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

The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!

          Month 1- top   Month 4- bottom

Today was my month end weight in. I am down another 11 pounds.  I have 2 months left with Alex.  It is time to kick it back into high gear.  

I discovered I can do push ups today.  My workout today was 

A good 30 minute workout on the treadmill at a variety of inclines

100 kettle bell swings with push ups in between

10 kettle bell swings
1 push up
15 kettle bell swings
2 push ups
25 Kettle bell swings
3 push ups
50 kettle bell swings
4 push up



Body Part     Beginning        Sept                            total +/-          
chest            65 inches          53 inches                     -12 inches         
Stomach       61.5 inches       54.5 inches                   -7.0 inches        
Waist           55 inches          50.25 inches                 - 4.75 inches
Bicep           17.5 inches       16 inches                     - 1.50 inches
Calfs            20 inches          19 inches                     - 1.0  inches
Quads          25 inches          21 inches                     -4.0 inches
Weight        397 pounds       354.8 pounds                -42,2 pounds 

          Month 1 - top     Month 4-bottom

  Samuel Johnson: The chains of habit are generally too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.

Vincent Lombardi: The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind you have to convince.

Marvin Phillips: The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph!                      

It's a Marathon not a Sprint.

It is the end of the month and I have my weigh in on Monday morning.  I had set a personal goal of losing 50 pounds by the end of the month. I know I will not reach that goal tomorrow.  But I know I am on the right path.  I know this why?  Because I am doing thing I have not been able to do before or in a long time.

I can bend over and tie my shoes. Without feeling like I am going to pass out from not being able to breath.  

I can do squats and my knees don't hurt. 

I can take a walk with my family and not be out of breath.

I can fit into a shirt 1 size smaller 

I had to add 2 notches to my belt. 

I drink Spinach, Carrot, Grape and Banana smoothies.  (yes I like them)

I can say no to a Big Mac

I can go without drinking a pop

This is not to brag, but to remind myself that it is not always about the weight. It is about 

the mind, body and spirit.  It is amazing how the three are all intertwined with each other.  Needing to get each one in balance to succeed.  Mine has start with the body and now I can start to see and feel the changes in the mind and spirit.  

So even though my small goals may not always be reached, I know that there is a larger goal that will be reached in the time that it take to reach it.  So I remind myself  it is not a Sprint but a marathon.  

  

                                          

Run, David, Run

Guess what's next on my adventure?

Man VS Food. The food lost

Read how he did it.

This use to be one of my favorite shows.