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Ross Sutton 1929 -2009

 I had a present in my life pass away Jan 2nd. This man was my neighbor and he was a constant present to me and all who knew him. His name was Ross. He was a great neighbor, we watched out for each other, yet we gave each other our space. If either of us needed anything,all it took was a phone call and he was there for me or I was there for him. I saw him the day before he passed away, his wife called me up to see if I could get their gate w...

January 7, 2009 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

19th Present from Austin

 If she looks like a magazine model, and acts like a magazine model, then surely, is she a magazine model? Well this lady looks the part, but Heidi took no prisoners when we went to the gym. Luckily I went for some group training but those poor people who went with Heidi to work out, I bet they hurt for days. Everytime i looked up i saw her go by with a group that was quickly dropping in numbers and looking whipped,lol.  She may be toug...

January 6, 2009 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Opening present number 18

 You have to know by now this was one heck of a Christmas for me, 18 awesome presents and still counting. And not a one of these were under my tree at the house. That's why they came as more of a surprise as I met each one of them in Austin. This next one came from the cold tundra way up north, well heck Oklahoma is way up north for me, but his one came from Canada, Toronto to be exact...and what a guy! Jeff Brodie is one heck of a man and I...

January 4, 2009 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

Present Number Seventeen (two for one)!

 Well she was number 17, you know what I mean, and the way she looked was way beyond the mirror....This of course was AimeeD and she also brought along her husband Charles. Two of the nicest people you could meet. Friendly, funny and again you could tell they are serious about their health. They looked awesome. But when I really noticed AimeeD's beauty is when her,Diane, and Kim were posing in the lobby doing the Bill's Angels video shots wa...

January 3, 2009 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

Present 16

 This lady is as fine as this candy. When I saw her last name for the first time it reminded me of the first time I learned of this word.The word is treacle and it was the name of this gentleman's sailboat and he gave me the definition when i asked him what it meant. It'a an English candy made from sugarcane, but now when i think about this candy I think about MichelleT. She is the sweetest person and she is fantastic. She has an awesome sto...

January 1, 2009 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Unwrapping present 15

 I was again pleasantly surprised when I met Mona (Teachnmommy, who I think went back to Mona on the site,lol). She has a great smile and a very warm personality. But then again, what would one expect from the great state of Louisianna! I sat next to Mona during breakfast Sunday morning and we got to talk for a few minutes. Mona was another person I didn't get to spend a lot of time with, but I also knew, along with her there are severa...

December 31, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

My 14th present unwrapped

 Meeting Clara was a total surprise. I had seen and responded to a couple of her threads about nutrition. She seems very knowledgeable and has a way of explaining the complicated stuff so that it makes sense. When you meet her in person she is such a delight to be around and is just plain cool to get to know. She is like our own Genuis, like the ones I go to for training at the Apple store. Very patient and compassionate on how they talk to ...

December 26, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Present 13

 This came in a bundle of Joy named Denise Taylor. Of course since it's her birthday i had to save it for today also. I met Denise outside of the hotel in Austin right after we pulled up. I told Jerome she reminded me so much of one of the young ladies that I know that competes in body building and who is 23. Tanaya has gone pro, but she can't even hold a candle to how good Denise looks. She is the model of health and fitness. And what a com...

December 25, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

The 12th present

 On the 12th day of Christmas...Clarissa and Stoney gave to me....a box of Right Lite shakes, a box of Right shakes and a box of Right Protein..... and no shakerrrrr cuuuuuuuup!, lol. That was actually what was wheeled out in the area we had all gathered at in the Holiday Inn in Austin. They announced they had a surprised and came out with one of those big service dollies loaded to the top with the boxes of Right Shakes. It was too cool and ...

December 19, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

Present number 11

 This present came in the pleasant surprise of a sunshiney present. A full blown smile, a bubbly personality, and someone that you can visably see practices what she believes. When I see this young lady, in person or on the forums, the song from Donovan always comes to my mind...and also one of my favorite snacks..... sunflower seeds. Heck even John Denver has a song about her....Sunshine is her name and spreading sunlight is her game.... sh...

December 18, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

My 10th present

  Vanessa was the 10th present I met on Saturday in Austin. Although we met in Dallas nd have corrsponded a few times, seeing Vanessa again is pure joy. She is a very friendly person and is a person who takes care of herself. She looks fit and fantastic. So much so she reminds me of one of my co workers from when i first hired on at Valero in 1994. That lady is Victoria Gay aka Jazz from the first American Gladiators series. This was my firs...

December 17, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

The opening of present number 9

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Jane over exchanging emails for several months. Let me tell you this lady didn't disappoint in person. She is awesome. She has the heart of a champion and I am so blessed that I got to meet her. Whe n we were at the Mexican Food place in Austin, Jane came over and was talking to Marty. I held Janes hand as her and Marty got deep into a discussion. Tears were shed but through it all I felt a warmth and a ...

December 16, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Present number 8

Present number 8 came in the package we refer to as Caoch Brad. Brad is an inspiration on this site and always has  great advice, a kind word and in person he is even better. i didn't get to visit much with Brad and his wife, but I know since he lives close we will definitely meet again. Thanks Brad for making it to Austin and like i said, we will meet again. Love you my brother! Troy ...

December 15, 2008 | comments (7) | Uncategorized

Lucky number seven present.

 7 is a lucky number and I am lucky to have met this man twice. Larry is his name and he is from Oklahoma. Both times I have met Larry I am greeted with a big warm smile from a very soft spoken man. The comfort I feel when i am in his presence is just awesome. His easy going demeanor immediately sets me at ease. I will look for Larry when I go to the next event because with him I find a friend, comfort and a warm smile and I am at ease. ...

December 14, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

The 6th present I received

 The 6th present I received in Austin that day was another person that I will now call my friend. His name is Raul and we know him as TXTRANSFORMER. And transforming he is doing. He is videoing his experience and even though it is amazing on the screen, in real life his transformation is doubly amazing. What really struck me most about Raul was his demeanor. He has that aura about him that makes you feel good. He is one heck of a guy and am ...

