Setting New Goals

     Hello everybody! I don't know what brought me back to this blog, just a random burst of inspiration I suppose. But anywho, I hope everyone is living happy and healthy lives. I've been staying busy since graduating from college. My life consists of work and the gym, and some fun with my friends in between. I've hit a plateau of sorts with my workouts. I went through this phase of bulking and just wanting to be the big guy that I'm naturally built to be. Drinking all of the protein shakes and eating pretty much whatever I wanted. I didn't get the desired results, so I had to reevaluate my plans.
     The fact of the matter is, my eating habits were starting to get a little out of hand. I work in a kitchen 40 hours a week, so I'm around all types of food. While I have access to healthy foods, there's also the burgers, the pastries, the ice cream. Being a fatty at heart, I can't always resist these treats. I went to weigh myself and I was at 294 pounds. If you looked at me, you probably wouldn't guess that amount, but my weight fluctuates in the 290s constantly.
     I finally had to get it in my head that just because I'm a big guy and I workout a lot, that I can bend the rules and eat anything and still look good. That's not the case whatsoever. Don't get me wrong though, I'm in good shape now, but I'm striving to be better. So I've made little changes with my eating habits. I'm trying to force myself to have a small breakfast before my workout, whey protein shake after my workouts, I'm eating mostly lean meats and veggies for lunch, granola bar or yogurt for snacks, and lots and LOTS of water (with some juice as well). I'm also trying to lower my bread and cheese consumption, the keyword here is trying. I can't completely cut it out of my diet, but a little less won't kill me.
     My ultimate goal really is to lose 10-15 pounds. I'm not gonna drive myself crazy to lose weight like I did back in the day. I just wanna be fit and healthy for the rest of my life. I wish there was a secret formula to getting in shape, but it's quite simple. Eating healthy and exercise is truly the key. I'm ready to accomplish these new goals. Let's go!