Post 12 will be short. It is late and I am tired.
Today, I ate 2,018 calories for a balance of 482 in the positive. Whoo hoo!
Go me.
Short post.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
11 rules for your first workout with Powerfit Bootcamp
1. Never underestimate how loud JR can yell at the group.
2. Never underestimate how encouraging JR can be to you as an individual seconds after yelling at everyone else.
3. Never underestimate how encouraging everyone else can be.
4. Never underestimate just how deafening the cicadas can be (only relevant during certain workouts.)
5. Never underestimate how hot you will actually get.
6. Never overestimate how tired you will be when it's over.
7. Never guzzle your water.
8. Never think too much. If you think, you vomit.
9. Never vomit on the pavement outside - it splashes.
10. ALWAYS vomit in the bushes - it gives them nutrients.
11. Never think it is a good idea to roll down the car window to vomit. Never.
So if you haven't guessed, I had my first workout with PowerFit Bootcamp this evening. I'm so tired, but amazingly I feel good. We moved the whole time. I enjoyed it but like I said, I'm tired.
So, I didn't blog over the weekend. Here's a rundown:
Saturday - consumed 2,699 calories and burned 0, 199 over target.
Sunday - consumed 2,836 calories and burned 0, 336 over target.
Monday - consumed 1,919 calories, 581 under target. Boo-yah!
Today, I'm going to quit tracking burned calories. I will still exercise, but I won't track it like it's a little credit to eat more.
There's still a struggle. About once a week someone brings in a little snack at work, or like on Sunday. We went to Chili's for lunch and I got the endless lunch. I had chips and salsa, two Caesar salads and two bowls of their enchilada soup. I have this mindset that if it's endless (read: all you can eat), I have to "get my money's worth". Well, I need to be more concerned about my health than my money's worth.
To wrap it up, there's a group from our church that is going to Joplin Thursday and I'm going. It's going to be a long day and we'll see a lot of destruction, brokenness and heartache, so we need lots of prayer. Thanks in advance.
This post written while listening to:
Rescue is Coming by David Crowder*Band
Fall Back by LeCrae feat. Trip Lee
He Reigns by Saint
Who is Like Him by Trip Lee
2. Never underestimate how encouraging JR can be to you as an individual seconds after yelling at everyone else.
3. Never underestimate how encouraging everyone else can be.
4. Never underestimate just how deafening the cicadas can be (only relevant during certain workouts.)
5. Never underestimate how hot you will actually get.
6. Never overestimate how tired you will be when it's over.
7. Never guzzle your water.
8. Never think too much. If you think, you vomit.
9. Never vomit on the pavement outside - it splashes.
10. ALWAYS vomit in the bushes - it gives them nutrients.
11. Never think it is a good idea to roll down the car window to vomit. Never.
So if you haven't guessed, I had my first workout with PowerFit Bootcamp this evening. I'm so tired, but amazingly I feel good. We moved the whole time. I enjoyed it but like I said, I'm tired.
So, I didn't blog over the weekend. Here's a rundown:
Saturday - consumed 2,699 calories and burned 0, 199 over target.
Sunday - consumed 2,836 calories and burned 0, 336 over target.
Monday - consumed 1,919 calories, 581 under target. Boo-yah!
Today, I'm going to quit tracking burned calories. I will still exercise, but I won't track it like it's a little credit to eat more.
There's still a struggle. About once a week someone brings in a little snack at work, or like on Sunday. We went to Chili's for lunch and I got the endless lunch. I had chips and salsa, two Caesar salads and two bowls of their enchilada soup. I have this mindset that if it's endless (read: all you can eat), I have to "get my money's worth". Well, I need to be more concerned about my health than my money's worth.
To wrap it up, there's a group from our church that is going to Joplin Thursday and I'm going. It's going to be a long day and we'll see a lot of destruction, brokenness and heartache, so we need lots of prayer. Thanks in advance.
This post written while listening to:
Rescue is Coming by David Crowder*Band
Fall Back by LeCrae feat. Trip Lee
He Reigns by Saint
Who is Like Him by Trip Lee
Friday, June 3, 2011
10 posts in the wilderness
This is post number 10. Maybe when I get to post 30 I'll change my titling system.
Today, I consumed 3,082 calories and burned 704 for a balance of 132. I went onver my goal by about 500 calories because I totally cheated. Today was National Donut Day (how stupid...) and we got a free donut at Dunkin' Donuts (Yankees suck and Dunkin' Donuts rocks! It's a Boston thing.) To get our donuts, we had to buy a drink. I got a Latte Lite - with skim milk and Splenda. It was still wicked awesome. We also got a free donut at Krispy Kreme to eat in the morning for breakfast. Frugal, huh? On the flip-side, I think I still may be a little lower in the calorie range than I should be, so I don't think it will hurt. Time will tell.
