I completely understand the gym thing. I am also a member of a gym, here in the same building complex as my office. There are mornings when I get up at 5:30, leave the house to go to the gym before work. More often than not I end up at the Starbucks for an hour reading the paper and talking with the locals...then there's not enough time to go to the gym before I start work. It's really pathetic.

I respect what you are doing; like I shared with you previously I am trying as well. I can't keep track like you are but you are still giving me inspiration.

Thanks

Life style choices, guys. You don't need to go to the gym to exercise.

As I mentioned before, if you tried to fit in some extra physical extra exercise every day such as a brisk walk every morning and every evening (as in walking a dog), or taking the stairs instead of the elevator or using the commercial breaks while watching TV to do some push ups or something that would help.

Why sit while watching TV? You could stretch out at least.

In any case, I would look at gym work more as conditioning. So why not condition for some sport/activity? And then go from there.

There's nothing wrong with cheese because it gives you calcium to build better bones. Try cutting down on anything fried and all sugar. You tend to emphasize protein and starch.

As for vegetables, why limit yourself to celery and carrots? More excuses. Winter squashes are rich in vitamin A and keep pretty well. If you substituted carrots, celery, steamed vegetable like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots or mushrooms for some of the protein you're eating you'd probably have more energy. Do you have a microwave? There's frozen fruit and veggies.

You can eat pizza and lose weight if you:
1. make it yourself
2. get some diet version
3. buy a pizza and only eat 1-2 pieces and do not order thick crust, extra cheese, pepperoni or anything else high in fat or sodium

Weighing yourself more than once a day is stupid.

I weigh myself every morning to make sure I'm not overweight or underweight.

Checking your vital stats (waist, hips, chest, arms and legs) also helps you see more than just pounds, but gives you a better picture of your total health and fitness.

I don't really want to work out either man. The trick is to just throw on your workout stuff, lace up the running shoes and go without thinking about it. By the time you step foot in the gym you'll be glad you went.

I love working out but have a hard time finding a 1 hour block after lunch. Nevertheless, I found that there are things I LOVE to do and if I pay money, I'll go. Right now it's ballroom dance. Believe it or not, I get a great workout, it's only once a week and so it supplements my other routines. It helps if you have an off-the-couch activity you like and you're cheap like me, that's the way to stay motivated. Force yourself to have a cost-response. If you don't go, it won't be about not exercising, it becomes about the almighty dollar. I get enough exercise, I just eat enough to counteract any calories I might have lost!!!!
Again, I admire you for putting it all out there.

The best advice I give my clients about making it to the gym is just don't think about it - Just Do It - like what Nike says. The other things going through your mind are NOT AN OPTION. Then move your body through the movements of going to the gym, still 'not thinking' - just doing. Next thing you know, your done with your workout and feel great!