December 13, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Big present number 5

 This present kinda  reminds me of the past. Remember the show Gentle Ben? Well it was about a young kid who was friends with this enormous bear. Well this is the story of Gentle Ken. I met Ken in Austin outside of the hotel soon after we arrived. And this man reminds me of a bear, just not all hairy like a bear, lol. He has the friendliest smile, is a quite, but very considerate gentleman. I really like Ken and enjoyed being around him...

December 12, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

The Fourth Present

 As you can see with my theme of my last few posts, my Austin visit for me was like opening up all these awesome Christmas presents. I knew they were all going to be great, but the surprises I found in each and everyone of them were even more rewarding. Which brings me to present number 4. It was the double package of Mellie and Fonz. They are a great couple and so fun to be around. They are funny, sweet, and some of the nicest people you co...

December 11, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

Present Number Three

 This present came in a package that has a heart as big as Texas. It was Dusty and it was an honor that I got to meet him again. He gives great hugs, a warm smile and a good all around guy to be near. He makes me smile just being there. I love this guy and his story that he tells will show that through any obstacle a man can face, a man can over come. This man is a champion of champions and he is in this to win. In my eyes he has already fou...

December 9, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

My Second Christmas Present

  The second Christmas present that I was about to get is just as awesome as the first  and all the rest. You remember how when you were a little kid and you got that Jack in The Box you crank the handle on and the Jack popped out. I always was ready in anticipation of when he popped up and thought how grand. You felt excitement, anxiety and anticipation but you knew time and again this little bundle of joy was going to pop up. Wel...

December 9, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

My First Christmas Present of the Year

 On Saturday, Jerome, his lovely bride Melissa and i went to Austin Texas to meet some of the wonderful people that are on this site. I knew something special was going to happen as my wife and Jerome and his wife hid my computer and cell phone from me that Friday afternoon. They insisted that T.com was down and just to leave my phone alone as I always seem to be checking texts and reading incoming mail. That was a chore for them I'm sure,lo...

December 8, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Good day, sad day

 Today I got a run in. It was 2 miles and i did it in 16 minutes and 44 secs...best time so far. but before I did that I went in to clean bird cages and found my little cockatiel had passed away. His name was Freebie and we had him for over ten years.We don't know how old he was because I caught him in the back yard and never found his owners.I know this should be a place to post accomplishment and observations but I felt I needed to share a...

November 4, 2008 | comments (21) | Uncategorized

Transitioning before the next 18 weeks

 My next start date is Monday November the 3rd. Since the completion of T-1 I have been still working out. I have been doing my ubwo that Dianne suggested and they are awesome. i also did a spin class tonight. New instructor, new pain. Just trying to work on cleaning up the eats.  ...

October 30, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T day 123,124 and the Last Day

 Well I have been busy the last two nights. Getting off work later than normal and trying to fit my routine in. Wed night I ran 2 miles and beat my time by 48 seconds...17 minutes and 5 seconds! Thursday I didn't get to work out as we had the pool guy over hammering the last of the details on the swimming pool addition next week. I did my Dianne Orwig workout just now and feel this was an excellent way to end my 18 weeks.  I'll write up...

October 24, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

T Day 122

 Today after work I did Dianne O's workout for the upper body, but due to getting home late and parrot feeding and cage cleaning I supersetted the big muscles in between the little ones. For instance when I finished a 12 rep on incline bench press I went straight into a 12 rep tri cable push down. After doing that routine in about 20 minutes I could barly pull my shirt off to shower. Even a quick routine is effective!...

October 21, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

Tday 119, 120, and 121

 Tday 119 was 1.5 hour swim on Saturday for 2400 meters of kicks, drills and strokes. Tday 120 was a roadtrip to Rockport for a day on the coast. Tday 121...today was a 2 mile jog after work... beat my time by 3 secs,lol. Oh well a little is a lot, Y'all have a great day, Troy ...

October 20, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 118

 Today after I got up from 3 hours sleep  (worked nights last night) I ran a few errands and decided I would go for a run. I loaded up the mail box which after one full trip is 2.5 miles with bottled water and a few packets of energy gel. I wanted to get a least a 10 miler in but I was prepared to go longer.The weather was cool today and over cast with a minimal breeze. So I set out. After the first mile i felt that this could be a grea...

October 17, 2008 | comments (6) | Uncategorized

T Day 117

 Today I took the bike and went for a ride. I mapped out another route for my spirit run. The weather here has gotten cooler so depending on how I feel when I get up tomorrow I might do the run tomorrow instead of next Friday. Hard to believe in 9 days that the 18 weeks is already up. Time goes by fast when you are a changing!...

October 16, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 116

 I got up at 12ish, ate some cereal....Go Lean with Almond milk if you are curious...weed eated for an hour, came back in, slammed a banana and an apple and did me a 5 mile run in 50 minutes and 36 secs. I wasaiming for 7 miles but it got too hot. Now it's time for a meal and off to work...a busy mind is a healthy mind,lol.... and so is a busy body.... well the working out busy body...not the one who gets his nose in everyones business,lol....

October 15, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 115

 Today I am doing what I call the Dianne Orwig upper body workout. When Jerome was here he showed me what she had him doing for upper body and i absoletly love it. Makes me swell up like a puffer fish,lol.  Other than that, just enjoying the cool weather and looking forward to a good run tomorrow. Hope everyone is having a ten kinda of a day, Troy ...

October 14, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T Day 113/114

Sunday was 113 and today, Monday was T-day 114. I tried to fix our septic pump and to no avail as I waited on a crew to come out of Dallas to work on our wind turbine that has been down for several weeks. They showed up late with a bucket truck and after changing out a few boards got it fixed. Luckily this wasn't a result of storm damage, so it was covered under warranty, but the bad news is that with all the damage we suffered from Ike, the wind...

