Many of you know I have been on a strict diet for the last year. The last three or four months I have been hitting the gym in the mornings before going to work. I am starting to finally get back in shape. It took losing over 170 lbs.
Last weekend I took a little time off for the first time in several months. Our chess club had a campout at Bellows Beach on the Windward Side of Oahu. My six year old son Jacob and I camped out for 2 nights. It was a great father/ son bonding.
We did a lot of activities that even a few months ago I would not have been in physical shape to do. Six games of basketball; touch football and swimming in the surf throughout the weekend. All things I wouldn't or couldn't have done until recently. I have not played a single game of basketball in years. I would have had a heart attack trying. It was so exciting for me to find I could keep up with the young guys again.
Getting in shape is something that not only affects me physically it also affects me mentally and in business.
- I have much more energy for my work than ever.
- I sleep better so I am rested.
- Potential clients respond in a more positive way to me. I am not as intimidating to children.
- I put out as more positive energy.
- I do not get tired climbing stairs to show third floor condos.
My message for the day: If you want to send your life and business in a more positive direction. Put down the remote for the TV and head for the gym. The first two weeks are hard, but after that it gets easy. Also get rid of the sugar and eat good food. You will be amazed how much better you will feel.
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Randy L. Prothero, REALTOR®, ABR, AHWD, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SFR
Century 21 Liberty Homes
Randy Prothero is well established as an expert in working with military / VA clients and first time home buyers. His home seller's (listing) campaign is one of the most aggressive marketing programs in the area.
Based out of Mililani, Hawaii. Randy services the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) and the Leeward Regional Chairman of the Honolulu Board of Realtors. To improve overall professionalism in his area Randy also offers classes for real estate agents.
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let me get this straight you lost 170 lbs? that is fantastic. You are a roll model!
Amazing job.... I am inspired! Thank you
Charles McDonald
REALTOR, Licensed to sell Real Estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Charles - I came up with medical issues a year ago and asked the doctor what can I do. She said lose the weight and most will be reversed. It worked.
Yvette - It is hard to start, but once you get in the habit it is easy.
Randy,
Thanks for the post and inspiration. I am about to start my regimen again. This time with more determination to hold on. I did feel a lot better in so many ways, when I was a lot lighter. I keep reminding myself, that I must put my well be at the top of the list. Thanks and congratulations.
Wow Randy! 170lbs!!! That's awesome! Your family must be proud of you!.What an inspiration you are to me...I've been going to the gym for about 1 month and once I go I feel better, but it's the getting there!
Good job!
Randy -- Isn't it gratifying to be able to play with your children. It makes all the work you've done worthwhile. Just think of the memories your children will have because you can physically play with them. Congrats and I have am recuperating from my workout today.
Major kudos!
William - Good luck!
Linda - I found that the only way I can be consistent is to go early morning. once I get to work I never can make it back.
Vicky - Congratulations on sticking with it. That is my fear. One year and counting for me.
Congrats! It takes a lot of discipline to make a lifestyle change like that, and that's exactly what it is - a change in the way you live.
I disagree with you on the "gets easier after 2 weeks part"! I still dread it sometimes, and I've been a consistent gym rate for 2 years now! =)
Randy, Congrats! Wow 170 pounds, that is a person. Good for you. We changed our eating habits a few years ago and you are right it makes a big difference.
Randy,
You are amazing and your accomplishment is an inspiration to many. How great to have all that energy to keep up with the kids! Its a rewarding lifestyle. :)
Vincent - I have been doing the gym every other morning for about 1-1/2 hours. I do super sets in the weight room of three or four different exercises in groups without a break. Then I hit the stair climber and bike for 45 minutes to an hour. On my off days I try to do something else like hit the bike at home or go walking. Last year my idea of an exercise was getting up from the chair to change the TV channel.
Bruce - I wish you the best in your upcoming surgery. We look forward to seeing you back on the job. Good Luck!
Gareth - My secret is to get out of bed put on my workout clothes and get to the gym before I can think about it. Once I am out the door I am good to go. If I think about it, I can always find an excuse to stay home.
