Thursday, April 26, 2007
"Did You Lose Weight?"
How happy would you be to hear those words?
Even though we all think we look good, there is always this nagging feeling we share - men or women - that we could lose a few pounds and look a little bit better. That feeling grows as we get older and try to fight off both father time - and grandfather gravity.
I never thought of myself as a heavy person - until I started hearing getting the question in the above title. I have been to several events in the past month and have had men and women start by saying I look like I have lost weight. It's flattering, but I never thought I had to lose weight. Most of my life, I have been an athlete and been in good shape. I guess I started getting heavier when I started working in sports. Things such as working late, drinking too much alcohol and eating at odd hours all contributed to an increase in weight -- which reached 220 as late as last year.
Now, I weigh 205 and not only are my pants fitting -- some are too big. So what have I done to lose those nagging few pounds and put some muscle on this 38-year-old body? I don't know if this is the secret formula to weight loss -- but here goes:
1. Start Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill at the gym is all I need.
2. Working mornings: Getting up at 2am is sure decrease your appetite for a big breakfast.
3. AM Power Bars: I eat energy bars filled with protein after the morning show
4. Why ride when you can walk: Up stairs or on the golf course, I walk as much as I can.
5. Going to bed early: When you hit the sack at 7pm, you don't bother with a big dinner.
I'm no fitness freak, but I do want to look my best and be as healthy as possible as I close in on the big 4-0. Also, when you work in TV, a couple of extra pounds can really make you look bad. Heck, people always say to me I look thinner in person which makes me wonder - how heavy do I look on camera?
( Photo courtesy: Life Dynamix )
Even though we all think we look good, there is always this nagging feeling we share - men or women - that we could lose a few pounds and look a little bit better. That feeling grows as we get older and try to fight off both father time - and grandfather gravity.
I never thought of myself as a heavy person - until I started hearing getting the question in the above title. I have been to several events in the past month and have had men and women start by saying I look like I have lost weight. It's flattering, but I never thought I had to lose weight. Most of my life, I have been an athlete and been in good shape. I guess I started getting heavier when I started working in sports. Things such as working late, drinking too much alcohol and eating at odd hours all contributed to an increase in weight -- which reached 220 as late as last year.
I really never noticed until I started going to my closet and finding pants that were too small. It bothered me and made me commit to changing my lifestyle instead of taking the easy way out -- which in my case meant going to the tailor.
Now, I weigh 205 and not only are my pants fitting -- some are too big. So what have I done to lose those nagging few pounds and put some muscle on this 38-year-old body? I don't know if this is the secret formula to weight loss -- but here goes:
1. Start Running: 30 minutes on the treadmill at the gym is all I need.
2. Working mornings: Getting up at 2am is sure decrease your appetite for a big breakfast.
3. AM Power Bars: I eat energy bars filled with protein after the morning show
4. Why ride when you can walk: Up stairs or on the golf course, I walk as much as I can.
5. Going to bed early: When you hit the sack at 7pm, you don't bother with a big dinner.
I'm no fitness freak, but I do want to look my best and be as healthy as possible as I close in on the big 4-0. Also, when you work in TV, a couple of extra pounds can really make you look bad. Heck, people always say to me I look thinner in person which makes me wonder - how heavy do I look on camera?
( Photo courtesy: Life Dynamix )
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