Football makes you fit not fat

I train a guy who has lost a spectacular 50 pounds since Christmas Eve 2006. I'm thrilled with his progress, but at 270 pounds....he's still got a long way to go. We come from a place where football is king, apparently so is basketball. We're Gators. Nonetheless, he's been using all of his football booster meetings, tailgating, pre-parties, sky box parties and more....to eat like a gluttonous doof.

I've been anxious about football's arrival, because of this man....and my fears were originally proven legitimate. He has the capability to progress so quickly, but he's seriously been on the verge of blowing it because of his frat-boy mentality. I had a knock down drag out with him a bit ago, but this is the message I want to relate to you.

Football makes you fit, not fat! If you have such a grand obsession with the sport and the amazing athletes who play the game, get your a** out on a field and run to catch a ball. Get a group of buddies together and act like Emmett. Run, tackle, throw, catch, become like the heroic running back you idolize. Football is not an excuse to gain weight, clog your arteries or drive drunk.

Love to tailgate? Get some lean beef patties, boneless skinless chicken breasts, a fruit platter, and baked chips. It's not rocket science to enjoy the day in a healthful way. Just make a decision to do so! Love beer and revel those ten weeks a year to knock some back while watching the game? Fine. Just choose light beer, and don't sock away a case of it.

I want you to have fun. I want you to wear your favorite colors, and go bonkers with your buds. Football rocks and it's an awesome reason to celebrate. Just avoid looking like the 'typical' shirtless, beer bellied, hooha fan! It's just not necessary. As for my client, he seems to be back on track. Diet Coke for the booster events and moderation in his sky box. For his training this week, we'll play some ball. He can be skins!