Ever since I was a kid I have always procrastinated… I don’t do things until I usually HAVE to.  I started writing this entry last Monday while sitting in the airport.  I continued the entry last Tuesday while sitting in the airport.  I did not spend 2 straight days in the airport – but it felt like it at times.  It’s now a week later and I am finally posting it… so here you go.  I’m sure it will be worth the wait (for the 2 of you reading this).

It’s been a while. In fact, over a week since my last post. Not too shabby for my first month though. To be honest, which is my full intent here… I was a little depressed after last Monday’s weigh in. The scale did not budge one bit. Although I had anticipated not quite reaching my goal of 290 pounds, I felt like I put in the work and ate correctly to see some movement on the scale.

I took a couple of days and mentally laid off. I traveled on Tuesday and had some issues with self control. However I got right back on the horse and implemented what I think will be the critical step for success on my “journey”. I have joined a gym. Now this is not just any gym.  What’s significant about this, is that this is a gym close to work.  So I have now exchanged going to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings every day, to heading to Planet Fitness in Hagerstown, MD for 45 minutes of sweating.

I’m 3 for 3 for actually making it in there. Last Thursday and Friday, and then once again this afternoon. I have to give myself credit for making this happen. But like much in my life, I have to spend time selling myself on it before making the commitment. I first headed down to Planet Fitness 3 weeks ago and I hesitated on pulling the trigger.  Now it’s only $10 a month with no contract, so I can cancel at any time. However, I wanted to make sure that this was something I really could and would do on a regular basis. Ok, ok, I also waited because after October 1st I saved an extra $30. But in all seriousness I needed to make sure that this would not be a failure.

Logistically there are a few variables. It’s about ten minutes away from work… Which means 20-25 minutes just for traveling. Not to mention time to change when I get there, shower and change back when I am done. Some days are stressful enough, and I did not need to add any extra time pressure upon myself.  Then, I also had to think about getting an extra bag of stuff ready for each day. I know it may not sound like much… But it is something else to think about.  And now that I am using my lunch time to workout… when will I actually eat?  These are the things that fill up my brain.

Whenever I am trying to achieve a goal… I try to eliminate using the word “hope”.  For example… I hope I lose 30 pounds.  I hope I can go to the gym.  I hope I don’t eat a box of donuts today.  Instead I try to say things like… I will lose 30 pounds and I will go to the gym.  Someone once taught me that thoughts are things, and I truly believe that.  So with that being said… I hope someone is actually reading this.  I mean… someone will read this (besides my wife and Mom).