FEELING GREAT!

I have to tell you I feel great today. I just came back from an extra long workout (2 hours) and even though my tummy may not look ripped it feels ripped so I will just pretend that if I lift my shirt it is.

I don't think I can emphasize enough how important exercise is in this journey. I have lost weight before without exercise so yes...it is possible, but if you are really making a lifestyle change I think eventually you have to accept that exercise is critical to your overall health.

I completely "get" that many can't do the level of exercise I am doing. We all have our limitations. A huge amount of exercise isn't mandatory, but unless we are are in a coma we can all think of SOMETHING we can do if we are creative, and consult with a health care professional. Exercises in a pool for instance works for a lot of people.

I have to tell you exercise saves me.

It gets me through periods of stress and helps to compensate for those periods of food "indulgence".

Confidence levels also take a huge spike when you exercise.

Is it time you started thinking about starting or increasing your level of exercise? You may already be doing that, but if you aren't...I hope you will.

I was pretty good at my brother's BBQ yesterday. I didn't take the low fat processed hot dogs as I said I would.

I had a better idea and had a chicken and vegetable Kabob. It was great!

I indulged a little (not a lot) on peanuts and Nacho Chips, but today I did two hours at the gym instead of one and feel amazing.

Try it! You will like it!

Be healthy,

Alan