If Looks Could Kill--NSV for me
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!
Another drive by post.... I am falling behind with my personals... I esp. wanna tell Krystal about my thryroid experience...but that will hopefully happen tonite.
Jo, I ended up starting my fast yesterday after lunch (1pm-1pm). It was an insane day and i was hungry when we got home around 8 pm, but I was really tired and just went to bed.
Today I am off to Ikea. DH has a meeting in that area this morning and I will hitch a ride with him.
DEBBIE!!!!!! so glad you got on here!! now we can text AND facebook AND forum together LOL
im at work...taking a moment of peace n quiet...worked out this morning, another 60 minutes of high incline walking...im SO loving my new workout shoes, no pain, no blisters! i cant imagine how nice my feet would feel in spendy specialty running shoes LOL...even payless is a step up from walmart for me LOL and these shoes from payless are SO NICE!
am working on hydrating myself this afternoon...i think im always dehydrated to some extent...so i bought several things to drink (being that i hate water and would rather go without, than drink it lol) several zero-calorie drinks and some gum ...i buy the strangest stuff
Jo - Happy Birthday!!!!! Hope it was a good one of shopping and not laundry!!
Krystal - AMAZING NSV!!!! I am so happy for you! You must have been dancing on cloud 10!
Sum - Find anything good at IKEA??
Deb -
Alaskan - Hi! Glad you are loving the workout
As for me, did Tae Bo again last night, talked my son into joining me. Tonight it will be elliptical and then Bootcamp Abs Let's see if I get any takers on the Bootcamp Have a great night all!
I took over 20000 steps again yesterday. It was a good day! I also had a funny NSV; I was doing my walk and my exercise pants kept falling off me. I wore those when I was 165-170 pounds and now at 145-148 pounds they would not stay up. I looked really funny my whole walk because I kept pulling them higer and higer. i guess I can retire those ones
Krystal, I have a thyroid promlem and have had it for nearly 20 years. My endo says if one's values are "normal" but they are at low end; those people actually have a slow funtioning thyroid. So anything under 4.0. Now he keeps me around 0.5 and 1.5. My GP originally did not diagnose me, and I had massive amount of symptoms, I finally saw a specialist and life got better.
Also; wow,wow,wow! I liked your NSV!
Jo, I hope you had a nice birthday!! What did you do? Did you go shopping yet?
Star, I like doing things with my kids. That is cool that they are with you and getting in shape together.
Sum - What an excellent NSV!!! I love a great NSV and they seem to be abundant with this crew lately For a slower weight group, we sure do reshape nicely
On my end - took off my jeans last night without unzipping or unbuttoning them. DH laughed at me as I danced around after, I am a ham! Well, did the elliptical as planned, then right into the Extreme Abs Bootcamp... OUCH! BUT... was able to get 2 hostages last night!! YAY! DD16 and DS both joined me! Misery loves company - we were all feeling the burn Have a super day!
Thanks for the birthday wishes guys. It was a great day, my friends and family made me feel special without a lot of hoopla, just the way I like it.
With all this shopping for dress clothes, I have been fasting quite a bit, going somewhere between fast 5 and ESE most days. Just walks in the mornings and then all the walking with shopping. I haven't done any challenges or weights this week. I will do better next week.
I was still pretty hungry yesterday once I broke my fast. I keep craving chocolate. I hope today I am back to normal.
I found 4 dresses I like, if I get time I will take pics and post so you guys can help me out. I will probably return whatever I don't end up wearing, I certainly don't need 4 dresses
I really look forward to reaching goal and starting to stock my wardrobe with nice things that I know I will fit into for a long while.
Krystal, I loved your story about your x. That must have made you feel great!
Sum, that is too funny, time to get some new pants for sure! I still have safety pins in my shorts I wear to run in. I keep meaning to take them in, but forget about it until I go to put them on. I just bought some long yoga pants from old navy yesterday because my loaf around the house pants are getting to be a trip hazard
Star, I love it when I can do that! Makes for a trip to the bathroom hassle free
Very quick post, as I am off today to celebrate my anniversary that I totally forgot about!!
JO: You're right Spike is cheating on me!!!!! I'm so glad!! I am reaping the benefits of being 145.4 today!! Down a little under 4 lbs of water weight this a.m.
good morning got errands done this morning after i took the kids to their schools...went to the gym...LOVE the new shoes! LOL...another 5K walk this morning up the high inclines...time to get ready for work now
Very quick post, as I am off today to celebrate my anniversary that I totally forgot about!!
JO: You're right Spike is cheating on me!!!!! I'm so glad!! I am reaping the benefits of being 145.4 today!! Down a little under 4 lbs of water weight this a.m.
Congrats on your Anniversary! Have fun! Behave (or not)
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!
