Finding It Hard to Exercise and Eat Healthy
Ever since getting back home from New York I have been finding it extremely hard to exercise and eat better. I told myself that when I got back home it would be back to my normal routine that I followed before heading off on vacation. Well, disappointingly I have not lifted one weight or eaten anything healthy. It has been about 2 weeks since I got back. Ugh. I can’t stand myself right now, but I know that I need to get my act together.
The closest I have come to a workout has been running around the house playing tag with my 2 year old daughter. I know that I lost what I gained (stamina-wise) because running around the living room makes me lose my breath and I start breathing really hard. I have also manage to break a sweat by changing the car seat from car to car outside in the hot sun. Besides that there has been nothing.
I do have the desire, but I am not sure how to kick start myself. My wife is back on track, working out and eating right. She tries to motivate me but I resist. Those darned Burger King Rodeo Burgers are too irresistible, and they are only $1 for now!! How can I say no to that? Anyway, I guess I need to dig deep and man up (as they say back where I am from).
I have already failed my goal of being at a decent weight by end of August. I managed to gain back all the weight I lost and lose all the stamina and energy that I gained.
Here is to hoping that I can man up and start getting my act together.
I have been reading a few of your posts and what has struck me is you are very hard on yourself. There is no way that I would even dream of telling you how to live your life.
Reading through your posts and your saying, “inner warriorness.” conveys to me that when it comes to working out, you are right about your headline.
I get the impression, that you are using the wrong motivation for exercising, even the wrong exercises.
1) Exercising should be fun, you should enjoy exercising. It should not be something you dread.
2) There are lots of different exercises- from as simple as stretching, yoga, aerobics etc, etc.
3) I know all the ‘men’ want to weight lift. Yes weight lifting is great, I agree. But if it seems like you have to lift weights instead of wanting to. You or anyone else are definitely in the wrong frame of mind. So maybe starting with something easier, simpler would be more wiser. Remember, learn to crawl before you can run.
4) Diet is the most important aspect of losing weight. No, I don’t mean dieting as in starving yourself. What I do mean is if you eat a heavy meal such as big mac or whatever before exercising. Your digestive system is working overtime so you have less energy for your actual exercising.
I am sorry if I am sound like I am preaching, but I feel you need more focus in your life. Also yes you will find information and inspiration from other blogs. But when it comes down to it you have to decide what you want and actually do it!
Hi Jim, thanks for stopping by and commenting. Your advice is noted and appreciated. I am hard on myself because I have been down this path before and I have achieved it. I have always loved working out but havent been as motivated until recently. I have been lifting weights, cross training, and running/jogging for many years. One thing i did leanr a few years ago was that having the mindset to go out and do it is crucial. Psyching myself out is going to work for me, it may or may not work for others. Thanks again! Keep it coming.
good luck Isreal. I will watch your progress and cheer you on from the sidelines.
thanks. take care. cheering me on from the comments section is better. 🙂
Always happy to oblige lol
thx, it will be reciprocated. lol
Well one must understand that Israel is an ex-athlete on the gridiron. So his mettle is programmed for war. Besides weight lifting is an incredible fat burner. Israel just need to be strict in diet and lift twice a day. Combine that with daily aerobics and he will tighten up.
eat hearty, because tonight we dine in HELL!!!!!!!!!
And another thing I think Israel has some serious modeling potential…i do believe i see a jaw line somewhere under that blubber.
Thanks for the comments guys, and yes, there is definitely a chiseled jawline here.
Maybe you should consider yoga, it works very well to increase your stamina. Just start off slowly and work your way to harder and harder positions. Not only will it help your health it will also increase your flexibility.
I have considered taking some yoga classes.