I have been rather happy lately. Not only happy, but I've been also feeling way better about myself as well. The reason being is because Adrian, my best bro, put me to do a program he did to get a bit in better shape. The end result being me losing 29 pounds, and going down one shirt size. It was tough, but I believe it was definitely worth it. I love the encouragement from both Adrian and Mom, it really helped doing this a bit easier. Now what I ended up doing was something simple, a change in my diet and exercising. My meals consisted of a glass of freshly squeezed veggie or fruit juice (no sugar), a piece of fruit and vegetable in the afternoon, and lastly a my last meal was a fruit or plain salad. Mind you all these fruits and vegetables were eaten without being cooked or having something added to make it taste better. I will say that the only hard day was the first day, after that I started getting use to it, but it wasn't the diet alone my workout is what also helped. Adrian took me to the gym 6 days a week and worked me like a dog making sure I couldn't walk on days we worked out legs, or I couldn't move my arms on days we worked upper body. One month of all this turned things Around for me, and I haven't felt better. I wasn't to sure about going through with this when Adrian told me to do it. I didn't believe I would make a change in a month what so ever, but when I thought about it I knew I needed to get in shape or lose some unwanted poundage. It's not to say I wasn't happy before it's just your health will catch up to you when you get older, and I plan on sticking around for a while. I didn't want to end up in the point where I couldn't do anything about my health and had to leave it to the doctors. Stuff like that always scared me, and I'm glad I took action. It wasn't about looking good, It wasn't about showing off, it was about me being a bit healthier. I will tell you guys I love all the compliments I get it makes me feel a whole lot better than before. I have greater confidence than before, and over all I'm just happy with myself. I will never forget what Adrian told me to convince me to keep going, and I will end on this and a question for you guys to answer.
"When I worked at Smith's I would see people around your age heavy, and way overweight. I looked at them and thought of you thinking to myself that I couldn't let you get like that. I care about you're health and I will make sure you don't end up like that, I'll help you get through this and we're gonna change that flab into fab." -Adrian Moreno
I lost good amount of weight, and sure I'm still a bit husky, but I see a difference and overall I love the change. So my questions to you is... What is your biggest insecurity? What could you do to change this insecurity, and if you can do something about it why haven't you yet?
P.S. There is always time in the day that you can spend for yourself. So don't say time. I would go tired to the gym at almost midnight sometimes. What kept me up at those times was nothing, but will power. If I can find time to take a few hours for my health you should be able to too. :]
P.P.S. Because This thing I was doing doesn't mean I'm gonna stop. I definitely can't eat as much as I used to, I will be watching what I'm eating, and I'll run everyday.
Elmer, I am sooo proud of you! I bet you feel soo amazing too! I really look up to you and I definitely want to get in better shape too!
ReplyDeleteGood job bro keep it up! You definitely seem way happier from what I could tell.
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