I'm working out

[diesel]

Since highschool, I had maintained a decent diet of good foods [small portions] and ALWAYS had jobs where I was up moving. I KNEW if I got one of those "Desk jobs" I'd have to PAY and waste time to get a work out. 160-170 lbs was my ideal weight. I felt great, light, mobile... about 4 years ago I got so good at what I do they promoted me to manager mostly behind a desk, and that's when it started... and kept going... and my tummy started to stick out. This is simply rediculous, that to be "successful" you have to have a dormant job, don't get any exercise for 8 hours a day. People say "oh its just that you are getting older and you rmetabolism is slowing down..." BULL! My BODY is slowign down and not doing enough to burn it off LIKE IT SHOULD BE. The gut that I have is DIRECTLY timed to my management job - I been getting "older" for years... I'm ten years past my "motabolism changing" crap... it's THE DESK JOB. Nothing more.

It ends here.

I've almost quit my job twice [well, almost everyday I wake up] and have begged my superiors for demotion with cut salary. I don't care. I prefer to feel alive and vibrant over slothful and stagnant.... just for an extra buck. I still might quit my job soon and switch out of computers totally and drive a truck deliverying for Coke.

This silly workout DVD is my wakeup call... my muse.... my inspiration to get it back. I don't expect to get RIPPED, but I will do everything it asks plus a little more because I will feel GREAT getting back in the habit of living like a human being should: mobile and active.

I haven't gone walking but I am doing my starter stuff daily in the office: 10 pushups, 20 situps, 20 above the head high kicks.

I'm 41, 195 lbs, more gut than bicep. I'm one of those freaks that everyone calls skinny because I am thin but now with a gut. The gut has to go.

Before you make any life changing decisions...think about it dude. If you're miserable at work, then quit and do something you like. You don't need to go crazy... a little cardio and some weights 3-4 times a week and diet is everything. Your body DOES slow down as you get older, but don't use that as an excuse...you're right. You can always get some growth hormone if you want to spend around $6 k a year he-he.

For real...forget all the tapes and bs...diet and exercise-period.

 

[Wag]

Got up before light today and walked for 45 minutes again. Still sore from two days ago.

It was murder getting up. Didn't sleep well last night but still managed to get my lazy azz outta bed and go do the walk.

I'm remembering that when I work out, my appetite is reduced. Half a bowl of cereal after the morning shower and I'm feeling positively stuffed. Strange.

Not done with the hard part yet. Like WWJD, my health has been severely damaged by 20+ years of driving a desk. I've given notice and I'm moving out of state. When I get settled, I'll try to find something more physically demanding to do to make my living. Can't hurt.

--Wag--

--Wag--

 

[mrninja9]

sorry but i have been workin out for the last couple of weeks before this thread was here and let me tell you i have more energy now then ever. i also quit drinkin soda i mean pop all i drink is juice and water you wanna talk about different i lost 5 lps the first week

 

[WWJD]

I'm feeling it. I found some painful muscles across my chest that haven't been active for a while.

This is gonna be painful ordeal - since I havent REALLY started yet - but SO worth it in the end.

Deisel, I have no reason to HAVE to do this, I just want to. I could keep the gut and live happily ever after, but I will NOT confirm, darn it!

Every step toward's "success" has made me more dormant.

 

[WWJD]

I'm not taking or posting any photos until the DVDs show up and I have the gear bought that I need. What's a "chin up bar"? ? ? hahhaha



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[riironman]

good for you. I consider working out a way of life. I love the attention from the women for being jacked...Damn i am Vain

 

[Wag]

Third day. Was a little tougher to get outta bed than before. Damn, these habits are hard to form!

Why can't we do like The Matrix and just reprogram the brain? Bummer.

Oh, well.

I was up a little late and nearly didn't have enough time. Lounged around in bed until zero minute and then forced myself to get out and do it. My wind is a little better.

Last Thursday, I ran out of smokes and just haven't taken the time to get any more. Have I quit? Not necessarily but I haven't had the urge for any lately.

Ate a bowl of oatmeal this morning. Was hungry at lunchtime and ate a Subway sammich. That would have been fine but the Cheetos and the cookie probably were a little excessive, eh?

Going to bike nite tonite at the local burger hangout so will have to remind myself to take it easy on the evil fries.

More tomorrow!

--Wag--