I’m back on track and dressed in black.
After having absolutely no exercise since last Thursday and eating things like No Rules Pasta from Outback, Egg McMuffins, and Bacon Cheeseburgers (with fries) from 5 Guys over the past few days, I could feel my body beginning to crave healthy food and physical activity.
While it’s hard with a newborn, I managed to get back on track with my healthy diet and exercise program this Sunday. Thankfully, my wife is really supportive about making sure I stick to my gym routine; Natalee is being supportive too, as she’s sleeping more and more with every passing day. My trip to the gym yesterday burnt 710 calories in 45 minutes on the elliptical. I also lifted some weights while I was there — it felt really good to flex my muscles.
Last Wednesday my wife and I went clothes shopping. My old clothes, 3XL-4XL shirts and 46+ waist jeans/pants, fit on me like a sack of potatoes, so it felt really good to get some new threads (that’s what they’re called now, gramps). I ended up buying a new pair of pants, a couple of shorts, and a few shirts. One pair in particular were a set of new workout clothes.
Prior to last Wednesday I had been working out in my old (prior lifestyle change) 4XL t-shirts. As of Wednesday, my new workout wardrobe consists of a black shirt and white basketball shorts, both branded by FILA Sports.
Sizes: 2XL shirts, large basketball shorts, and 42-waist pants/shorts.
It feels great to have clothes that fit. I look better and walk around with more confidence, proudly showing off my new shape, the product of all my hard work.
Now that the baby is here and I’m getting into a routine again, I’ll start posting with much more frequency. I apologize for the lack of posts over the past couple of weeks. You better make sure to check back this Wednesday, hopefully this is the week I go below 300 pounds.
Thanks for reading and your support!
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new clothes are so much fun! although I did have pangs of guilt when getting rid of my old clothes… some pieces were quite cherrished. But they went to a thrift store to support a charity I support, so I felt a little better.
Don’t forget to get rid of your old clothes, and commit to your new life.
Your posts were particularly a point of inspiration for me to actually begin the P90X & Couch-to-5K program.
You are very much right when you make the realization that just as new mothers may need some me-time alone, new fathers do as well.
Carve out that time now, since its just going to get more difficult with finding me-time if you are an active parent. I lost control of my schedule and its been difficult to get back into one.
Hope you are measuring your blood pressure as well.
That’s great! Feels good doesn’t it? :)