K, it's time (again) to kick this bod into gear. Don't like the dad bod, my lack of flexibility, and just lack of overall fitness (53, 6'2", 230). This is my stake in the ground, here we go...
Reached out to my former trainer, getting things lined up for 1:1 training starting in mid to late August. I know that will kick my ass for sure, so I need to get things rolling before that.
Leaving for vacation at the end of the week and I am going to use that time to start establishing some good habits. First and foremost, increasing my water consumption and reducing starch/carb/sugars. I'm naturally a grazer so I need to make sure I have heathy options to grab and munch. So more water, greens and protein, and blow it all on schooners of beer next week. The week after that, the booze is gonna have be left to special occasions (like rallies
).
As far as meantime workouts, I'm starting the "7 min workout" today (with the intention of continuing it 5-6 days a week), with a warm-up that incorporates stretching and core work. I think this will help my body get moving again. I'm noticing that my 45 year old brain does not match up with my 53 year old body. I injure myself way more easily than before, and mostly from pushing too hard too soon. Better to work out the kinks before going all-star...
I find that the hardest part is getting the routine going. That's where I need the most help. What do y'all use for motivation? How do you not let one day slip into two into three...?
Reached out to my former trainer, getting things lined up for 1:1 training starting in mid to late August. I know that will kick my ass for sure, so I need to get things rolling before that.
Leaving for vacation at the end of the week and I am going to use that time to start establishing some good habits. First and foremost, increasing my water consumption and reducing starch/carb/sugars. I'm naturally a grazer so I need to make sure I have heathy options to grab and munch. So more water, greens and protein, and blow it all on schooners of beer next week. The week after that, the booze is gonna have be left to special occasions (like rallies
).As far as meantime workouts, I'm starting the "7 min workout" today (with the intention of continuing it 5-6 days a week), with a warm-up that incorporates stretching and core work. I think this will help my body get moving again. I'm noticing that my 45 year old brain does not match up with my 53 year old body. I injure myself way more easily than before, and mostly from pushing too hard too soon. Better to work out the kinks before going all-star...
I find that the hardest part is getting the routine going. That's where I need the most help. What do y'all use for motivation? How do you not let one day slip into two into three...?
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