I'm getting ready for my wedding rehearsal, which is at 4:30 today, and I wanted to send you a quick note before I get back to the chaos.

You would think I would have every excuse under the sun to NOT eat healthy and exercise...Right?

I mean, I'm staying in my new house in St. Louis...which by the way, is completely vacant...so Brighid and I have been sleeping on an air mattress and that's about it.

My schedule has been crazy...meet with wedding planner this day (actually, multiple days)...pick up tuxes and wedding licenses this day...meet with relatives this day...go buy more stuff for the wedding this day...etc...etc...etc.

Well guess what?

My #1 priority...aside from having an awesome wedding of course...is to BE HEALTHY!

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The first thing Brighid and I did when we got settled in at our new house was go to the grocery store and buy food...not junk...healthy food. I'm talking fruits, vegetables, shredded wheat, skim milk...basically, the bare essentials to snack on and get by.

For our main meals, we found a Subway near by and have basically been going there (Or at least I have...Brighid at times is too nervous or excited to eat) the entire week...aside from a couple restaurants which I had my usual salad or something with chicken or fish.

For my exercise, I have been doing my Coughlin Challenge workouts from my book - The In-Home Personal Trainer minus the band and free weight exercises and have primarily been doing body-weight calisthenics...and I feel greeeeat!

My point is...don't get caught up and make excuses to slack off.

No matter what is going in your life, (Yes, even your wedding) always make your health a priority.

Always say to yourself. "No matter what, I know if I'm HEALTHY and take care of myself...everything going on in my life will take care of itself. Everything else going on in my life is a FAR second next to my health."

Well, my friend, that's all for now. The next time you hear from me will be when I have a ring on my finger and relaxing in Aruba on my honeymoon.(when Brighid's not looking, I may send you a quick note) :-)

Yours in Total Fitness & Maximum Success,

Jim Coughlin