Category Archives: Venting

Wednesday Weight – 5/1/13

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Steve

Last Wednesday, my weight was 174 pounds. And, today, it is 175.2 pounds. I am not surprised that it’s up a little. It was my son’s birthday this past weekend and I ate too much crap at his party. I … Continue reading →

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Crying Uncle & Giving Up On Exercise

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Steve

What a mess. I haven’t been to the gym since February 27th. That’s 33 days. And, I haven’t run since March 9th. That’s 23 days. Granted, I had a killer stomach flu on March 12th. And, while the worst of … Continue reading →

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Ending 2012 On A Fat Note

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Steve

I jumped on the bedroom scale this morning and it read 180.8 pounds.  That’s horrifying and way too heavy for me. It’s no secret what’s been going on here – I have been eating crappy and eating too much.  Plus, … Continue reading →

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Gee, Thanks Sandy…Not!

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Steve

I was supposed to run a 5K race tomorrow. But, I just got an email that said: By order of the city, we have just been notified that all special events including the 5K are cancelled. There will be a … Continue reading →

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*@#! The World Thinks I Look Old

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Steve

O.K., first, some facts before I get into this story. Today, I am 49.8 years old.  My wife is 43.1 years old.  And, our daughter is 10.2 years old and our son is 8.4 years old.  Got all that? Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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Needing To Get That Exercise Passion Back Again

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Steve

The last four days have been a workout disaster for me. On Monday, I had a hell of a commute into the office – followed by a not so great commute home after a tiring day at work. By the time … Continue reading →

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Falling Off The Exercise Wagon

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Steve

I have not been to the gym in 12 days due to work, family obligations and some terrible hay fever days.  And, I may not get to the gym over the next 5 days because of work, Little League and … Continue reading →

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Damn Pollen!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Steve

I wanted to go for a run yesterday.  It was a beautiful sunny day – around eighty degrees outside.  But, my hay fever was off the charts.    My throat was messed up.  My eyes were burning.  And, I could not … Continue reading →

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If You Go To My Gym, Please Read This

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Steve

Hey, guys, please do not stand in front of the dumbbell rack when working out – since others need clearance to get and put away their dumbbells. And, please before exercising in front of the mirror, check to see if anyone … Continue reading →

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Runner Envy

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve

I spoke to a guy at work today that I never spoke to before – after someone mentioned to me that he was a runner. He said that he couldn’t even run a mile a year ago – but just … Continue reading →

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I eHat My Scale (Sometimes)

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Steve

Five days ago, I weighed 172 pounds.  This morning, when I jumped on the scale it read 175 pounds. How the heck does that happen? Is it a salt and water weight thing?  Was it something I did over this … Continue reading →

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Work Is A Four-Letter Word When It Comes To Getting In Your Workouts

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Steve

I am still dealing with the fallout of that bomb my boss dropped on me at work ten days ago.  My life in the office has become hell.  It’s been that way all week this week – and probably will be … Continue reading →

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Gym Plans Derailed By Work

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Steve

It happened again yesterday. Because of rain and traffic, it took me one hour and 45 minutes to drive the 43.1 miles into work yesterday.  And, when I got there, my boss dropped a bomb on me.  In a nutshell, … Continue reading →

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Kinect “Sports”

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Steve

Every time I see that commerical for Kinect Sports (for the Xbox) that proclaims “play the sports you love the way they were meant to be played,” I want to scream. Sports were “meant” to actually be played – not … Continue reading →

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Saboteurs Win

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Steve

I had a plan for today.  Work until 5:30 PM.  Eat dinner at 7 PM.  Head to the gym at 8 PM.  Get home at 9 PM to take care of some things there before bed. But, I got hit with a … Continue reading →

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Drawing The Line On Mindless Snacking – Albeit Healthy Snacking

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Steve

I’ve had it. I got on the scale this morning and I am around four to five pounds heavier than I like to be – at this time of the day.  Yes, I just got back from a Disney vacation, … Continue reading →

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#fitblog

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Steve

I have to say…those darn #FitBlog Twitter Chats on Tuesday nights make it impossible for my IE to keep up with new tweets.  But, that’s OK.  It’s actually a good motivator to log-off and get some sleep for a change.

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Today Is National Junk Food Day!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Steve

Seriously, it is…google it, if you don’t believe me. What a sick concept.  What’s next, National Smoke A Cigarette Day?  Or, what about National Texting While Driving Day?  Say, anyone up for National Lick Your Finger & Stick It In … Continue reading →

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One Angry Man

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Steve

I had to serve petit jury today. An hour sitting in the car driving there. Three and a half hours sitting in the juror assembly room. Then a lunch break. And, then three more hours sitting in the assembly room … Continue reading →

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Fried Food Foolishness

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Steve

Before I got smart and started eating healthy, I was the king of fried food “in a basket.” Chicken Fingers and Popcorn Shrimp were “Go To” foods for me when eating out at casual dining spots. Heck, Fried Zucchini was … Continue reading →

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Message To An Unknown Gym Slacker

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Steve

Tonight was a “gym” night – biceps and triceps. I had to bust it to get there this evening. Left the house at 7:30 am to get to work this morning. Got home from work at 7:30 pm. Long day. … Continue reading →

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