Change It Up...

I’ve known this for awhile now from personal experience, but after speaking with a personal trainer from Kansas City, I want to reiterate the importance of avoiding a routine in your workout. Your body gets used to the exercise, so why would you continue to do the same thing over and over — especially when working to lose weight or build muscle.  There’s no point in using the 30 lb. dumbell when you...

Jason vs. Jonathan...

We’ve challenged each other to lose the most weight in 90 days.  I won’t admit it in public, but Jason has a very good chance of beating me.  I’ve already lost 60 pounds, but a few more can’t hurt, right? Anyway, you can follow the progress here:  http://www.jasonvsjonathan.com

Running...

Little by little, this running thing is getting easier.  Today, I managed to stay at a 7mph pace for two miles.  That’s a tiny bit of progress.  No matter, I intend to win the weight loss challenge against Jason. In fact, the next three months are probably going to be tough, now that I’ve had a taste of “maintaining” my weight — eating a little more and exercising a little less than when...

I’ve Been Challenged...

As you may know, I have lost 60 lbs this year by simple changes to my diet and a strict exercise routine.  I’m still quite a ways from my ideal weight, so I’ve taken on a weight-loss challenge.  Not only because I want to lose weight, but because I need to win cash! I’m stocked up on foods that helped me lose the weight earlier this year, and I’m determined to come out successful yet again.  This...