Time to Buy Those Glasses

My fitness goals have been so out of focus lately. I think I need to get my fitness eyes checked.

I haven't been "officially" recording my weight -- I'd have to admit that I'm officially headed in the wrong direction -- but I'm now up to 216 pounds. The jeans are fitting a little snug. My energy levels have been sagging. I'm again thinking that, gee, I should get things together.

There for a while, I was doing Crossfit with my in-laws. But that routine only lasted for a couple of weeks, and I sorta lost track of it.

The only pull-ups I've been doing lately is the kind where I'm pulling myself off the couch, getting a snack, and heading right back.

It's safe to say that I'm an officially yo-yo'er. Up and down and up and down and...

One Day in a Row

My brother- and sister-in-law have a Crossfit group that meets at their house 4 or 5 evenings a week. I was among them yesterday.

My exercise streak is now up to ONE!

Last night's workout was Helen, so I did 3 rounds of: 400M run, 21 reps of Kettleball swing, and 12 pull-ups, for time. I did mine in 15 minutes and something.

The workout called for a 1.5 pood Kettleball. I'm not sure how much weight that is, but I was probably doing less than that. And the pull-ups were jump pull-ups. But I was really pushing myself at the end. It was good.

One day in a row!

Still Alive

I'm still alive. Alas, I have not been very focused on weight loss or fitness.

One of my major sources of routine exercise was Taekwondo, 3 times a week, 3 to 5 classes. Unfortunately, I've had a falling out with my Taekwondo school. Look here if you'd like to read up on the whole frustrating story.

Not that the Taekwondo situation is to blame for my routine slipping away. I was struggling with motivation and trying to hold on to those last threads of my routine when the TKD thing went down, so it was all too easy to let everything go.

That hasn't stopped me from weighing every so often, but of course I haven't been recording my weight. Documenting my weight would make my motivation drift and lack of focus more real, I suppose.

I've gone running occasionally. And goodness, my cardio has really fallen off. And I did a CrossFit session: A modified "Diane". Unfortunately, I apparently did more lifting with my back than I thought at first. It did a number on me! But all better now. I hope to get back to it.

Wanted: Routine, focus and dedication.

It's Weeks Like These

It's weeks like these that make the good weeks particularly sweet. I didn't do so great on follow-through. The past three days, in particular, have been an eat-fest. And this week? Not exactly an exercise-fest, either.

Cardio Exercise - 3 Times/Week          NO
Strength Training - 2 Times/Week        NO
Taekwondo Practice - 2 Times/Week       YES
Stretching - 5 Days/Day                 NO
1500 - 1850 Avg. Calorie Intake/Day     NO

As you can see, I fell a little short. I missed my Monday run due to us being out TV shopping. I missed my Friday run due to a toe injury, though I wonder if it's just a way to justify my inaction.

Last week, I weighed 199.5. This week, I came in at 199.0, for a loss of a half a pound.

I ran a personal best 1 mile in 08:11. I also did a personal best 45 consecutive push-ups.

So, a bit of a silver lining, anyhow.

Next week will feature me getting back on track.

Undeserved Admiration

So... has anyone else admired the weight the scale reports back... even knowing that the weight loss is almost certainly water loss due to exercise?

... just me, eh?

On a Roll, Now Please Pass the Candy!

Overall, things are humming along well:

Cardio Exercise - 3 Times/Week       YES
Strength Training - 2 Times/Week     YES
Taekwondo Practice - 2 Times/Week    YES
Stretching - 5 Days/Day              YES
1500 - 1850 Avg. Calorie Intake/Day  YES

I ate candy nearly all day yesterday. I bought a bag of See's Hot Hearts (they're like Hot Tamales, if you are familiar). Ate all 12 onces yesterday. I'm nothing if not dedicated!

Good thing yesterday doesn't negate the rest of the week!

I weighed 201.6 at the end of last week. Yesterday, I came in at 199.5, a loss of 2.1 pounds. I set a recent best time for the 1 mile run (08:26), and a personal best for the 3 mile run (27:40). I also broke the 200 pound barrier. It's taken a little less than two months to go from below 210 to below 200.

This coming week, I plan on running a couple of 2 mile runs and a 1 mile run.

But right now, I think I'll go play the Wii with my boys. Their surprise that I'm pretty good is priceless. I'll enjoy it while I can.

The 3 Mile Run

Beach Bound asked how my 3 mile run went.

I did indeed run 3 miles last night. It went very well! I ran a personal best 27:40.

I've gotten kinda quiet lately. Fortunately, it's not out of embarrassment that I've lost my way. I've just been so busy that I don't know which way is up.

BUT... you'll hear from me tomorrow for sure! Maybe. Probably.

Rain Day

I planned on running my first 3 miler of the year this evening before Taekwondo class. It is raining, however, and I don't want to end up soaked.

Maybe I'll do the big run on Friday instead...

Good Week

It's been a good week.

Cardio Exercise - 3 Times/Week       YES
Strength Training - 2 Times/Week     YES
Taekwondo Practice - 2 Times/Week    YES
Stretching - 5 Days/Day              YES
1500 - 1850 Avg. Calorie Intake/Day  YES

I weighed 204.3 at the end of last week. Today, I weigh 201.6, for a one week loss of 2.7 pounds. I also had a recent best 1 mile run of 08:35, meeting my goal of a 1 mile run in 9 minutes. My next time goal for the one mile run is for 8 minutes.

Next week, I plan on running my first 3 mile run since last summer.

Nothing builds confidence and momentum like a productive week.

Tragic!

My wife, daughter and I did our normal Friday Costco grocery shopping trip. We eat lunch at Costco prior to my shopping, and I got the pizza and a 44 oz. Coke. We did our shopping, and on my way out, I got a Coke refill. On my way home, I contemplated how many calories 88 ounces of Coke has. The answer is, a lot!

... So when I got home, I dumped out an almost full cup of Coke. Tragic!