Gary - Surprising the hardest thing for me was giving up Diet Coke. I gave up caffeine in December and had headaches for several days. One of the health issues I had was a couple of episodes with kidney stones. I now only drink water and an occasional skim milk.
Neal - It has also been a great stress reliever for me.
Leo - You will feel so much better physically and mentally.
Marchel - I bet you feel so much better since cleaning up your diet. I ate a hamburger the other day and it made me feel sick. My body is too used to good food. Last year I lived on hamburgers.
Suzanne - My sons really like it. I am now also coaching soccer for my youngest son's team.
Tracy - Mahalo (Thank you in Hawaiian)
Randy,
My hubby always coached, I think he enjoyed it more than the kids! Have fun! :)
Suzanne - I have coached chess for years, but until this year I don't think I had the energy for sports.
Ilyce - It was hard for me to get started. i am so glad I did, it is life changing.
Randy-
Congrats on changing your life. I too have lost weight to this point 60lbs. My Ah Ha moment was when I picked up a 50lb bag of concrete and realized that at my former weight I was carrying this bag (heavy bag) around with me everywhere... no wonder I was tired. I have not lost much additional weight recently but I have not gained either. My next step is to join the local Y for both health and networking reasons. My whole family will be joining with me so it will be good family time too.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Best,
Scott
Randy, what an inspiring post. Congratulations on the 170 pound loss and the determination and committment to make that life change.
Sally - Hit the sugar free dreamsicles when I get the cravings.
Chris - I hope I leave them with more than a few of those.
Scott - Congrats on the weight loss. The bigger accomplishment is keeping it off.
Kaye - Good luck on the 10lbs. Thank you for the kind words.
Sheron - Other than more gray hair I actually look younger now than I did 10 years ago.
Gary - Thank you for those words.
Paul - After writing this post it hit me. One of the reasons I have less time to blog is I am hitting the gym, when I used to check Active Rain.
Sally - I was by your home this morning showing three properties in your complex. I missed the show.
Randy,
what a great story! Good for you! You should feel like a million bucks. And how nice it must be for your son that you can spend that bonding time with him. I'll bet he is so proud of you!
Thanks for sharing!
Randy,
That is absolutely awesome. I remember first getting back from overseas, that must have been the best shape I've been in my life. I remember coming home and joining a pickup game of basketball at the nearby park and being able to keep up with the guys that play everyday for a league or collegiate team. Good for you! Thanks for sharing!
What an inspiration - having had a few bouts of kidney stones myself - I know how fun it can be.
I need to give up the caffeine, too and start chugging the water.
Randy,
You are my hero! WOW!!! I need to lose 40 and can't seem to get motivated, but you have inspired me!
Penny White
Beststagedesign Inc.
Patsy - Thank you
Kathleen - Knock on wood. No new kidney stones in awhile. I hope I do not see any more.
Penny - Good Luck
Very Impressive Randy..this is probably the only time it is good to feel "half the man" you used to be. Keep it up, and keep the AR community informed as you are probably motivating more than you know. If your interested, you should check out a post I did about a somewhat similar situation. I wont link it here as some don't like that, but you can find it on my Blog.
Regards,
Congratulations Randy on getting in shape. I'm glad you pointed out the body-mind connection in fitness and how you do so much better at work when you are fit, nourished properly, and have adequate sleep.
Double kudos for the 170 lb. weight loss. Tremendous! Cheat meals and not being perfect are ok, but stay at it. You've come too far to be anything other than your best.
Balance can be challenging in this business, mostly because we let it be. I was very active before I got in real estate and then became a couch potato, never had time to work out, but always had time for a Seinfeld re run.
A couple of things changed that 1) I could not afford to keep buying new pants 2) a friend loaned me a book titled "Younger Next Year" and 3) I got involved in JDRF's ride to cure so I have a little extra motivation to get up and get out.
Keep up the good work, knowing how much better I feel,look and behave when healthy it amazes me that the first step is stil the hardest.
Hey the last person I know who lost 170lbs did it the quick way. Divorce.
Hope you kept the house.
Danny - The first step is the hardest. it took me years to finally get going.
Tom - My marriage is better than ever. I lost the weight the nice way. :)