October 13, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 112

 I usually don't have many regrets in my life.... but i have one today....that I didn't go to Tennessee! Darn it all! Man did I miss out big time, You guys have a great time, Troy...

October 11, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T Day 111

 Today was a planned 3 mile run. I did it after work( actually a few minutes ago). It was a little tough after working a 12 hour shift. I felt more winded than usual and it was just harder all the way around. I think i do a lot better in the morning after breakfast. My time on the 3 mile run was 26 minutes and 58 seconds.  Have a nice day and y'all come back now, ya hear! ...

October 10, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 110

 Today was spin class and I made it.....somehow. She did a lot of running counts and I was wanting to sit more. I think I need to get bandaids for my boobs like Shane said or maybe a bra like Dude suggested. They are really getting raw,lol. I guess they don't like running and spin class. Hope everyone is having a great day, Troy ...

October 9, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 109

 I hit the 7 mile mark today. It was my goal to at least hit the halfway point for my 1/2 marathon run on Oct. 25 or the 26th. I had wanted to run  5 or 6 miles today but was shooting for 7 which i did! my time was 74 minutes and 15 seconds. My legs feel a little rubbery and my left boob got a rash from my shirt. But as I reflect back several years ago, my Moobs( man boobs ) would beat me to death just cutting the grass with the zero tu...

October 8, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T DAY 108

 With the tri I was signed up for in Galveston cancelled I needed to fill the void. So even though I really don't know how to train for this half marathon in spirit run in Denver, I figured I'd keep up some of the training I was doing for the tri. And Tuesday's is spin class. i'm headed out in a few minutes for one heck of a workout. If anything the 45 minute spin classes build my stamina, Have a blessed day my friends, I will, Tro...

October 7, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 107

 I ran 5 miles in 50 minutes and 33 secs today. This is being done in preparation of the Denver marathon that some of the T.com members will be running. I plan to run the same day but I will running here at the house, so I will be in Denver  in spirit and support. 13 miles is long....real long, lol. Troy ...

October 6, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Tday 106

 I had planned on biking after I got off work this a.m. but the guy I carpool with got stuck so i got home earlier than normal and went straight to bed. I just got up a few moments ago  and we are going to take this as a free day. We haven't gone out in a while so we are going to have an off planned breakfast and i honestly don't know if I can run or lift after that, lol. But we'll see, plans change quickly around here, Troy ...

October 5, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 105

 Got up at 1300 and felt pretty good. Usually I don't sleep well after I get home from my first graveyard night. I think a lot of this has to do with my nutrition as set up by our nutrition lady. We are doing what's called food combining. When we have a meat dish, we eat veggies only. When we have a carb dish we only have veggies. We eat fruit alone and not with other meals and only have fruit in the a.m. I usually have my fruit an hour afte...

October 4, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 103/104

 Yesterday I took Jerome to the airport as his stay had come to an end. We just finished up a few chores, hung out and played pinball. We didn't get a workout in, which should have been cardio because the Power and Grace dvd we did the day before pretty much was legs and cardio. So we took a rest day.   Today is my 104th day though and I start night shift. i have a planned ubwo and will do it at the Y or at home. Just haven't decided ye...

October 3, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T day 102

 We started off the day picking up veggie oil and then back to the house to finish chores, which again included mowing and limb removal. After that I did legs and abs and we did Jeromes' dvd exercise tape Power and Grace. It was a great workout and I hit a few tens! Of course it was hard to concentrate while Jerome was screaming in pain,lol.  It was intense though and he impressed me with his work ethic and his workout ethic. I now see ...

October 1, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 101

 We started off the day back on the property cutting down trees, hauling limbs and burning the piles we've made. I have even had to climb up in the trees to bring down some of the limbs that were snapped from the winds. We were totally drained and headed to the Y for cardio day. I did spin class, Jerome did the recumbant. The spin class was absolute murder and I don't know how I finished the 45 minutes of pure hell,lol. I just closed my eyes...

September 30, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

Numero 100

 Jerome and I hit the Y today and followed his routine set up by his trainer Diane. Needless to say it was intense! Wow what a workout and I'm a little nervous about doing legs Wednesday. After our workout I introduced Jerome to Tanaya, the body builder who stayed with us last year. She did Jerome's fat percent and then we talked diet, workouts and shows. It was a good visit and I think Jerome could see what it involves to get under 10% body...

September 29, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 98/99

 T day 98 was the drive to Dallas for the Texas meetup and the drive back home. The total drive time was almost 11 hours, the visit time was over three hours, the total fuel cost was 0 dollars as we made the whole trip on veggie oil. The meetup, was absolutely priceless. What a night! The excitement from the meetup had me so cranked that I burned 350 cals, so I'll take that as a cardio day,lol! Jerome and I informed Kathytnt,Clarissa, a...

September 28, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 97

 Today was my first day back at the gym since I cut my wrist. I did elliptical and Jerome did recumbant. I kicked major butt as I had someone watching me,lol and had to! We have had a great day hanging out. i think he was amazed at the power of what a hurricane can do as he saw some of the area and devastation when we went to go run errands.  Swimming is off for tomorrow, so a road trip has been planned....wonder where we are headed?&nb...

September 26, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 96 and a half,lol

 Today I started my 7 days off and am having a great day so far. Jerome got into town at 3 p.m. and we just finished dinner and are relaxing. Tomorrow we'll go do some running around and then we'll go visit the gym. Don't know what's planned there but I'm sure it will be competitive, whatever we do. Have a great rest of the day y'all , Troy ...

September 25, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T Day 95

 had to post this a.m. even though technically it's day 96. Our internet service( Hughes) is so slow in the afternoon it took 30 minutes to respond to one thread. So I just have to log on early a.m. when there is less traffic to get anything posted.  It's the one negative about living in the country. I will resume workouts Friday. But the eating has been decently clean. Jerome comes in this afternoon for a week, It should be f...

