Today is Tuesday 10/16/2007.
I am a 45 years old man 6’ 3” 316lbs. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. In very short period of time I’ve gained a lot of weight.
Most of my adult life I’ve spend in my office or in the car. In addition I had no exercise whatsoever. After several hours at the office I had a big meal in the restaurant with more than couple beers.
One day I woke up, looked at my young (eight years old) son and I said to myself :
– Why the hell am I so firkin selfish?
– If I want to see and take a part in my son’s life progress, I need to take care of myself. I don’t want to die due to my stupid and selfish habits.
More than two months ago I’ve quit drinking and smoking. “Cold Turkey “style. When I was watching my sleeping son, something had flipped in my head. Ever since I did not touch a cigarette and scotch.
Almost three weeks ago I’ve started daily exercises at local gym –La Fitness. Slowly getting my body in better shape. First week I was three times at the gym, second week four times and third week five times. At least one hour Each time. On treadmill with different speeds up to 5 mph - 35 minutes - burning 420 calories. Elliptical Cross-trainer another 30 minutes and 400 calories. In addition I swim 250 to 500 yards each day. Next week I am planning to do workout with a professional trainer.
So far I can see a big difference. I can run faster and longer at the same heart rate. I am more “alive” each day. I have more energy to do a lot of different things, at work as well as at home. My wife seems to be much happier person.
Browsing internet and researching different ways of losing weight I’ve run into this magnificent forum with tons of all kinds of information’s.
BUT my main reason of being happy today is I am 8 lbs lighter- stepping on a scale brought smile to my face this morning. Just 8 lbs and feeeeeeling gooood.
Wow.
To be continued…
I am a 45 years old man 6’ 3” 316lbs. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. In very short period of time I’ve gained a lot of weight.
Most of my adult life I’ve spend in my office or in the car. In addition I had no exercise whatsoever. After several hours at the office I had a big meal in the restaurant with more than couple beers.
One day I woke up, looked at my young (eight years old) son and I said to myself :
– Why the hell am I so firkin selfish?
– If I want to see and take a part in my son’s life progress, I need to take care of myself. I don’t want to die due to my stupid and selfish habits.
More than two months ago I’ve quit drinking and smoking. “Cold Turkey “style. When I was watching my sleeping son, something had flipped in my head. Ever since I did not touch a cigarette and scotch.
Almost three weeks ago I’ve started daily exercises at local gym –La Fitness. Slowly getting my body in better shape. First week I was three times at the gym, second week four times and third week five times. At least one hour Each time. On treadmill with different speeds up to 5 mph - 35 minutes - burning 420 calories. Elliptical Cross-trainer another 30 minutes and 400 calories. In addition I swim 250 to 500 yards each day. Next week I am planning to do workout with a professional trainer.
So far I can see a big difference. I can run faster and longer at the same heart rate. I am more “alive” each day. I have more energy to do a lot of different things, at work as well as at home. My wife seems to be much happier person.
Browsing internet and researching different ways of losing weight I’ve run into this magnificent forum with tons of all kinds of information’s.
BUT my main reason of being happy today is I am 8 lbs lighter- stepping on a scale brought smile to my face this morning. Just 8 lbs and feeeeeeling gooood.
Wow.
To be continued…
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