A few years ago, a fitness test was not on my want-to-do list. I’d rank it a few notches ahead of a Pink concert featuring Winger as the opening act. After the first assessment test of my life, I’ll be back for more in six weeks to get my body fat measured again. Especially after […]
I’m into fitness, take 10: My first fitness assessment Read More »
A few weeks ago, I was having one of those days as I headed into the gym. I’d just finished a three-mile run and was dripping with sweat, completely exhausted. Forty minutes of lifting weights and 10 minutes of situps ranked about 1,567th on the list of things I wanted to do, right behind watching an
I’m into fitness, take nine: What keeps me going Read More »
I used to be afraid of the gym. It can be an intimidating place. Mainly, though, I hated the thought of everybody looking at the fat guy. I did all my weight training at home. That all changed in August … by accident. A co-worker’s husband asked if I’d check out the Student Recreation and Wellness
I’m into fitness, take eight: At the gym Read More »
As I turned the corner for the final 50 yards of my first 5K, I thought about the long journey it took to get here. All the miles I’ve run the past few months, and in the past 15 months. All the weight lifting I’ve done this year. All the changes I’ve made in my
I’m into fitness, take 7: I did it (a 5K)! Read More »
Miserable. That’s a common misconception about giving up dairy. That you can’t eat anything you like. And because you can’t eat anything you like, you’re miserable and this happens … It’s really not that bad. After a few weeks, you’ll notice that not eating that garbage becomes a habit. Everybody has cravings. But there’s a
I’m into fitness, take four: Cheating vs. treating Read More »
Have to admit, I’m overwhelmed at the response to my first blog on fitness. Thanks so much for joining me on this journey (sounded way too much like a hippy there). Before I wax poetic, something I used to identify with … OK, on to the blog. Here’s a look at today’s activity. I won’t
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I debated writing this. I mean, I’m sure as hell not an expert on the subject. But I figured it might not only inspire somebody, but also motivate me to keep going. So what am I talking about? Dancing … In all seriousness, fitness … OK, OK, I’d spoken with Shana about writing a fitness
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