A New Beginning.
The past 2 weeks in my job have been really rough, but it all leveled out and everything is cool again. I missed over a week of gym time, but it was the first time in 18 months that I took any time off from the gym. The rest did me good. I did manage to sneak over to the gym this week a few times (I couldn’t take being away from it ) for three 45 minute HIT cardio classes as well as hitting the weights. All of those workouts got me centered and focused again and I needed it. I stayed clean with the diet and my zero carb isopure shakes were a great way to get in a quick protein meal here and there without the carbs.
For the first time in my life, I can state with a good degree of certainty that I have more confidence and self-esteem then I’ve ever had. Almost surreal but cool. As stated previously, this been more than a body change. In fact has benefited me in every way possible. How could it not? I am grateful to all of the friends that I have made here who have continued to motivate me and support me in my journey.
I am psyched to start my new workout routine and regimen on Monday and I am counting the days and June 1st is the perfect day. I am calling this my “New Beginning”. I have resigned to the fact that my weight loss phase is over and now it is time to build up. I got as thin as I want to get and now I want the 20 pounds of muscle. I don’t care what it takes or how long it takes; I am going to do it. I have prepared myself mentally to work harder than ever and am going to give it 110%
I don’t know about you, but I am addicted to this site. I always visit bb.com every chance that I have. This site has saved me countless times especially when I hit the plateaus and wanted to do something stupid and self-destructive like cheat on my diet or miss a workout. This site and the friends that I have made here always keeps me on the right track. It’s great to know it is always here for me anytime when I need that extra motivation and it never disappoints me. Don’t you feel the same way?
I can’t wait until Monday.
May 29, 2009 at 10:28 pm
I do feel the same way actually. I entered the site with some trepidation, but wouldn’t go back to my pre-bodyspace days for anything now. Oddly enough the guy who introduced me to Bodyspace never visits it anymore…
May 30, 2009 at 4:24 am
Dave, when I started out on this site at 270 pounds I had a lot of trepidations too. I never thought anyone would care about what I was doing here- who would give a crap about some 270 pound fat dude. I was wrong.
Looking back, it was one of the best decisions that I could have made.
Ironically, the the bb.com amateur of the week who introduced me to Bodyspace never visits the site anymore either.
Thanks for your comment and continued support.
All the best!
Joe
May 30, 2009 at 4:30 am
hey guys, i feel your pain!!! i was 209, that’s not saying much, til u lok that i’m 5′7..LOL
anyway, the 2+ years i have been here, have been FANTASTIC!! all the people i have met, become "friends" with, and the motivation from each of these people on here has been more than satisfying.
When it comes to your diet, u KNOW when u screw it up, if you’ve come this far, you’re doing good and should BENEFIT from a good ole fashioned cheat day…ENJOY it! YOU DESERVE IT! Don’t feel bad about it at all.
You just get your butt back into the gym, and get your routine going, and don’t forget to mix it up, your muscles will thank you for it later!!
later, have a great weekend!
May 30, 2009 at 1:15 pm
Thanks light_v2,
I agree with you 100%. I have made some awesome friends here and couldnt have gone as far as I did without their help and support.
As for the cheat day- well today is my cheat day. In fact it is going to be MY LAST CHEAT DAY, because after I start my new routine on Monday my cheat days are over and thats OK. Its cool because not having a cheat means that I will be focusing stronger on my new goal to add 20 pounds of muscle. I’m gonna do it watch me!
Hope that you have a great weekend too bro!
All the best!
May 31, 2009 at 6:15 am
Your progress is remarkable!!! I felt the same way by getting on bodyspace, especially adding a picture. But I check it every chance I get for motivation and encouragement. I may never accomplish what you have, especially with your high level of determination, but will still keep moving forward. Will be watching you as you go to that next level!
May 31, 2009 at 11:52 am
Hey Racer,
Thanks for your comment bro. I have been keeping your progress in check and you are coming along remarkably. However, Never say never. You can accomplish anything you want to do and there is nothing stopping you.
There are 2 mottos that I have adopted in my life that really made a difference.
#1. Pray, hope and don’t worry.
#2. Nothing is Impossible
You must feel great about all you have accomplished and it is well deserved. Keep doing what you are doing and things will go your way!
Hope that you are having a great weekend!.