Skipped workout

I didn't want to. I was working until 11:30

Had my lowest weight this year though. 187.8

1 week left.

1 week left in February. I'd REALLY like to be at 188 for March, but I don't think it's going to happen. That would mean I'd have to start turning 187's for the next 5 days. Nope... not gonna happen.

I had a great run on Sunday. It was 6" deep snow most of the way. I felt like Rocky from Rocky 4.

I could really go for some Jello Pudding Pops

Ya see.. You gotta zip zop some jello pudding pops.

OK Fun Week is Over!

Fun week's over. Back to the grind.

I'm 2 weeks in and 2 pounds down for Feb. I really want to get another 2 pounds off before March, but I'm not sure it's possible. We'll see.

Expect lots of Green this week.

This is a very colorful week!

Looks like a stoplight. Nice. Much prettier than all green. All green is boring.

OK you know what?

Screw this week.

If I make it through this week without strangling someone, it's a win.

It's only Wednesday, and so far:
My 61" television exploded
My production system at work crashed
My production system at work crashed again
My car blew up
I couldn't get reservations at the restaraunt my wife wanted to go to Valentine's Day

I really couldn't care less about diet and exercise this week. You know what? I registered my lowest single day weight this year today. 189.7. I assumed I'd gain weight this week. If I can even show a little progress this week, then it's a major win.

Why or why did I give up boxing? I could really stand to pummel the crap out of a heavy bag right now, lol.

Had me a good 'ol fashioned pity party

Yesterday sucked, bad. Big depression day. Meals sucked. Workout sucked. Ya.

I'm good now though, and back at it. I REALLY want to get my average into the 180's by March. Like I always say on this thing "it should be possible". Getting it done, however, is a LOT tougher.

To all you newbies losing like 10 pounds a month, ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS! The road becomes a LOT slower and tougher as you get closer to the end. It's like having a super steep hill in the last 2 miles. Just when you're running out of steam, they throw the hill at you. Most tumble back down, and put all the weight back on. The strong push through and see it to the end.

I'm trying to be strong.

What a nice day Sunday!

I got out for a nice 6-miler. It was the first time in months I've been able to run without a balaclava, knit hat, and spikes. MAN I was like lightning. I didn't realize how much weight those spikes add, and how much bounce they remove. I felt like someone was pushing my foot forward every time I took a stride. I'd say those cleats must be coming close to doubling the weight of my shoes. The downside is, the snow actually cushions your foot fall quite nicely, so now it's back to rock solid concrete.

So I'm not sure if I mentioned it, but I'm doing another half marathon in May with 2 buddies (Steph and Joey) who have taken up running. I've heard Steph is up to 6-miles already. With 3+ months to go, I'm sure she'll make it. I haven't heard Joey though.

I was going to be all cool and tell them that I'll run at their pace to make sure they stay on that pace. With the progress Steph is making, she's going to have to slow down to wait for me! That's no good. I'm going to have to get some more runs in, lol. I'm supposed to be Mr. Running-Guy who's been running for a couple years now.

Nah it's cool. I'm just THRILLED that I'm not the only one trying to get in shape. For a couple years there I was alllll alone. Now my wife, my cousin, and at least 4 friends are all on the quest too. Awesome!

There we go

Back down to the 191's for my 10-day average. Nice.

GAH!

A bad weight day and it pulled my average up. BOOOOOO.

The lax weekend is OVER. Time to get busy. If I weigh in tomorrow what I was before the weekend, my average will drop into the 191's.

January Results

Starting Weight = 199.9 lbs
Ending Weight = 192.05 lbs

Net loss = 7.85 lbs
Not bad at all.

I don't have the metrics, but I've lost size in the fat spots and gained size in the muscle spots. So that's good as well.

Plans for February:
I'm going to hold my long runs at 6 miles until it gets a little warmer. It's very incovenient to carry water in the winter, and 6 miles is about as far as I'd like to go without water. Plus, it's tough to run over ice and snow, which fatigues me faster than normal. So 6 miles is the limit for the rest of winter.

I'm going to continue on my improved diet. That has been doing wonders for me. I only missed 1 day of exercise in January, so I'd like to keep that up.

All in all, I'm feeling better, looking better, etc... I'm still very much on track for my 2009 goal of having a beach body by the time I go to Myrtle Beach in September.

Stay Tuned!