About Me

Hello!

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!

My name is Jon Luciano, and yes, that really is me in the picture. That picture was taken in October 2006 at my wedding. I was in the best shape since August of 1994…when I started college.  I have been steadily gaining weight since I graduated high school, topping out at 254 pounds in February 2010.

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.

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!