has been sometime since my last post (I am sure everyone has been anxiously waiting!) I have been working to put together a home gym that not only challenged me, but offered something a little different. I found everything I needed with tires! That's right, tires. Not only that, but thus far I have spent $0.00 making this a fantastic investment with immeasurable return on investment!

Yesterday was my first full workout with my "new" equipment, and it was a heart pounding, sweat inducing, muscle building, fantastic time. I thought I would share this workout and exactly what equipment I have utilized. I hope you enjoy, and get out there and workout.

Equipment:

Big Tire: 17.5-25 Firestone weighing in around 200 lbs
Mid Size Tire: 11R24.5 weighing in around 140 lbs
Small Tire: 235/75R15 weighing in around 35 lbs
Sledgehammer: 10 lbs (I already owned this)
3/4" MDF about 18 x 48 (just some scrap wood I had laying around)

The Workout:
In total I ran 3.5 miles (in 10 rounds of .35 miles each this happened to be the distance around my block). All exercises were performed to max reps (just keep going til you can't go no more.)

1. Run .35 miles
2. Big Tire Flips - use your legs, not your back.

3. Run .35 miles
4. Sledgehammer - right hand and left hand

5. Run .35 miles
6. Tire Jumps

7. Run .35 miles
8. Tire Cross Push Ups - start on one side move across tire

9. Run .35 miles
10. Bicep Curl to Shoulder Press - do a curl then press overhead

11. Run .35 miles
12. Tire Slams - lift overhead slam it on the ground

13. Run .35 miles
14. Tire Sit Ups

15. Run .35 miles
16. Tricep Extensions

17. Run .35 miles
18. Repeat Sledgehammer
19. Run .35 miles
20. Repeat Big Tire Flips

21. Enjoy your FREE Gym\

Daily Motivation #3

Last night I struggled with my run. I am quite certain I tried to do too much, too quickly. It was a reminder to me that this isn't a sprint. It is a marathon. I have been blessed with great results thus far, but I am not there yet. I am going to push on, and I WILL reach my goal. I hope you will join me in changing our lives to be more healthy. Get out there and move.

Good Luck and Good Health!

Daily Motivation #2....and more!

Below is another installment for my daily motivation. This was a good one for me. I sometimes struggle with not being to the point I would like to be.... 6 pack abs, chiseled chest, 5 min mile.. However, today I am close to those goals than I was when I started. I constantly remind myself this is a marathon not a sprint. I am already in probably the best condition of my life, all 48 years of it. I feel amazing everyday! Most importantly, I do see progress. I refuse to go back to how I used to be. I hope this pic will motivate you to keep going. As long as you are moving forward, you are making progress.

Also, don't forget, I am humbly asking for donation to support Teen Challenge for the Walk With Hope 5K. If you can give, that's great. If you can't, I understand, and maybe you could say a prayer for their organization. To donate, just click on the link on the right side of my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HEALTH!!

Daily Motivation #1

This is my first post of a series of motivational items. My hope is that it will help motivate you to get moving toward those fitness goals. Enjoy!

Good Luck and Good Health.!

Walk With Hope

I am very excited to announce my participation in Walk With Hope 5K on July 19th here in Chattanooga. This is an event to support Teen Challenge of the Mid South. They provide a 12 month program for those suffering from addiction. Their results are amazing, and the lives they touch are changed forever.

I am humbly asking for donations to help support this great organization. Any amount you are lead to give would be a great blessing. If you can't afford to give, your prayers would be a blessing as well.

Thanks so much, and if you feel like coming out to run with us, come on down.

CLICK HERE to go to my donation page!

You can also use the link on the right side of my blog!

First 5K Race EVER!

Update:
I made it through without dying! My official time was 32:48.5! I have some room for improvement, but very pleased for my 1st effort.

I am very excited about tomorrow. I will be running in my first 5K ever. I think it is pretty cool that I only began running about a month ago. Prior to loosing my weight, I couldn't run due to crippling shin splints. To date, I have completed the distance only 3 times. Here are my times thus far: 36:46, 27:57, and 30:45 (I struggled the last time out.)

This is a really big step for me, and I love the new found running capability. I owe all of the to God. He has given me strength and willpower I didn't know I had. Wish me luck, and I will post results when I finish.

Good Luck and Good Health!