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Getting Back in Shape

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.

Posted by Randy L. Prothero - Hawaii REALTOR® on 08/25/2007 02:31 PM

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Originally posted at: Hawaii Randy's Real Estate Opinions: Getting Back in Shape

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55 Comments on Getting Back in Shape

AUG

2007

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
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Congratulations...I really need to heed that advice myself. Good for you...that is quite an accomplishment and I am very proud of you. What a great deal of determination.

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!

I started working out again four years ago. Joined the gym because my husband had high cholestrol. Today I am still working out and he excerises by check. Four years ago I was 47 years old and looking like my mother. My arms were sagging, my belly was sagging, and my behind was spreading and a size 12 going into a 14. Today I work out five days a week and am more physically fit than most much younger people and wear a size 8. I commend you for loosing 170 pounds. Keep up the good work. The next hurdle is keeping it off. You just have to keep doing what you are doing. Good luck to you.

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.

I hear you loud and clear... The effects of a good workout (doesn't have to be 3 hours at the gym) on a daily basis are phenomenal. I've been getting into the habit and beleivei it not just 25 minutes a day makes me feel like I'm on top of the world. A good diet is also very important.

Randy -- I am so happy for you to be able to regain a big part of your life. Keep it up and God Bless you. Aloha

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 - great job. I need to get in shape and quit a few bad habits....SOunds like the rewards are definitely worth it. Keep it up and enjoy the time with your son....it won't be the same forever.

Good man..kep it up..as I told you...I use it to build up and to break down and releive the stress.

Wow 170 Pounds and I think trying to lose 15 lbs is tough,,, you inspired me! I am going to hit the tread mill and do a work out everyday until I hit that 15lbs goal... Congrats on that 170lbs loss..That is great!

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. :)

Congratulations on your effort to make positive changes!! I commend you!! Keep up the good work!!

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! :)

Hi Randy. I agree with you 100%. I just need to put my thoughts about getting back in shape into action.

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.

AUG

2007

I cut down on sugar then a month later I'm craving so bad.....last week (well, I told you) that giant container of ice cream from Costco and milkshakes all week! I figure I quit smoking on Jan 13...haven't gained anything really....goes up and down up and down...that isn't good...no excercise (limitations from osteoarthritis....) hardly....and wondering what to do next. Maybe swimming again.

Randy, last night I had dinner with a male friend that was sharing his camping trips and boys scout expeditions that he had done a over a decade ago. I think the memories those two have for it are fantasic. I bet your son remembers it forever, too.

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

Wow.. I knew you were on a diet but had no idea you had lost that much weight.. I am in awe.. If you can do that then I think maybe you have inspired me to get off my duff and lose the 10lbs I need to lose.. Congratulations Randy.. what a tremendous feat of self determination..

Hey Randy - I was hoping I could get to the bottom of my bowl of popcorn before I made it to the end of these comments and I did. Then I just went into the kitchen and threw out the last package. Thank you for sharing and you look fabulous. Some people use 10 year old photos so I just thought that was what you decided to do! Hubba hubba!!!

Randy, what an inspiring post. Congratulations on the 170 pound loss and the determination and committment to make that life change.

Wow - Thats a great accomplishment! I bet you have a ton of new found energy! It's amazing what extra oxygen does for the brain too. I was thinking today - I just have to get back to the gym. Keep it up !

Hey Randy....we took the doggie for a run/walk this morning. I tell you what...can you see us three chubs running in the park? (yes, dog is chubbie too...she weighs 38 lbs.) I tell you what...we came back after a half hour walking down the walking path. Okay, wonder when we'll do that again....:)

AUG

2007

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!

AUG

2007

Heather - I am also getting great pleasure being able to do more activities with my sons.

SEP

2007

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!

Chris - Thank you! I am running out right after this to hit the gym between appointment today.

SEP

2007

Good advice, and as a nurse, I couldn't have said it better myself.

SEP

2007

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.

SEP

2007

Patsy - Thank you

Kathleen - Knock on wood. No new kidney stones in awhile. I hope I do not see any more.

Penny - Good Luck

OCT

2007

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,

Tim - Thank you, I will check out your blog post.

OCT

2007

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.

OCT

2007

Gary - Thank you

OCT

2007

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.

OCT

2007

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. :)

OCT

2007

Amazing!!! Everyone desires a little time off. But WOW, congrats!

Tyghre - Thank you

NOV

2007

Randy, 170lbs. thats amazing!! You should be proud of yourself. You must have all kinds of energy now. Did you join a gym, and if so do you feel that helped with your motivation to succeed. Keep up the good work.

Larry - I joined the YMCA after losing most of the weight. I am heading there in a few minutes.

DEC

2007

I'm with Kaye. No whining about the relatively small amount we have to lose. I'm going to try that heading out the door before my eyes are wide open method.

ARDELL - It has really worked well from me. I have lost another 15 pounds since posting this blog and have been keeping them off the last couple of months. The keeping off is the toughest goal for me.

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