September 25, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 94

 Today the arm felt better and the tetanus shot made me feel a tad achey but other than that it has been a good day. Work is lining out and it was a lot smoother today doing my routine testing. i'm in shock everyday though when I take a new route home and see the devastation Ike has caused. you cannot fathom the sites that I am seeing. It is truly a miracle a lot more people did not lose their lives. I pray for a quick recovery from the...

September 23, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 93

 Well I'll have to ease up a few days on the workouts as the nurse fixed my wound up with stitchless sutures. i have to keep it dry and not exert a lot of pressure on it. Hopefully I'll be back by Friday. I have some company coming for a weel visit and I wouldn't want to disappoint Jerome if I couldn't give him a 100% in the gym. Hope all is well with everyone. ...

September 22, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 92

 We were planning on going for a bike ride today but while I was moving my neighbors tin roof that landed on our property into a pile I cut my wrist open. Susan butterflied it to keep it together and I just mowed and hauled limbs in the golf cart. i'll have the plant nurse look at it tomorrow when I go to work and hopefully she'll give me a tetanus shot. I think she'll send me out to get stitches but I hope not. Other than that I think ...

September 21, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T Day 91

 Today is a freeday. The Y is still closed and we will probably go bike riding tomorrow. Just depends if the streets are cleaned up enough for us to ride on. Have a great day, Troy ...

September 20, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 90

 finished nights and got up early to get some stuff done and try to get a run in. I did over the 2.3 miles I did Wed, but i need to go figure out how much it really was. I'm now in training for nothing in particular but I figured I could still train for the tri that isn't going to happen. Who knows, maybe something will show up in the near future and I'll  be prepared, Troy ...

September 19, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 89

Got up today and started cutting up the trees that are all over the property. After I did that I ran to recycle and then scored some used veggie oil. I was really not in the mood to workout but decided it would get the blood pumping and get me that feeling that I get when I lift and feel unstoppable. I did  a good leg routine and feel the better for doing so. So now it's off to work and after that I get the weekend off. I'm looking forward ...

September 18, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 88

 Well it looks as if the Tri I was scheduled to participate in is put off until 2009. It was scheduled Oct 24th in Galveston. I think Galveston won't be ready to handle anything for quite sometime. So I still ran today, except is was down some rural roads. I don't know how far, but when I leave for work I'll check my odometer and find out the distance. It was rather hard due to the temp and humidity and the fact everyone is burning a lot of ...

September 17, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T day 87

 I got an upper body workout in using the home gym. The Y will be down indefinetly because of some damage and no electricity. I was filling and draining the 200 gallon fish tank and had to be there so I wouldn't run it over and that's where all the equipment is so I got to get it in. It felt good and felt like we are back to normal.....  Hope everyone is having a great week Troy...

September 16, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 86

 The workout i got in today was more of what I have been doing the last few days, hauling 5 gallon containers of gas around. Filling them, moving them, pouring them and refilling them. They do get heavy lol. I also got another generator set up and spent some time getting it running. Many, many pulls on the cord to get it running, and only one curse word was launched from these lips! Broke down the 200 gallon reef tank and had to lift an...

September 15, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 83

 Although there was more of the lifting and working the body like it has never been worked out before I feel the spiritual effects from the exercises and lessons that we have been doing. I feel honored and humbled by the prayers and well wishes all my friends have left and posted on this site. I feel like I'm the luckiest person in the world with the support I have here. Thanks so much, it means a lot to us and it has made this whole situati...

September 12, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 82

 Today was suppose to be spin class, but since Ike took a northerly turn towards the Houston/Galveston area I had to change the workout plan. I did chest lifts moving 20 sheets of plywood into the bed of my truck. I took a 30 minute break and then chest lower lifts as I lowered those sheets of plywood to my wagon on my golf cart. At that point the next set of lifts were more bi/back/chest lifts and raises as I hoisted the plywood over each d...

September 11, 2008 | comments (4) | Uncategorized

T Day 81

 Spent the day stacking all my loose junk up in my man cave and getting everything ready for the possiblilty of the storm hitting us. The storm is out of my control, but planning out beforehand, the chores that need to be done are in mine.  Did my chest and back workout at the house today. Hope everyone is having a good day, Troy ...

September 10, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 80

 Today I got a spin class in and feel a little more energised now. I think that workout was needed to get my energy levels up from the bout of tiredness I have been suffering from working the night shift.  Hope everyone is doing well in their transformations , Troy ...

September 9, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 79

 Today I did shoulders. And only shoulders. I really didn't have much else to give and since I missed that last week with all the swimming I figured a good hard shoulder workout was needed. It was still a struggle but I did get it done. Yes! Hope everyone is on their A game, Troy...

September 8, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day 78

 Free Day I needed it!Thank you, thank you very much. Troy...

September 7, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 77

 Work was uneventful and it's a sad sad day when I can get a connection on my laptop with the wireless faster than i can get a connection here on the satellite at the house. It took me almost 5 minutes to try and log on today.Not too much can be said about the satellite technology when you are out in the sticks,lol. Well Bill posted his #11 assignment and i must admit, i am having a time with it. I keep asking myself, am I there for the...

September 6, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T Day 76

  Well, that was a great 9 days off, and I have to go back to work tonight. Just getting my workout done and headed for a little power nap. Hope everyone is looking forward to a great weekend, Til then, have a great one, Troy ...

September 5, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 75

 This afternoon was my spin class and I started to look out at the weight room and noticed several of the guys lifting. They were all lifting way too much weight and most were going at a very quick pace. I just want to put the reminder out there that it is more important to use good form and go at a slower pace. Save the fast pace for the cardio, it will do much better there than in the weight room. Hope all is good with everyone, ...

September 4, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T day 74

 Today was more yardwork, and while doing that I have a lot of time to reflect on things past and things present. I like where I am at now in my life and continue to strive for the spiritual aspect of my transformation. Little steps is the progress I'm making. I did arms and abs with the gals today and came home and cooked dinner, That's all folks! Troy ...

