IM STILL ALIVE.

I know it been awhile.  I am still here.  It has been busy since the last posting.  Kids are back to school. I have started a new adventure.  I will be trying my hand at acting.  I will be playing Officer Klein in the Black Dirt Theater's Production of Arsenic and Old Lace.  I also still am going to do my stand up soon.  I promise.

http://www.blackdirttheater.com/aresenicandoldlace.html

I had a major workout on Thursday.  I am still having trouble walking.  Three times I thought I was going to get sick.  I had to stop my workout all three times.  I did manage to complete the workout.
That was half the battle.  In past workouts when I would get to this point, I would not be able to complete my workout.  I was able to push through.  I had a victory.

Below is one of the exercises I had to do.  I felt like I was in a 90's infomercial  Don't laugh, its not as easy as they look.

                                                         

PAIN IN THE *#$?!*

No it's not what you think.   It appears I may have Shin Splints.   My shin's have been very painful after workouts.   I think I may need to go see the doctor. I first want to try a new pair of shoes. Despite the Shin Splints. I have had some great results this month.

Body Part              Beginning         July             Aug              total +/-          
chest                    65 inches         56 inches       54    inches     -11 inches         
Stomach               61.5 inches      58 inches      56.25 inches    - 5.25 inches          
Waist                   55 inches         53 inches      50.5  inches    - 4.50 inches
Bicep                   17.5 inches      16.5 inches   16.5   inches   - 1.50 inches 
Calfs                    20 inches         20 inches      20     inches    - 0.0  inches  
Quads                  25 inches         20 inches     20.5   inches    +.50 inches
Weight                 397 pounds                         365.8 pounds    -31.25 pounds    


Some number have not changed as much as I thought they would.  Alex and I think this may be due to increased muscle.






                      


                             
     

Extra Support when neeeded

May I make a request of the ladies at the gym.  Please, please please make sure you have the proper support for your workout.   It can be rather distracting to a class when your lady bites keep falling out of your top.  Even I would not wear a tank top without support at this point in my adventure.

Ladies and Gents, please follow this simple rule.  If you have to push, shove, jam or suck it in to fit into it.  You may not want to workout in it.

See below for how not to dress for a workout

I am good enough. I am smart enough and Doggone it people like me

Sorry for the late post.  I did this a couple of days ago and forgot to post it.

Sitting here waiting for the Dr.  Nothing serious.  Just some follow ups for some meds.  I just got weighted and my weight is a little higher than the last time I weighed in. I started to give myself a hard time.  Thinking maybe I should have ate less at that party or should have tried harder at the gym.  Then I hear what I weighed last time I was here.  397!! I told myself you need to be proud of how far you have come in a short time. I am down 22 pounds.  But more importantly I am becoming a healthier person.  Not just on the outside but on the inside too.  I am learning it is OK to tell yourself good job.  I am proud of you.   I think we all need to learn it is OK to do that once in awhile.

                                 

Adrian, Adrian, ADRIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sorry,  I have not posted for the past few days.  I have not had much to offer. Well today I tried a new training class.  I took a circuit boxing class today. This is a new class that my trainer will be teaching. It was a 30 minute class.  It was a long 30 minutes. I have not worked this hard since my first workout.  My goal once again was not to throw up on my trainer.  I made it.   Today's class was lower body.  I am amazed I am still walking.  I will be returning tomorrow for the upper body class.  I hope I will be able to type.

Farting in gym: Farting. Flatulence. Gas. Passing wind. Call it what you like

WARNING TMI POSTING.  read at your own risk


I decided when I was going to do this blog I would share my whole experience. So here we go.  I farted in the gym 3 times.  I am not sure what the proper etiquette is in this area.  I was rowing and all of a sudden I let loose. With each pull of the handle another one came.  3 in a row.  It was loud enough I could hear it with my headphones on. I was fortunate enough to have a near empty gym.  Plus I think I lost a half of pound when I was done.   So I found the below article. It's nice to know I'm not alone.

Farting in gym: Farting. Flatulence. Gas. Passing wind. Call it what you like, it’s still not socially acceptable to let one rip when you’re at the gym. But it happens... here’s how to prevent it.

GETTING FIT IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY

Today I was able to weigh in.  I have lost just over 15 pounds.  Alex thinks I can lose another 15 pound by the end of the month.  This is a big goal to reach.  After today I am confident I can reach it.


We have added 21st century technology to the plan.  The Eagan YMCA has been selected as a test location for a new test.  It is called Body Gem. It is a machine that you breath into for 10 minutes. Then it tells your resting (RMR) resting metabolic rate and how many calories you expend everyday. They take this information, then add your personal information.  Date of birth, weight, goal weight and other information.  It will give your daily calorie budget and  your resting (RMR) resting metabolic rate.  It will also give your BMI, body fat percentage and fat weight. It also will give you a goal date based on the information.  The last part of information it gives is a detailed nutrition plan.  So along with the calorie budget, it will break down the fat calories and all of the other nutrition information based on standard dietary requirements.

So along with the weights, treadmill, rowing, squats and all the other exercises.  Technology is now a part of the workout.