So...it seems that I've had a little bit of bad news come my way. Recently I was told that I have an elevated cholesterol count. So...on top of the stomach crap, the intestinal crap, now I have cholesterol crap to deal with. As a result, I am gonna make some changes to my diet. I've already gone out and gotten garlic, pomegranate, and cranberry supplements to help balance it.
I've already started trying to cut gluten out of my diet. I always feel better within about two weeks once I get the gluten out of my diet. It's only been 4 days but I already feel like it's working.
I'm also gonna talk to someone I trust immensely, in order to get some different ideas as well. Time to get serious.
20110113
Wow, You Smell RAGNARly Dude!
Last weekend, Brian, 10 of our friends, and I completed the 191.1-mile RAGNAR Relay from Miami to Key West. The memories are indescribable, there are no words to say how much awesome fun we had.
The BEST part is...our team took FIRST PLACE in the running store division. We were 19th overall out of 322 teams! GO FEET FIRST BALLISTIC BUTTERCUPS!!
To illustrate the awesome times we had, since writing about it seems to be unworthy of the time we had, I'm posting one pic that says it all!! Enjoy!!
The BEST part is...our team took FIRST PLACE in the running store division. We were 19th overall out of 322 teams! GO FEET FIRST BALLISTIC BUTTERCUPS!!
To illustrate the awesome times we had, since writing about it seems to be unworthy of the time we had, I'm posting one pic that says it all!! Enjoy!!
20110105
Sticks 'n Stones May Break My Bones...
...but KENPO X will KICK MY F----N' ASS!!!
So...last night I did the first iteration of Kenpo X in my new fitness training. Bodybuilding is fun...plyometrics is fun. But Kenpo...wow. Mostly kicking and punching in a Tae-Kwon-Do style with a little Judo and Karate thrown in, Kenpo is a powerhouse workout. I had a great time re-learning some old moves I used to practice when I was a kid learning TKD.
I miss the feeling I'd get from learning to use my body's power and focus it in a small place. Good stuff. I was actually sweating so much I nearly slipped on the puddle I made on the floor. I love sweating like that. Today I'm sore all over...but mostly in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. I had to do a lot of craning to focus my gaze towards my kicks and punches, which sometimes were behind me. My chiropractor is gonna LOVE me next month.
Today's workout is back to bodybuilding and muscle endurance. Legs and back. It's a good thing I like pullups cuz there are a lot in today's workout. Huge amounts of squats and lunges too. Hopefully I won't ruin myself for the RAGNAR this weekend!
So...last night I did the first iteration of Kenpo X in my new fitness training. Bodybuilding is fun...plyometrics is fun. But Kenpo...wow. Mostly kicking and punching in a Tae-Kwon-Do style with a little Judo and Karate thrown in, Kenpo is a powerhouse workout. I had a great time re-learning some old moves I used to practice when I was a kid learning TKD.
I miss the feeling I'd get from learning to use my body's power and focus it in a small place. Good stuff. I was actually sweating so much I nearly slipped on the puddle I made on the floor. I love sweating like that. Today I'm sore all over...but mostly in my upper back, shoulders, and neck. I had to do a lot of craning to focus my gaze towards my kicks and punches, which sometimes were behind me. My chiropractor is gonna LOVE me next month.
Today's workout is back to bodybuilding and muscle endurance. Legs and back. It's a good thing I like pullups cuz there are a lot in today's workout. Huge amounts of squats and lunges too. Hopefully I won't ruin myself for the RAGNAR this weekend!
20110102
It's NOT Easy
I miss being sore like I am today. It's been a long time since I've been able to feel like I actually WORKED. Most of the soreness is in my triceps and lateral delts but there is a fair amount in my chest and abs as well. My biggest disappointment is in how I let my strength and upper body muscular endurance wane to the degree that it has. I miss having the shape in my arms that I used to have. My traps have flattened out. I will definitely be getting back into Olympic Weightlifting so I can rebuild them.
Of course, my main goal is to regain the definition in my midsection that I enjoyed when I was a personal trainer at LA Fitness.
Motivation is what I've been lacking. I don't enjoy working out alone all the time. Sometimes is fine, but all the time...it really doesn't help. I'm positive that joining a new gym (YouFit on Gandy) will help with that too, as new surroundings usually affect motivation in a positive way. Going back to the same old atmosphere at LA Fitness wouldn't really help me find new motivation.
