Sandy Vows and Polio Cure

Well, I made it back from the beach in one piece.
I'm a little darker and perhaps still in much need of more sleep...story of my life.  The wedding was absolutely beautiful, and we all had a blast afterward shaking what our mama gave us....however, we were quickly put to shame by a man with a hip replacement doing pelvic thrusts on the dance floor like his life depended on it.  I couldn't stop watching.  I was like a moth to a flame.  The entertainment was priceless and a reminder that I need a video camera asap.
Here's a few pictures:...

The last one is my favorite.  Yes, one day I will show their kids with the caption "...and this is what happens if you stare at the boobies too long."

Yesterday was a blur.  I returned home by 10am and spent the next 3 hours unpacking, doing laundry, cleaning dishes, etc...By 2pm I was asleep on my bed.  A nap sounded like the best idea I'd had all weekend.  I had to get my mind right before heading to my parents house for a late Easter celebration.  Well, that was only part of the celebration.  Its official, my little brother is engaged!  We are thrilled, and I am honestly amazed that both my brothers ended up with the only women I've liked.  I've put up with some raging idiots over the years, and I'm happy to retire from being the "final clearing house" of the family.  I'm protective.  I can't help it.  I'd like to think they are that protective of me, but I'm pretty sure they think I can fend for myself.  At 5'7" and a combined weight of less than 300, I might as well just throw on a helmet and give it all I've got...
So it was a full afternoon to say the least, and a much needed day of rest for yours truly.  I didn't want to move.

Monday came like a rushing bull.
I woke up pretty darn tired with a packed day ahead of me.  The only thing I was pumped about at 5:15 this morning was my coffee and the fact that I finally approved myself for wearing shorts to work.  It only took about 4 baking sessions in the sun and some Loreal bronzer so I didn't look like I had polio.  Yes, I refuse to wear shorts without a tan.  Its for the sake of everyone.  You're welcome.
It was a great morning with clients, and a few I had to get on about splurging a little too hard over the weekend.  Its one thing to enjoy a meal you love, its another to make it a weekend-gorge-fest.  Yes, just a couple of days can undo a weeks worth of work.  Go "overboard" about 500 calories each day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and in just one month we're talking a couple extra pounds....that's over 20 in one year folks.  And we wonder how did this happen??...Sometimes the answer is right in front of you.
There are occasions when I have to really show some tough love and be a little harsh to get a client's attention, but for the most part its more about making them aware of their own poor choices and habits.  I'm honestly amazed by how many people are simply uneducated when it comes to nutrition.  BUT, once you do know, there is no excuse.  Its about the day to day choices...they are each important and impact your health.  Until we TRULY get that, embrace it, and make positive changes, we'll continue to eat ourselves to death.  Period.

On that note, I was ready to hit the weights hard today.  Such a meathead.  I had chest, biceps, core, and cardio.  I want to hit more strength-reps this week, so I went for sets of 6-8 on my compound lifts (flat and incline press), and then reps 10-12 on isolation moves.  The first couple of sets felt pretty darn heavy, but it was a good burn my the end.  I was pleased.

My body hates me right now.
It just hit me how tired I really am...booo.   Time for some shut-eye.  I just did a major typo with the word "shut".....the "i" key is just a little too close to the "u"....would have completely change the meaning of that sentence...ha.

Easter Recap...

I just bit the side of my mouth.  Nothing like bleeding during your dinner that makes it tasty and borderline unsanitary.
Everyone survived Easter I assume.  Family, food, Easter egg hunts, kids running around grabbing peeps like they haven't eaten in 3 days...ah yes, another holiday.  I honestly had a trip looking at pictures on Facebook.  For the record, the Easter Bunny should in no-way compete with Santa.  What is wrong with you people?  I saw Easter displays for babies and toddlers that looked like the entire Target store threw up on the couch.  That child isn't old enough to wipe after the damage those peeps are going to do,....no need for all that.  Things just got a little graphic.  I apologize.

