I can not believe how quickly the time went here at Fitness Ridge. I also can’t believe how much I have changed in those two weeks. I am really excited to be going home and know that I am going to be a better husband, dad, and man. I can’t wait to implement what I have learned here at my position at Vision Quest Sport and Fitness as a life coach. My time here is also going to help me in my speaking career.
When I left The Biggest Loser I was scared. I had been so focused on winning the show that I had blinders on and sacrificed in other areas of my life. I am leaving here feeling prepared to handle the real world. When I left the show I focused on all the things I could “never” eat again. Leaving here I am focused on all the things that I will be able to enjoy and the different foods I will be implementing into my diet. Diet as in what I eat daily, not as in a restrictive regimen that stresses me out.
I don’t know how much weight I have lost here and I am not really concerned about it. I know that continuing to eat the way I have learned to here and exercising daily will yield the long term and lasting results that I want to achieve.
Tonight I went to the store with some friends to get some pictures developed. As we were waiting I walked around and looked at the foods that I usually crave when I am trying to lose weight. The things that have been triggers. As opposed to wanting them and thinking “After I weigh in on Saturday, I am going to get some of this.” I looked at the calories and ingredients and thought about how much of other nutritious food I could have for the same amount of calories.
I think one of the things that is going to help me the most is having a schedule. Eating at 9:30, 12:30, and 5:30. Planning my workout times and my workout schedule. I have always prided myself in being carefree and being able to just “roll with it”. That hasn’t worked too well. I am going to structure my days for success in all areas, diet, exercise, work and personal. I am really excited.
I think the coolest thing I have realized this week is that it is ok to appreciate the work I am doing. I am also proud to have learned that things don’t always have to be hard. If I do the things I need to each day, success in all areas will follow.
This has been a great experience. I want to thank my wife and kids, Brad and Chip at Vision Quest Sport and Fitness, and The Biggest Loser Resort for allowing me the opportunity to once again change my life!
See you tomorrow!
