I’ve been warned. “Do not weigh yourself every day.” Yet, there I am, every day, on the scale. I know there’s a chance I’m going to be frustrated. A pretty good chance. I know it could go the wrong direction and really piss me off. I’m still waiting for the scale to read “LOL” at […]
I’m into fitness, Take 21: Screw the scale Read More »
Two-hundred and fifteen. That was my plateau weight. And it was one hell of a plateau, as in a four-month plateau. No matter what I did, how many miles I ran, how well I ate, I simply could not get over that hurdle. The fact that I’d gain weight with any letdown made it even
I’m into fitness, take 18: Beating the plateau Read More »
There have been several milestones during my fitness makeover: Getting below 300 pounds, 50 pounds lost, weighing less than 250, etc. But it really hits you when you reach triple digits in weight loss. That’s right, I hit 100 pounds lost last week. After months of hovering around 212-215 pounds, I broke the 210-pound barrier
I’m into fitness, take 17: So I lost 100 pounds 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
According to studies by NASA (or somebody who knows about blogs), you’re supposed to blog at least twice a week to build a following. That means seven of you will read this, considering it’s my second blog in four months. Don’t worry, the sports/pop culture/music video theme will return in time for football season. In
Yes, the blog is back Read More »
