So the weekend totally destroyed my first week of exercise. Mom's chocolate chip cookies, banana nut bread, and others I won't mention. I've decided to keep myself in a bubble until I reach my desired weight and mindset.....
So what is worse than spending the weekend with the parents....vacation week, right? Well so far so good. My workouts are actually going well and I've started my diet. So things are starting off good, but I am probably going to have to get that bubble to keep from getting to tempted once I get back to work.
I am brainstorming what I really want this blog to be about. I think it is for the best that I haven't told anyone about this yet as I get a feel for what I really want to lay down on this blog. I am really trying to get my head around this word STOTAN and what I want the brand to be....any ideas...feel free to comment...HA.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
TGIF??
While everyone looks forward to the weekend, someone who just started working out dreads it. Can I really be disciplined enough to work out like planned? Or will I sit on my butt and watch tv like every other weekend? I'll keep you posted.
This week has gone as expected and planned. If I missed a workout in the morning, I was able to make it up that night. Although I didn't start my diet this week, I was able to cut back a good deal on crappy food, yet I did cheat one day. My cardio sessions have gotten a lot better, but I need to push them more towards 30-40 minutes.
I am looking forward to a good weekend with some family and squeezing in my cardio sessions.
For those of those reading...probably no one, I haven't told anyone yet. But to my true stalker fans, don't worry I won't blog about my workouts too long. This will soon turn in to my first draft of my book, and i will highlight and maybe interview STOTANS!!!
Be a STOTAN today!
This week has gone as expected and planned. If I missed a workout in the morning, I was able to make it up that night. Although I didn't start my diet this week, I was able to cut back a good deal on crappy food, yet I did cheat one day. My cardio sessions have gotten a lot better, but I need to push them more towards 30-40 minutes.
I am looking forward to a good weekend with some family and squeezing in my cardio sessions.
For those of those reading...probably no one, I haven't told anyone yet. But to my true stalker fans, don't worry I won't blog about my workouts too long. This will soon turn in to my first draft of my book, and i will highlight and maybe interview STOTANS!!!
Be a STOTAN today!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Day One
I started my ten week plan to lose weight and to get back in shape. I woke up early and was at the gym by 5:35. After a 20 minute cardio session I felt more like a wimp than a STOTAN. I returned to the gym right after work. I put in a solid back and chest workout and added another 10 mins of cardio.
After being disciplined enough to follow the plan on day one, I fell more like a weak lil man, than I do a STOTAN or even just an in shape 30 year old. I also showed a little restraint while eating which is going to be my biggest challenge.
In Search of Balance
While my main goal over the next 10 weeks is to lose weight, get in shape, and have more energy; my real goal is to have a balanced life. To strive to be excellent in all areas of my life. Have a better relationship with my wife, have a better attitude at work, at home, and to push myself out of my comfort zone in all areas of my life. In the past, I've always been able to do one at a time, but then I would let another part of my life suffer. To be considered a true STOTAN, I feel like I have to push my body, soul, and mind to levels that I have never been. My biggest challenge during this 10 week stretch is to improve all areas of my life.
I'll keep you posted....
After being disciplined enough to follow the plan on day one, I fell more like a weak lil man, than I do a STOTAN or even just an in shape 30 year old. I also showed a little restraint while eating which is going to be my biggest challenge.
In Search of Balance
While my main goal over the next 10 weeks is to lose weight, get in shape, and have more energy; my real goal is to have a balanced life. To strive to be excellent in all areas of my life. Have a better relationship with my wife, have a better attitude at work, at home, and to push myself out of my comfort zone in all areas of my life. In the past, I've always been able to do one at a time, but then I would let another part of my life suffer. To be considered a true STOTAN, I feel like I have to push my body, soul, and mind to levels that I have never been. My biggest challenge during this 10 week stretch is to improve all areas of my life.
I'll keep you posted....
Saturday, March 20, 2010
What is a STOTAN?
I first was introduced to this term while I was in High School. I read a book by Cris Crutcher called, STOTAN. Instead of giving you the synopsis, I suggest you read it. The word STOTAN is a mix between a Stoic and a Spartan. Instead of digging deeper into the word and all it's history (plenty of time for that later), I going to tell you what it means to me, and why I am writing this blog...and more importantly why I am starting this movement.
A STOTAN to me is a well disciplined, focused, mentally tough, over achiever. A STOTAN translates well physically, being a good steward of your body, or being an ass-kicking athlete. But, a STOTAN is more than that. Not all people are athletic or have athletic goals. A STOTAN is someone that has dreams and ambitions yet doesn't allow life, excuses, or naysayers get in his/her way. A STOTAN is one who fights everyday, unrelenting towards his/her goals and dreams.
Why Now?
I am 30 years old, and in span of a few short years, I have let medicrity slip into my life. I am overweight, lazy around the house, and like most people just do what is required at work. I day dream about things that I want, yet don't work for them. I often think of when I worked hard in life and wander out loud, "what has changed?" So I am upping my game. I am gearing up to put that fight back in my life. Putting discipline and work ethic back in your life isn't always fun, so I am keeping track here for your amusement, your entertainment, and hopefully for your inspiration.
What's to Come?
I have several ideas brewing and since this is just the beginning, no need to let all the secrets out. I will tell you that I have plans beyond a blog for this and I hope to included other people and their stories in the journey.
Until then....BE A STOTAN!
A STOTAN to me is a well disciplined, focused, mentally tough, over achiever. A STOTAN translates well physically, being a good steward of your body, or being an ass-kicking athlete. But, a STOTAN is more than that. Not all people are athletic or have athletic goals. A STOTAN is someone that has dreams and ambitions yet doesn't allow life, excuses, or naysayers get in his/her way. A STOTAN is one who fights everyday, unrelenting towards his/her goals and dreams.
Why Now?
I am 30 years old, and in span of a few short years, I have let medicrity slip into my life. I am overweight, lazy around the house, and like most people just do what is required at work. I day dream about things that I want, yet don't work for them. I often think of when I worked hard in life and wander out loud, "what has changed?" So I am upping my game. I am gearing up to put that fight back in my life. Putting discipline and work ethic back in your life isn't always fun, so I am keeping track here for your amusement, your entertainment, and hopefully for your inspiration.
What's to Come?
I have several ideas brewing and since this is just the beginning, no need to let all the secrets out. I will tell you that I have plans beyond a blog for this and I hope to included other people and their stories in the journey.
Until then....BE A STOTAN!
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