TACTICAL
I have made the decision to drop my classes this term and go
back to school next term. This has been
a choice that I have agonized over for most of the term and now it the time for
me to do what I know must be done.
Prolly give out more details (for those who are interested) the
next time I decide to make a post. What
I want to do is assure you who are into my comings and goings that the goal has
not changed. I still intend to finish
school and my ultimate goal is a BA in something.
Madison (my bike!!) is again being
troublesome! She needs new tires and it
seems a new back wheel as well. Along
with my television being out, it is one annoying thing after another around
here. But THAT IS ALL THEY ARE and they
are trivial annoyances at that.
Again, there are no worries about me and school. It could be worse… I could fail, have the
marks go on my transcript and THEN that would be time to worry!!
FITNESS, FITNESS!
What you with this post is a compilation of my “before”
pictures. I have been hitting my marks
this week so that I can get into a training cycle and really cut some
pounds.
Now this is more than Nixxie’s comment about “where is the six-pack”
when she saw the picture of me and my sister at the latter’s wedding in
November of 2010. I do not want to be
operating on achy knees and worrying about creaky shoulders when I am 50 years old... in JUST A FEW YEARS
FROM NOW! Good condition is not
something you begin and expect that things will have turned around in short
order. I know that I am not in the best
of form and with the other complications I have regarding my health, this is an
area that I am going to assert more, if not full, control over.
The weight that I am working with is 252 lbs which is what
the nurse said when I went to the clinic for routine ‘script refill. Saturday I plan on taking my measurements and
posting them here as well, that is, when I get the chance. Between the Ohio State – Nebraska game and Princess and her boys, as well as
work, I may not be on the computer much if at all, I hope!
Along with keeping track of my progress and sharing it here,
I will also describe my routine and why I am doing the things that I am doing
with regards to my aim for overall fitness.
My camera records so there is a possibility that you can watch a cat
actually do his work.
Another thing that I will do this month is actually make use
of where I work! There are different
machines and equipment at both (my gym) Anytime and Pinnacle Fitness (where I work) clubs that I plan
on making good use of. Both places have
great resources in the trainers at both gym… almost all of the trainers at
Pinnacle have BA’s in fields related to being fit, and of course Laura is a
former world champion body-builder, and there should not be anything else
needed for her resume or explanation of her qualifications!!
Jenny, my supervisor at Pinnacle Fitness and Laurie, who runs the exercise classes!!
4 comments:
I know how difficult the decision can be to drop classes, Mark. Not to worry, as long as you have the overall goal of completion in mind that's all that matters. It took me 10 years to finish my degree so I know it can be done :-)
I think it was wise to drop the classes this semester, Mark. I truly believe you will reach the goal you have set for yourself to get a BA; you are one, like I have said before, that does plan and put those plans into action so one day you will get there! And I truly do think you'll do great with your fitness plans/goals too!
betty
I think it's okay to regroup. You're not retreating...you're making a strategic decision to maximize your resources and reserves. I know it's still your goal and you will get back to it ASAP!
Good luck on your new workout regimen! I know you'll dive into that with full commitment!
Enjoy the weekend, and GO IRISH! (Playin' the Hurricanes at Soldier Field this evening.)
L&R, Beth
Tactical moves are proper sometimes. Taking a break and getting fit again sounds like a great idea. I am currently at 225 and would like to get down to 210, so I am going to look for an on-line app to help me track and post. Lets start this journey together!
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