The Hunt Is On

Today is the start of turkey season for me and my dad. This will cut into my exercise schedule, but that's OK. It will give me a little time to freshen up the 2000 body parts. I'm going to get the bow out for this one. We'll see how that works. I honestly don't believe that I will even see any birds, so I'm not too worried whether or not I can hit the turkey. I guess weight loss will have to wait a week as well. Last weekend and this week are proving to be quite challenging to keeping a diet. In fact, I've submitted to the challenge and have eaten like shit. That doesn't stop today either- there's a birthday ice cream cake in the freezer right now...

Today, I Wear Green

Not because I'm helping change the earth either. But, because it was the color of the t-shirt on the top of my pile. Actually, green does have some significance as I'm really starting to look and feel muscular, like the Incredible Hulk. It's not the same old muscle as I've always had. It's muscle that is obvious upon a glance. I don't see myself busting out of my shirt anytime soon (maybe my pants-but that's for another brag post), but man do I feel powerful. So, that's what my excuse is for my weight going almost nowhere lately. All muscle. I do believe that.

I Ran Four Miles

Title says it all, but my legs would be able to tell you more than that. They were made of jelly for about a half hour after running. I could've went longer, I know it.

Improper Relations and the Ensuing Itch

My improper relations with the sun on Sunday has left my back, which hasn't seen the sun in years, itching like a mofo. The spaghetti fork/scoop thing is at my bedside, ready for service as it is a real bitch to try to fall asleep with all that tingling and itchy feeling. Lotion doesn't help and scratching is only a temporary fix. Why can't it be like the nuts? A little jiggle and things are all good.

I'm retaining like I'm on the rag again. I plan on a run tonight to work some of that water out of my system for tomorrow's weigh-in. Not looking so good in the weight department this week. I may see a gain. All muscle I'm sure...

Fun In The Sun... Until Today

This weekend's plans went to heck and we ended up doing some yardwork Sunday-I raked the straw out of all of the new grass areas that we made last fall. It was awesome out. The birds were chirping, the slight breeze felt great, the sun was shining and I cooked myself alive. Nice and red. My neck is almost glowing. Oh well. Another summer, another lesson learned.

Recovered

Back on the elliptical this morning after the day off. My muscles were still a bit sore from the running on Wednesday, but I worked through it and this afternoon, I feel pretty good. Big plans this weekend- I've got some porcelain tile to lay in our basement entry area, some grout sealing, and a heavy bag to install in the mechanical room. The bag is an Everlast 100 pounder. A heavy bitch- I've got the seams of my t-shirt bruised into my shoulder from hauling it down to the basement- I can't imagine it will be fun to install either. Picked up some black padded training gloves to go with it. They smell like mothballs. I'm sure if you give me a few weeks with them they'll just start smelling like balls.

Pounding It

Tonight I plan on getting a heavy bag to hang in the basement. That will be a relatively inexpensive workout alternative to the usual stuff. Boxing can really burn those calories. And, taking out some frustrations by pounding it sure would feel good. Wait a second, that line sounds eerily familiar...

Day Off By Default

I couldn't get my ass out of bed this morning after last night's run and walk. Apparently I hit snooze for an hour without realizing it. So, my morning elliptical workout didn't happen and it's grocery shopping night, so there will be no workout today... which is weigh-in day. Should still be able to post a loss, albeit a small one.

Oh. That Hurts.

So I laced up the Shox for their first outdoor adventure. I ran for maybe 2 miles or so. Now my calves are ready to 'splode. I washed the pain down with a big ol' Grumpy burger and fries. Just when I was getting reeeealy close to those 240's. Oh well. Maybe next week.

An Introduction To Sugar 101

I had a rosette today. Actually, 1.5 rosettes. What tasty goodness they are! Unfortunately, I feel a bit icky after eating them. Light and crispy and loaded with sugar. Probably not good for the diet.

Walked two days in a row now. I added some running during the walk to keep the heartrate up. I would guess that I may've ran a mile during yesterday's walk. Damn earbud kept falling out of my left ear. Tonight more walking/running is planned since it's warmish, but the wind has been pretty brisk.

Spring In My Step

It's finally nice enough outside to do some walking. Yesterday brought the first venture out of the house this spring. We took the dog for a brisk 75 minute walk. For as much exercise I've been doing so far in '08, walking like that caused a mild soreness in the muscles last night that carried over into the morning. You wouldn't think walking, the least strenuous "exercise" would do something like that, but I guess my stride must've been longer or something and worked my muscles in a different way. I managed to work through the tightness on the elliptical and am all good now this afternoon. More walking on the schedule tonight. The wife likes it, the dog likes it and I like it.

Thank You Sir, May I Have Another?!

Blogging at 12:21 a.m. in the Platteville hospital parking lot is not what I call catching up on sleep. 

More Work, Less Sleep

Work has won out again. The day after I get my first 8 hours of sleep this week, I get to stay at work until 1 a.m. That left me with no choice but to skip my morning workout and the afternoon workout is in limbo as I'm pretty much a zombie right now. Hopefully this weekend will give me some relief. I do plan on being good in the eats department through the end of the month to reach my goal of sub-250. Last night was 253.8 on the scale. I may have been a bit dry, but my water percentage was higher than normal- so who knows?

Sometimes Sleep Wins

It's been a rough week on the exercise front. I'm missing a couple of cardio workouts due to late nights on the computer. The body doesn't seem to want to function much when you get a few hours of sleep on consecutive days. I got my 8 in last night and rewarded myself with an hour on the elliptical this morning. I've got a sub-250 goal for the end of the month that I will hold myself to, so I can expect a lot of time on the equipment the next few weeks. Some running will surely be on my plate- I feel it really gets my fat burning. That will be my experiment. 

I've knocked back a few Cadbury eggs in the past week. I believe the count is at 36. I have to start eating them a bit so they don't become hard candies. 

Where's My Damn T-Shirt?

Ran 2 miles tonight. I haven't done that since I was a kid collecting fun-run t-shirts from all over the northwoods. I had more in the tank at the two mile mark, but I didn't want to overdo it. So, I walked another brisk mile to cool down.

I've Got the Runs

Step 1: Bought a pair of Nike Shox Turbo VI running shoes.

Step 2: Put them to use.

I Was RunnING...

I am starting to run a little bit. I figure it can only help by switching up my workouts a bit. Ran for 18 minutes straight yesterday morning. Probably would've went longer, but my countdown timer stopped the treadmill. It's a start. Weight- 255.6

April Fools

Well, I never did go skiing last like I planned. I ended up getting too busy running around the countryside shopping for cribs and other furniture. Did some clothes shopping and closet cleaning this past weekend. The fat clothes have been eliminated from my wardrobe. That means no going back now. Last week's weigh-in was 257.6. I hope to shed 2 or better from that. I guess 2 pounds would be acceptable. That HUGE milestone of sub-250 is getting closer. I'm going to feel awesome once I get there. I almost can't imagine what it would be like to be in the 240's again.

Cadbury count is at 41 after a last minute purchase before the bunny came and took them all out of stores.