Day 3 Diamond Dozen + Energy

Alright compadres,  Today was The Diamond Dozen + Energy I just finished the work out.  The first part was just a review of the moves from Day 1.  The second part well that was the first real workout of the journey.  I am literally in tears in how out of shape I actually am in.  Hell some of the positions I can't even do because of the giant ball of fat sitting on my stomach.  On the other hand though I know that if I keep doing this I will be able to accomplish what right now looks like the impossible.  So I sweat and I cry and I get pissed off for even letting myself get to the point that I am at right now.  I need to use that anger and self pity as MOTIVATION through this incredible journey I have embarked on.  What a workout,  the main Energy workout was just 20 min but it wore me the hell out.  I really can't believe how good I feel though even though I wasn't able to do all the positions.  I was able to do a fair majority of them.  I would say 15 min out of the 20.  I AM DAMN PROUD OF MYSELF.  Its a hell of a good start.  Dynamic Resistance is amazing.  I can't believe how sore it has made me.  I am really gonna do this.

thanks friends and God Bless

Day 2-The Day Off

Well last night I was sore.  Today I am in pain.  My muscles are not used to working out, but dammit they better get used to it.  I refuse to feel this way any longer.  I REFUSE to be unhealthy any more.  I REFUSE to......well to put it mildly.....die.  The road that I was on before was killing me.  The Big Man upstairs gave me a a fork in the road and I decided to take the fork the went uphill.  I will take the uphill climb, I will take the pain.  I know it will be a long hard road but I know in the end it will all be worth it.  I can deal with a little pain.  Well anyway I went out today and bought the rest of the things I need.  Yoga Mat----18.99....Heart Rate Monitor-----29.99.....Shorts that won't rip when going down into the catchers position-----priceless.

Until Day 3----Diamond Dozen + Energy I might just be a quivering mess tomorrow night

Day 1--- The Diamond Dozen

All I can say is HOLY SHIT!!!!!!  I am really really out of shape.  I am using muscles that my muscles didn't even know I had.  The first day is just learning the main moves........Well  all I can say if the rest of the DVDs or like this I will be dropping weight by the lbs (LOL).  well that is all for today.

My Current Standing and Before Pictures

Ok I know that these aren't the prettiest pictures but I need to to this to show where I am coming from plus they will give me even more motivation.  These are my current stats.  I didn't get a chance to do all my measurements but here are the main ones.  I will get the other measurements soon.

Waist 42

Weight 317

Shirt Sizes xxxl

Of course Front View

Side View

Toe Touch to show flexibility

And this pose to show flexibility

After these pictures where taken I thought the camera doesn't add 20 pounds, I do.  Damn I am fat.  NO MORE I SAY NO MORE!!!!!
Good bye Big Mens Section in the store and good riddance.

The Beginning---Well the day before the Beginning

Well here it is my first blog.  The reason I am starting this blog is to:
1. Track my progress to the new healthy me using DDP Yoga. 
2. To create accountability to myself to continue on my track to success.
3. To prove to others that it can be done and that it can be done by me.

Here is the great thing.  Since I have quit smoking I feel I can accomplish anything (granted I have had a few relapses I think most people who quit cold turkey do.)  I actually have willpower I never thought that I had.

The reason I am starting this journey is because I am tired of being fat and unhealthy.  What really kick started it is I had a pretty bad health scare at the very beginning of the new year.  I thought I was having a heart attack.  Spent the night in the ER.  Went to my Doc the next day and thank god he told me it was a Gastro (GERD) problem with high BP thrown into the mix.  He put me on meds and things could not be better.  Beside the fact that I can't drink Carbonation or Caffeine any longer.  That will only help in the future though.

Doc said he would rather me start it slow and work my way up because of the High BP so I am going to start of 4 times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and either Saturday or Sunday.  Pictures of my progress will be taken and posted.  I am going to have Alicia take my before pictures tonight.  So please whoever is reading this give me as many prayers and encouragements you can I will need them.  LET THE NEW LIFE BEGIN.

Thank you from the old me

Eric VanDuzer