2020 - My Greatest Year

If you know better then you DO better.  Let's clean this up for February.

Boy oh boy I have been at this for way too long.   Look what I found here. .. I can't wait to go find everything I've tried and get vindication!!!! Look at the pain

Wasn’t built in a day, fam.  One month at a time but make sure you do BETTER each month.  I have been eating clean by and large but Feb. is going to be clean clean.

Like 200,000 Bucks!   Wiggling around better, the measuring tape is being kind to me, I feel confident, blood sugar is low so I’m sl

Look, yes I have slipped and dipped a bit with the diet but buddy I am looking and feeling much better.  Been hitting with weights HARD.  January goal was to get my body in fitness mode and hone the diet rituals.  It's only 20 days in so a true measure of my success - the moment of truth - will come on 1/31.    I have this 49er shirt that looks great BUT...its a bit too tight so I can't wear it with confidence.  The goal is to get into it nicely for the SuperBowl

So two weeks in to the month I am focusing on the measurements more so than the scale.  I'm on that creatine so naturally I am retaining water, makes it tricky to gauge my progress by the scale.  The tape measure doesn't lie though...  I started at 48" waist then went down to 47" and by Jan 31st when it says 46" *(CLEAN - no pulling it tight) then I know that no matter what the scale says, my rituals are working.    In the gym at 6am again this morning, baybay. Inconsistent dieting.  When you eat healthy for the most part then you will for the most part lose weight!    I need to work at dialing it in.  Good news is I am working on my relationship with food as it relates to the temptation challenges I face. 

Well

Ok so based on all of my logging and journaling over the years, her is my sweet spot where people start freaking out over my weight loss.  Just gotta get there

Lets see whose first

I woke up at 5am and did my rituals.  Cold Shower Made my bed Focused on my goals Gratitude Worked out Thought alot about the life changing anecdotes that I have heard over the last year 1. "You are your rituals" - Tony Robbins 2. "Most succesful people don't go on motivation, they just stick to their plans for the long term." - such and such 3. "Comfort Zone is a dangerous place to live" - this and that Love it, Live it!

No worries.  I have a whole part of my closet with cool shirts like this but just can't get in...for now. Give me 30 days and we'll try again.

Diet I am actually like a machine eating right now - only authorized foods.  Calories are about 1,800 or less and low carbs.  Drinking protein shakes daily and have zero desire to booze.  Relationship with food is developing nicely.  I ate a carb sandwich today and went back to my discipline instead of saying "screw it" and binging. Attitude I feel like I am seeing what I want, making plans to get it, and being a dog about it!  I can, I can, I can. Body I cracked under 260 and lost an inch.  I feel like I am moving better, a little lighter and more pep in my step. Confidence Good heavens, today I ROCKED it!  I just felt so swaggy when I was walking through the building and doing my getdown. Bad Stuff Not even thinking about it... Day 8, let's GO!!!!

I am not a huge Tony Robbins fan, he's cool but that gravelly voice and crocodile smile is spooky.  BUT...when I was going on a walk to motivate myself before my half I happened across one of his podcast.  That dude said "You are what your rituals are." Cut deep.   My rituals are such that its OBVIOUS why I look and feel the way I do, yo.   Just like you can tell what other peoples rituals are when you see the (like Mr. Fit next to me on the train). Old Rituals Sleep In TV Sedentary Bed Late Poor Diet Negative Thoughts Messy Sloppy Complacent New Rituals Waking up early Read Exercise Bed Early Plant Based Diet Positive Self Talk Organized Dress to Impress Learn Something New Daily Update:  Check out  THIS

Whose next? I feel like it could begin as soon as today! I feel amazing.

