Week 8

Alright, so this was a pretty productive week. I started the new exercise routine I outlined in a previous update. I was worried because it didnt sound like much at first, but its a hell of a workout. I decided to cheat a little and take a peek at my weight a week early. Im now down to 157lbs...a total loss of 17lbs. Im very happy and very proud of that result. The thing is, I know Ive lose more over the time Ive been working at this, put there have been a few times where I put a couple pounds on here and there. That's why one of my goals for this week is to focus more and work harder on the weekends. When I go out with friends or travel on the weekends, its hard to eat regularly and eat as healthy as I do during the week. So I want to work on that for sure. And another thing Im gonna start doing is cutting down on smoking until I quit completely. I feel once I quit I'll be a lot more effective in my exercises.

I try and surround myself with as much motivation as possible. I research the Coast Guard a lot, I watch videos of boot camp, whenever I go to Cape May to visit my girlfriend I try and soak up as much as possible. And also, a lot of people of been telling me Ive looked like I lost weight and that definitely keeps me going. Im really excited at how Ive stuck to this and at the progress Im making. I know its moving slowly but I dont want to rush it, and it will be worth the wait once Im in the United States Coast Guard and I can begin doing the things that interest and excite me.