It’s recently a New Year and it’s that time many people begin their list of resolutions.
Back in 2020, my resolution was to finally get my health in check.
As many of you know I was out of control at 340 plus pounds.
So I set out to change it and did.
I’ve told that story before.
The schedule I did was 20-4 meaning I eat 4 hours out of the day from 3pm-7pm EST.
The only thing I consumed between 7pm-3pm was water and black coffee.
Around 3pm every day I would eat and it wasn’t much.
So I found something from a dietician that mentioned peanut butter and jelly on wheat bread.
I went with a lower calorie, lower sugar reduced fat jelly from Welch’s.
This is all started in March of 2020.
As I said above, this isn’t something where you’re always going to feel comfortable or good.
It takes some discipline and want from yourself.
At 4:30 or so daily I began my journey walking, getting out and doing something each day.
Leaving the phone inside and breathing air.
Once Summer came, I kept the sweat suit on and the goal was to just sweat.
30-40 minutes each day.
Focusing on longer walks, sprints, pushups.
Anything to get my heart going and steps in.
For dinner each night I focused on some greens/protein and fulfilling eats.
The thing about intermittent fasting is you’re free to’t just “eat what you want.”
There was no fast food or fried favorites for me.
I cut them out.
I would with every meal start with a chicken Caesar salad, very light parmigiana cheese.
It’s refreshing, delicious and filling.
I went with a simple Ken’s light balsamic dressing.
No heavy Caesar dressing.
I also for added protein would mix in 3-4 days a week some hard boiled egg.
I would eat these salads 7 days per week.
The main meal I had would surprise you but for me it worked like a charm.
I would order a chicken steak wrap.
Essentially it was grilled chopped up shaved chicken like a steak sandwich but with chicken.
I would add at home some hot sauce for some great flavor.
It was something I’d eat virtually every night.
I didn’t completely cut off anything bad.
If I had burgers, I’d use a wheat roll, or lettuce wrap.
I had BBQ chicken and meatloaf and crab cakes.
But when you’re as heavy as I was, just eating better and less did the trick.
However no wings, or french fries, or ranch dressing or donuts, or pancakes.
It was cutting out all the truly bad stuff.
This is not a science and I’m sure it won’t work for EVERYONE.
Was it repetitive for a year plus?
Ultimately going from 343, to where I am now around 210-212.
Life is a little different.
I drink once a week now, I am a little more free with my eating schedule.
But the principles are still there.
I sweat and I feel good still.
It’s all adequate and the workouts allow me a bit more freedom.
As I’ve said before if I can do it, so can you.
Don’t wait til it’s too late to do it and be at the point of no return.
Trust me when you do do it, you will be glad you did.
In the end I’m healthier but the confidence and aura I know have is what’s most important.
Good luck and if you have questions I’m here for you.
