Tuesday, October 30, 2001

10:53 AM :: permalink

Today, I'm skipping my workout. My back has been in pain for a LONG time and today it's only starting to feel better, thanks to a hot bath, some Ben Gay, tylenol, and a heating pad.

THANK GOD. Maybe now I can sleep again.

Thursday, October 25, 2001

8:49 PM :: permalink

So, I didnt post on Monday, when I moved up my workout. We started doing basic rehab on my shoulders, since they werent really doing well at all. Then, dummy that I am, I lifted and moved two desks by myself on Tuesday, followed by 3 hours in a Geo Metro, and sleep on the floor, and another 3 hours in the Metro, with an already tender back... Meaning I've been in excruciating pain.

Today was a good workout, just the same. Thankfully, not any back exercises. And I did 10 minutes on the treadmill as a warmup! Progress!

Friday, October 19, 2001

7:16 AM :: permalink

Getting soft again... don't know what's up. My trainer thinks I'm losing weight, but I checked, and if anything, I've gained. Going to start keeping accountable with Robey - he and I both have trouble getting motivated to do abs.

So, about those photos...

I promised. Now delivered. For some reason my pecs are LOSING definition and I'm NOT HAPPY at all.

Eating better, daily. Compliments all last weekend on how I looked, from family and old friends... And again from Ray when he was here.

Wednesday, October 17, 2001

9:02 AM :: permalink

Less treadmill yesterday, since I was running late. Back, shoulders, and biceps. Pretty standard fare. I've been SO HUNGRY lately, but cutting back on my portions and watching fat levels more. I'm seeing changes, but I have to keep telling myself to be patient. Oh, and Sparky and Jessie can rest assured, the photos are coming soon... I already took them this weekend.

Friday, October 12, 2001

11:34 AM :: permalink

My cold is almost gone, so I was able to breathe better this time, and I hit the treadmill again, faster and longer than before. I'm slowly working up to a full, fast 15 minutes. Hadn't done chest and shoulders for a while, so I was feeling out of shape, but struggled through. It's taking awhile for me to notice things, but overall, I'm pleased.

Tuesday, October 09, 2001

10:09 PM :: permalink

More treadmill today, and I managed to push it up a couple notches... and still felt fine. A NICE warmup. Today was back and arms day, since I missed last Tuesday. I've finally lost my aggravation with my abs (at least for now) and accepted the fact that it will be a slow and steady process. I also looked at my arms today in the mirror and said "Where the HELL did THOSE come from?"

Told my trainer I want to reevaluate. See body fat numbers again, and dimensions, and see where I can use improvement. I want to keep building what I have been, but I think it's time to add some new stuff too.

Did you know I started this at the end of MAY??? Wow.

Time to start more life modifications. Diet, cardio, lower body. Just in time for winter.

Friday, October 05, 2001

9:28 AM :: permalink

Err... Tuesday's workout was fast and furious, but not too strenuous, since I was on the edge of this really bad cold I have right now. So, in addition, yesterday's workout was cancelled, and I'm losing momentum fast.

And then (drumroll please) I saw Sparky's "gut" and Jessie's "gut" and along with my own self-loathing, I've gotten more motivation than ever. Having people in the same boat as you, striving to better themselves is a big help.

Nala's starting soon too, I think.