I guess it is a mixed blessing when people notice that you have lost weight. At first, it is nice that people notice when you’ve been working out and eating right. It is usually your first external validation that things are starting to work. And, come on, be honest. It puts a smile on your [...]
Archive | October, 2010
Don’t Let an Injury Derail Your Exercise Plan
Slow and steady wins the race. Right? But, how many times have you become impatient and rushed things to try to achieve faster progress? I know that I have. Or, maybe you yielded to your competitive spirit and refused to be slower or weaker than the other guy (even though he or she was younger [...]
I Missed a Day and I Hate It
I had to miss a workout day last week. I usually try to make it up later in the day, but this time I could not. I literally was on the road by 6:30 AM and didn’t get home until 11 PM. I never thought that I would reach this point, but I can’t stand [...]
Getting Up Every Day to Do It
I usually do a CrossFit workout in a 7 AM class. Today I had a conflict, so I had to go to the 9 AM class. Even after almost a year of being on this journey, Fat Me is still around and was whispering in my ear as I lay in bed; “You already slept [...]
The First Step for the Last Time
I know that sounds a bit cryptic; “The First Step for the Last Time.” But, let me explain what I mean by that. Many people have taken the step to try a new diet or a new exercise routine. But, so many of us fail time and again to maintain that new diet or keep [...]