Oooohhhhh, Maaaaatttt.... Where aaaare you?

Just wondering what you had to report for this week. Did I miss it?

Gazelle Intensity

"Gazelle intensity" as Dave Ramsey would say. Today: 1 hr 10 minutes in gym on machines, but that was not enough, so this afternoon I got on the Gazelle Jen gave us. Ryan does not think the Gazelle does any good, but come ride that Gazelle the way I do and you see. I rode it so hard one day before we went to Florida that I thought I had broke it legs, but I guess he recovered because Mom has ridden him the last two days, and he seem to be doing fine, so I jumped on. We'll after a 1/2 hr that Gazelle's nose went right into the dirt, but don't fear I landed on my feet with arms raised in victory and a cloud dust all around. That poor Gazelle! His legs (pistons) were so hot I though something was on fire. I'll have to give him a few days rest, a little food, and Mom giving him nice little training rides before I get on him again. But, at the end of the day I had 1 hr and 40 minutes on them calorie burning machines. Don't you love em!

The Train Building Speed - Look Out!

You young people better speed it up, the steam engine is building speed; you don't want to get run over!

Broke 1000 calories at the gym today!

My Report

So, I'm down 10 lbs. now.  I actually didn't think it was that much.  I hadn't weighed since I lost btw. 7 and 8.   Weighed today.  10lbs!  Mary has pushed me really hard on the cardio at the gym.  To the point of nausea.  No joke.  Fortunately, I haven't thrown up yet.  On the days I don't go to the gym I 've been pulling all the kids (close to 100 lbs.) in the wagon, all through the neighborhood, up hills, at the fastest pace I can stand.  That's really a workout.  My quads are burning after that and I'm huffing and puffing.  So, I said I needed to be creative.  That's my solution for now to get the extra cardio in.  I didn't make it to the gym today, b/c Scarlett and Drew both have coughs and runny noses.  Hopefully, I make it on Wed.  I did pull the wagon around today, but only with BG and Drew in it.  Scarlett insisted on walking around the neighborhood in her princess dress.  She pranced, while I pulled.  It definitely wasn't as hard without Scarlett's weight in the wagon.   Been doing pretty well on the diet.  I do kind of like Mark.  If I cheat, I make up for it at other meals by eating less calories than I normally would.  I'm not as hungry as I was to start with.  I guess my stomach has shrunk some.  Don't get me wrong.  I could pig out with no trouble at all, it's just not as torturous as it was the first week or two.  I'd love to have some Publix Heavenly Hash.....

Weekly Report

Weight: 183

That is another 3 lbs. I did pretty good on the diet this past week. I did cheat a few times as I was taken to lunch 3 times, but I just made sure I was good the rest of the meals those days. I did have a Five Guys burger Saturday night too, it was coupon for a free one!!

My workouts have been going great. I am getting stronger and can definitely see the difference. I tried to do 2 hours of cardio yesterday, but decided to stop at 1:40. My legs were dead and I was starting to cramp up.

Dad: That is awesome 6lbs while in Florida. I hear ya Mr. Biking Champion!!

The Train Has Left The Station!

Ok, I've been waiting for someone to "pickup my stroll," but I can't wait any longer, the steam engine has left the station! It might be a slow start, but once this steam engine gets rolling, there is not stopping it! Down 6 lbs - even with the trip to Florida. Look out this trains ah coming! Don't get run over!

Did 35minutes on the stationary bike and 35 minutes on the stair stepper yesterday for 880 cal total. I know, Matt, those machines are notoriously inaccurate, but try it - 35 min on stair stepper, and then 35 minutes at my speed on the bike. I know, but how can these old legs keep up with you youngans? Because you forget, or never knew I was a "biking champion" also. Out of 275 cops in the Super Cop Competition in 1976, which I won, one of the events I won was the bike race for which I blew away the competition winning the bike race. So these old legs know how to push them petals too!

Psycho Man

It is quiet in here

We haven't lost any competitors yet have we?