Gettin' in Shape !

I have a very good exercise and diet routine that I have been doing for the past four years now. I modified gradually as I needed to improve stamina. So far, I have lost over 60 lbs with the help of my Lord. But I still have about 40 or 50 more lbs to go before I can be considered lean and healthy. My highest weight ever was 301 lbs back in April 2005. It was at the age of 26, I realized I needed to do something, or else. So my journey has continued. If I don't want to collapse on stage, I better be in naturally fit shape ! Its been no picnic. I some times even have to forgo sweet tea and I have given up krispy kremes all together. I used to dream about them at night and wake up exhausted! Anyways, here's basically what I have been doing (more or less)

Exercise:
1 hour of walking 5x a week
Bike Riding 3x a week for 1 hour
Swimming (this summer) twice a week 30-45 min
Running 2x a week for 30 min
Lifting Weights - whenever I feel like it 10 min

Anyways, that's it. Also my diet consists of high protein including Whey Protein shakes, lean chicken, fish, lean hamburger, and pork chops. I also try and limit my sugar intake, and no more than 4 glasses of sweet tea a day ! Included also, are many fresh fruits and vegetables- as well as vitamins and dietary supplements which I take daily. Sundays are my day off, so i can eat out on those days and have my cookies and brownies when I want them.

As you can see I have made progress. The only problem is because I have such a larger build, my weight loss is not as dramatic looking as it is for people with slighter frames.

Me in February, 2005


Me as of June 2009