September 3, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 73

I spent most of the day clearing the ditch in front of our property and then moving several loads of broken concrete to make some walls around he pond to prevent erosion. The hurricane missed us thankfully but we sure could have used the rain. Bigs hugs to everyone who checked up on us. We built a hurricane room in our house and it is rated for 180 mile an hour winds so we will stay if one heads our way. I know it's stupid in some people's opini...

September 2, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T Day 72

Today was Labor Day and boy did I labor. We went and met the swim team at the pool for an hour an half and labored for the whole time lol. I swam 2400 meters and did a few drills but mostly got in about 1200 meters freestyle. We then were invited to the coach's house to visit and had a real nice time. But what made the day even brighter is the fact I had Jerome and KathyTnt check on us to see if we were effected by the storm. Thanks guys and K...

September 1, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T day 71

 Today we met the group at our house and we tagged along for the Sunday bike ride. I did 34 miles this time. If there is one thing that I have learned from Bill and hitting tens when you workout, is that if you can't  hit a ten at least go further, longer or faster. So I beat last weeks ride by 7 miles!  Cool! ...

August 31, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T day 70

 Wow am i BEAT! Today was adult swim practice and it was the butterfly and i suck,lol! Thank goodness I get plenty of time to improve this stroke, plus we don't have to use it in the tri's. But I can tell this will need a lot more upper body development and a lot more practice to hone the skills to get this stroke down. We did other drills and laps but most more geared to developing the butterfly. I was able to get about 2400 meters total in...

August 30, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T day 69

 Today was either shoulders or bis and tris, and since i couldn't decide I did all three. And then I went with the girls and did abs with them. I really feel it now,lol.  Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and Labor day. Stay Strong and stay focused, Troy ...

August 29, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 68

 Today was a planned spin class day but the instructor didn't show, so Susan and I used this as another rest day and went home to get some more yard work done. We were still pretty sore from yesterday's outing so the break will do us well. Hope everyone is having an awesome week, Troy ...

August 28, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T day 66 and 67

 Yesterday I was able to get my cardio done at work before I got off and we headed out to San Antonio. Today, day 67 I spent most of the day pushing my friends around in their wheelchairs and helping them out at the water ski event they put on for them at San Antonio Sea World. I think I'll count that as my weight day,lol.  Tomorrow is spin class. Have a great day mt friends ...

August 27, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day 65

 Today I nailed my chest and back routine after work. I might not be able to post tomorrow as we are headed out to San Antonio when I get off work to help out at an event Wednesday morning. We should get back late Wednesday night, so Thursday might be my next post, Hope all is well with everyone,  Troy ...

August 25, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T- day 64

 Today we went riding with a group of people and we rode 27 miles. It was a great ride and I had time to think about a lot of things and to really feel what was happening to my whole body as I was pushing the last 10 miles. I finished the ride and I feel great. i was even able to push mow the island and around the pond after we got back and wasn't even tired. I bet I sleep good tonight though,lol Hope everyone is having a great Sunday,&...

August 24, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T day 63

We swam 2200 meters today in our 1.5 hour slotted time. We did multiple type exercises like dolphin kicks without using our arms, forward and on our backs. 1 arm butterflies with the dolphin kicks, and other freestyle strokes using training aids to get our arms moving more efficiently.  It was a great workout and I gave it all i had until I got calf cramps.luckily we were almost done. Have a great weekend my friends ...

August 23, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 62

 Today was a visit to the nutritionalist and then we headed to the Y afterwards. I did shoulders and joined Patty and Susan for an ab workout. it whipped my......abs! ...

August 22, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 61

 So it was suggested I have fun with my workouts and celebrate my success. Due to inclimate weather I went to the Y for a 30 minute run on the dreadmill. Today it was me against none other than the Fish, Michael Phelps. I knew I had a run cut out for me due to his competitive nature but I had focus. The focus to give him a run for all it was worth. We started out neck and neck and after about the 5 minute mark I felt the power within myself ...

August 21, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T Day- the big 60

 Wow it's been 60 days of change. And little steps I might add, but with the aid of a mentor, the Mighty Marty I feel I am about to turn a page in my change and make another step up toward progress. Thanks Marty, for your time and always being there. Today was a great chest and back workout, and this happened before I was inspired, but deep down inside, I knew inspiration was a phone call away. I'm ready to knock down some barriers...

August 20, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 59

Well with the storm we had this a.m. and not being able to log on for just a minute with the Verizon card, I was looking for that pencil again, lol. Then I saw Bill's posting on assignment 8 on my phone and read it and figured the one thing I need to work on is my impatience. We moved out in the sticks and new things like having cable for the computer wasn't going to happen for a spell, so i need to accept this and the fact that bad weather happ...

August 19, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T day 58

 Today I had to go to yearly safety training off site. It was sooooooooo boring because we do it all on the computer at work before hand( CBT'S... computer based training) .Had my pencil been sharp enough I would have plunged myself upon it to end my misery like a disgraced Samurai warrior,lol. I didn't bring anything to eat, figured I pick all the goodies off  the Subway sandwiches they usually get. This time they catered BBQ and ...

August 18, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 57

 Today was greeted with the fact that it's always a good day when you awake and feel good about being alive. I need to remember this all the time. LIFE  has been grand and will get better! Today is freeday from a workout, a rest day! The eats are still following Dr. Debbies suggestions until next Friday.... no red meat, no wheat, nuthin sweet! My rhyme to remember,lol Good Sunday to all! Troy ...

August 17, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day56

 Today after work I got shoulders and calves done. Again it was quick and to the point but effective. The nutrition is going well and am getting ready for a free meal next week. Susan and i plan to go to Smith and Wolenski's for red meat,lol. Hope everyone's weekend is going as well as mine, Troy ...

August 16, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 55

 Today was a late work day so I came home and did chest, back and legs on the Elizabeth Machine. That's what I call my Precor home gym. It is named after my ex-wife..... it was expensive, cold, hard and hurts me soooo bad,lol.  But I got a good workout! Have a great day my friends, Troy ...

