Random Thoughts - Really? Two Blog Posts?

Why do you care about my workouts?

Why would you have wanted to buy BeachBody products from me (I'm not selling them anymore)?

Why do you want to see half-naked pictures of me possibly flexing (maybe a little) in a mirror?

The answers to these questions are probably:

• "You work out. So what?"
• "I didn't need those over-priced videos or protein shakes"
• "I don't want to see that. Stop posting them. Put a shirt on."

That's understandable. Not everyone enjoys exercise as much as I do. Hell, sometimes I don't feel like doing them either.  (See: I'm Slacking... Big Time)

It's just... when I do exercise... I feel good.

I see the progression and I feel encouraged... motivated... inspired. It reminds me that with effort, I can achieve and succeed. Working out brings me peace when I need it. It allows me to empty my mind of the distractions that keep me from thinking clearly. The gym becomes my Fortress of Solitude (I like Superman. Deal with it).

I like to share my workouts and my progress. I want everyone to see what my efforts have created. I'll accept whatever comments you have for me about my showing off.

Maybe someone will be inspired by my efforts. Maybe I'll just be some eye candy (I have no problem with that). Maybe I'll be the butt of some jokes (I like to laugh to, so please share). It's all good with me.

Can you tell I'm up too late? Why are you still up?

Anyway, let's keep moving forward, let's keep being thankful, and #letsgetstrong.

It's the Return of the Motherf... I Mean... I'm Back

Did ya miss me?

While my frequency of posting ceased, my workouts kept going.

This is what I do. I like to workout. I like to lift weights. I like to ride the stationary bike.

I HATE LUNGES!!! 

I pick stuff up. I put stuff down.

This isn't enough for me.

I'm working towards something, although I have yet to give it the full focus it deserves. Still, things are coming along nicely.

One of these days I get a hang of this whole nutrition thing. I just happen to love fried foods and sugar (I ate a funnel cake cover in chocolate syrup, peanut butter syrup, and Reese's cups yesterday).  But, as most of you know...

I try so hard.

Unfortunately,

I really do.

Now that I've bombarded you (BOMBARDMENT!!!) with random pictures that I found on Google, I'm making my dedication to improve my diet public. I got goals, dagnabit! And 40 is getting closer. 

So, stay tuned for updates, pictures (I'm really not as vain as I come across), babble, psycho-babble, and bro-science (I love this term).

WE WILL PROTECT THIS HOUSE!!! By "house," I mean body. And by "protect," I mean throat punch.

#letsgetstrong

REST DAY... to the EXTREME!!!

Today's rest day was just that in every way.

My Les Mills COMBAT session yesterday happened between my two jobs. I didn't get to sleep until 8:00 am this morning. And sleep I did. For nine hours.

My body needed all the rest I could allow it to have. I probably could have slept more if I didn't have to be at work tonight. Still, it felt good to get that much sleep in, especially after the challenging day I had yesterday.

Once again, rest day is also about what I put into my body. Unfortunately, I was too tired after work to do anything more than eat a microwavable meal. Right now, I'm enjoying a 1/2 cup of brown rice as I type this. I still have to figure out what I'll eat for dinner.

BLOG RELAUNCH

I'm glad I decided to relaunch my blog with an introduction to the Les Mills COMBAT program. I hope you've enjoyed the beginning of my journey with this DVD set as much as I've enjoyed doing the workouts. Please continue to follow along as I provide updates on my progress over the next 60 days.

Until then...

Let's get in shape, let's have fun, and #letsgetstrong.

UPDATE!!!

Ok, so I decided to go against the healthy diet thing tonight as I indulged myself in fried pickles, boneless chicken wings, and french fries at Hooters. Don't judge me.

REST DAY... is boring.

Day 4 of Les Mills COMBAT is rest day and so far, I don't like it. I need it, but I don't like it.

It's hard to not do anything when I constantly think of popping in the next DVD or pushing some iron. My sore body wants to relax, but my brain is motivated to workout. 

So let's change the subject. 

In yesterday's post, I mentioned my love for food. Recently, given my new found girth, I've been working to change my diet... or at the very least, improve it. 

I'll admit, my weight gain was done purposely. I ate anything and everything I could get my hands on to add a few pounds. Now I'm in the mood to trim the fat. 

I started by preparing my meals a few days in advance. For breakfast, I eat steel cut oatmeal with a bit of cinnamon and sugar and hard boiled egg whites. For lunch, just a couple of peanut butter sandwiches will do. Dinner, so far, has been brown rice, chicken burgers, and spinach. 

I've been trying to watch my portions. When I was eating to gain weight, my meals would probably feed two or three people. Now, I'm sticking to one serving for a meal and have snacks throughout the day. 

Watching my snacking has been a challenge. I like sugar and would frequently put away multiple sweets in one sitting. I did get in the habit of getting fruit, veggies, or nuts to snack on, but even those I would over indulge in on occasion. 

Getting a hold of my diet is definitely a work in progress. I have goals I'm trying to meet and to reach them, I must make better food choices. Until then, I'm going to eat this pasta with meatballs and tomato sauce. 

Let's get in shape, let's have fun, and #letsgetstrong.