Today's workout is plyometrics. I'm really excited to see how this goes. It looks pretty interesting. Lots of jumping squats and forward/backward motions. I'll report on the progress later tonight. I also have to run later, so we'll see how my legs accept that torture as well.
Of course, my main goal is to regain the definition in my midsection that I enjoyed when I was a personal trainer at LA Fitness.
Motivation is what I've been lacking. I don't enjoy working out alone all the time. Sometimes is fine, but all the time...it really doesn't help. I'm positive that joining a new gym (YouFit on Gandy) will help with that too, as new surroundings usually affect motivation in a positive way. Going back to the same old atmosphere at LA Fitness wouldn't really help me find new motivation.
Today's workout is plyometrics. I'm really excited to see how this goes. It looks pretty interesting. Lots of jumping squats and forward/backward motions. I'll report on the progress later tonight. I also have to run later, so we'll see how my legs accept that torture as well.
20110101
The Aftermath of a Horrible Diet
Two years ago...I looked like this.
I kept that shape for almost 20 months. Until the problems with my digestive system started to rear their ugly heads. Then came the "comfort eating"...
Well, it's time to post the "before" pictures.
I'm almost embarassed to post these but I need a jumping off point. I ignored all my usual nutrition guidelines for well over a month. I have gained a multitude of bodyfat and it needs to go.
So...with that begin said...Day 1.
I kept that shape for almost 20 months. Until the problems with my digestive system started to rear their ugly heads. Then came the "comfort eating"...
Well, it's time to post the "before" pictures.
I'm almost embarassed to post these but I need a jumping off point. I ignored all my usual nutrition guidelines for well over a month. I have gained a multitude of bodyfat and it needs to go.
So...with that begin said...Day 1.
Happy New Body!
Happy 2011 everyone! Today starts a new chapter in my life. OK, so it's a repeat of a chapter I completed a few years ago but it seems I need to revisit it.
This time I'll be doing it a bit differently. I have some pretty lofty goals for this year so I'll be using this forum to document my progress. I've had some pretty hefty health issues this past year, but I'm feeling much better and I think I can conquer any problem with getting healthier.
Let me recap the last month so there's a jumping off point. I was diagnosed with three lesions of H.pylori in my stomach in late November. I had an endoscopy and some other procedures in order to determine the course of treatment. It was decided that I should be treated aggressively with a therapy course called Helidac. 17 pills a day for 2 weeks. Then another treatment course of 4 pills a day for another 2 weeks. Today is the second to last day of Helidac. I'll be moving to the second stack of treatments later this week.
In order to get healthier, I've decided to stop eating gluten. I will increase my protein intake and decrease (but not eliminate) fats in my diet...concentrating on unsaturated fats for energy. Timing has a lot to do with it too. Eating at the right time is paramount!
In addition to the nutrition, Brian and I will be starting P90X today. I am also gonna follow the CrossFit workout of the day and do a modified version of it as a warmup to whatever workout I'm doing for the day. I'm gonna post a "before" picture so I can document the physical changes I'll undergo. It's time I became accountable for my actions. For the last month I've been eating WHATever I want, WHENever I want. Comfort was the most important thing when I was sick. Now it's time to get serious.
Stay tuned.
This time I'll be doing it a bit differently. I have some pretty lofty goals for this year so I'll be using this forum to document my progress. I've had some pretty hefty health issues this past year, but I'm feeling much better and I think I can conquer any problem with getting healthier.
Let me recap the last month so there's a jumping off point. I was diagnosed with three lesions of H.pylori in my stomach in late November. I had an endoscopy and some other procedures in order to determine the course of treatment. It was decided that I should be treated aggressively with a therapy course called Helidac. 17 pills a day for 2 weeks. Then another treatment course of 4 pills a day for another 2 weeks. Today is the second to last day of Helidac. I'll be moving to the second stack of treatments later this week.
In order to get healthier, I've decided to stop eating gluten. I will increase my protein intake and decrease (but not eliminate) fats in my diet...concentrating on unsaturated fats for energy. Timing has a lot to do with it too. Eating at the right time is paramount!
In addition to the nutrition, Brian and I will be starting P90X today. I am also gonna follow the CrossFit workout of the day and do a modified version of it as a warmup to whatever workout I'm doing for the day. I'm gonna post a "before" picture so I can document the physical changes I'll undergo. It's time I became accountable for my actions. For the last month I've been eating WHATever I want, WHENever I want. Comfort was the most important thing when I was sick. Now it's time to get serious.
Stay tuned.
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