Souljourn

Here we go again

I have this nagging suspicion that the Chubby Little Hunchback (CLH) has been swallowed by a short person in their second trimester carrying twins (go ahead, take a second and visualize that).  So it is definitely time to head back to the gym.  I found some helpful running tips online that I'm planning to implement immediately, but since we've been in this spot before I thought I would ask you for some helpful, and kind, (eat less! might be true but it is a little mean) suggestions.  Any ideas?

If you start with a long sleeve shirt, end with a long sleeve shirt. Nothing is worse than taking off your long sleeve shirt mid-run, tying it around your waist, and continuing your run with a butt cape. Nothing. You’d look less foolish wearing a football helmet and an inner tube.

Don’t run in place while waiting to cross the road. Besides looking ridiculous, you’re wasting a precious gift. The stars have aligned to give you a couple much-needed seconds to suck wind and talk yourself out of continuing. Take full advantage of this.

Don’t listen to audiobooks; do listen to music. Listening to music while running has catapulted my pace from “quite embarrassing” to “mildly embarrassing”. With audiobooks, I spend the entire time looking for sticks I can use to stab myself. With music, I spend my time pretending I’m part of a training montage in a Mark Wahlberg movie. It’s a no-brainer.

Wait until the coast is clear to stop your jog. If there’s one thing in life that I don’t want, it’s for the people in that random ’98 Acura Integra driving by to think I’m a quitter. Make sure there’s no one around when clocking out for the day. You want to be able to look yourself in the mirror, don’t you?

Run with someone slower than you. If you’re anything like me, this might be a difficult task. You know when a fast walk turns into a quasi-jog? Yeah, that’s my pace. But you’re better off running alone than running with someone the slightest bit faster than you. Your entire run will be about trying to keep up with his pace, while he’s six steps ahead of you, running backwards, telling you that you can do it in the most patronizing way possible.

$15.00

I earned $15.00 this past week through Fit for Life.  So far my total earnings are $40.00.  My goal is $75.00 (15 pounds X $5.00/lb).

I'm not sure what the current total for the entire group is, but I know we are definitely doing well.

$10.00

I meant to post this earlier but I forgot.  Another week down in our Fit for Life campaign.

I earned $10.00 for missions this last week.  (if you can't remember the math just click here)

I need to earn $15.00 a week to reach my goal, so I guess I've got to earn $20 this week to catch up.  I'll let you know next Monday how it goes.

Fit for Life update

Here's a simple algebra equation to let you know how I'm doing:

$5.00 earned for missions for every pound lost

x = number of pounds lost

$5.00 multiplied by (x) = the amount of money I earned for missions this week.

I earned $15.00

x = ?

I'm hoping to do the same again this week.  I'll let you know next Monday.

He almost came back!

It is 6:00 am and right now, I am at the church signing up for our Fit for Life challenge.  Over the next 5 weeks, 3 days a week, from 6-7 am, we are going to be put through the paces as we lose weight for missions.  Everyone interested in participating starts with a $50 donation to missions, and then for every pound lost the church will put $5.00 towards missions.  (Some have said that we should also charge $10.00 for every pound gained as added incentive!)

I'm looking forward to raising some money for missions, but quite honestly, it's my not so little friend that I want to deal with.  I spent a long time trying to get rid of the Chubby Little Hunchback (remember him) and over the last little while he has been trying to come back.  I'm up about 9 pounds since September, with the 'bulk' of that (no pun intended) coming during the Christmas season.

Well it is time to send the Chubby Little Hunchback packing.  So here we go.  If your interested in following this little journey, I'll do what I did last time - post my weight on Monday mornings.  I'm hoping to raise $45 for missions, I'm sure you can do the math.  

Time to check in!

I have to make this quick because I'm going golfing.  I weighed in last week at 181.2.  

This weeks numbers:

gym: 3X

weight: 180.2

I'm glad that I went down instead of up but I'm still on the north side of 180 which is not where I want to be...more work to do! (maybe I'll try and swing my golf clubs really vigorously...I know I'll be swinging them alot!)

I hope you have a great holiday Monday and thanks for checking in.

Time to check in!

Well, I think these last 5 pounds might prove to be the hardest.  When I checked in last week I had finally made it under 180, albeit not by much - 179.8.   I'm on the north side of 180 again so here's the report.

gym - 2x

weight - 181.2

It really is no fun trying to lose the same weight over and over again.  Oh well, I'll just use it as incentive and try to do better next week.  Thanks for stopping by.

Time to check in!

Okay today I'm feeling pretty good.  I just got back from a quick workout at the gym (leaving for the ferry in 15 minutes) and now I'm sitting outside typing this post and enjoy the coolness of the morning.

Last weeks' weight: 180.8

This weeks' numbers:

gym - 3X

weight - 179.8

The fact that I only lost 1 pound this week isn't all that great but I am pretty happy to finally be under 180 (thank you digital scale!!).

Well, I'm off to the mainland.  Have a great day and thanks for checking in and holding me accountable.  It sure has benefited me, I hope in some way it has done some good for you.

Time to check in

Sorry I'm a few minutes behind this morning.  My last Chubby Little Hunchback report was on June 30 and I weighed in at 182.6.

Here's this weeks numbers:

gym: 2X

weight: 180.8

I was really hoping to break 180 but I've guess I've got a little more work to do.  I'm planning to be back at the gym more this week so that should help.

Thanks for checking in.  I'll have another report for you next Monday.

Time to check in

I think all of you know the routine by now so I'll get straight to the numbers.

Last week's weight: 182.2

This week's report:
Gym - 3X
Weight - 182.6

This is only a small bump up but it's still headed in the wrong direction so it isn't that great.  We are headed out on holidays today which means no going to the gym for awhile so I'll have to be extra careful.