Starting from scratch…
Today’s Workout Mix:
Scrap Dirty’s Dirty Soul Vol. 9
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Over the last couple of months, I’ve really been conscious of my weight. My clothes aren’t fitting like they should, I’m not liking my self in any pictures, I can visibly see the fat in my face…I’m not just fat, I FEEL Obese. Time to get back on my program. Yesterday, I had a talk with my mentor Kevin Black and we discussed exercise. He’s been where I am, so I respect his opinion. He’s evolved into a fitness nut over the last two years, after losing over 200lbs. He motivated me to get back on my exercise grind. Kevin has one thing that I lack when it comes to exercise; Discipline. I’ve got to start somewhere, So, today, I got up this morning, and hit the treadmill. I walked for 25 mins and cleared my mind. During that time, I realized a couple of things. First, My body remembers how to be an athlete. My breathing pattern fell right back into training mode and it wasn’t as hard as I thought. Second, my chronic allergies disappeared. I could breathe! No irritating ear, nose and throat itching! That feeling alone was worth the burn I was feeling in my legs. Third, my knees aren’t as bad off as I thought they were. Ever since I went down on my bike, my knees haven’t been the same, and I’ve been scared to really do any working out. I realize I have to take it easy, but I now know that they can’t be an excuse.
So, here’s to starting from scratch, and building a body I can be proud of again. I don’t want to be skinny, just healthy. I always seem to go through this at the beginning of the winter, but by New Years, I’ve lost the discipline and motivation because I don’t see results as quickly as I would like to. But, like My says, I didn’t get this big in 3 months or even a year, so I should realize that I won’t lose it that quickly. But thanks to shows like the Biggest Loser, I’m looking for quick results. I’ll be chronicling my progress, as an inspiration to myself and others. Let me know your thoughts and your struggles. Off to breakfast…
PT
P.S. My motivation seems to be those who’re telling me what I can not be.