Fighting the Inevitable

From High School through the first 4 years of my marriage, I've been unable to break the 155 pound barrier. As many of you have noticed, that is not currently the case. Since taking a desk job, my weight has increased at an accelerated amount. I'm not near enough of a weight to panic (whatever that number may be), but I'm at a point where action must be taken, or I will find myself at an unhealthy level. 1st problem. Time. I have plenty of things on my plate at the moment, and a dedicated exercise routine requires too much time. I would have to drop one of my current projects to make room. Lemons? Of course not. Trading Loop? No. Obviously, family, religion, and work aren't options to eliminate. With school starting soon and a 3rd child on the way, exercise has more than been placed on the back burner, it's been tossed out.

2nd problem. Support. I've been on a rigorous exercise routine consistently before, I should be able to do it again. But every time I try to start, I can't seem to break the 2 week barrier. Most of the time this is due to the time factor coming into play, but many times it has to do with going solo. When I am by myself, I don't have nearly the dedication I do if I'm going with someone. If someone is relying on me, it gives a different atmosphere to the routine.

With these two obstacles in the way, I had decided to give in the weight gain...until I reached an interesting conclusion.

Lunch.

James (my brother) works 1 mile away from me and we both have flexible lunch schedules. My lunch hours are currently spent mindlessly wandering the internet in my office. We can easily fit in a good 45 minute workout everyday during lunch. This simple solution easily overcomes my main two obstacles. So with excuses aside, I begin my war.