Living Out Loud!

December 30th 11:39

Summer 07

A few moments ago I was laying in bed reading Body by Design by Kris Gethen, a new book that was recently given to me by my employer, Bodybuilding.com. To be 100% honest I expected this book to be like any other "fitness" book on the market. I assumed that it would include almost impossible workout routines, meals that no one would want to eat and ingredients that are only found in the rain forest, and fitness models that you can tell are naturally lean. Well I was pleasantly wrong! Although I am only a few pages into the book I can already tell that it is going to be different. No, it doesn't have easy workout routines, fat free chocolate cake recipes and it actually has real people featured, some of whom I have met or spoke with on the phones (I work in customer service). This book actually takes the outside approach and not only asks but tells you to set your goals prior to stepping into the gym or grilling up your first meal. By clearly defining your goals and making them attainable is the first steps but not the most crucial ones.  What most people, including myself lack is outside accountability. How may times have you set AWESOME goals in your head and just left them there? I know I tell myself everyday that I am going to go to the gym and the end of the day rolls around. I am at home in my PJ's watching my favorite show. Why is that? I fully believed that morning when I woke up that I would go to the gym today! I felt good, energy was up and I didn't have a thing to do after going to work. Hell, I didn't even have a thing to do prior to work either. Well then I got to page 19 and I finally figured out what I have to do. I HAVE TO TELL EVERYONE THAT WILL LISTEN ABOUT MY GOALS! How can I accomplish my goals if I am the only one who knows about them?

My "Get fit for Life" journey starts here! I am going to write about my experiences, successes and even failures when it comes to getting in shape. As of January 1st ( I know everyone does this) I will be on a 12 week journey to get to my goal weight of 120 pounds and 15% bodyfat. At times this will not be fun and I will ask myself, "What in the HELL did you get yourself into? In the end I know that this short 12 weeks of my life can set the pace for the rest of my life.

One thing I have always promised myself is that I will never be that person who says, "If I knew then what I know now about my health...." Well as tough as it is to admit, I am not and will not be getting any younger! NOW is my time to Live Out Loud and set myself and my family up with a healthy life.

Fitness Model Jamie Eason and myself- December 2010

I have made some big changes in 3 years but now it is time to take it to the next level!