The highlight of my Easter was when my grandpa rolled into the service with an American flag tie on.  And not one of those ties with a tiny print of flags that just looks like dots from across the room.  No, I'm fairly certain it used to hang in the front yard.  Wrong holiday Pop.  I didn't know whether to hug him or salute him.  

Well, my Monday was slightly nutty, as we started off the day at an event called The HUB.  It was a 5k race, tennis tournament, and golf tournament in honor of Blake Hubbard.  Today would've been his 15th birthday.  It was definitely a sad day, and yet incredible to see so many people supporting the family and celebrating Blake's life.
After a very sobering morning, we headed back to the gym to squeeze in a workout and then get rolling with the afternoon crowd.  I had chest, biceps, and cardio today.  Everything felt heavy.  My right shoulder was acting a little "off" today, but nothing serious.  Tomorrow I'll hit shoulders and quads...not my favorite combo, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

Its late, and I'm exhausted.
Tuesday here we come....night folks!

Taxes, Eggs, and My 7i

Its 7:30 on a Saturday night and I just had a cup of coffee so I would be awake enough to go out for a late dinner with Ryan.  That is sad....when you must first have a date night "pre-game" by yourself, and then for it to involve 12 ounces of coffee just to function after 10pm.  I've reached a new low...

Well, I finally did our taxes this morning.  I've never been so angry at 7:30 in the morning,...I was in rare form.  Yes, TurboTax makes it easier, but my God I was so sick of looking at that thing.  And I love how at the end, after you've spent a few hours staring at a mind-numbing screen, slowly losing your religion, they ask if you'd like to make a donation to the wildlife fund.  I am not an animal-hater by any means,...nor will I chain myself to a tree for the sake of a woodpecker, but at that point I had about zero concern for anything dying in the ocean, woods, or eastern Montana.  Hell, I would have donated some of my eggs if I thought my refund would increase. 
Needless to say, I didn't give any money.   
I know,...cold hearted.  I'll probably answer for that one day.

On to workouts/health...
The past couple of days have felt extremely rushed, but I've gotten in my workouts.  Shoulders, hamstrings, and core on Friday, and cardio today.  Weights felt extremely heavy on shoulders yesterday, but I'm pretty sure it was because I was supersetting everything.  30 seconds rest between exercises left me sucking wind.  Hurt so good.
A few hours after my workout today I had my first formal golf lesson.  It was great.  Not sure who cursed more, me or her.  We had a great connection though, and it was honestly good for me to be on the other side of the training for once.  Yes, I've worked with a personal trainer before, but its been about 8 years, so it was cool to sort of be there again....but in a different setting.  I was tired but definitely encouraged by the experience.  She looked at me one time and just said "you are soaking this in like a sponge aren't you!"  Yes, I was.  I wanted to know everything.  I am always amazed by skill-based sports.  The fact that YOU have ultimate control, but the mind/body must be in perfect harmony to execute the ideal shot, swing, throw, or whatever the sport may be.  Its beyond athleticism.  Its got to be an almost mindless-focus...second nature and yet fully engaged in the moment.  Very cool.

I better start getting ready before this coffee wears off and I say to heck with going out.  I think college burned me out.  I need balance.  I went from going out til 4am to getting up at 4am and lost my sanity somewhere in between.

Have a lovely Easter-Eve folks, and enjoy the holiday tomorrow :)

Dying eggs and Diabetes...Happy Easter..???

Its Friday morning and I just finished a little bit of breakfast and cleaning...2 of my favorite things.  I was completely drained last night, and once the Office came on blogging just simply was not going to happen.  By Thursday night I've usually met my word limit and can hardly find a dose of sanity to continue brain activity beyond 7pm.  Sounds worthless doesn't it?  Ha...

