Back on Track

Well, I started out this week with a reduced intensity workout and gradually increased it up to full intensity by the end of the week. I got back on the regular eating plan. It felt good to be back to a normal schedule. By Friday, I was back in full swing and loving it. I found I had actually missed running before my weight workout and lifting and so on.

The gym was not as terribly crowded as I had expected, in the morning. Tuesday morning I was still recovering from the cold and wanting the extra sleep, so I didn't get up and go swimming at 5:30. But, not wanting to miss it entirely, I went after work. That was BUSY. It's funny, the old schoolers in the gym scoff at the newbies, that they're getting in the way and they aren't really going to stick with working out and they are getting in the way. Anyways, that night was busy. But, starting Wednesday, I was back to my regular morning routine. And it wasn't busy! Thursday was much of the same. There were a few more people than in November and December, but not very many at all. I guess getting up that early to exercise just isn't for everyone.

So, my hard work has paid off and I have lost the extra pounds I gained between Christmas and New Year's plus 1. I'm down to 227, and as I think I mentioned, I bought for the first time in many, many years, size 20 jeans. Woo Hoo! It's only downhill from here.

Thanks to all the people who keep me motivated when I struggle including but not limited to: Lori, Nathan, Sienan, Mom, Dad, Andrew, Dixie, Shawn and Michelle, Dave O, Scott Smith, Heather on NetLoss, Trish, Sharon, Bev, Conkey, Carlos, Ron, James, my various family members spread out everywhere, my neighbors, my coworkers and so on. And for Matt at work, I have news for you buddy: Fitness does ROCK!