Addicted

I know I just talked to yall, but I have so much I want to share. I have a sneaking suspicion that some of you may be dealing similar issues that I’m sharing with you. So let’s get down to business. I believe that I have been able to continue with my weight loss, for one simple reason. I have finally come to terms with the fact that I am a recovering addict.

Not the kind that just popped into your head, but the kind that no one will ever take seriously. I am a sugar addict, which in turn made me an addict to food as well. There was a time in my life that I drank over ten (10) twelve ounce Pepsi colas a day. I used to trick myself into thinking that it wasn’t that bad because I wasn’t eating that much actual food. I routinely skipped breakfast and sometimes even lunch. When I did eat, it was mostly from one of my favorite drive-thru restaurants. I can’t express to you enough of how important it is for you to take a good honest look at yourself and make the necessary changes to save your life. Although the idea that sugar is addictive was controversial among scientists for years, they began to take note when the paper titled Sugar and Fat Bingeing Have Notable Differences in Addictive-Like Behavior was published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2009. Sugar is a highly refined substance that does not appear alone in nature. It looks a lot like cocaine, and sugar acts a lot like heroin when it hits the brain.

I want to also make a plea to all of my slim friends. If you are drinking your calories, eating pounds of sugar, loaves of bread, and plates full of pasta/rice, don’t be misled. You’re just as unhealthy as us fluffy people. All I am saying is that you can’t fix what’s wrong if you don’t acknowledge what the real problem is. So stop fudging around and let’s fix this shiz!

I know you’re thinking “Who is he to tell me something about food and losing weight?” To that, all I can say is that most of you listened to me when I was talking about dumb shit. So now I want you to hear some of this good stuff. Also, I’m writing this because I know I will continue to need help to get healthier and stay that way; helping you helps me. #thatisall

Swim meet

I'm at Spring Woods High School for Kayla's swim meet. She is getting better every time she gets in the pool. I'm trying to do the same thing every time i go to the gym. Its amazing the things you can learn from a child.



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Location:Riata Ln,Houston,United States

I'm a loser

> It's been almost a year or so since I first walked through the doors of CrossFit Champions. I started this journey weighing around 319 pounds and wearing a size 52 in pants. I spent the majority of my life battling weight problems and it seemed as if I was always on a diet. I was never able to eat right and workout at the same time. After years of just feeling hopeless, I finally decided to get my shit together and change my life. The process was kind of funny now that I look back on it. I did about six months of research. This included Internet searches, visits to various big name gyms.The weirdest one is when I had my wife drive by the CFC on Spring Cypress so I could flip the tire outside. I had no idea what went on inside of the place I had called myself doing research about. Once I was finally able to get the nerve to go inside, my life changed and has not been the same since walking into the gym. I have lost about 80 pounds and dropped a few pants sizes. I have lost a lot this year, but I have gained even more. I gained a few more years to my life, a few more productive hours to my day, and most importantly, I gained my self respect. There is so much more I want to tell you, but I won't. We will talk later! Peace!

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Movie time

Watching the green hornet. Yeah baby!


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Ego

Today I did something that I have never been able to do. I was able to let go of my ego and train around my injuries. I always prided myself on being strong so when I was not able to lift heavy I felt like I was a failure. The reality was that I was failing because I was not training smarter. Now I think I'm on the right path.



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Rodeo

At the rodeo committee meeting, having a good time.


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Location:W Rd,Houston,United States

Official

It's official I'm part of the CrossFit Champions family. I'm ready are you?


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Well the secret is out. The ladies at the gym know that i have a blog now. Just what i needed more women knowing all of the dumb shit i say. I guess sooner or later someone besides me would read this.

Today is my baby girl's birthday. She is 8 years old and getting big fast. Love you Pinky

Yesterday i set a new PR with my Deadlift. I used the over/under grip. The PR was 395, thats +30lbs.

I had a great time last night at The party's that the wifey and i attended. I really enjoyed the time spent with my kids. Happy New Year! P.S Im still drunk.