Interview for Success in Weight Loss and Life

In my line of work, I have to write some kind of code that I've never written before almost daily. Generally, this code is for something in the "user interface" part of the program, like a new form of drop-down menu, or something else along those lines. Something visual.

One thing I've found that really seems to help me, particularly when I'm stuck on a problem, is to find some source code on the web that does something very similar to what I'm trying to do. Not one to reinvent the wheel am I. Occasionally, if I'm lucky, I find someone selling a 'widget' that does exactly what I want, and I can buy it without having to use all that time writing it.

Once I've obtained the code I need, either free or by paying, I study it fairly intently, and take it apart in order to find out what makes it work. This is a great way, I've found, to learn new things.

Anyone wanna guess where I'm going with this?

If I can be successful at writing new software by studying the software of others that does what I want, is there any reason why I can't find someone who has already succeeded in moving from an unhealthy and fat lifestyle to a thin, fit, and healthy lifestyle? In success writings, this is called "modeling", and it's a very effective tool for helping out when you want to affect a change in your life.

When I started my change, I decided to find three people I knew who I could 'interview' to find out some things about how they had accomplished their health goals. When I talked to these people, I had a certain set of questions that I asked each of them, and I plan on going over their stories and their answers tomorrow, and maybe Monday, depending on how long-winded I get or if I get sidetracked.

The people I found to interview are:

    Randy, who works for one of my competitors. Actually, I used to work at the company he works at, before my two partners and I decided to break off and form our company. Oddly, most people from that company don't like me (or my partners, for that matter) much any more <insert evil grin here>. Randy, however, isn't like other people, and I consider him a good friend still.
    John, who is one of my customers, and
    Jane, who is also one of my customers.

I asked them all the same basic set of questions:

•     What happened in your life to make you reach threshold, where you realized you had to change?
•     What actions did you take when you decided to change?
•     Did you exercise, and what sort of exercise did you do?
•     What kinds of foods did you eat?
•     How much weight did you lose?
•     How long did have you kept the weight off?

I'm gonna wrap this up for today. I'll be back tomorrow with their stories. Have a good night.

Latest Routine

Guys,

 

I’m starting the 5-5-5 weight lifting routine now and I absolutely love it.

 

Basically, the 5-5-5 plan is to do 5 sets of 5 reps of a low starting weight. Then, the next time you go work out that body part again doing the same exercise, you raise the weight 5 pounds.

 

You are bored kinda at first but you quickly get up to your old maxes and you typically blow by them. Pretty cool.

 

I used this particularly for bench press, where I was plataeuing. Plateau-ing? I don’t know. Anyway, try it!

 

Jacko on my backo

Kidney stones SUCK

So I have kidney stones. I got them first last year, and I hear they come back flaring up every year or so. I now drink a nice stinging shot of lemon juice every day because a pharmacist told me that should help keep them smooth and pass easily. I cant give up my sweet tea, so it’ll have to work…

I've gotten back into deadlifts lately. Back in 2012 I did them religiously but now I tend to stay away from them. I’m a bit nervous with them as they can be real backbreakers – literally. I usually just do like 130-180 or so. Not much. If im feeling saucy, I’ll go 220.

Yesterday was national get tested for diabetes day or something. Stay vigilant. Especially if you are prone to being a fat boy like me. Look for the signs of diabetes.

Stay tuned for more ME. Happy belated st Pattys day.

Jack

I'll try that again...

Here we go..maybe this pic of stewie will go through?

Getting into Crossfit

Yesterday I started a new Crossfit-esque routine. I did all structural, basic movement exercises. You also work in some carbio, as far as I understand it. Maybe someone else can chime in?

 

I’m also trying to keep to a high protein, lowish carb diet. Maybe I should say REDUCED carb diet. I don’t want to go crazy with this and go totally atkins induction on it. I’ll keep you guys updated.

 

Remember: whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. A little bit of wisdom from Stewie Griffin and some other guy probably.

 

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