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Yesterdays Fat Guy orders Shaun T’s Insanity Workout

October 8th, 2009 admin

So I was watching a little TV last night, before bed, when I ran across this infomercial (again) that has been nagging at me for a few weeks now. If you haven’t already seen this, it lives up to the name. I’ve been watching Jason Croxford on YouTube who has been doing this and the results he’s getting are most impressive.

You can check Jason out online at BetterBody90.com

After a couple of weeks deliberation I decided to order Shaun T’s Insanity last night (part of the Beach Body system.) It will be interesting to see how it goes.

I will be documenting the journey through Insanity here on Yesterdays Fat Guy, so it should be interesting and it might even be funny, if it doesn’t kill me.

I’ll keep you posted!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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A painful realization from Yesterdays Fat Guy

September 26th, 2009 admin

If you are working to lose weight then you may be, or have, where I’m at today. After an incredibly frustrating week (weight loss wise) the realities of what I’ve done to myself and where I am right now are starting to hit home.

They say confession is good for the soul so I’m hoping that it’s good for weight loss as well, but the truth of the matter is this… I’m addicted to food. Yes, I’m losing weight and doing the things I’m supposed to me doing but there are times when I’m NOT doing what I should be doing and it bothers me when that happens. Perhaps you can relate?

Last night my wife and I decided to do dinner and a movie. Even though I stayed within the parameters of the types of food I should be eating, I ate to much. I believe I could be doing much better with the weight loss, or that I should be…

The farther I travel on this journey the more I compassionate I become for those who are also working to make this change in life. Yes, it’s all well and good when the weight comes off, the clothes fit better and you feel better about yourself but it’s sobering when the reality of what you were come to light through a past of clouded and ambiguous judgement.

One of the scary things about being excessively overweight is that we start to justify it through false affirmation. These false affirmations impress our subconscious mind and we begin to believe our own bullshit. I remember looking in the mirror, at 337 pounds, and thinking (after sucking my gut in a bit) I’m still okay. When I go back and look at the pictures and video of myself at that weight, I was not okay… not even close.

What I find even more humbling are the pictures of the progress so far. I see the weight has come off, when I step on the scale, but I do pictures and video hoping to see more of the picture of the new me I’ve created to change my subconscious but the reality is what it is. Even though I’ve lost over 50 pounds I still have a long ways to go.

I could go on and on here, but will close with this. Whether you are on your weight loss journey or are just getting ready to set sail, there are stages you are going to go through that can make or break the mission. Regardless of how you FEEL, stay on the path. If you fall down and eat to much one night, get back up and keep moving forward. Just because you stumble along the way, or even fall down, doesn’t mean the mission is over… in most cases, it’s probably just beginning.

Have a great day!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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Yesterdays Fat Guy Video Response To Fat Man Unleashed

September 19th, 2009 admin

This is my reply to the challenge!

This is the challenge

…posted in response to a challenge to take off my shirt and show the world my latest progress. The challenge comes via Israel at FatManUnleashed.com. He has an awesome blog site with a ton great information and it’s well worth a few minutes of your time to stop by and see what he’s up to… or should I say down to… ?? ;)

Have a great Saturday and God Bless!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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The Biggest Loser Season 8 Week 1 Review & Episode

September 17th, 2009 admin

What can I say, I’m a reality show junkie. It started when my wife asked me to watch an episode of “The Bachelor” with her a few years back and it’s become a sick, sorry addiction since that night… ;) !!

In all honesty, I believe that The Biggest Loser is probably one of, if not the, most realistic of any of the so called “reality” TV shows.

As I was watching last night, for the first time since that show has been on air, it felt good to know that this time I was in the fight with them. In times passed it was always me looking in wondering what it would be like “if…”, ya’ know?

Last nights episode hit home with me, on multiple levels. What woke me up the most was last nights weigh in. One of the contestants had a starting weight of 325 pounds… 12 pounds lighter then when I started on my journey. Seeing him and remembering what I looked like when I looked in the mirror, at that weight, made me realize that I spent a long period of time in denial. I knew I was overweight but would find ways to deny it and even cover it up.

After hearing a few of the stories behind this seasons contestants it’s easy to see why people turn to food for comfort.

It was great to see Daniel back for a second season… what an inspiration! As much as I want to see everyone succeed I’m really pulling for Daniel to be The Biggest Loser this season!

Overall, I thought the opening night of the Biggest Loser was great… it even jerked a few tears out of Yesterdays Fat Guy (don’t tell anyone.)

Click “The Biggest Loser” Button on the right side of the blog to watch full episodes.

Best of success to all of those on their journey to better health!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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How a fat guy got into a skinny guys shorts!

September 9th, 2009 admin

Sorry, I couldn’t resist the title… lol, and it’s probably even more lame to laugh at my own joke, but it is what it is.

When it comes to losing weight we like to SEE progress. We enjoy seeing the numbers go down when we step on the scale, believe me, but there’s a certain sense of accomplishment that brings new motivation to the game when you are able to comfortable wear jeans that, just a month ago, I could even button.