August 15, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 54

 Yesterday I was able to do an UBWO  BFL style. I started out strong but faded quickly. I was trying to hit some heavy dumbbell weights on chest but really got pounded on shoulders. I did 35 lbs 12 times 40 lbs 10 times and then could only hit 45 lbs 5 times, i was so whipped that I skipped the 6 rep lift and hit 40 lbs again for 10 reps. Back was going good on one arm rows with 65,70, 75, 80, but after that 80 lbs 6 reps I again had no...

August 14, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 53

We finally got some rain today, first measurable amount in almost 3 months! Needless to say there was no ditch cleaning today but I got other things done. Went to Verizon to get a different wireless card for the laptops. It really isn't any better on the Mac I'm using now, still can't watch video's well, they get real choppy, but I'm hoping it will work on the Dell I bring to work. I think I have an interference here at the house. Probably the r...

August 13, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 52

 Got up after a few hours sleep from graveyards and knocked out another 300 foot of ditch. Lucky the beeze was keeping me cool and it was overcast. I could have got more mowed and weedeated but people keep stopping and asking me about the wind turbine. I guess they are fascinated by it. The same thing happened when i had the camel in the front pasture. I barely could get any work done in the front of the property, lol. Oh well, it keeps me e...

August 12, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 51

 Still haven't got my laptop to connect at work so while I'm on nights it's been quite lonely. Well, except I talked with Jerome for a couple of hours and we are getting to know each other. I think it is neat to develop such strong friendships across the country and find people who can truly motivate you. To each and everyone of you i have had the pleasure of emailing with or talking on the phone with i feel my life becomes richer and fuller...

August 11, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 50

 I got off work this a.m. and went to the Community college on the way home. It was still dark so I was able to change out of my nomex and put my running shorts on and a t-shirt. I an two miles in 17 minutes and 10 secs. It was slower than the 3 miles I did last week but nature called and i responded. I feel really good after i woke at noon, so I think the run put me into a deeper sleep, which is hard for me to do when working nights,&n...

August 10, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 49

Working nights and since i just got up I haven't done much yet. I have a few hours to plan a workout, which would normally be cardio, but I missed a couple of weight days due to having a lot to do chore wise and then running out of time or energy. I'll edit later, Stay Strong, Troy  Alrighty, I went ahead and did an upper body workout BFL style. Even though i have been working my own plan more geared for swimming, when you go back to what ...

August 9, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 48

 Well, it looks like I'll miss my planned shoulder and back routine. I'm plum tuckered out. Brought the truck to another shop and was getting all my yard work done. Push mowed about an acres worth, ran the weed eater for over two hours, got the truck back and went to the feed store and now i'm getting ready to take a power nap before I go to work tonight. At least it was a productive day, Have a great weekend everyone, Troy&nb...

August 8, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 47

 What a day. Loaded up the new ten speed, and brought the truck to have the windshield replaced. it was a 13 mile ride and almost made it home when I blew the rear tire. I had to walk the bike the last two miles home.  Since I was stuck at the house, i did chores and after that fixed the tire. I rode the bike to the Y which is 6.5 miles and did  the 45 minute spin class. Susan met me there and we loaded up the bike and went and got...

August 7, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 46

 Today I worked out at the Y and did legs and arms. Susan and Patty were working out at the same time and I really enjoyed watching workout to the plan I have set up for them. It's also nice seeing the effort they put forth.  I'm still following my food plan that Dr. Debbie planned for me. We'll see how long I can hang on that,lol. Hope everyone is having a great day, Troy ...

August 6, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T- day 45

 Today is a new day and my plan is to at least get a spin class in. if the weather gets bad I'll do my cardio at home. We have Eduard headed this way, but hopefully it'll stay a tropical storm, Peace, Troy ...

August 5, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 44

 I needed a break today. I think after yesterday's run and being outside all day in the heat and then it being a free day, I just feel a little pooped.  Tomorrow is another day and a spin class! Have a great day my friends, Troy ...

August 4, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 43

 Ran 3 miles this a.m. at 24 mimutes and 30 secs.  Got the wind generator in, it took all day. Peace, Troy ...

August 3, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 42

 Swim team practice today. Then it should get really interesting. We are finally going to get our wind turbine installed after delays and other problems. Can't wait!...

August 2, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 41

 Had our appointment with the nutrionalist today and looked at bikes for our upcoming mini tri. Due to lack of time ended up doing a quicky shoulder workout. Tomorrow is swim team practice. Have a great Saturday, Troy ...

August 1, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 40

Did the elliptical at work for a 369 calorie burn. Off for 7 days now! Peace, Troy ...

July 31, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T-day 39

Crappy day due to personal problems with my family. Day made better with a great leg workout and good nutrition. A frown became a smile and some sore legs,lol. When in a pout, Work out! Peace, Troy ...

July 30, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 38

 Split routine, cardio at work and arms at home.  Entered my first mini tri which will be in Oct. Peace everyone. ...

July 29, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 37

 Today was chest and back day, er afternoon. I work Mon-Thurs. days this week so my computer time will be limited.  After that it is my long change with 7 days off. Hopefully I'll survive the week,lol. Have a great week people, Troy ...

July 28, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 36

 Today is my freeday. I will probably have a few free meals but we already got a 2 mile run in this a.m. It's about the only time I can run if I want to compete in a mini tri. So now it's off to do chores for the rest of the day. Have a great day people and aim for the stars. ...

July 27, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 35

 Today was swim team practice. Since my math skills aren't the greatest I miscounted the planned warmup and instead of swimming 500 meters I swam 1000 meters freestyle to start the day. i didn't get all of the drills in because of that but I did get the 1 arm drills and the fast drills in for 800 more meters and that was the whole 1.5 hour of training.  After that we went to a bike shop and looked at the big boy bikes. I think I'm going...

