When I was nine years old I would jog with my father. He was an avid jogger who even finished a marathon back when we lived in Cincinnati. I never went great distances with him, and I’m sure I slowed
Easy answer: Work harder
My weight has been effectively stable since about August. At the peak of performing in Odd Couple and Dracula, the sweat-off had me down a pound or two. During the holidays, the gorging and travel had me up a pound
Making the rounds
Visited the gym today for the first time in over three months. I didn’t actually exercise, just used their whirlpool and then their steam room. It left me with a good, cleansed, relaxed feeling – a little respite from all
Reasons and Excuses look the same from far enough away
I thought about going to the gym this morning. The last time I went was the 4th of July. I haven’t gained any weight, although I think what little conditioning had developed in my arms and upper body has slipped.
Achievement Unlocked: The New Normal
My weight from January 15th to today. Graph made on skinnyr.com I was getting to be fat. I wasn’t just a guy with an average build plus a belly anymore, or a guy finding his extra chin in his 30’s,
Say it with confidence
I returned to the gym this morning, and none of my limbs have fallen into disrepair during the couple of weeks away. Even while I was away I didn’t stop losing weight, thanks to sticking (for the most part) to
A problem I was not expecting
I don’t think I could sell a book called Math Can Help You Lose Weight, but the fact remains that my use of math in planning the pursuit of this goal has been essential. I know that one pound of
Slightly conspiratorial thinking about the fitness industry
I remember during my initial orientation session at the gym, the trainer kept emphasizing that cardio alone was not going to help me meet my needs; he assured me that results would come too slowly, that I wouldn’t build enough
End of Week Two
By Crackey, I made it. Every gym visit I have made my routine a little bit harder, and so far I like how I’m pacing myself out. I want to work hard enough to feel sore and accomplished, like I’ve
Day One
(So I joined a gym. Costco had a hell of a deal going. I realize I’m not alone joining a gym after New Year’s. But I’ve been a cliche before and I’m sure I’ll be a cliche again.) I read