Tuesday, August 30, 2005
School Days
Ok, I am back in school now. For those of you who don't know. I am in the last two semester so of my masters. I just started classes this week so I will not be able to write much any more. I am really busy with work. Sorry for the long hiatus. The work out is going good now, I have gained about 7 lbs already (in muscle I hope).
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Day Two of The Work Out
I have been waking up at 6am now to work out for about 45 minutes before I go into work at 7:30. I feel good. I think I can keep this up. I am soar as all get out, but that is the price you pay, right?
Monday, August 08, 2005
Whose Body Am I In?
I was looking at some old pictures yesterday. Not too old, about 5-6 years. I was a sophomore or junior in college. Then I looked in the mirror. Not impressed.
For some reason my body did the exact opposite of most college students after graduation. I lost weight and look puny. I used to weigh about 215lbs. Now I am barely pushing 198lbs. I can't bench half what I used to. I have had a number of people say "Man Q, you really have lost some muscle, what did you do?"
Is this ok? Should I just say "well I am married now, who do I have to empress" or "I am not playing competitive bball any more, who cares if you aren't as strong". Or should I say what a real man would say "There is no reason you can't be just as fit as you used to be, you are still young, make your wife happy and get in the gym a few times a week you slob." I don't want to become a bulging meat head or anything, just get fit, like I used to be. I want to be fit for all the right reasons, feel good, be a good example for my son and wife. Not so I can wear a vintage t-shirt that is three sized to small at the bar and walk around as though my arms simply will not straighten out and rest at my side.
It is my birthday on Aug 11th, another year down. I am too old to pass as a college athlete but young enough to perform like one. So what am I waiting for? I am going to start today!! No more looking in the mirror and wondering who the turd is that is staring back at me!! Cheer me on gang, tell me "ONE MORE REP". I have a long row to hoe but I am going to give it a shot in this 27th year of life.
For some reason my body did the exact opposite of most college students after graduation. I lost weight and look puny. I used to weigh about 215lbs. Now I am barely pushing 198lbs. I can't bench half what I used to. I have had a number of people say "Man Q, you really have lost some muscle, what did you do?"
Is this ok? Should I just say "well I am married now, who do I have to empress" or "I am not playing competitive bball any more, who cares if you aren't as strong". Or should I say what a real man would say "There is no reason you can't be just as fit as you used to be, you are still young, make your wife happy and get in the gym a few times a week you slob." I don't want to become a bulging meat head or anything, just get fit, like I used to be. I want to be fit for all the right reasons, feel good, be a good example for my son and wife. Not so I can wear a vintage t-shirt that is three sized to small at the bar and walk around as though my arms simply will not straighten out and rest at my side.
It is my birthday on Aug 11th, another year down. I am too old to pass as a college athlete but young enough to perform like one. So what am I waiting for? I am going to start today!! No more looking in the mirror and wondering who the turd is that is staring back at me!! Cheer me on gang, tell me "ONE MORE REP". I have a long row to hoe but I am going to give it a shot in this 27th year of life.
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