Eat what I have (food challeng)

Welp, my sight is back (that was kind of quick!). But I also have a very profound sense of clarity in how I see my self and my future. I want it all. My Day Exercise HIT Bike Row Stairs Nutrition Eggs/Oatmeal Carrots/Apple Fish/Kale/Quinoa Protein Shake I believe in myself right now and I know I am going to see this through.   Just get me past the two week pitfall, Joe Brown. Here is how I am going to get to August when it's time to race . Master Plan

A little flash back from  2013  but still relevant Throughout the years, as my weight fluctuates there are certain numbers that come and go.  Each one associated with a time and place or an accomplishment.  As I pass them this time around I'd like to highlight the occasion and explain what it means to me. 240 The benchmark.  Lately I've drifted further and further away from here but this is when I can comfortably keep my eye on the prize.  First weight at Webex and have sniffed it a few times. 236 The sweet spot. Though heavy, its were you can see some muscle definitioon and that Joe Brown swag - clothes fit better. 231 The mecca.  Get here and not only can I see home plate but my swag is crazy and I get compliments like crazy.  When I went to UC Davis and got weighed. 225 My "heavy" weight at RHI.  Squeezed into my suits. 220    The true goal and original benchmark. ...

Man, the struggle has always been real and goals the same but it's been insanity... New Years 2012 New Years 2014 New Years 2016 New Years 2018 Guess what?  That's all in the past.  I'm taking no more losses. #whosenext #nomorelosses

Building healthy relationships is critical to sustaining a healthy lifestyle.    Here is some analysis of where I stand today. People This is one of the things I am probably masterclass at.   Got it down.   I win friends and influence people like no other because I do it from the heart and for the sport of it.   Hard pressed to find somebody to speak down on my character. Food Well...this one is the single reason I don't make and or keep the gains.  I love to eat and fall into the trap game easily.  Meaning, one handful of M&Ms could send me over the edge and lead me to a binge.  I have the "it's too late now" attitude instead of learning portion control and that its OKAY to a slice of cake.   I need to have confidence when I am in a volatile  surrounding and be able to enjoy myself  without giving in and giving up -  i.e a party where there is pizza. Booze This one is ...

Check me out... I’m going to lose 80lbs. Took this bit of advise from Vinh as a way to be constantly reminded of my goal.

Here is what I can look forward to (25) No Cpap Energy Attention New Clothes (and fitting into old ones) Confidence A Grade Health Virility Relationships Accomplishment Example for others Retribution Playing Sports Make Family Proud Alleviate concern from others Strength

There will only be one January 2nd, 2019 at age 45. Right? I have to handle each day with kid gloves, it's like there are land mines everywhere that have me tail off after a week or so into the new year.  So how about let's go 30 days with consistency. I wanna know who is first to complement me on my weight loss. Today I am chubby, blind, low energy, mildly confident, out of shape. I have 363 more tomorrow's in 2020.

I’m going to focus on my rituals: Dress up Clean Up Organize Cook Exercise Be Present Sleep Reading

Here I am,  270 lb s and I'm ready to get down to 190lbs.  Here's what I have accomplished since I last was here testament to my will and fortitude.   Next  feat  is going to be crazy and I can't get by last minute on will alone.  I have to be in the best shape of my life.   Here is  my plan

Check out all of the blogs I have started!!! 2008 - Brownsville: Life, Love, Laundry 2012 - The Journey 2014 - Freedom 2014 - Hawaii 4-0 2015 - My Best Year 2016 - Achievement Time 2017 - Body Transformation 2015 - 90 Day Challenge Brownsville 2018 - Ragnar Snake Eyes

I don’t quit. Today, I woke up and took a cold ass shower then reviewed my goals.  Went to the gym and came home for some oatmeal, eggs, and water.  Interesting to look back at last year's start to January and watch as it started to go awry around the 5th.  Its the deception of eating "low carb" by filling up on bacon cheeseburgers. Unbelievable. But hey this is a positive day and, God willing, there is always a new day ahead. Here is what I want this year Lose 80 lbs No. More. CPAP GIRLFRIEND Best shape of my life True to myself, be accountable Debt Free Master Guitar Master Spanish Right now I am a bit lethargic from high glucose and out of shape so can't wait to watch every day and lookout for milestones (i.e. complements from people, high energy, close fitting better)