300 + ripped up warriors

Years ago when the first 300 movie came out there were some pretty good workout routines that showed up online that these guys did to get into that kind of shape.

If you don’t know what I’m talking about, look at the links for some of those dudes. Not only did they have some excellent muscle, there were also shredded. Lean.

300 and 40ish cardio

Now, like a lot of other guys in their 40ish years, I hate cardio. Probably some of you have never liked it.

I know I need it, but I hate it.

What does this picture of 7 miles have to do with anything?

Well, I had the option to watch this movie today or go get some much needed cardio in.

I had to decide what I wanted to look like. The guys in 300 or let myself go and weigh 300.

One of the guys that works out with us on occasion actually weighs close to 300 pounds until recently. He still has in his mind that he is just a lot of muscle with some extra calories, but in reality it’s not even close.

What’s the difference? I actually am not in that great of shape after some of the posts ‘That Guy’ posted this week. I think it was his tip to me to go medieval and get shredded like the guys in 300, not like the guy who weighs 300.

300 Choices made one at a time

So today, I chose to go run 7 miles instead of sitting on my butt watching a movie and eating popcorn and drinking a soda.

So I burnt probably 800 cal and avoided close to 1000 between the popcorn and soda which seems like a lot, but in total it’s only 1800 cal net difference and that is only about half a pound.

The key is that over time that one choice, repeated, makes an incredible difference. On my way.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s going to be hard because 10 years ago I would’ve dropped that 7 miles and a shower in a lunch hour. This time it took me a lot longer. 40ish…

I’m still going to watch that movie at some point. Just not today. And I won’t be eating the popcorn.

Coming for ya, ‘That Guy’
Not So Average Joe