I am a runner but I do use the workouts for strengthening and toning my muscles. Last year I ran in 14 5ks. I have never did that before in my entire life. When I first started it was in late Feb of 2009, I just started doing a little jogging about 2 times a week. My first run was in my home town, I knew I wasn't in shape but I did it anyway. My time was 40:04 and I was very out of shape and out of breath!! I don't know what happened that day, but somehow I got addicted to running and registered for another race the next weekend and the next one after that. My race time had went down to 32:17 around my 11th race! I was really enjoying it!! I lost a total of 30 lbs in 6 months, and for me that is great. This year I plan on doing at least 3 10k runs and one half marathon.

Your story is true inspiration – and will motivate many for sure… And I'm glad to be a part of your 'comeback' – I know you'll succeed – You are already on your way – and progress is being made… One day at a time will get it done.

Keep on doing what you are doing – And 'spread the word'…

Thanks!
Joey

Good stuff you typed above – Keep meposted on your progress with theese changes…

Yeah – it can be a challenge when your family wants 'this' but you don't… It all comes down to finding balance – and sometimes the balance is inside you – You know what your goals/values are.

Joey

Re the breakfast time: Its really a matter of doing what works for you. I dont need food before I workout in the morning – so I don't eat til later… I also dont worry about the nutrient 'timing' issues of eating at certain times/intervals after workouts…

If you do want breakfast before exercise – again, do what works for you – the less you eat – the sooner you can workout and vice/versa…

Re your eating well when going out, etc.. question…

That's a big one – too much to 'answer' here – wont do it justice.. But I am working on a program to address this – Should be ready before the new year.

Thanks!
Joey

So – most mornings I do have that flexibility – But I have my fair share of responsibilities later in the day – Along with running parts of the household… But, alas – we all have slight differences in the logistics of how a household is run on a day to day basis…

Re:
“'how well you know women, and what they need' “
- All too often – the typical woman is misled into believing she must be on a rigid gym based fitness routine – and a strict 'diet' to match – in order to get any kind of real results. Well, this is not only wrong – but it is what also prevents so many busy women from exploring the possibilities of a home based fitness/wellness program – that can deliver even better results than any health club membership can provide… In other words: most women 'give up' before they've even tried – because they think they can't commit to what is necessary on a daily or weekly basis.

Now – in terms of fitting in my program – or another worthy program – With a day of work and kids, etc…

This comes down to looking at your day objectively and deciding 'where' you can fit in 10, 15, 20 or maybe even 25 minutes of exercise. See, it doens have to be done in one straight 50 minute session – You can break things up to fit your schedule as it allows.

IMPORTANT: You may need to let your spouse know that you are wanting to take better care of your self (and the reasons why) and ask for his support. Ask if he'd be willing to handle some of the daily responsibilities – maybe in the evening – to give you 30 minutes to 'take care of yourself', etc…

When you get started – your energy will naturally start to increase – But you have to take the initiative. The power is in your hands – Its your choice to make good use of it – or not.

Please keep me posted – I'd love to see you succeed.

Joey

I'll be hitting '40' in March (16th) as well – But I truly feel, act (and look) 'almost' half my age, as compared to the typical 40 year old man…

Keep me posted on the 'family fitness' progress – I love hearing this stuff…

Joey

See you there!
Joey