I will not fail.

Ok so, here's the rundown. This summer is the beginning of the rest of my life. I know it sounds corny, but I'm determined like I never have been.... it almost feels divine, and for the first time EVER, it feels right. So, I'm home for the summer and working construction. I'm hobo crew, shoveling, digging, pulling, lifting, and everything in-between. In the wonderful Ohio humidity, no less. AND IM HAPPY! I get so much exercise during the day, it's almost sick. Today (I counted) in total I drank one and a half gallons of water and one diet soda over a 7 hour period, and never went to the restroom. I'm pretty stoked about that, because it means I'm busting my ass and burning, sweating, and doin so many good things for my heart and body all at once. I feel better, and I'm getting a tan. Now, there are a few downsides to working out in the city doing construction, and the most important one I have to be careful of is food, because most construction workers live out of gas stations. I have found a solution for this, and so far it has been working: I never carry money with me to work. Instead, I pack myself a predetermined, healthy lunch, and eat a small, nutritious breakfast every morning. The other downside is that I have to be careful, too much shoveling and lifting can overstrain my body, and that would especially suck because I'M NOT DONE YET. After I get home, I change and imediatally go over to my friend Mikes. He has a full gym/weight set in his basement, and every day we do anywhere from 1 and a 1/2-2 and a 1/2 hours of lifting. We do a different muscle group every day, and about 5-7 different exercises in total. We also do about 4 ab workouts every other day. On fridays we require ourselves to run, and we leave the option open to run on another day, depending on our schedules.... but the other day will probably just be sprints if we do them at all. I get anough cardio during the day as it is. Dosen't sound so corny now, does it? I eat a lean protien rich dinner with tons of veggies afterwards, and try to get myself into bed so I can get at LEAST 7 hours of sleep every night. The summer has just begun, but I have found a way to control my food urges, balance my intakes, and revive my healthy eating style all while fitting it into a ridiculous exercise regime that is convienent to my schedule and lifestlye. If I fail to achieve my goals this summer, I'm simply a lost cause, and there is no hope for me. Well, I will not fail, because I'm having fun, working hard, and eating right. I have vacation next week, going to SC Hilton Head, and its going to be the toughest challenge I have faced so far. Luckily, they have a gym at the resort, and Plenty of running space on the beach. I will get my exercise, but it is food I most worrry about (namely all the amazing resturants.) This week is going to be total mental preparation, a test of my resolve. I may post before I go, but if I don't, await my results for anyone reading. If I fail, lay into me and ask me why, force me to face the music. I leave this as a contingency plan, but I will not fail. I will not fail. I will not fail. Thank you to all who do check in from time to time, I'm sorry I'm not a great blogger, but I will try harder. Time for dinner and bed! Good luck to EVERYONE out there dealing with their personal challenges, you have my support. In peace, later.