Today is January 28th. As of this morning I have given 8 pounds away in 25 Days. This reduction in weight is the result of a few changes to my diet; not from hitting the gym or committing to dry January. I have not worked out for far too long now, and I don’t like setting myself up for failure. The truth is that my wife and I are trying to eat healthier. We are planning our meals better and using ingredients that don’t have all the extra-long words that we can’t pronounce in them. Imagine that. It seems like going back to what worked for me before is where we are finding success today!

Back in 2012 I decided to get healthy. In about 7 months time I lost 60 pounds through diet and exercise. It was a major commitment. This time I am just watching the types of food I eat and I vowed to not buy any beer this month. I am happy to say though that I am drinking a Hoppy Refresher instead of beer. Thank you Lagunitas for taking care of us bitter taste lovers.

Picture borrowed from bitterpops.com

I am sitting at 204 pounds right now. My plantar fasciitis is almost under control. And I am hoping that by this weekend I will be under 200. Then I will start getting on the indoor bike and work on getting back on that cardio. Let’s see if I can get back to the 170’s by this Summer! Bring on those beach muscles!