The Start of Something Great

For those of you in cyber space that don't know me, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Justin, I'm turning 25 in two weeks and I'm finally taking control of my out of control eating habits and have decided to eat healthier and also work out. It has been a long time since I last worked out at a gym, it was before my marriage, and before my recent job which consists of me sitting a desk in front of a computer for 10 hours a day. Needless to say I am in need of reform.

I used to be active with high school sports and weekend hockey games with the guys. However we have now gone our separate ways so my physical activity is now limited to climbing the stairs to go to bed, and mowing the lawn. Joining GoodLife was a step in the right direction. Now I have the opportunity to loose the weight that I need to and also gain the muscle that I want to. My goal is to go to the gym at least 3 times a week, doing the workout regimen that their new member ambassador (Chris) suggested. It combines cardio and circuit training. It is a good system that I think I can stick to.

The most challenging aspect of the body transformation will definety be my food consumption. I love to eat. I love to eat. Anything and everything, big or small, good or bad. My thought is this; if I eliminate all the bad, garbage food from the house and replace it with healthier food than I should be taking a step in the right direction. I like fruits and vegetables so I don't see this being a problem, the problems lies in keeping it fresh and available all the time. My meals in the day will see a change too, a drastic cut back in processed foods is the biggest change. Proper sized portions is the next. It will be interesting to say the least.

I currently weigh in at 185lbs and stand 6'2". Writing it here it doesn't seem all that bad, however I carry a lot of that weight in my stomach, chest, and of course my "love handles". My goal is to drop to 165lbs and then start to gain muscle back up to 190lbs. I think it's something I can achieve if I stay determined. It will be a long go at it, but I didn't get this way over night

I decided to create a blog to follow the eventual changes and to also keep myself motivated. I figure if I post once a week with updates on progress, that would make me want to actually strive to make progress to make updates about. Make sense?

I hope it works out because I would love to sit on my deck this summer with no shirt on and not be self conscious of my body.