Sunrise over Washington DC before the 2010 Marine Corps Marathon.
Ran into WLBT’s Howard Ballou while judging Taste of Mississippi last night. Howard, as some of you know, lost 40 lbs. two years ago and was one of the inspirations for my own weight loss. I said, “Lookin’ good Howard,” which was the truth. He smiled (as he was cramming food into his mouth — he was a judge, too) and then said, “Yeah, but I’ve gained some of the weight back.”
I nodded in sympathy. Fat happens.
I know — Last night, I weighed in heavier than I have in a year. My scale read 215.
A couple of things have happened. I haven’t been eating clean (c’mon, it was Easter — ham; YUM!) and I’ve packed on some muscle. But still — I don’t want to weigh 215. So I will eat better and continue working out. My goal is to run the Marine Corps Marathon next October at 185 lbs.
Paul Lacoste’s Fit4Change is now over. I could have slept until six this morning. But I was up at 4:30 and out on the road running. I will do it again tomorrow. And the next day. And then the next day. Why?
Fit happens.
It’s a lifestyle not a fad.
Yep, Marshall. I gained 15 of them pounds back!! haha Well, now that you’ve called me out, I’m getting rid of those 15 and I will try to knock off 10 additional pounds. You, sir, look great! Keep the muscle, buddy, and keep up the good work! You are an inspiration!
It’s nice to know I am not alone dealing with winter weight. I too have been working out so some muscle but still, the jeans don’t lie…