Posted by NCN on
June 26, 2008
Change 8 - Perform Stretch Routine
I have decided to perform a daily stretch routine. My muscles have, for several years, been very, very tight. This tightness leads to lower back pack pain and leg cramping. I plan to do the routine four times a week.
Over the years, I have suffered with lower back pain. When I play golf, a game that I love, I spend the first four or five holes worried that my back is going to stiffen up and start giving me trouble. Inevitably, this leads to stress - and on the golf course, stress kills.
When I was in high school, I actually went to a physical therapist. She told me that my hamstrings were extremely tight and that I needed to stretch them three times a day! Of course, like most high school kids, I just ignored her and didn’t do what she suggested. Now, I’m paying the price.
Posted by NCN on
June 13, 2008
Change 5 - Giving Up Candy
I have decided to give up candy. I love candy, but I eat too much of it. I will no longer eat chips, candy bars, sweets, or sugary foods.
Just like I did with the sodas - I’m going ‘cold turkey’. I’ll replace the candy with fruits and nuts. Clearly, for someone who likes to eat while he drives, giving up candy will be a challenge. But, I want to protect my teeth, lose weight, and avoid diabetes, I need to get rid of the candy.
The only exceptions I’ll make will be cakes and other deserts during the holiday season or during a birthday celebration.
Posted by NCN on
June 3, 2008
Change 2 - Walking 45 Minutes
I have decided to elevate my heart rate and burn excess calories by walking 45 minutes, every day. Weather permitting, I will do so outdoors. Otherwise, I will walk on my treadmill.
I have been exercising and walking, on and off, for years. But, I’ve never been consistent. From now on, no matter where I am or what my schedule is, I will do my very, very best to walk for 45 minutes.
Edit October 24 - I’ve modified this change! See more information about my new workout plan, over at my other site, No. Calories Needed.