Overall, I think it went well the last few days. I just have to be disciplined. It helps if I plan ahead for my meals and snacks. If I know that I'm going to eat my salad, and only my salad, for lunch, it keeps me from going to the vending machine and buying a bag of Doritos (even though it's still tempting at times).
Those of you who read this, please pray for Brandy and I. We are struggling in a certain area and we both try to be positive but sometimes you get beat up. I want this situation to be resolved in 2 to 3 months and Brandy told me tonight that I was "optimistic" (whatever that means - j/k). But I'm determined to get there. Just pray in agreement with us - God knows the situation.
This post written while listening to:
Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
Redemption Song by Bob Marley
The Flood by Sacred Warrior feat. Roger Martinez
Today, I consumed 3,082 calories and burned 704 for a balance of 132. I went onver my goal by about 500 calories because I totally cheated. Today was National Donut Day (how stupid...) and we got a free donut at Dunkin' Donuts (Yankees suck and Dunkin' Donuts rocks! It's a Boston thing.) To get our donuts, we had to buy a drink. I got a Latte Lite - with skim milk and Splenda. It was still wicked awesome. We also got a free donut at Krispy Kreme to eat in the morning for breakfast. Frugal, huh? On the flip-side, I think I still may be a little lower in the calorie range than I should be, so I don't think it will hurt. Time will tell.
Overall, I think it went well the last few days. I just have to be disciplined. It helps if I plan ahead for my meals and snacks. If I know that I'm going to eat my salad, and only my salad, for lunch, it keeps me from going to the vending machine and buying a bag of Doritos (even though it's still tempting at times).
Those of you who read this, please pray for Brandy and I. We are struggling in a certain area and we both try to be positive but sometimes you get beat up. I want this situation to be resolved in 2 to 3 months and Brandy told me tonight that I was "optimistic" (whatever that means - j/k). But I'm determined to get there. Just pray in agreement with us - God knows the situation.
This post written while listening to:
Three Little Birds by Bob Marley
Redemption Song by Bob Marley
The Flood by Sacred Warrior feat. Roger Martinez
Thursday, June 2, 2011
I need 9 breath mints
or I need to brush my teeth for 9 minutes, or I need to sleep for 9 hours [yeah, ok...])
This evening when I got home from my walk, I had thrown up 9 times. Not large, projectile type, just... little spits of vomit. Is that too much information?
My problem was three sided. First, I ate too much for dinner. Second, I went to walk too soon after eating said dinner. Third, it was stinkin' hot.
Anyway, yesterday was an off day. By the time I walked (after Brandy went to Praiser auditions), it was almost 11:00. Then I had to recharge my A/C in my car, which took me almost 40 minutes. I was too tired to blog. Sorry, faithful fans, I get up at 4:30 AM for work.
So yesterday I consumed 2,280 calories and burned 665, which put me in the positive for 885. Whoo! Today, I consumed 2,139 calories and burned 619 (plus whatever the vomiting did for me...) for a balance of 980. Double whoo!
Today was also weigh in day. If you'll recall I weighed in when I shouldn't have Monday. Not counting that, I lost 1 pound this week, which put me at 345. That includes 3 days of junk, BBQ overeating and general mayhem for my gastrointestinal system. This week, no mayhem! My goal weight of 200 lbs. remains intact (that's 145 lbs. from now, for those of you who are subtractionally disinclined).
Things will get better if I keep on keepin' on (what am I Jerry Garcia?). I have an Excel Spreadsheet that will track my weight weekly. When I lose my first 50, I am having some kind of celebration. Once I lose 50 lbs., I will be below 300 lbs. for the first time since... high school? Over 10 years ago...
I've typed enough and I know some of you are nodding off, so I'll be quiet now. Blessings on you and yours, and me and mine.
This post written while listening to:
Joyful by Flame feat. LeCrae
This Is Our God by Chris Tomlin feat. David Crowder
Oh, Happiness by David Crowder*Band
Big Iron by Johnny Cash
We Will Follow by Jars of Clay feat. Gungor
Prodigal by Gungor
This evening when I got home from my walk, I had thrown up 9 times. Not large, projectile type, just... little spits of vomit. Is that too much information?
My problem was three sided. First, I ate too much for dinner. Second, I went to walk too soon after eating said dinner. Third, it was stinkin' hot.
