The loss of weight.

If anyone has ever read my blog then they might remember a post awhile ago, one of my few, where I said I wanted to change my life style, lose a little weight, build more muscle, get more active for my baby, etc. I didn't want to be the father on the side lines cramming hot dogs in my face; don't get me wrong though, hot dogs are incredible and I would eat them once a day if I could. I want to play soccer with her, we found out that we're having a girl, play softball with her, hell, even cheer with her if that's what she wants to do. Not only for the above reasons, but if I live a healthier lifestyle before she's here then she will be affected by our healthy lifestyle and remain healthy herself. She will grow up eating the right foods, getting proper exercise, etc. All of the things that will benefit her and make her the proper lady that I know she will be.

So anyways, back to the loss of weight. I have lost roughly 70lbs in four months and I feel great! I wen't from a hefty 285lbs (nearly 300lbs at one point) down to a fit 217lbs. I'm on a steady workout routine going at least five days a week and find myself getting annoyed when I can't make the time to go to the gym. I'm not sure if that's good or bad yet but it definitely helps me find the motivation to get in there! I am definitely glad that I lost the weight before trying to pack on muscle as I can see the definition quickly and that only encourages me to keep pushing myself in the gym, what's one more rep! In short, it's awesome and I'm so glad I did it not only for Adeline but for myself.

If anyone is sitting there reading this and wondering how the hell I lost 70lbs in four months the answer is simple. I changed nearly everything that I was doing. I stopped playing xbox all day and I stopped eating fast and unhealthy food. Basketball is a great cardio and I usually play for 30-45 minutes every time I'm at the gym. Even just shooting around by myself I play hard, if I miss a shot I run up and do a quick lay up, always keeping myself moving. Basketball is also a great way to get your muscles ready for a workout as you tend to stretch every party of your body. Eat more chicken, fish, and vegetables. Let me stress this, STOP PIGGING OUT ON FRIED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN. I have fried items on occasion, but not in a ridiculous quantity. I try not to eat too many carbs after 4:30pm and try not to eat dinner after 6:30pm as there isn't much time to work some of it away.

It all came down to changing my lifestyle and I can't think of a better reason to have done it.