Full speed ahead!

Last Friday (June 29th, 2007), I did my third workout on the Fat Loss I program I’ve started. It royally kicked my own derrière. I don’t know what the temperature was but if felt hot. My energy level was low and I really had to psyche myself up to get the workout done (ok, really did not finish it as you'll see).

Before I proceed, this is what was involved:

• Three (3x15)sets of Dead Lifts (145lbs).
• Push ups (3x15) set Body Weight (this one is particularly difficult. My shoulder injury limits my range so I do it only if does not hurt.
• Romanian Lunges (split lunge, one leg on the bench) Basically this is more body weight. I started with two 25lbs plates. It immediately became apparent that I was not going to finish 3x15s with this. I had previously done 20lbs but not this time. I did one set with 25bls and the other two sets with 10lbs.
• Chin ups (3x15) sets body weight. Did 8 chin-ups and went to bent rows (don’t have a lat machine so this was good enough).
• Romanian Dead Lifts (3x15) sets (140 lbs.) I completed this without a problem.
  I was supposed to do some swiss ball crunches last. The easiest part, but I was so absolutely beaten by this time, I just went and had a smoothie.
  
  I slept like a baby (that’s a misnomer, babies wake up a lot), ok like a log. Maybe that’s better.
  
  This past Saturday (June 30th, 2007), my niece got married. I was the photographer for the wedding and felt pretty good. The only thing was that I think I did the equivalent of a half marathon in the heat. I began shooting (photos) at around 11:30am and finished at around 5:30pm. I was exhausted. The heat got to me again. My Achilles heel also gave me some trouble but after relaxing again I slept like a err…log.
  
  Today it’s my meeting for spiritual food, spend time with family and friends. I feel good so I’ll make time to do my next workout later today. It will be great! Onward!
  
  P.S. My weight keeps fluctuating (226, 228, 226). One thing is for sure. I am stronger, I’m doing more reps with more weight and my clothing is a little looser.

Lastest and Greatest

The past few weeks have been full of excitement, anticipation, expectation, lots of ations. My twin sons graduated from High School.

Had a little celebration and as many friends as I could invite to the party. We could only fit 100 so I unfortunately had to exclude some folks. But overall it has been great. Many thanks, to everyone who participated in one way or another.

Moving on, to figure out what path to follow; that of course will change with time. The average American changes jobs or careers six or seven times (read that somewhere) during their lifetime. My daughter was one of the few who kept the same major through out her college studies and is now working in a related field. We’ll see what happens and where they go.

I’ve been extremely busy working so everything has been like a blur. I was there for every important occasion nevertheless. We also moved into our new KH and our schedule is now a bit easier to work with.

I’m still going strong with my Fat Loss I workouts. The gym we usually go to during lunch is closed most of this week, so I’ve compensated by getting up earlier and doing my workouts then. Last week the initial workouts took a good bite out me. I was sore all over, especially my legs. The combination of squats, dead lifts, lunges, etc. did their work. Although I’m not seeing a change in the scale, my clothing is fitting better (there is more room to play with now).

The other thing that has improved is my basketball shooting. I’ve been playing off and on and my shooting took a dive. So I’ve been correcting my delivery and form. One thing I will avoid is doing weights and playing a long and hard basketball game right after. Did that last week and I experienced what I’ve only experienced while Marathoning. Cramps in both legs, boy was that fun :0( .

I felt well rested this morning and had an excellent workout. Onward! I’m thank-full for my family, my friends and my health. Can’t get any richer than that.

The gun did not go off!

Actually it might have, but I missed it!

I was supposed to start my Fat Loss l program Monday and it did not happen. I did not sleep well the night before and out went the workout. I had a 'cheat' meal Sunday night and boy, did it cheat me out of my sleep! There is an interesting study that I recently read about this, and apparently fast food even once in a while is bad for you. So much for moderation. Read the study here: http://www.realage.com/news_features/tip.aspx?cid=18032

I did do some sprints and played basketball on Monday though. It was horrible. No rest you can't be at your best.
I just could not get myself to lift weights. Went to bed early yesterday, feel much better, today is the day!