I hate what I have become after getting out of the Army. I quickly gained a shit ton of weight and feel like a POS.
For the past week now, I have been gradually changing my diet from a whole box of velveeta/shells for dinner, to chicken with brown rice and some sort of vegetable. Breakfast is more consistent with a English muffin, egg, cheese, and Canadian bacon sandwich. Lunch is usually spaghetti with meatballs, except I only make the recommended serving size. Water consumption is also up there as I bought a 32 ounce bottle. I discovered if I have it near me at all times, I actually drink it. Been drinking between 64 and 128 ounces a day.
I have also started running every other day. When I say running, I mean I jog until I am an inch away from death, then walk, then jog again until I am right at the gate of hell, then walk again. I've noticed that since I've started, my jogging distance is getting longer before cardiac arrest. My only other limitation is that there is pain present in my knees and ankles. I probably should have waited until after I get my MRI results, but I need to change and have been consistent since starting. Ibuprofen and water are my friends.
My goals:
Not feel like a fat tub of lard
Run a 5k
Begin lifting
Fit into old clothes
I realize this is a lifestyle change and time is needed to see results. So far I am motivated and not being too hard on myself if I slip up.
My biggest motivator:
https://youtu.be/RXhKpUfITV0?t=3m19s
For the past week now, I have been gradually changing my diet from a whole box of velveeta/shells for dinner, to chicken with brown rice and some sort of vegetable. Breakfast is more consistent with a English muffin, egg, cheese, and Canadian bacon sandwich. Lunch is usually spaghetti with meatballs, except I only make the recommended serving size. Water consumption is also up there as I bought a 32 ounce bottle. I discovered if I have it near me at all times, I actually drink it. Been drinking between 64 and 128 ounces a day.
I have also started running every other day. When I say running, I mean I jog until I am an inch away from death, then walk, then jog again until I am right at the gate of hell, then walk again. I've noticed that since I've started, my jogging distance is getting longer before cardiac arrest. My only other limitation is that there is pain present in my knees and ankles. I probably should have waited until after I get my MRI results, but I need to change and have been consistent since starting. Ibuprofen and water are my friends.
My goals:
Not feel like a fat tub of lard
Run a 5k
Begin lifting
Fit into old clothes
I realize this is a lifestyle change and time is needed to see results. So far I am motivated and not being too hard on myself if I slip up.
My biggest motivator:
https://youtu.be/RXhKpUfITV0?t=3m19s