Anyway, yesterday was an off day. By the time I walked (after Brandy went to Praiser auditions), it was almost 11:00. Then I had to recharge my A/C in my car, which took me almost 40 minutes. I was too tired to blog. Sorry, faithful fans, I get up at 4:30 AM for work.
So yesterday I consumed 2,280 calories and burned 665, which put me in the positive for 885. Whoo! Today, I consumed 2,139 calories and burned 619 (plus whatever the vomiting did for me...) for a balance of 980. Double whoo!
Today was also weigh in day. If you'll recall I weighed in when I shouldn't have Monday. Not counting that, I lost 1 pound this week, which put me at 345. That includes 3 days of junk, BBQ overeating and general mayhem for my gastrointestinal system. This week, no mayhem! My goal weight of 200 lbs. remains intact (that's 145 lbs. from now, for those of you who are subtractionally disinclined).
Things will get better if I keep on keepin' on (what am I Jerry Garcia?). I have an Excel Spreadsheet that will track my weight weekly. When I lose my first 50, I am having some kind of celebration. Once I lose 50 lbs., I will be below 300 lbs. for the first time since... high school? Over 10 years ago...
I've typed enough and I know some of you are nodding off, so I'll be quiet now. Blessings on you and yours, and me and mine.
This post written while listening to:
Joyful by Flame feat. LeCrae
This Is Our God by Chris Tomlin feat. David Crowder
Oh, Happiness by David Crowder*Band
Big Iron by Johnny Cash
We Will Follow by Jars of Clay feat. Gungor
Prodigal by Gungor
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
I only 8 a little bit...
I don't know if anyone has noticed (probably not, there's only 1 other person that reads this - Hi Brandy!) but I'm trying to name all my blog entries with the number post it is. Seven (7) was tough, but tonight was so easy.
Anyway, after an atrocious weekend, today I consumed 2,981 calories and burned 619. I did go over my limit by almost 500 calories but I'm determined to not make it a habit.
It was a tough weekend, as evidenced by last night's blog. I went back and read it tonight, and I was a little harsh on myself. Also, I want to clear up that I was not putting down JR, his amazing organization or his cool website. I meant "slick" as in, nicely done and easily navigated.
So, today was not good, but not as bad as the last 3. Tomorrow I hope we go grocery shopping as we're almost out of food and I want to stock up on good stuff so we aren't tempted to get fast food or pizza. Sure it's easy, but being out of shape has worn thin (no pun intended).
One more thing and then I'm done for the night. A friend suggested changing the translation I'm using for Bible reading to see it if gets me out of a rut. So, I'm going to look around.
Goodnight blog world.
This post written while listening to:
Come Thou Fount by David Crowder*Band
The Big "M" by Lust Control (don't look for the lyrics to this one if you're easily offended. They were a Christian band but their lyrical content makes some people uncomfortable.)
Everlasting God by Saint
Joyful by Flame feat. LeCrae
Bright Wings by Sarah McMillan
Anyway, after an atrocious weekend, today I consumed 2,981 calories and burned 619. I did go over my limit by almost 500 calories but I'm determined to not make it a habit.
It was a tough weekend, as evidenced by last night's blog. I went back and read it tonight, and I was a little harsh on myself. Also, I want to clear up that I was not putting down JR, his amazing organization or his cool website. I meant "slick" as in, nicely done and easily navigated.
So, today was not good, but not as bad as the last 3. Tomorrow I hope we go grocery shopping as we're almost out of food and I want to stock up on good stuff so we aren't tempted to get fast food or pizza. Sure it's easy, but being out of shape has worn thin (no pun intended).
One more thing and then I'm done for the night. A friend suggested changing the translation I'm using for Bible reading to see it if gets me out of a rut. So, I'm going to look around.
Goodnight blog world.
This post written while listening to:
Come Thou Fount by David Crowder*Band
The Big "M" by Lust Control (don't look for the lyrics to this one if you're easily offended. They were a Christian band but their lyrical content makes some people uncomfortable.)
Everlasting God by Saint
Joyful by Flame feat. LeCrae
Bright Wings by Sarah McMillan
Monday, May 30, 2011
Seven, the fourth prime number, is not only a Mersenne prime (since 2^3 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since the exponent, 3, is itself a Mersenne prime. It is also a Newman–Shanks–Williams prime, a Woodall prime, a factorial prime, a lucky prime, a happy number, a safe prime and the fourth Heegner number.
If you understood the title to my post, please enlighten me. That's what I got when I googled "fun facts about the number 7." I espiacially want to know what a "happy number" is...
This is my 7th post...
Today I consumed (roughly, I had to approximate) 4,664 calories and burned 424 for a balance of 1,545 over goal.
