Thank you everyone!
I really appreciate the comments.
It's been a fun process. I feel so much better in a number of ways. I'll continue down this road for the rest of my life. Healthy.
One funny development was just prior to Thanksgiving. I was going through my closet (at my wife's persistant urging and supervision
). All the oversized stuff had to go. I was able to hang on to a couple pairs of pants. I had to argue with her to keep 'em, too. She just couldn't understand why I needed the slack in the waist for IWB carry.
I found my old high school letterman's jacket. I earned this coat in 10th grade for football and wrestling. It's not the type with the leather sleeves....just the "new" nylon style that was rage in 1984.
The bosslady was shaking her head "NO" when I brought it out of the closet. I walked back into the closet like I was tossing it in the "out" pile. Instead, I slipped it on and walked back out.
She cracked up laughing and finally agreed that I should keep it as a cool keepsake of the football days.
Had to take an obligatory cheesey pic for my progress log.
Just leaving the gym after a tough workout. Keep tweaking my wrists and forearms....added some versagripps straps. Outside of gym dues and a comfortable pair of high quality exercise shoes, these are the best fitness investment I've ever made.
Versagripps.com A most excellent product.
My main buddy, who is loving my more active lifestyle:
He's growing like a weed. I'm 6'5". My son is 12 years old. I'll be looking up at him soon. Crazy growth spurts.
Family got together for the holidays. Sure was a great visit. Kid's were anxious and outa control while Dad was getting the camera set up. He kept them calm by letting them do a goofy pic at the end. It worked. Goofyness thrives with my family.
I've made it to the 120 lb mark and would like to go another 75 lbs. Sounds like a lot, but it's really not. There's a lot of fat left to burn.
I've found a great asset. It's an app that I can run from any smartphone, iPad, or PC. Myfitnesspal.com It makes traking calories and macros a breeze.
I'll be out of commision for a couple of months due to a hernia repair surgery coming up in two weeks.
I hope to make it to the 200lb mark by my September birthday...even though I'll be in recovery mode during most of February and March. Daily weigh in's, careful tracking of calories consumed and walking as much as I can will be order of the day while post-op.
Be well folks, be well. I hope that you all meet and EXCEED your fitness goals for 2012.
