Talk about bad blog etiquette … this is my first post in about two weeks. It’s my first fitness blog in nearly a month. Not good considering you’re supposed to write three or four times a week to maintain a following. So, here’s an update on my progress. The bad news is I haven’t lost […]
I’m into fitness, take 14: Damn the scale Read More »
Aw, Thanksgiving. I’d been looking forward to this day for a long time. One-hundred-twenty-eight days, to be exact. That’s how long it’d been since I’d gorged on dairy. During that time, I lost about 30 pounds and six inches off my waist. It was worth it, no question. And Thanksgiving served as one of my
I’m into fitness, take 13: Mashed potatoes and barbells Read More »
Aw, the gym. For some, it’s just a showoff palace. There’s one guy on bench presses grunting for an audience of three, two of whom are wearing headphones. There’s another guy with a Blue Streak outfit and iPod/shoulder contraption watching me rock some skull crushers and grabbing the barbell that’s 10 pounds heavier (good for you, dude.
I’m into fitness, take 12: Changing the routine Read More »
“So how’d it go?” “Good, he gave me $50 because he won some money at the casino.” “It’s his birthday … and he gave you $50?” As I explained to my girlfriend in that conversation, that’s just dad. I didn’t ask for the money, don’t need it, but he’s always been like that, especially with
I’m into fitness, take 11: Happy birthday, dad! Read More »
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 »
Why do you want to lose weight? Duh, I want to look good. Probably the most common answer to that question. It’s not a wrong answer, but it’s not the best answer. The No. 1 reason for losing weight should be being more healthy. But that’s not how we roll these days. Women want to
I’m into fitness, take five: The rewards 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 »
Take three on fitness, from support to hitting the wall, intake and output. FOR WHO? FOR YOU! I think a lot of people get this wrong from the beginning. You’re losing weight to look good for somebody else. It’s the wrong approach, and you’re not going to reach your goals that way. Now I mentioned
I’m into fitness, take three Read More »
