Um, yeah....

Ok, So I didn't realize..... AGAIN.... how out of shape I was......AGAIN!!!!! Seems as if the Total Gym kinda got the best of me. So, typical male, I think "I can conquer all!!!" So I jack that thing all the way up, nearly the most resistance. Then I try the first exercise. Epic fail. Can't even do one leg pull. So I lower it down, and here it was manageable. I did all 7 of the beginner exercises, 2 sets of 15 reps a piece. It only took about 25 minutes, so not too time consuming. Funny thing is, I feel grrrrrrrreat!!!! I remember this feeling, when I used to do some cardio at the Y. Problem was my schedule was always changing, so going was a problem, plus I was tired of paying $70 a month for me and wifey to go. I think this will work out better..... no pun intended...... if I stick with it.

Now mornings and me don't get along. Its kind of a hate-hate relationship. So I wont be getting blood work during the week. I'll have to wait for Saturday. No big whoop. But even though I hate them, mornings and I have to be on speaking terms. I am getting up wayyyyyy to late in the mornings, causing me to rush around and sometimes be late to work. So there's another thing I must improve upon. Especially when my start time changes from 8:30 am to 6:30 am, which should be in about a month, after I get that warehouse tightened up.

So thank you, Chuck Norris!!!!! I bought your product and feel like you just roundhouse kicked me in the berries. No worries..... the day shall be MINE!!!!!!!!

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So I went to bed at about 4 am, and got up at 11:30. Crazy night last night. Well, crazy for everyone else. I was the DD. Heard a pretty good band at a bar, lost someone for about 20 minutes, then they emerged from out of nowhere to say, "I've been here the whole time!!". Alot of interesting conversations were had, along with fake phone numbers. HAHAHA!!! Its kinda funny to see other men play the bar scene. The lines I heard being hurled at the group I was with were lame. I guess being a douche bag is the new "in" thing at the bar scene. Heh.... But, a pretty good night for all involved, I'd say.

So I accomplished a goal of mine yesterday, getting my gym set up. Well, mostly, because I still have to get floor mats. And I also have to see if I can weasel my father-in-law back out of the Total Gym he got from us. I mean, we were going to put it out by the curb, but he took it and its collecting dust in the shed. So, what's the worst that could happen?? He'd say no. Big whoop. I say if you want something bad enough, do what you have to do (legally) to acquire it.

I also introduced my mom to the world of wholesale clubs, and dropped about $200 in the process. I wasn't PLANNING it, so......fail??? Maybe??? I dunno, I got food that will last us about 3 months, so I'd say 50/50. The only mistake we made was going too early. Usually on Saturday these places have free samples set up, and OMG....you could literally come in hungry and leave full. When WE arrived however, they were still setting up, so no samples until we were leaving. So, a bitter sweet win. Again, 50/50.

Finally, as per Sunday tradition, I went to my enemy, the scale. Strangely, he's been nice to me lately. I am at 215.8. Win?? You'd think..... Problem is I didn't eat much yesterday. I had 2 Cafe Vanilla Frappuccions, a fast food burger and fries (small), and 3 bites of a sub sandwich. That's it, all within the last 24 hours. I'm just NOT hungry lately. I'm not sure if its just because I am too busy to even feel hungry or if it's because my metabolism is in fact turning around. I think it's too early to tell, but I will keep updating.

God help me if Starbucks and Mountain Dew EVER come out with a hybrid drink. I'd gain about 50 pounds!!!

Doing it Right!!!

Ok, so based on comments I now have 7 readers. Heh heh. So I assume you're all desperate for an update.  ;)

Today was very busy. Usually weekends are busier than the week, but thats because I work all week long and have long hours. So weekedns are reserved to get things done. I have been pining to start working out, and now that the creeping crud is gone, it's time to execute! I spent most of the day setting up my workout room. It's a small start, one non hanging heavy bag and one non hanging speed bag. A couple of free weights and Perfect Pushups! Ironically, I got a workout cleaning the crap out of that room, so it was a double win!!!

I started with the heavy bag. ALOT of noise.I filled it with water because I have a spigot and it's cheaper. But after all the noise I heard, I will probably switch to sand or just get a hanging heavy bag. No noise from the speed bag, even filled with water. But I think I'd like it a bit speedier. Now I like the Perfect Pushups just fine, it does really work you. Sadly, I was only able to do 5.... Thats right.... 5..... I am sooooooooo out of shape. I used to do about 60 in 90 seconds in JROTC.

The only thing left to complete the room is mats. Going to cost about $70 to cover the whole floor, but in the long run, it'll be worth it. Now I just have to get down there and DO IT!!!!  I'm feeling motivated today, like I want to punch right through the bag!!!

Random thought.... a couple of years ago we had a garage sale and I was trying to sell a Total Gym, but it never sold. My father in law took it and put it in his shed. He couldn't stand the fact that we were willing to put it out on the curb. Maybe I can get it back from him...... maybe.......