As my wife and I were getting ready head out for lunch today I was digging through the dresser drawer for something to wear. There tucked in the back bottom corner were those jean shorts that have been waiting for me for a long time now. I wasn’t going to try but then I figured “why not… they have to be closer then last time.”

As I slid them on I could see there was a significant change but when I was able to button them without any extra effort, and sit down in them without cutting off the blood flow to my lower body, I realized that I had reached a marker on the journey to the checkered flag of 237 pounds by the end of this year.

So sure enough, the Yesterdays Fat Guy is shrinking!

“modern psychology tells us that when we start something and do not complete it, or make a resolution and do not keep it, we are forming the habit of failure; absolute, ignominious failure. If you do not intend to do a thing, do not start; if you do start, see it through even if the heavens fall; if you make up your mind to do something, do it; let nothing, no one, interfere; the “I” in you has determined, the thing is settled; the die is cast, there is no longer any argument.” Charles Haanel - The Master Key System

Cheers!

Rex

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Yesterdays Fat Guy Weight Loss Update 9/6/09

September 6th, 2009 admin

Well, another week has come and gone. Fortunately, I’m a little lighter! Today the scales were kind, weighing me in at 290 lbs! I was a bit nervous getting on the scales today as I took a few, shall we say, “liberties” while on our road trip to Phoenix.

To date, that makes 47 pounds total lost since the day of surgery back in October of 2008, 39 pounds lost since the issue of the challenge back in January and 10 pounds lost since adding GBG Energy Matrix to the mix.

My latest tape measurement showed the loss of an additional three inches since the last video. I’ll have a new video posted with the recent updates in the next 48 hours.

I’m continuing to struggle with eating at night. My appetite is ferocious and it doesn’t matter what I try… added fiber, suppressants, I just fiend for food at night. Most of the time I’m able to clench my fists and get through but some nights it doesn’t matter what I try, the cravings are just too intense.

Other than that, things are going well. I’ve been able to increase the intensity of my workouts again now that my back is feeling better. This week my mission is to burn a minimum of 1500 calories per workout.

Before I wrap up this update I want to give a “tip of the hat” to 24 Hour Fitness. My decision to join this gym continues to prove that they were a solid choice. This past week they added in an awesome new “Cardio Theater” system as well as a set of new treadmills and a couple of elliptical machines. I didn’t get a chance to try out the new elliptical machines today but I did spend a few minutes on the new treadmill and was very impressed.

Here’s to a great week ahead!

Cheers!

Rex

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Yesterdays Fat Guy’s body strikes back!

August 18th, 2009 admin

Since the increase in exercise and fitness (a vital part of my weight loss mission) my body has been at my mercy. Today, it fought back. I was working my left tricep today (only three reps from the end of my third set no less) when I felt a little twinge on the left side of my lower back. In a split second decision that I’m regretting tonight, I ignored the little twinge and did one more rep.

Tonight, I’m sitting here on the heating pad, barely able to walk without strain and discomfort. Talk about feel like an idiot. After hobbling out of the gym and having to drive home semi-sideways in the driver seat it gave me time to reflect on what I did wrong.

Long story short I didn’t listen when I should have. If I would have stopped when I felt that first twinge, stood up, walked a bit and stretched out I would probably be fine tonight.

Lesson learned? Make sure that when you are making changes in your life whether dietary or fitness related that you listen to your body and don’t work outside of your physical abilities. Today, even though I thought I knew better, my body tried to tell me to adjust and I didn’t listen. Fortunately it was only a pulled muscle this time.

Getting fit and making healthy changes in life is great and I believe that everyone would feel better about themselves and their future were they to adopt a stricter discipline in these areas. Remember though, we get overweight and unfit over time and the action necessary to reverse the damage is going to take some time as well.

Cheers!

Rex

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Welcome to Yesterdays Fat Guy with Rex Harris

July 30th, 2009 admin

Thanks for stopping by Yesterdays Fat Guy!  Today marks the official launch of this blog and the relaunch of a weight loss and fitness journey that I hope will inspire others to take action and make a change for the better in their lives.

After my weigh in two days ago (8/11/09) I am (for the first time in years) on the threshold of being below 300 pounds.  In total, I’ve lost 37 pounds this year on a mission to lose 100.

If you look at the video on the right, you will see a weigh in from earlier this year.  While there is much less of me now I still have a long way to go.

At present, my current routine consists of no more than 1800 calories per day.  I’m also back in the gym (thanks 24 Hour Fitness!) where I’m burning 1000 calories per day using the eliptical machine, the treadmill and a series of muscle fitness exercises and resistance. Since going back to the gym, the loss of weight has increased dramatically with my biggest one week loss of seven pounds coming this past week.

I’m also gearing up to do a full video series on Energy Matrix by GBG.  This is the world first thermogenic fat burning energy drink that is diabetic safe!  Early tests (done by the company) indicate incredible results with this product with limited or no exercise.  The company also offers people the opportunity to start their own business using this product… so long story short, you can earn great money by sharing it with others.

It’s time to head to the gym, come back for updates anytime.  All participation is appreciated!  Don’t forget to click the Mind and Body Makeover banner on the right to get your free box set compliments of Team Xtreme!

Cheers!

Rex

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