I’ve written before about my struggles with my weight and stuff I’ve tried to do to take action. There are plenty of reasons why I’ve failed miserably at this task on numerous occasions:
- I get busy with other things and “don’t have time” to work out – I’m sick of that excuse for myself.
- I can’t find a program that works for me – Truth is, I can’t work on a program long enough to MAKE it work for me.
- My incessant Chipotle craving – Let’s face it…I don’t see this one ending anytime soon. I’ll have to just work harder I guess.
- I like to sleep in, thus cutting down on the time it takes to prepare healthy meals – I guess I need to get up earlier then.
- I can’t seem to find the motivation – Living longer should be motivation enough.
I could go on, but that’s not the point. The point is that last week, I started back on the Power 90 program, a Beach Body, Inc., program that we bought a long time ago that promised to re-shape your body in 90 days. Considering that our departure date for Italy is about 90 days away, I finally found some motivation. And with the pending nuptials of my little brother and his beautiful fiancee (likely on some island), I need to get control of my weight…and FAST.
I’ve worked out every weekday for the last two weeks, doing the Sweat! cardio tape on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and doing the Sculpt! lifting tape on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I haven’t yet worked out on a Saturday, but the plan is to either go to the gym or just figure out something active to do on the weekend, then rest on Sundays.
So far, so good. I’ve lost 3 pounds, but I’m still a really long way from my goal weight. I don’t like being this heavy and I don’t like my clothes not fitting. I’ve been better with my eating habits, but I still need to work on portion control, and if I’m going to have Chipotle, I need to steer clear of the guacamole (so good!) and any other extras like chips that would just add on more calories to my already scale-tipping burrito bol. If you want to find out what your burrito, check out this awesome Chipotle fan site. But don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Anyway, wish me luck. I’m going to need it to keep on my path to healthier living.
You can do it if you set realistic goals. Don’t expect to lose it all in one week, or you’ll get frustrated and quit. You don’t want to be a quitter do you?? just kidding. if you ever want to go to the gym on a Saturday morning, you can come and take Sarah’s class with me. We’ll be the pathetic chubby guys in the back who can’t keep up with the instructor. Seriously though, if you want someone to go to the gym with from time to time, just give me a call. I need to lose some of this baby weight.
I too murder Chipotle! However I have found that if you get a salad (lettuce instead of buttery rice) and refrain from adding the cheese and sour cream you will have a meal that is money.
Best of luck to you, Shane! Do I understand you suggesting that I NOT bring Chipotle over anymore? HA! Just kidding…I know better! Keep up the pace with that exercise. Sure wish Sarah was teaching at Lifetime Fitness…would love to take her class with you and Brett.