Kick Ass & Take Names

Hey Guys-

It seems like most everyone I hear from needs some help getting motivated lately.  The hardest part is getting onto & sticking with a clean diet.  I also find myself in a self-defeating cycle for the past month & the only person who’s going to get me out of it is…………………….YES, ME!!

I dug up my old Journal that I used to use when I was first dieting.  I started this Journal to keep myself pushing forward.  I wrote down reasons why I wanted to get leaner, how I was feeling & I wrote down any compliments that I got along the way.  It has no order or flow - just thoughts that I jotted down.  My rule was, before I went into the kitchen, I had to read through my journal hoping it would help me make better choices.

I thought I would share a few pages from it - maybe someone will find it helpful.  I think it really worked wonders for me.

I called it "This is Your Conscience Speaking" -

-There are so many reasons why NOT to eat junk

-Do you want your jeans to be too tight with flab hanging over the top?

                      
                             OR

-Put on your skinny jeans and feel great?

-That cookie will taste good for 1 minute & will make you want more.

-Afterwards, you’ll feel like crap & be disappointed in yourself.

-A cookie tastes yummy but veges w/ parm or rice & turkey are good too - and satisfying. Junk doesn’t satisfy you until you eat alot of it and then you feel ill!

-I feel ______________ when I eat clean

1) healthy  2) happy  3) thin  4) proud of myself  5) in control  6) smart  7) strong - mentally  like a positive influence on my kids

*** Happiness is… a Flat Belly***

-Just worked out, felt great! Proud of myself for not drinking wine last night when I really wanted to & I didnt eat any crap. And it showed! My girlfriend came up to me and said "When you were doing your set, I could see your abs thru your tank top! Awesome!!" That IS Awesome!! it’s a great feeling. My arms are noticeably more defined than last week.  When you eat clean everyday, everyday you look better!

-This week I have felt happier, outgoing around people, peppier (like a cheerleader) & smile all the time

-2 weeks ago I was feeling weak-minded because I was drinking wine every night & had cookies here & there.  I was feeling old & kinda down.  I gave myself a kick in the ass & feel completely different now!  Amazing!

***Happiness is — weighing 133 instead of 142 (like I did 2 months ago)

A black belt came up to me & said - "You’re built like a Brick Shithouse!"  (COOL!)

***Happiness is — walking up the stairs and feeling your glutes working

My buddy Nestor - "Whatever you’re doing, Keep doing it! - You look great!"

***Happiness is — leaving the door slightly open when you take a shower hoping your man will ‘accidently’ walk in and see you

These are just a few pages from my journal - try jotting your thoughts down & read over them whenever you feel weak.

Spring is here! We can do it!  

Hey Guys! I drove 7 hours to Ohio to go to the Arnold.  Within the first 2 hours, I was pulled over on the side of the road with a State Trooper behind me lights flashing!! LOL I was very polite and laughing because I knew I was busted! Still got a ticket though (Damn It!)  He told me that he gave me a break - said I was going 71 instead of 80 so that I would get a lesser fine.  He said he gave me a break because I had a clean record & he could tell by my arms & the huge tub of protein powder in my backseat that I was a bodybuilder. LOL He used to train…..

I still think he should have given me a WARNING!!!! But can’t win ‘em all right??  hahaha

Moral of the Story — Keep the guns out! Fitness people stick together