(Guacamole wrapped in a wild burdock leaf...keeping it wild...)
Ive been getting some feedback lately that my workout
routine, however effective, is highly unrealistic for someone
with a regular job and other responsibilities.
Let me clear some stuff up, because I know I have caused some confusion.
I stated that I DID a workout that was like this:
One hour of treadmil or elliptical in the morning (with audiobook).
Then I would have breakfast and go about my day.
At night...since I was living alone and was a lonely raw foodist,
I went BACK to the gym to pass the time.
I did an hour of weights, and then another hour of treadmill/elliptical.
This routine got me into great shape.
But NOW...I am pretty happy with where I am at,
and now Im in a relationship which consumes time (in only good ways)
so I am pretty much in maintenance mode these days.
I work out about 1 hour a day, usually every other day.
I focus mainly on upper body, and then try to walk everywhere
during the day. Its likely that I put 10 miles in everyday.
I live in NYC...its how we do things out here.
When I go back home to Minnesota. I am amazed at how inactive I become.
Sit in house...get in car...drive around...get home again...sit in house.
All that walking does add up.
But again, my workouts are drastically reduced from before,
and my eating habits are much more controlled.
Since I was eating late at night before, I would have to go to the gym
to burn off those calories. Now that I eat much lighter at night, I dont have to put
in that extra effort to balance out the heavy foods.
If you love rich foods and want to stay thin, you might have to work for it.
If you are satisfied with where you are at, you can trim back your routine.
If not...you still have to go a little more hardcore to burn more than what you ate
and what is still stored on your body.
Its pretty simple mathematics as far Im concerned.
Also...if we can learn to multi-task, we can get more workouts in.
I know most of us still watch movies and TV at night, despite our busy schedules
that "seem" to make anything challenging impossible to accomplish at night.
If we can double up, we can get in shape quicker, learn more, and entertain ourselves.
We have to use our brains and attach pain to pleasure, so it becomes a joy
to exercise...not some chore that we HAVE to do.
We now GET to watch a movie and burn 1000 calories.
When you are getting paid to look healthy, you find many creative ways
to do the hard parts like exercise, yet still make them enjoyable.
Its all about persistence...above all else.
No matter what technique you choose...if you do it often
enough and can control your eating habits,
eventually you will reach your goals.
Best always,
Anthony
routine, however effective, is highly unrealistic for someone
with a regular job and other responsibilities.
Let me clear some stuff up, because I know I have caused some confusion.
I stated that I DID a workout that was like this:
One hour of treadmil or elliptical in the morning (with audiobook).
Then I would have breakfast and go about my day.
At night...since I was living alone and was a lonely raw foodist,
I went BACK to the gym to pass the time.
I did an hour of weights, and then another hour of treadmill/elliptical.
This routine got me into great shape.
But NOW...I am pretty happy with where I am at,
and now Im in a relationship which consumes time (in only good ways)
so I am pretty much in maintenance mode these days.
I work out about 1 hour a day, usually every other day.
I focus mainly on upper body, and then try to walk everywhere
during the day. Its likely that I put 10 miles in everyday.
I live in NYC...its how we do things out here.
When I go back home to Minnesota. I am amazed at how inactive I become.
Sit in house...get in car...drive around...get home again...sit in house.
All that walking does add up.
But again, my workouts are drastically reduced from before,
and my eating habits are much more controlled.
Since I was eating late at night before, I would have to go to the gym
to burn off those calories. Now that I eat much lighter at night, I dont have to put
in that extra effort to balance out the heavy foods.
If you love rich foods and want to stay thin, you might have to work for it.
If you are satisfied with where you are at, you can trim back your routine.
If not...you still have to go a little more hardcore to burn more than what you ate
and what is still stored on your body.
Its pretty simple mathematics as far Im concerned.
Also...if we can learn to multi-task, we can get more workouts in.
I know most of us still watch movies and TV at night, despite our busy schedules
that "seem" to make anything challenging impossible to accomplish at night.
If we can double up, we can get in shape quicker, learn more, and entertain ourselves.
We have to use our brains and attach pain to pleasure, so it becomes a joy
to exercise...not some chore that we HAVE to do.
We now GET to watch a movie and burn 1000 calories.
When you are getting paid to look healthy, you find many creative ways
to do the hard parts like exercise, yet still make them enjoyable.
Its all about persistence...above all else.
No matter what technique you choose...if you do it often
enough and can control your eating habits,
eventually you will reach your goals.
Best always,
Anthony
