Post #40 Workin' it...

We have been doing well with the workouts this week. The past two days we have worked out with the cross trainer and done weight training. Today, because it was 60 degrees out, we decided to go for a run.

Although I am not in my best shape, I feel pretty good. Running is a love-hate relationship for me. I don't want to do it, but once I do, I feel pretty good. To be honest, I hate working out at all. I would be happy to sit on my ever expanding rear end and watch tv all night. But Michelle pushes me to get healthy. Without her, I would be a serious candidate to be a Biggest Loser contestant.

We got a weight bench a week ago. IT was a seriously good deal, retailing for over $100, but on clearance for $29. So this weekend we ordered a bar and weight set. It will be here in a couple weeks. I guess dumbbells will work for now.

Anyway, if we stay on our meal plan and continue to work out well, we should be in decent shape for our trip to Arizona/California in May.

Post #12 Diet News...

My wife and I have been using a specific diet plan for about a year and half. Of course, we don't always stick to it. Holidays and summer cookouts make it tough. But we have been trying for quite a while to get healthier. The diet is pretty simple: it basically is fresh fruit and veggies: no bread or processed foods. We can have some dairy and a little brown rice and oatmeal each day. Obviously you can drink as much water as you can handle and you supplement the diet with workouts.

Last year, I won a "Biggest Loser" contest at work, losing 30 pounds in about 3 months. I didn't gain it all back, but did put on some weight over the year: a two-week Guinness, fish and chips diet in Dublin will do that to ya'.

We are doing pretty well. We had some stir fry tonight with sugar snap peas, carrots, onion, and green peppers. Then we did a 40 minute workout, alternating on the cross trainer and weight training.

I feel good, and have more energy. Plus I hit a little milestone this week so that keeps me motivated! If you are looking for a diet plan and have not done well in the past, you might want to check out this plan.

My Diet Blog

I am participating in a weight loss competition with several co-workers and have decided to blog about it. You can check it out at My Diet Blog