Life Improvement

Fall 2008 Report

I'm going to close out this year much stronger than I closed it. My initial idea was to:

Quit drinking & smoking, eat 5 small healthy meals per day, and workout 5 days per week

I succeeded in quitting smoking and I drink MUCH less than I used to. It took me 9 months or so to finally get back into working out as a habit but I'm finally here. The last piece I need to work on is nutrition but that is coming along nicely as well. (I just finished a turkey & swiss sandwich on wheat with dill pickles and almonds on the side.)

By the end of December I will have lost many pounds and gained the strength to ride 100+ miles per week. I'm also lifting weights and feel good about fitness, nutrition and wellness in general.

This just goes to show that working hard toward your goals really does pay off.

My Current Workout Circuit

This circuit of body weight and strength training exercises almost made me puke the first time I did it, but I'm loving it now. I'll switch up in a week or so.

"The Sins"

125 Jumping Jacks 

10 pushups 

3×20 bicycle maneuvers 

3×15 Upright Rows 

3×10 Squats 

3×10 Curls 

3×15 shoulder presses 

3×10 bench presses 

2 30" planks