Do you realize it's been nearly three months since I've updated this blog? Time to change that!
The weight loss has tapered off, but with everything that's happened, that's no surprise. In mid-March, I had my wisdom teeth pulled; two weeks later, I moved into a real live house (well, a duplex, anyway).
So all that cause a pretty massive wrinkle in my workout routine, and I'm only starting to recover. It's not helped by being as busy as I've been the last few weeks. Past and present happenings include a pair of trips to Seattle to visit friends/see the Mariners and a beach trip for my best friend's wedding.
The biggest "hit" I've taken is on weight-lifting. The past few weeks, I've lifted about two times per week, instead of my normal four. That comes with being busy, though. I'm getting back into the routine, though.
Beyond that, I've grown quite attached to the outside basketball hoop Dusty bought for the new place a few weeks back. As often as the weather allows, I'm out there, launching up jumpers, chasing around balls that bounce off the curb and posting up invisible opponents in the lane.
So my workout hasn't taken a huge hit. And I take solace in the fact that, as I build muscle, I won't lose as much weight. At least, I think that's how it works. That's what I tell myself, anyway.
The place where I really am sliding is when it comes to snacks. I usually bring something small for lunch, so instead of throwing in an apple or banana, I take afternoon breaks at work and buy a cookie at the nearby Starbucks. Or when I'm making lunch and I scoop my Sunchips from their bag to the small plastic bag, I'm apt to take a handful.
I know the trainer at the YMCA said, "have a snack after working out" and "eating small meals throughout the day is a good thing," but I don't think is what he had in mind.
And yet the results haven't been disastrous. Flexing my muscles is no longer a pointless activity. There are bumps. And my legs are damn near chiseled. And the weight loss is continuing, albeit slowly.
I bought a giant exercise ball and used it a fair bit at the apartment, but it sucks to blow it up, so I haven't done that in the new place yet. I'll get to it, eventually!
Back in mid-February, I took my body fat % and am interested to how it stacks up today. I've lost about 10-15 pounds since then, but I'd like to see what kind of impact weight-lifting has had. Hopefully I'll find out this week.
The biggest difference, though, is my energy level. This whole "weight loss" thing has gone beyond wearing smaller t-shirts, looking better in the mirror and getting rid of my second chin. Honestly, if I had a friend/girlfriend who was as physically active as I'd like to be, well that'd be perfect.
Pretty much, I'm always up for throwing a Frisbee around, playing basketball, hopping on the elliptical machine or treadmill, walking or doing SOMETHING to get active. I have so much energy -- more than I ever thought possible when I started this.
If someone ever asks, "want to throw the Frisbee around or play basketball?" or WHATEVER the case may be ... the only time I would say no would be if I had other plans. I rarely pass up opportunities to get outside (or into the gym) and be active. Be active. That's a good motto, isn't it?
And it's much more than what I listed above. I'd love to learn tennis this summer! I'm working on getting into "running" shape. I want to get some friends together for kickball games or Ultimate Frisbee. Touch football is fun. I think that Dusty, Mikaela and I are participating in at least one three-on-three basketball tournament this summer. Oh, and hiking! How I love hiking!
See what I mean? I'm very energetic, and it's only getting better. Pretty much every day, I feel like a pop can that's been shaken up. I want to get out there and do things!
Problem is, it's April (for another 45 minutes, anyway). And the weather 'round these parts rarely cooperates with outdoorsy activities in April.
So that's where I'm at. I definitely need to expand my cooking repertoire, learn some new skills and cook some new dishes. I need to eat more fruits and veggies. See what my body fat % is. Get back into the routine. Shed some more pounds. Get more energy. Keep on rocking.
There have been some small setbacks, but for real, I'm having the time of my life with this. It's honestly fun for me. Especially when the weather warms up and I can go outside more. I just gotta cut back on those snacks, balance out my diet a bit more, and I'll be set.
There is light at the end of the tunnel ... in all my life, I swear to God I never thought I would see it. It's a good feeling.
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