OW!

That exclamation is not just for the hurt rotator cuff I mentioned yesterday.... that is still bugging me a little and I am dealing with it with some Tiger Balm, ice, and Ibuprofen. I'm sure it will feel better soon.

No, the real OW is for Jake, one member of my support team who just got back from the vet after having that "special surgery" that is needed for dogs his age. It was so hard for me to see him so spaced out and lethargic last night, and also (in his moments of consciousness) looking at me with such sorrow as if to say, "I can't believe you let that happen to me... why?" I felt like the world's worst dog owner last night and for a little while this morning too. At least his big brother, Rodney, has been looking out for him and seems to understand the "gravity" of the situation. When they curl up together on the couch, there seems to be a sympathetic lick on the forehead from Rodney, like he's saying, "I know, kid.. been there. You'll be alright."

I suppose that Plyo X first thing in the morning is a suitable punishment for such treachery. However, let's just say instead that it was helpful to me to channel all that negativity into getting off the ground and getting the poison out of me through my sweat glands. I do feel a bit better, and it was nice to come home and see the little guy somewhat back to his old self... running up to me with his ID tag in his mouth and his tail going back and forth rapidly. Maybe tomorrow he'll be licking me in the face again as I cool down. If so, I think all within ME will be back to normal.


TODAY'S WORKOUT - Plyometrics X

BRING IT!!!!

Started Phase 3 today with a blast from the past... the Chest and Back workout! I was amazed to see that I added a minimum of at least five reps to every exercise! That resulted in a HUGE surge of energy to my soul! I may have overdone it a bit as a result... my left shoulder is a bit sore now, but I will ice it, take some Alleve, and see if that helps.

Ab Ripper X tonight... let's rip that mutha apart!!!!

TODAY'S MENU
BREAKFAST - banana, blueberry muffin, cup of coffee
LUNCH - sliced turkey on 12-grain bread, handful of baby carrots, small green salad, scoop of whey protein in 8 oz milk
SNACK AFTER WORK - dried cranberries, a coupleof handfuls of almonds, a couple of handfuls of raisins.... call it trail mix
DINNER - can of beef barley soup, slice of 12-grain bread

90 Minutes, 1 Thought

And the thought for the 90 minute workout today was this:
"God, I offer myself to you to build with me and to do with me as you will. Relieve me of the bondage of self that I may better do your will. Take away my difficulties that victory over them maybear witness to those I would help of your power, your love and your way of life. May I do your will always."

Today I am letting go of: total loss of the truck and the concurrent phone calls to the insurance company and the ex, the fact hat my replacement at work started today, that it's time for Jake to have his "pockets picked," tomorrow's job interview, the outcome of any job that I have applied for recently, what will happen at the upcoming Board Meeting for my current company, all money matters...

Just lifting the rug of my mind... sweeping all that under it... laying it flat and walking away. Taking care of the body in which I live. The rest is not for me to solve tonight.

Bedtime now.



TODAY'S WORKOUT - Yoga X

TODAY'S MENU
BREAKFAST - 1/2 grapefruit, 1 cup oatmeal with 1 cup of skim milk, coffee w/ cream
LUNCH - sliced turkey on 12-grain bread, carrots, 1 banana, 8 oz skim milk
SNACK - handful of dried cranberries, handful of almonds
DINNER - 2 Boca Burger patties, handful of baby carrots, 2 tbs hummus, glass of cranberry juice

A for effort... please?

Hi sports fans! Sorry about not writing yesterday... It was just X-stretch after a rather mellow day with the critters and the laundry. This morning, on the other hand, with Core Synergystics was not a lot of fun, unfortunately. Mr. Horton wants us to "engage the core" as much as possible while doing this workout. To my credit, I did do it as much as I possibly could, but I still don't feel real good about how things went and felt today. It seemed more "disengaged" than anything else... like it wouldn't engage on purpose for some reason. I don't know why that is.... I really felt it on Friday when I did this, but not so much today. Should I just blame it on Monday? Yeah... why the heck not. Oh well, it's time to "forget the rest" after doing my best 'cause I don't need that inner barrier going up again for any part of this day. See ya tomorrow for Yoga X.

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Core Synergistics

TODAY'S MENU
BREAKFAST - banana, whey protein in 8 oz of milk, whole wheat English muffin, coffee
LUNCH - grilled chicken breast, handfull or two of carrots, 2 tbsp hummus, protein bar
DINNER - burrito (carne asada, refried beans, rice, lettuce, spinach tortilla)

Why I love Kenpo X

Becasue it's this


and this


and a little of this


combined with this


and some of this


and it makes me feel like this


Simple, right?

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Kenpo X

TODAY'S MENU
BREAKFAST - scrambled egg whits, 3 strips of turkey bacon, 1 banana, 1 cup of coffee
SNACK @ 11AM - protein bar
LUNCH - sliced turkey on 12-grain bread, glass of milk, 8 fresh strawberries, protein bar
SNACK - handful or two of dried cranberries, same of almonds
DINNER - grilled chicken, chicken Medley rice, green salad with lite italian dressing, whey protein in 8 oz of milk
MIDNIGHT SNACK - protein bar, frozen berries

Interesting how much "easier" this got...

It's funny how, after not doing it for a month, I come back to Core Synergystics and it was not only "easier" (meaning that I was able to do it without collapsing every other move and dying of a sore midsection), but also much more fun! I guess that's more evidence that this is really working. Wonder what else I could possibly get better at after not doing it for a month.... nothing I can think of right away. Still, it was kind of a neat "acid test" for my physical progress, not to mention a real morale booster during the "doldrums" of recovery week.

Beyond that all is well in my little corner of the world. The stolen truck was unfortunately declared a total loss today, but hey... in this day and age where insurance companies hold suspect every claim for the possibility of fraud, mine has been absolutely wonderful to both me and my ex, who had possession of that car. It's made that little bit of humble pie more palatable. Beyond that, I am actually enjoying the snow out here! Can't drive anywhere, but it's okay... I kinda want to be a hermit this weekend and enjoy the company of my dogs and a few good movies. I'm also jolly because I got the last carton of milk the store had too! YAY! MORE PROTEIN SHAKES!

Anyway, hope you all have a good weekend. Kick-ass Kenpo X tomorrow!

TODAY'S WORKOUT - Core Synergistics

TODAY'S MENU
BREAKFAST - 1/2 grapefruit, strawberry banana muffin, cup of coffee
LUNCH - can of minestrone soup, handful of almonds, protein bar
DINNER - 2 Boca burger patties, 2 tbsp of hummus, a couple of handfuls of baby carrots, glass of milk, 3-4 large (fresh!) strawberries

AUM........ zzzzzzzzzzzz

Yoga X before bedtime last night.... nice way to end the day. But I was so pooped after it was all over that I didn't write last night.
Ah well.

YESTERDAY'S MENU
BEAKFAST - 2 soy sausage patties on a whole wheat English muffin, 1/2 a grapefruit, coffee
LUNCH - grilled chicken with Montreal spices, green beans, protein bar
DINNER - 8 oz steak, serving of broccoli, serving of asparagus, whole wheat dinner roll, slice of vanilla cake for dessert (I'm bad, I know)