Weighing Out

Thursday, June 28, 2012

These Things Were Holding Me Back

As my day comes to a close I MUST blog about how I have come so far in my weight loss journey. My mind began to remember ALL of the things that my body craved and how BAD those things were for me. Now please believe just like any addiction, food addiction is real and serious.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Boot Camp or Bust?

thelirm 9:23 PM 1 Comments

Today I did something that I haven't done in quite awhile - Working out EARLY YES! Oh to see the sun coming up on the water and fresh breezes off the water while I think of my dream home - HOLD UP! I must get myself back on the topic at hand.

There were young, middle aged, retired individuals all around and we all were there with one simple thing on our minds and that was GETTING HEALTHY. One thing that I noticed was how each one of us was focused on working out individually and not really needing anyone to sort of push us and that I found to be fantastic.

I began to think about how some people prefer the independence doing it themselves verses the corporate workout of boot camps. The boot camp craze has been in full effect lately with classes from the east and west coast and around the world as hundred come together for the cause of getting "FINE" as my mom would say.

Imagine you and your friends getting off work and heading over to an intense workout session at your local park lead by a sort of mental taskmaster who causes you to answer to yourself when you fall off the healthy wagon. The results are super amazing and boy does it get your blood pumping with workouts that include MAD Cardio and much more.

I myself like going the independent route and doing my own thing which includes the: Damn these leg lifts hurt and the ever present "I MUST get rid of these pesky man boobs" workout routines. Some of the boot camp experiences can sometimes be a breeding ground for women and often men to be mentally and emotionally taken advantage off by someone whom they trust with their lifestyle choices.

I believe that being apart of a good boot camp is an amazing fete and should be encouraged along with a healthy eating regimen - In other words, "You gotta eat right as well"

But I digress and continue on with the importance of a good workout which includes dedication and remaining focused on what is important - HEALTHY LIFESTYLE!!

I must go now, I have to get ready for my morning workout along with the elderly ladies who workout better than me.

Wish Me Luck,

Darian

Monday, June 25, 2012

PIZZA: The Struggle is REAL

thelirm 10:18 PM 0 Comments

As the night lingers on and eventually comes to an end, my love for pizza is on my back tonight like never before. I know, I know - I should know better.

My New Addiction: Climbing The Stairs DAILY

thelirm 2:26 PM 0 Comments

My weight loss journey is forging full steam ahead with my new addiction in a brand new city. When I lived in Louisiana, I would run/walk/jog occasionally in my local parks but never fully took out a strong hill. Well once I hit the state of Tennessee, ALL THAT CHANGED.

Living downtown is amazing with the strong hills and challenging trails along the mighty Mississippi river. My legs and thighs were what one would call in the workout world - A little loose. No one laugh please!! But I digress with the loose legs and move on to how strong they are now. I run daily at least 1 - 2 miles and thankfully I have included the concrete stairs into the mix .

My legs are stronger, my thighs are strengthening and I now mentally count every step I take when working out. Please don't judge me- That's just the nerd in me. I started out doing about 100 steps but now, I try and do at least 300- 350 steps.

I'm healthier, happier and I have lost a few chins If I say so myself. I also love my treadmill and have been to my local tailor for some fancy threads. Now if I could do something about how HUGE my head is now - YIKES!!!

Before the Workouts

After the Workouts

Wish Me Luck!!!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

I Stopped by The Produce Section Today

thelirm 10:08 PM 0 Comments

Ahhh the joys and pains of loving the snack aisle at my local supermarket spot. I mean, who doesn't love those Debbie Snack cakes, Lay's potato chips and the ever present kryptonite *spellcheck* sweet - Cupcakes?

How AWESOME is Monique???

thelirm 3:21 AM 0 Comments

Many people will say a man can't be inspired by a strong female in any area of his life. I myself beg to differ being that I know some amazing women making SERIOUS inroads in the world today.

My Love Affair with Edamame

thelirm 2:17 AM 0 Comments

On this crazy yet excited journey of healthy eating/living, I made a conscious decision to try out foods that I wasn't particularly raised on. Now you must understand that I am from the south, yeah THAT south which consisted of such finger licking foods such as: Fried Chicken, greens, neck bones and the like.

Welcome to Weighing Out

thelirm 12:06 AM 0 Comments

Welcome to Weighing Out, a site dedicated to all things healthy, along with lifestyle living for the reader who is determined to live a clean and healthy lifestyle. As many know and have experienced, being healthy is not just about being skinny. It is a lifestyle choice that can consist of a better diet, healthy hair and skin regimen and much more.