Tommy's Journey

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Tommy M.

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Today I feel great, this can be the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I feel that with a steady amount of change anything is possible, with that being said I can't believe that I would ever commit to anything. I think I let myself slip away into bad habbits when I graduated high school, but now it is time to set it right. I believe this journey will take me to the places I have never been before. I'm currently 240 lbs and I would like to be 200 lbs. I have competed at N.A.G.A. grappling tournaments in Jiu Jitsu and I was a super- heavyweight, which made me look at myself and say at 5'10 I should not be 240. I truly think this will lead me to where I want to be. I have certian things I need to shake though, for one alcohol and food cravings at night. I tend to want a drink after a long day or a big burger, but I have to fight this just as I do in training at the gym.


so everyone wish me luck on this journey...:coolgleamA:
 
Good luck Tommy! You just need to look for some healthy alternatives for your cravings after a long day. They have 67 calorie beers now and maybe try making your own version of a burger with some lean chicken or turkey! There are lots of great alternatives out there and they make a world of a difference for your cravings and your weight loss!
 
Sounds like you are really commited to making a lifestyle change. I struggle with the alcohol thing as well, especially in the summer. People also tend to overeat and binge eat when drinking because the alcohol makes you feel hungry. I don't know what you drink but maybe try light beer or hard liquor with diet pop or try diet tonic or soda. Definately stay away from things like ciders etc becasue they are extremely high in sugar. You don't have to cut it out completely but just limit yourself. Good luck on your journey! Look forward to hearing about your progress.
 
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thanks you guys...I appreciate the support you have shown


Today is another day of my journey. I think it will get easier as time goes on. Last night I went to the gym and did Kick Boxing and Jiu Jitsu for 2 1/2 hrs. which was great, the physical activity and sparring is the best high anyone can get legally. (LOL) The way my life has been going lately has me feeling great. I got so much to look forward to and when I start to see results it will be the cherry on top. I lift weights daily to try to sculpt my body, but my ultimate goal is not to be a weight lifter but to have a healthy body. My food cravings still come around, but thankfully I have no alcohol cravings which will lead to cigarette cravings also. I would like to learn how to meditate so I can get my mind where it has to be. I believe this a mental issue which affects how I look physically. Tonight I plan to lift weights and do some light cardio, which will be the end to a good week. I am also afraid of the weekend. I'm 23 and my friend will probably call me to have a few drinks and eat junk food. I need to fight that and keep trucking.


time to pound the pavement....:smash:....lol
 
another day is here and I'm still with it. Last night I cheated because my father made some home made pizza, but I went to the gym last night at 1 am. to do some cardio and burn some of it off. I find that music and positive thoughts can do wonders for a diet, because it changes the mood you are in. I have gone 2 weeks now with no alcohol, and about a week with no cigarettes which has me feeling good. I don't want to step on the scale for a while so when I do I can feel good about it. Today I ate 2 lean cuisine meals and no snacks and I don't even feel hungry. I know I will feel hungry after dark, so I know I'm in for a fight later. I was listening to a song the other day and someone in it said "life's about who makes it not who makes it the fastest" so I guess if I keep at my pace I will be where I want to be. Today the gym where I train MMA is closed so I'll go to the gym in my neighborhood to do cardio and weights. I always feel great when I come home from the gym, but I also feel hungry too. I will try to enjoy my weekend and keep trucking through this. I believe anything is possible and I will do it because I believe I can, and the human mind is the most powerful weapon to have at your disposal.


anyways this weekend I plan to do more of this :hurray: and less of this :cheers2:
 
Today is another day I am sticking with it. I spent a few hours in the gym last night, and I went swimming today. I thought my body would be breaking down by now but it has not, so I'm just going to go with it. I sparred and practiced kick boxing with my brother today and ate a light soup for lunch. I can't believe this jouney is turning out to be fun. I feel this gives me light at the end of the tunnel. I have MMA and Jiu Jitsu tomorrow so I can count on a good work out. Last night I ate chicken with steamed veggies which tasted plain but I know it was good for me. This weekend came and I have not touched any alcohol which was a shock to me. I still had food cravings all last night but I fought and I won. I'm starting to get the hang of this, and its starting to feel real good. I'm enjoying everyday as I feel I am getting healthier and maybe when my next Jiu Jitsu match comes around I can fight at a lower weight class.


anyways I guess the mood of the day is hopeful...and like I have a natural high...lol:blush5:
 
Good Job!

:hurray:You are doing so good Tommy :D I know what you mean about the natural high thing...I've been feeling that way since yesterday :D
 
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