Workout yesterday was good...tough, but good.  I got Brian to look at my leg before I started, and basically make sure I wasn't about to die or have to amputate the dern thing.  Its my IT band...tight, pulling, and just painful right now.  He said I could push through what I could handle as far as running...so I wanted to try sprinting again.  I am so hard headed.  I remember when I went to get both big-toe toenails cut out a few years ago and they said "no running for about 2 weeks".  OOKKKK....so I got up the next morning and got on the treadmill.  I had to throw away the shoes because they were covered in blood by the time I was done.  I don't listen very well...BUT, truthfully, if I knew it would seriously injure me, I wouldn't do it.  I don't think it was about being a "Billy-badass" or anything, just basic instinct to do something you've been told not to do.  Like standing too close when you're brother is swinging a croquet mallet....took one to the jaw and learned the hard way...thank you David...

Anyway, I had back and sprints yesterday.  Lifted heavy on back,...reps 8-10 and today my traps are screaming.  I am working on getting my back width in proportion with how thick my back is.  So, yesterday was more emphasis on my upper back, mainly lats.  Sprints went ok, I didn't go faster than 11mph because my leg would start throbbing too bad....so I had to keep my rest time short to keep my heart rate up.  I did 20 minutes worth and then did 20 minutes lighter cardio.  Overall, it was a solid workout.

(Thurs) Workout:
Wide grip pull-ups 4 x 8
Close grip pull-backs 3 x 10
Single arm DB row 3 x 8 each
Bent over rows 3 x 10
Rear flys 3 x 10
Sprints 20 min, incline walk 20 min

Today I will do shoulders and chest...sort of a reverse-workout from Monday.  And then I am going to head out for some last minute Easter-basket shopping.  I'm doing one for my niece...I spoil her like its my job...it is my job.  I adore that child.  She adds some "fresh water" to the polluted gene pool we all swim in.  And I can say that because I came from it....yours is polluted too....I promise....

Well, its been a great work week....long, but good.  Not sure if I'll get around to blogging tonight or tomorrow, so if I don't I hope you all have a fabulous Easter weekend!  And if I wake up to find an Easter basket full of airplane bottles and chocolate, don't judge me...I live in Mebane...that's how we roll around here...

Get BIG

Ever since last Monday I feel like I've been on the go, with little time to relax and just chill for a bit.  My body is still very tired, sore, and still trying to figure out what the heck happened last weekend.  I swear I think I've drank more water in the past 5 days than I do in a 2 week span.  I'm gradually getting back to par.

Right now I'm dealing with horrible pain on the outside of my left knee.  I started feeling it Sunday morning and honestly think its from those stripper heels.  Nature's way of saying no one should ever wear those things...ever...for any reason.  Sprinting today was almost unbearable, and I had to stop 5 minutes early because I could no longer pound that hard on it.  If I were a horse they would have already taken me out back and shot me...stupid knee.  I'm hoping it just wears off in the next few days.  I don't have time for bum knees, ankles, or boobs for that matter (not sure how you could have a "bum-breast" but you get the idea).  Gotta roll on...

Biceps and triceps today.
My arms are one area I want to increase size a little bit, so for the next few weeks I'll focus a bit more on strength.  Proportionally, my arms are not too bad, although my biceps could stand some more size in comparison to my triceps.  Awesome...by July I'll be cleaning out my closet again because I'm busting out of everything...and not in the chest region.  Overall, it was a great workout (besides the sprints).  I was barely able to run hard enough to get my heart rate to 180...not cool.

Workout:
BW dips 3 x 15-20
Reverse grip tricep extension 3 x 12
Rope press-down 3 x 12
Lying lat bar curls 4 x 10
Seated alternating DB curls 3 x 8 each
EZ bar close grip curls 3 x 8
Sprints 20 minutes

No huge food splurge today.  I'm gradually getting my calories back up, and hope to be at maintenance within a few weeks...the Easter candy will help.  I remember when I was little and my mom would have our baskets out and filled before church...and there I was stuffing my face with robin eggs at 7am.  I'd walk into church on one heck of a sugar high, and then pass out mid-sermon.  I'll have to answer for that one day I'm sure.  Add it to the list...

Well, I've got to make some dinner for the hubby and then get in bed before I just pass out downstairs on the couch.  I am pretty much worthless after 7:30...and sometimes before that depending on the day...

Night folks!!