So, I was headed into the gym last night & 2 gentlemen were walking in ahead of me, one of them had on an extremely fitting "Extreme Couture" black t-shirt & I thought , "OMG! This guy is massive--as in extremely ripped!" I go inside, head to the locker room and didn't think anymore about it.
As I walked out of the locker room, I was face-to-face with this same "Extreme" gentleman. I almost ran right into him head on.
It was one of my ex boyfriend's!!! When we dated in 1998, he was a body builder, but non-competitive. It was the one of the fittest years of my life, as he is the one who got me into fitness.
I was just in complete shock, b/c I haven't seen him since 1999, & I had been out of bed maybe 3 hours! {{nice}}
Anyway, we chatted for a minute before I headed to my usual routine--tanning, the stairs, and the free weights.
When I got over to the weights, he came over and asked what I was specifically training for. I told him about the 1/2 and how I couldn't wait for it to be over so I could do Body Recomp. This was an excerpt of the convo:
Me: Yeah, I've been training for this 1/2 and I'm having to eat too much and too many carbs. I am finding it difficult to lose any more weight with all of the extra food.
Him: {Giving me an "If looks could kill/puzzled look"} What? You're trying to lose weight?
Me: {Laughing} Yes! I've already lost 20 lbs, but I still have some to go.
Him: OMG! Where? And why are you lifting all this? You could just tone. You're not building are you? {I was doing squats w/50lbs plus the 45 lb bar}
Me: I'm trying to pick my rear up off the floor. I'm not getting any younger.
Him: {Still peering at me, all over} You're doing a good job of that!
Me: {Still laughing} I don't mind if I stay at this weight as long as it looks different.
I wish I had taken a photo of him looking at me. It was seriously funny.
I guess that was a little confirmation that I have lost enough weight!
He volunteered to "assist" my efforts after the 1/2. It's funny how so many people know exactly the routine you should be engaging in! However, he must know some, he was by far the most muscular person I have ever seen face to face--too much imo, but still--quite impressive @ age 40!
Have a great night all!
