On my way to go box in South El Monte.
Yo. I’m in Southern California for the holidays… headed back to the Bean (Boston) on New Years Eve. While here, I’m reminded of the excuses I hear from people when it comes to staying active. I think one of the biggest mistakes people make is that they think being fit or looking/feeling good is something they can get by “sacrificing” certain aspects of their life. If you look at your taking care of your health as “sacrificing” then working out and eating right is always going to suck for you… because you have decided that life is better eating “Ho-Ho’s” and being emotionally dependent on that gallon of ice cream in your freezer that doesn’t expire for a month but won’t live to see tomorrow. Personally, I don’t look at it that way. If you want to be fit, stay fit, and not go from being fat to “not that fat” to “hey look, I’m fat and weak again!” etc, you have to make 1 real choice. That choice/mantra is this:
“I want to be fit and healthy so I am going to lead an active lifestyle and eat 90% of my calories from awesome healthy food… always… and for THE REST OF MY LIFE.”
One of the reasons I’m reporting on my own active life is to show you how I live and that life isn’t all about your TV shows or spending all day farting inside that new Snuggie you got for Xmas. So, while I’m holiday dreaming here in Los Angeles County, I’ve continued my active lifestyle dominance while still living it up with my holiday indulgences.
running shoes are not good for mud football... where are my wrangler jeans?!!?
1. I was able to go play a game of football with some old La Serna High School alumni. Socal had been drenched in rain for the past 6 days so things were muddy… but that is no excuse for missing a tackle on my old friend’s 8 year old son, who left me on my ass and muddy. That little bastard must have been wearing cleats.
2. Needed a gym to work out at, so I headed of to 24 Hour Fitness Active in Whittier, CA. Told them I needed a gym for the next week. Told them there were no 24 Hour Fitness location near me in Boston and they gave me a pass for the week… for FREE! Lots of people in there post Xmas. 75% of them will be gone at the end of February once they fall out of love with working out.
"I'd like a cheeseburger with extra buns please."
3. Visited my beloved In-N-Out Burger where I ordered 2 Cheeseburgers, 1 French Fry (didn’t eat it, too full), and a Strawberry Shake. Best fast food ever. I was reminded why you shouldn’t eat fast food too often when I looked at the big ol’ butt on the woman in front of me… her boyfriend must like the buh-dunka-dunk. Good for him.
4. Got a workout in with Teamsters Youth Boxing in South El Monte, CA. Going back after I publish this article for another night and hopefully some training with head trainer Ben Lira. I think his name is Ben… anyhow, the guy knows his shit. He might be old but he’s sharper than hell.
Big P.
5. Highlight of the trip was going to Disneyland with Little C and her Grandparents. My dad’s been talking about this $6 Corn Dog there (Turns out Big P and Lady C, my parents, are frequent visitors to the magic kingdom. So, we wait in line for 20 minutes for these ugly, massive corn dogs. I should have known better when I went to take a bite, all I heard was my dad’s cell phone camera go “CLICK”. My dad is an asshole… just like me. Enjoy his photographic greatness below at my expense. (Why would I include this very unflattering and ridiculous picture of myself… because if you can’t laugh at yourself, you’re screwed… and this shit is funny.)
Photo Credit: Big P
Be Great,
Mike @ M7
Remember: ”I am going to lead an active lifestyle and eat right for THE REST OF MY LIFE.”
