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The past two years since I became an airline pilot have been a major wakeup call. My schedule is always so crazy and constantly changing that I couldn't get into any exercise routine and found my weight going up and up. I work long hours at a time sitting on my butt in the cockpit and am surrounded by airline snacks and unhealthy food choices in the airports and hotels. I also see a lot of my fellow pilots who are severely out of shape from years of doing the things that I mentioned above.
This past April, my airline uniform pants, which were a size 34 waist (the largest I've ever worn), were starting to get uncomfortably tight. I was pushing 190 lbs at the time. I briefly thought that I should order a larger size pants. I told myself that that was an easy and weak way out and that I should just start exercising again. I used an upcoming family reunion in Myrtle Beach in July and a 10-yr wedding anniversary in Jamaica in Sep as motivation. I started out initially just focused on losing fat, so I ran a lot on the treadmill and did push-ups and crunches. As I lost more and more fat, I started focusing on more strength training to add some muscle to my leaner body. I was so satisfied with the results I was seeing that I even had the confidence to lay out on the all nude beach at the Jamaican resort with my wife. After Jamaica I was determined to keep it going and have really started watching what I eat. Once I did that, I lost about 6-7 more lbs after staying at about 176 lbs for a couple months.
This is the first time in my life that I've really put it all together...cardio, strength training, and eating right. The more I do it, the easier it gets to stick to it. I've also finally found a way to get a workout in almost every day regardless of weather I'm flying, commuting, at home, or at a hotel.
Why I Love It:
I love seeing the results and feeling healthy. I also want to be a role model for my kids and set the right example of living healthy for them to follow as they get older.
How I Stay Motivated:
My motivation comes from seeing the progress that I've made this past year and knowing that I can continue to get better with age. I'm proud of the fact that I'm coming up on 40 and am in the best shape of my life.
BB Accomplishments:
My Abs are the flattest and the most defined that they've been in over 20 years! I'm not done with them yet, though.
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Getting better with age!
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2007 12:02pm
Progress Pictures
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Apr 24, 2008
This was taken 3 1/2 years ago but was pretty much what I looked like in early 2007 at about 190 lbs.
Well this has been a tough week. I pulled a muscle in my neck after doing a set of dumbbell bench presses almost a week ago. I jerked my head up off the bench attempting to sit up after my set to put the dumbells (which weighed more than I do) down. I immediately felt it in the back of...
I just switched up my workout routine to go from 4 days on followed by a rest day to 5 days on followed by a rest day. The main reason is that I was working two bodyparts each workout but some workouts were starting to get so intense that I didn't have enough energy left to train the...
Hey Dave! been awhile...how's training going? I'm still recovering with my shoulder and elbow, haven't been able to lift upper body but still killing the lower half! Hope your having a great day! peace
Hey you .. how are you? u look great don't be frustrated... it happens hang in there change it up my friend ;)how is the flying.. ? Me it's been a 6weeks the plan is grounded.. can't wait to be 47,000 .. lol blue sky's Dave stay well~Gina~
Hey there, thanks for the reply! I've been super busy at work and just found it hard to work out on 3 hours of sleep! My cardio has unfortunately been suffering...I usually just stick to weight lifting. How much and what kind of cardio do you do?
~DAVE~ GOOD MORNING** HOW ARE YOU ? WHERE IN THE GLOBE..ARE YO U.. HAHAHHA...HOPE YOUR GREAT !BTW. WAITING FOR MY BREIFING.. GOING TO THE BIG GAME.. FLYING OUT SUNDAY MORNING.. WOOOHOO JUST GOT THE WORD A FEW DAYS AGO.. HOW DO YA`LIKE THAT.. LUV IT .. LOVE MY JOB.. LOL... ;) BLUE SKY'S DAVE~FLY SAFE..TTUS. ;)~GINA~
hey Dave.. hope your day is off to a great start.. btw. i had a turn around as well didn't get to enjoy ..the beautiful..Bermuda weather.. you look ***AWESOME***loooks like your gonna have those ripppin sixs.. before summer... !!! ;)I'm good thanks .. hittin the gym n workin on getting me back.. feels great ! have a great day ! ttus.. ~G~
