Hi everyone.

It's been a while since I've posted anything, but I'm glad to be back.

I'm happy to say that my past road blocks are no longer a part of my life, but of course there are new ones.

I moved out on my own this past September. I thought that when I moved out I'd be less stressed and more focused on my health goals. I was wrong.

All the bills, extra commute to work, cleaning everything myself...blah blah blah, makes it's really tough to stay focused.

Although I haven't gained too much weight back, I did back track a little. I went from 286 to 296. Before I started working towards health I was 345-350

When I moved to my new place I bought a gym membrrship to this place called dolphins fitness. What a dump. Dirty. Packed. Small. It's really not a motivating factor to work out when you don't like where your doing it. Or at least that's what I feel. I need to go back to the Nysc. They were really good.

I'm no longer with my trainer of 2 years(I live too far away), so I've been attempting to get back on track without the motivation of a trainer. It's tough, but if I want it...really want it... I will get back on track.

My body builder friend (natural) has been nice enough to train with me. I slow him down a bit bit thankfully he doesn't mind. I may need to stop training with him, since I'm use to dumbell work and he uses barbells.

Eating hasn't been great, but I've been making healthier choices recently. Been staying away from soda and fried stuff.

My energy level is really low, since I rarely exercise and don't get enough sleep.

I have a lot to work on. After Halloween I'll be getting more serious about it. Vegas trip in January. Gotta lose some weight.

Good to see you back

Hi Tru,

Glad to be back. It's been a while. I hope everything on your end is good.

A quick update.

I realized that the gym I chose near me is not really my cup of tea. It's grimy, crowded and small. I may have found a personal trainer that is only $35 an hour freelance. Not bad, concidering I was paying 105ish a session before.

The pros of my current gym situation:
Cheap... only $200 for the full year and its fully paid
Nearby... only a 10 minute bike ride
personal.... so small people know you by name
24 hours 4 days a week, open late otherwise

Cons
Everyone knows me by name
Grimy
small
no towels
locker room is old and smells of mold
packed at peak hours
no tvs on cardio machines
dimly lit
no room to work
no grunting (hard not to with heavy lifting)


So im thinking of paying 70$ per month to be back at NYSC. They pretty much spoiled me for other gyms. I also could go to ballys but they are not much cheaper and dont have everything I need.

Anyway. been eating better, save a few spontaneous cheats. Working on portion control starting tomorrow. Been sleeping an average of 6-7 hours per night on weekdays, trying to get to 8.

Back has been hurting for some time now. Will have to get it looked into.