Officer Klein has left the building

Sorry it has been awhile since I last posted.  While I was away I was in a production of Arsenic and Old Lace. The production was put on by the Black Dirt Theater.  The experience is a lot like when I started to workout.  You think I can't do that.  Are you nuts? You want me to do what? Then little by little you start to think,  I can do that. Yup,their nuts.  Now I see why they thought I could do this.  With every rehearsal you get stronger and more confident.   Just like the gym I was nervous at first. Instead of being  intimidated by a bunch of muscle head gym rats in spandex and Under Armor, thinking what is that guy doing here. I was worried about what bunch of talented "theater types" were going to think of the new guy.  At the gym I learned they could careless, just stay out of the way.  At Black Dirt is was the complete opposite.  They were all supportive people who not only wanted the show to be the best it could.  They also wanted me to do and be the best I could be.  This allowed me to not be worried about being the guy who never did this before.  Don't get me wrong it was not all sunshine and lollipops.  There were some conflicts and yes sometimes egos.  But all of my experiences have helped me grow and have given me skills I will be able to use for a lifetime

I hope to have some additional photos soon.

For those who have been following my blog.  Yes, my first time performing was like my first workout.  I wanted to Throw up.  But didn't.


CLICK HERE TO CHECKOUT THE BLACK DIRT THEATER

I finally saw what everyone is talking about.

This morning I was washing my hands in the restroom at church.   I looked in the mirror and I finally saw it.  I had to look twice to be sure.  I have been hearing people tell me for a couple of weeks.  " you look Great" ,  "You are getting so skinny" " Have you lost weight?".  I couldn't see the change.  But today I did.  I wore a sweater to church that I have not been able to wear since last Christmas.   Even when I first bought it, it was a little tight.  But today as I looked in the mirror, it was big.  Not just a little big, but BIG.  I didn't have to worry if my stomach was covered.  It hung loose around my waist.  I finally saw what everyone was talking about.  I saw the change.  Not just a little change, but a big change.

The inside is starting to catch up with the outside.   It's all about changes.  Mind, Body and Spirit.

                                            TODAY'S WORKOUT

Sometimes I like to give you a glimpse  into some of my workouts.   This one looks a lot easier on paper than doing it.  I was not prepared for how hard it was.  I had trouble walking afterward.  Click the link below to check it out.

Dave's Workout

     

Missing the Gym.

It has been 4 days since I have made it to the gym.  I got hit with a cold this week.  It stopped me from making it to boxing class on Thursday.  I drained most of my energy.  I will need to hit it had after Church on Sunday.  

It is amazing that I miss being there.  It was not that long ago, I was not that excited to go.   This will not slow me down.  I will keep plugging away.

I thought it would be fun to share some pics of my Smoothie creations.  They do taste better than they look