tryingto’s BodyBlog

….I’ve come to realize that it doesn’t matter what kind or type of workout you do; all that matters is you do something to get results you’re happy with. ( and to get out of it what you’ve put into it )  I’ve discovered as long as I have a program I follow; weights, cardio and eating program, that it will all work out for me in the end.  I’ve always been a "do it by the book" person; by that, I mean, buying someone’s workout book and reading what they say is the "right way" to work out.  There’s no wrong or right way; just be committted to work out and BAM; you’ll get results!!

I find it very interesting on this site how there’s some people here who love to name call and make fun of people.  I have a new comment to one of my photos and the comment was "you’re disgusting."  I checked out the person’s page and they have no picture and no other information about themselves.  It’s interesting how someone like that gets off "bashing" someone who’s making an honest attempt to better themselves.  Now, I also know that you open yourself to anything on this site.  Most of it, at least 99% of it, has been positive and great!  Of course, it  makes me wonder, if this person is so brave, why they don’t post pics of themselves?  Why are they hiding?  And why even "bash" someone?  Aren’t we  all here to help not only ourselves but each other out?  I will continue with my progress and continue posting my progress pics for my benefit–and if someone sees that they can make it too, so for the better!

that’s right!  when I get sick I hate it!!   not only do I feel bad and all but I have no get up and go to go to the gym!  and that’s what happened last week; just feeling run down and weak all week.  but, at least it’s over with and was able to hit it back yesterday!!

ok, so I’ve really had it with this ad on tv for the Lap Band; it replaces getting gastric-bypass surgery done.  There’s this new ad and all these overweight people stand around and say things like, "if I lost weight, I wouldn’t feel so bad shopping for clothes."  "If I lost weight, maybe I’d visit my sister more." (the lady who says this is standing outside an airport)  Then they talk about the side-effect, "the band MAY slip and have to reattached." (among others) Now, this is just me and my opinion; but I think these types of surgeries are a quick fix for anyone who doesn’t want to take the weight off the tried and true way; diet and exercise.  Ads like this really pour on the insecurities of overweight people.  And, how do the makers know how overweight people feel about themselves?  Sounds like they’ve lumped them all together in one big group and said, "hey, all overweight people  must feel this way about them selves!"  I don’t think that’s true.

…I’ve learned alot of things about working out and eating.  It’s been a little over a year now that I got serious about working out and eating.  One big thing I learned about the two is this; it’s work and you have to want to do it and make a commitment to do it.  And, I’m not talking once in while or twice a week; I mean every single day!  I got days when I felt too tired and didn’t want to go the gym or see something really gooey and good to eat–but I put my mind on it’s focus mode and did just fine.  I did give myself a cheat day once a week.  But the two really do go hand-in-hand.  Some guys at the gym asked me what I did or how I lost the weight and I told them.  Their responses have been, "gee, that’s alot of work."  And it is.  No secret pills or stupid gadets that say you’ll trim down in five days or no stupid infomercials on buying someone’s food to eat.  Anyone out there who’s overweight can do it and will; you just have to want it bad and do it and stick with it–because it takes time and isn’t a quick fix.  And stick with it–you’ll feel so much better.  You can do this–I know; I’ve done it.