July 26, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 34

 Today I hit the Y after I got up at 1000 from wroking nights. It was shoulders, tri's and ab's and I tried a few new things, which elevated the normal after workout pain,lol. Carpool dude met me there and pointed out a few other mistakes and improper things I have been doing. It has really made a difference in the last few workouts. I think I will be slowing down on the amount I have been moving up on weights lately. Muscles don't like...

July 25, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 33

 Today, my friend and I met at the community college to run. I have not done this since high school and was not very good at it back then. Before I left I worked on a few minutes of jump rope to warm up. We met there 30 minutes later and started to run. We made it a half mile when my friend said let's walk a little, so that's about the pace we did. Run a 1/4 and walk a 1/4. I felt really good today and feel I could have possibly done the who...

July 24, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 32

  Yesterday's cardio was at the Y and netted a 269 cal burn on the elliptical. Almost half of what my home unit and the work elliptical get me. But it was as intense. I tend to think the lower number is more accurate as the ellipticals at the Y are a lot more expensive. Met the guy I carpool with at the Y and we lifted together today. I have been after him for awhile so we decided after we got up(worked nights last night) that we would ...

July 23, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 31

 Today is 31 days into the change. The main thing I really want to work on is the inner me and my spiritual being. I feel for me this would be the toughest challenge is I am forced to really step outside of my comfort zone. I find it hard to find alone time to meditate due to many things that take up my time. With the suggestions I have gotten from several of my friends I have been making small strides. I know this will take time but in the ...

July 22, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 30

 Today what I have planned is my usual Monday chest, back, bi and ab work out. I think this is my favorite part of the workout week because working the upper body makes me feel great. After the workout I get all pumped up like a puffer fish, my arms are so tight they almost hurt, and that rush i get is incredible. Then the let down is I lose my mancard and put on my apron and cook,lol. Just kidding, I actually enjoy cooking and the deal was ...

July 21, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 29

 Yesterday I did my planned workout at work. It was a date with the elliptical again as i burned 500 cals in 20 minutes doing an HIIT cardio. Today is free day so I don't have anything planned, but we'll see. The day is long. Hope everyone  has a great Sunday, Stay Strong ...

July 20, 2008 | comments (3) | Uncategorized

T-day 28

 Yesterday was scheduled shoulders,tris and abs, but we got late relief at work. While I was sitting in the conference room waiting for my ride I went ahead and knocked out 20 minutes of cardio. That's where we keep are exercise equipment at work. When I got home I did some tri and ab exercises. So yesterday wsn't a total loss.You got to roll with the changes people, Have a great weekend, Troy ...

July 19, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 27

 Did spin yesterday and for today will be shoulders, bi's and abs at home. Hvae to work on on week days no computer time at work. Hopefully though, I'll get some meditation time in....

July 18, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 26

 Yesterday workout was completed and was a success. Today's plan is to go to spin class and do that for the 45 class time. Other than that I will probably spend another couple of hours in the attic putting in another water heater aid that I got at a renewable energy show. Talk about sweating, I bet I lose ten pounds each time I go up there. At least this is the last one. Hope everyone is having an awesome day. ...

July 17, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 25

 The plan for today is to meet Susan and Patty at the Y and do legs, abs and more legs. My calves are a little sore from spin class last night but that's probably because of learning how to jump rope.  Other than that it is a great day so far. Troy ...

July 16, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 24 My Purpose

My purpose is that I may be an example to others so that they can achieve a healthier, happier more spiritual life.I want to give others what I get from here. This was my response to Bill's blog yesterday on what was our purpose. I figured I put it here after getting the idea from reading Chris Haro's blog. Great idea Chris. Today's plan is to do spin class this afternoon. Always a ripper of a workout. Have a great day people, Troy  And a r...

July 15, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 23

 One more night to work tonight and I have 3 days off. Today's planned routine is chest, back and bi's. i'll get that in either here or at the Y and then it's off to work. Have an awesome Monday. Heck I just found out it was the 14th... I'm soooo confused,lol.  I got one heck of a chest , back and bi workout in before I went to work. I upped the weight on almost everything. It was awesome! Thanks to the inspiration I got from ...

July 14, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 22

 Today will be a rest day. Nights are sometimes very hard to work when you have to try to sleep during the day. Today was one of those days, the daylight rest just didn't take. I could do some cardio at work tonight though, we'll see. Hope eveyone's Sunday is an awesome Sunday. ...

July 13, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 21

 I got off work at the usual time and we made it for our swim. The training was intense I was was trying to use more upper body strokes with less leg movement to increase my efficiency. After that I swam 500 meters and then practiced open turns, to help shave some off time off my laps..... as if I were ever going to use this to compete,lol. But I guess when you are learning something new you should learn every aspect of it correctly....just ...

July 12, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T day-20

 Officially it's day 20 as I'm working nights and it is the start of a brand new day.I used yesterday as a day of rest after doing all the stuff I did. I couldn't figure if I should do some type of lifting or cardio, so I mowed and weedeated for several hours to catch up on the yardwork. When I get off in the a.m. 0500 I'm headed out to the pool with Susan and Patty for swim team practice. I hope to be in bed by 1000, so it should be a ...

July 11, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 19

 After yesterday's planned and unplanned workouts I haven't planned anything so if I do something it will be unplanned. i start nights tonight and in the a.m. it's off to swim team trianing for 1.5 hours. Other than that, I'm surprised how well i feel after an upper body workout with some cardio at the fitness place followed two hours later with a spin class. ...

July 11, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 18

Today is suppose to be spin day, but at 1000 I'm going to L.A. Fitness to workout with one of the guys I work with. I've about had enough of the crap at the Y. Yesterday while working out the kids were were cranking up the treadmills to full blast and trying to jump on them and run. One kid got tossed about 2 foot backwards into the ellipticals. It caused everyone to jump up and stop what they were doing. It wasn't ten minutes later and another ...

