Don’t let days become weeks. That’s been one of my mottos since I started the fitness makeover about three years ago. After a Memorial Day weekend loaded with unhealthy food and one 7-mile run, I’m anxious to get back to the gym and back on track at the table Tuesday. Though it was not a […]
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The “Naked Gun” clip sums up my Friday. After Thursday’s record run, my body screamed for a day off, and I complied. Unfortunately, I was covering a state softball tournament at a press box loaded with chili dogs, chips, cookies and soda. Talk about temptation. In other words, it wasn’t a good day at the
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There’s nothing better than a day when you’re not feeling the workout, then killing said workout. I got to the gym about 15 minutes later than usual (I had to pack a suitcase for an overnight stay at my dad’s early this morning), and that seemed to throw me off. Despite having little interest in
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A year ago on May 22, I burned about 1,000 calories with a combination of a 3-mile run, 30 minutes on the elliptical machine, 20 minutes of weight lifting and old-school 8-minute abs. I was curious how much progress I’ve made physically. The answer: A lot. I burned more than 1,300 calories today running more
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 31: Looking back Read More »
The wedding is a month away … time sure flies. Seems like I asked Shana to marry me the other day. Though I haven’t lost weight at the rate I’d like, I’ve been pleased with the progress. I’ve taken my workouts to another level, and I have eaten better in the first month of the
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Well, I’m officially up a few pounds from my low at the beginning of last week. I expected that after a weekend full of hamburgers and pop. Yes, it’s unfair that it’s so much easier to gain the weight than it is to lose it, but it is what it is. The important thing is
So I’m into fitness, Wedding Project Day 29: Back on track Read More »
http://www.hulu.com/watch/2345 I know, I know … late again. I’ll begin the Day 25 blog with an NSV (non-scale victory). I ran into a co-worker on campus following my morning workout who said: “Man, the workouts are paying off. It really shows!” Compliments like this are critical during a fitness makeover, especially during a plateau. I
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Another day, another NSV (non-scale victory). Today’s came during a run at lunch on the Shunga trail, which runs in a large city park south of work. Despite the steamy weather (mid-90s in Topeka), I ran one of my fastest 5K and 4-mile times. I realized about halfway through just how far my endurance has
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This was one of my better all-around days during the project. I ate plenty, but it was good food. I also exercised plenty, as in almost 1,600 calories. I started the day with a good morning workout. It began with a non-scale victory, as I discovered that I’ve lost enough weight that the rowing machine
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Man do I HATE taking days off from a workout routine. I mean I LOATHE it. So those of you who did run into me today, or read any of my posts on Facebook, Twitter or My Fitness Pal know why I was Grumpy McGrump most of the day. I never imagined I’d have that
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