I got real frustrated about that. Then to make myself feel better, I weighed myself, even though I am not supposed to mid-week (Thursday is my weigh-in day). I gained 4 pounds since Thursday.
My wife tried to be very encouraging, which I appreciate. She said frustration is my "gateway" to giving up. This time is weird for me. Usually I get frustrated because I'm not losing weight fast enough. But, opposed to what logic would tell me, I am not excited about gaining weight.
I must confess I feel beat down tonight. I was always the fat kid in grade school, I got made fun of for being the fat guy in high school and in college, and now I'm a disgusting adult specimen of fatness. Or maybe a revolting display of mature obesity? Whatever...I'm a disgraceful example to my wife and son by being overweight and God is not happy about it. Read my blog from last week with the stuff from Proverbs in it. God does not like it when we are fat. Bummer.
I'm not trying to beat myself down even further. Please don't misunderstand. I'm just conveying some thoughts and feelings here. Next week, I start a trial membership with JR Spear for his Powerfit Boot Camp and it terrifies me. If you go to his very slick and nice webpage, you'll see very happy, skinny people working out, sweating and running, all while laughing and bonding and generally making me feel even more terrified. To make it worse, I've seen what it will cost after the free month is up. That makes me not want to even mess with the free month in case I enjoy it. I'll only get 30 days before I'm right back here, doing the same old thing.
I don't want to give up, but I can't really isolate myself on a ranch with a personal trainer for 5 months either, can I?
This post was written while listening to:
I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Brighter Day by Gungor
Singing Over Me by LeCrae
Battle Hymn of the Republic by STRYPER
Eastern Hymn by David Crowder*Band
This is my 7th post...
Today I consumed (roughly, I had to approximate) 4,664 calories and burned 424 for a balance of 1,545 over goal.
I got real frustrated about that. Then to make myself feel better, I weighed myself, even though I am not supposed to mid-week (Thursday is my weigh-in day). I gained 4 pounds since Thursday.
My wife tried to be very encouraging, which I appreciate. She said frustration is my "gateway" to giving up. This time is weird for me. Usually I get frustrated because I'm not losing weight fast enough. But, opposed to what logic would tell me, I am not excited about gaining weight.
I must confess I feel beat down tonight. I was always the fat kid in grade school, I got made fun of for being the fat guy in high school and in college, and now I'm a disgusting adult specimen of fatness. Or maybe a revolting display of mature obesity? Whatever...I'm a disgraceful example to my wife and son by being overweight and God is not happy about it. Read my blog from last week with the stuff from Proverbs in it. God does not like it when we are fat. Bummer.
I'm not trying to beat myself down even further. Please don't misunderstand. I'm just conveying some thoughts and feelings here. Next week, I start a trial membership with JR Spear for his Powerfit Boot Camp and it terrifies me. If you go to his very slick and nice webpage, you'll see very happy, skinny people working out, sweating and running, all while laughing and bonding and generally making me feel even more terrified. To make it worse, I've seen what it will cost after the free month is up. That makes me not want to even mess with the free month in case I enjoy it. I'll only get 30 days before I'm right back here, doing the same old thing.
I don't want to give up, but I can't really isolate myself on a ranch with a personal trainer for 5 months either, can I?
This post was written while listening to:
I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone by Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Brighter Day by Gungor
Singing Over Me by LeCrae
Battle Hymn of the Republic by STRYPER
Eastern Hymn by David Crowder*Band
Sunday, May 29, 2011
6 really is an evil number...
This is post number 6. I didn't blog last night because we went to see some family and by the time we got home, it was too late for me to function.
Yesterday, I consumed 2999 calories, while burning exactly 0, for a balance of 499 over. Today, I consumed 2948 and burned 619 for a balance of 171. Tomorrow will be better.
This whole process is very difficult during a holiday when you get together with family and eat. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for Pete's sake! Restraint and moderation are key. I have to keep this in my head.
Strength and grace, Lord Jesus. Grace and Strength.
This post was written while listening to:
Here I Am by Barren Cross
All To Us by Chris Tomlin
God Almighty, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
Yesterday, I consumed 2999 calories, while burning exactly 0, for a balance of 499 over. Today, I consumed 2948 and burned 619 for a balance of 171. Tomorrow will be better.
This whole process is very difficult during a holiday when you get together with family and eat. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, for Pete's sake! Restraint and moderation are key. I have to keep this in my head.
Strength and grace, Lord Jesus. Grace and Strength.
This post was written while listening to:
Here I Am by Barren Cross
All To Us by Chris Tomlin
God Almighty, None Compares by David Crowder*Band
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