July 10, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 17

 Today will be legs and abs. If I'm lucky I'll try to get some swimming in. The Y was suppose to leave  a lane open for lap swimming for adults. They usually don't and since my transformation is focusing more on working the spirituality part of my life, I find myself losing that rather quickly when kids land on top of me doing cannonballs into the pool. I guess they figure I look like I would be fun to ride, like Shamu or something, but...

July 9, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 16

Today will be spin class for 45 minutes. Other than that I will have my butt planted on a mower for most of the day. Fun times in Alvin! Spin class complete and i left puddles of sweat on the floor. it was a ripper as usual, but no leg cramps!...

July 8, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 15

Today will be upper body at the Y, but I'll update this later. O.K. got my upper body workout in at the Y. Did chest,back, bi's and abs.Bumped up weight on just about everything. I think meal time hit right with workout time and had plenty of energy.Got some good meals in and am cooking dinner as we speak, salmon, green beans and salad. ...

July 7, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 14

Today is freeday. Although it is free from workouts I'll burn a boat load of calories doing yard work. I have a ditch that is covered in Kudzu and it has my name on it. Armed with a weedeater and a lot of patience and determination I hope to knock about 500 foot of it out. I'll be sore all the way up until lifting time tomorrow, which is chest,back and bi's at the Y. Somebody has to do it! you guys have a great Sunday! ...

July 6, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 13

 We got up at 0500 for some insane reason and on an off day no less. We headed out to First Colony and met the folks for our usual Saturday torture. An hour and a half in the pool. Today was practicing freestyle strokes with less leg movement for me and the backstroke. I was able to hang the whole training session and after the training we met the coach at Starbucks for coffee and conversation. we discussed other events coming up and Susan's...

July 5, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 12

 Today was shoulders, tris and abs. It was a great workout. it was a great day! Also volunteered to help in a 5k at the booth for registration.  Hope everyone is having a great 4th of July celebration. ...

July 4, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 11

 Ever have a bad day. Well you know to to make it better..... butt kicking workout! I took a day of vacation from work today so the power company could kill the power to my house so I could make a tie in for a wind generator. They never showed, never called..... nothing. I finally got in touch with the rep and he said they could come out tomorrow. Don't know when, can't give me a ballpark time, just that they might come out....if I stay home...

July 3, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 10

 Legs were done and they are whipped. Did a little ab work also. They don't hurt as bad. Hope everyone had a great day! ...

July 2, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 9

 Today at work I did the elliptical for a 503 calorie burn in 20 minutes, HIIT style. That was my all time best as I was aiming for a 500 plus cal burn. Finally. I owe that to the inspriration I got fom my friend Tracy. We talked most of the day today and when I got to go work out, I felt a lot of positive energy. Thanks Tracy! other than that I'm going to try and post a pic on this post. Let's see how it goes. ...

July 1, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 8

Today after work I did chest, back, bi's and abs. it was a little rough due to a long day at work but I pushed through and made it a successful workout. i should sleep well tonight. Xena that fine looking critter was Hoss. I had him for about 3 years and after we evacuated for Hurricane Rita, I felt it best we find him a new home. We had to leave him because we didn't have enough room in our caravan when we evacuated. We lost a swan due to heat...

June 30, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 7

Today is my free day so I won't be doing any planned workouts. Other activites might burn some calories though. Yesterday's planned workout was swimming with the Adult Masters Swim Team. i swam for 1 hour and 15 minutes. My big accomplishment was swimming freestyle for 30 minutes non stop. Before and after we were put through variuos drills to improve our technique. That afternoon we had a get together at our place with all of the members and the...

June 29, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T- day 6

Yesterday I got my shoulder, tri and ab work in. We started later than normal because Susan's workout partner Patty was running late. They found out Chuck's pancreatic cancer is gone! He went with an alternative treatment and an organic diet and in 6 weeks has tested clean! Wow we were all just in awe and it was hard to workout and focus. But the good news made for a satisfying workout. This a.m. Susan and are headed out for our adult masters s...

June 28, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 5

 Today is what i call transition day. i just finished nights got home at 0600 and got up at 08:30 a so I can get my body back on day light normal time. I'm a little grumpy but that should pass once I get out in the yard and finish the chores of the day.  Yesterday was cardio and I did the elliptical at home. My goal has been to burn 500 cals in a 20 minute routine and even though I've been close, I've never done it. This was the closest...

June 27, 2008 | comments (0) | Uncategorized

T-day 4

Yesterday did legs which made it extremely hard to walk at work last night. The fact I'm on my feet for several hours at a time makes for a long 12 hour shift. Today's plan is HIIT elliptical at home. Can't swim still cause of the weather again. When I build my pool, I'll swim whenever I want,lol.  Well, it's cardio time. Have a great workout today. ...

June 26, 2008 | comments (5) | Uncategorized

T-day3

 Yesterdays plan to swin for cardio was a bust due to the bad weather so i did my cardio here. I did the elliptical for a 475 cal burn. Also we now have assignment #2 out and luckily for me I'll stay on my same plan. It's 3 cardio days and 3 weight days. So today's plan is legs and maybe if time permits some swimming. I guess the one thing i would like to do this challenge is get the intensity level up. I often wonder if I had a workout part...

June 25, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

T-day 2

 Got my upper body workout in yesterday and it was tough. I was a little worn from all the chores from 7a to 4 p. I worked out from 4:30 to 5:30 and even added extra ab work and back. i have been working on my list with my before pic and although my life right now is better than i imagined it could have been after 1992, there is room for improvement. I want to go from great to fantastic in the way I feel. i want to do more charity work,...

June 24, 2008 | comments (2) | Uncategorized

T-day 1

 Transformation day 1:  Today is my first day of the start of my transformation as a foot soldier in Bill's army. Together we are going to change this nation from fat to fit in ten years. During this journey I hope to build a spiritual base and a good mental foundation to help others along with giving them the tools to become physically fit. I started my journey on Jan. 17th 2005 with my first upper body workout and a day of clean eatin...

June 23, 2008 | comments (1) | Uncategorized

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