Hello!

My name is Jon and I’m trying to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. In February of 2010, I weighed in at the heaviest I have ever weighed. I stepped on the scale and it told me I weighed 254 pounds. This was a tough day for me. I had never been that heavy in my life. I knew I had to do something.

Why did I call this blog “Extreme Workout” when this blog is not exactly a workout/exercise blog? Because trying to balance work, family, friends with being healthy and exercising is an Extreme Workout. Because trying to live a happy life is an Extreme Workout. Because Life, with all of its complexities, trials and challenges is an Extreme Workout!

I grew up in a suburb of Denver, playing sports all through high school. When I went to college, the organized sports were over for me, and I had no physical activity to keep me fit. I was beginning to get fat.

I started this blog to document my journey as I lose weight. I wanted a place where I could write down my struggles, my victories, the things I have learned along the way. Mostly, I want to be able to help others who might be in the same boat.

As I mentioned, I weighed 254 pounds in February 2010. My goal is to get to 200 pounds and maintain it. There are several reasons why I want to get healthy, but my main motivation is to be healthy for my family. My wife and I are finally ready to have kids, and I want to be fit for them. I want to be fit for my wife. I don’t want to have sleep apnea anymore. I dont’ want to sleep with the aid of a machine anymore. I don’t want to be borderline diabetic. I don’t want gout controlling me anymore. I want a normal, healthy and fit life. These are my reasons for wanting to get healthy and fit; but I also rely heavily on motivational quotes and videos to keep me going. Please check out my growing collection of motivation.

I’ve tried dieting off and on for several years, and I always seem to do well for a month or so. Then I fall back into habits that made me heavy in the first place. This time its different. I’m tired of it. I want to change my life.

I write about my experiences and how they affect my journey to be fit. Please follow along on my journey to a new life!