Ok, today I crossed the line from young at heart to reality, today I joined a fitness club. Now this may not be a life changing event to most people but I'm the guy that never had to watch what I eat nor ever work out, because I was always so active. Even in my 40's and early 50's I did things that guys half my age figure is hard work, and I did them for fun. But the fact is I had some surgery two years ago and quit smoking after 40 years, and the end result is a guy that used to look like a Greek god that now just looks like a Greek tourist. (Sorry that was a Dad saying modified but I had to use it) The goal now is to drop the 35lbs that I found over the last couple of years.
What actually got me off dead center was when this local health club offered memberships with no contract, so I went in and checked it out. The place was clean, bright, had every type of equipment I'd use, had some big screens, had showers, massage, locker rooms, fitness guru, and the correct gender wearing spandex. "This I can do", I said to myself as I walked out but I didn't want to do it alone. So my first call was to my older brother Brad. Now Brad and I used to be like oil and water growing up but so are most siblings when there is only 5 years between them. As we both aged we discovered that family is not such a bad thing after all and has its advantages and we've become much closer. And besides I knew he needed to work out as much as I did so I called him.
Telling him about the place he said it "sounded good" but let him have a day to think about it, I said great let me know. Then I called my friend Denise because she is one of my best buds and she'll usually back me up regardless of how silly my idea may be. Denise and I have been friends for going on 20 years, and been through it all. Divorces, relationships, health issues, family issues, you name it, so when either of us needs anything we know the other will always be available, so I called here and she said "great! Let me check it out on line and I'll let you know". I said cool, thanks!! So that was about a week ago.
Brad called me a couple days later and said," ok I'm in, but only til summer and then I'm going back to riding my bike". To his credit he rides daily during the summer as a form of exercise. So now I'm thinking, yeah, this will get me motivated, then I call Denise and she and the BF are on their way up north to do a little ice fishing. I said have a good time and call me next week!
This morning I got up and sat in my chair drinking my coffee, petting Fuzzy and thinking about the day. I watch as Fuzzy laid her head on my stomach like a pillow and she look way too comfortable, so I said enough...today I sign up. I went upstairs got cleaned up and dressed, and headed out the door.
Now I'm being a realist about this work out thing. I know gravity works, I also know that I can't have a 31 inch waist forever but I'm thinking it was just 33 inches two years ago, and right now when I look down I'm not sure if I remembered to put a belt on this morning. Therefore, this isn't about becoming Jack LaLane, this is about getting back to me, to the guy I'm most comfortable with. I've been dieting for about 14 days now and have lost 7 lbs, but I ask you, what good are skinny ankles if I can't see my shoes? So, you see, its more than diet, it's more than a few sit ups, I woke up one morning about 6 months ago and had my fathers stomach, and that ain't working at all!!!!
So while I may not defy gravity, I will work and get back to my middle aged trolling weight (LJ's gonna love me saying that) and I'll let you know how that all works out.
What actually got me off dead center was when this local health club offered memberships with no contract, so I went in and checked it out. The place was clean, bright, had every type of equipment I'd use, had some big screens, had showers, massage, locker rooms, fitness guru, and the correct gender wearing spandex. "This I can do", I said to myself as I walked out but I didn't want to do it alone. So my first call was to my older brother Brad. Now Brad and I used to be like oil and water growing up but so are most siblings when there is only 5 years between them. As we both aged we discovered that family is not such a bad thing after all and has its advantages and we've become much closer. And besides I knew he needed to work out as much as I did so I called him.
Telling him about the place he said it "sounded good" but let him have a day to think about it, I said great let me know. Then I called my friend Denise because she is one of my best buds and she'll usually back me up regardless of how silly my idea may be. Denise and I have been friends for going on 20 years, and been through it all. Divorces, relationships, health issues, family issues, you name it, so when either of us needs anything we know the other will always be available, so I called here and she said "great! Let me check it out on line and I'll let you know". I said cool, thanks!! So that was about a week ago.
Brad called me a couple days later and said," ok I'm in, but only til summer and then I'm going back to riding my bike". To his credit he rides daily during the summer as a form of exercise. So now I'm thinking, yeah, this will get me motivated, then I call Denise and she and the BF are on their way up north to do a little ice fishing. I said have a good time and call me next week!
This morning I got up and sat in my chair drinking my coffee, petting Fuzzy and thinking about the day. I watch as Fuzzy laid her head on my stomach like a pillow and she look way too comfortable, so I said enough...today I sign up. I went upstairs got cleaned up and dressed, and headed out the door.
Now I'm being a realist about this work out thing. I know gravity works, I also know that I can't have a 31 inch waist forever but I'm thinking it was just 33 inches two years ago, and right now when I look down I'm not sure if I remembered to put a belt on this morning. Therefore, this isn't about becoming Jack LaLane, this is about getting back to me, to the guy I'm most comfortable with. I've been dieting for about 14 days now and have lost 7 lbs, but I ask you, what good are skinny ankles if I can't see my shoes? So, you see, its more than diet, it's more than a few sit ups, I woke up one morning about 6 months ago and had my fathers stomach, and that ain't working at all!!!!
So while I may not defy gravity, I will work and get back to my middle aged trolling weight (LJ's gonna love me saying that) and I'll let you know how that all works out.
Yeah yeah...you're not old...and about that *middle aged trolling weight*.....Hmmmm, where do I even begin?? LOL
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