Y challenge starts Monday.

I made it through my first week of boxing class.  Shin splints flared up again. We came up with some alternative exercises to do.  I will keep push and not stop.   Looking forward to class on Tuesday .  I think?

Y challenge starts Monday.  I have 5 weeks to complete what a iron man tri athlete does in 12 hours.  Both Janell and I are going to participate in the challenge.   

Try to find your own challenge for the next 5 weeks.  Let me known you results.

Super Hero's at the gym?

Yesterday I signed up for a 7 week circuit boxing class 3 times a week.  Today I signed up for the YMCA Lazy Person's Triathlon.  I have 6 weeks to complete all of the required events of the Iron man Triathlon.  If I keep this up I am going to have to buy some neon green or yellow running shoes.  Under Armor or other compression wear will become a part of my daily wardrobe.  My main nutrition will come from GNC in tubs bigger than most 4 year olds.  I think I may be become a fitness fanatic.

I promise no matter what.  I will not go to the gym dressed like a super hero.  I have seen 3 out of the 5 shirts worn at the gym.  These were men in their forties.


                 

Why don't we ever see these Super Hero's at the gym

Just wondering?

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.