** Cross-posted @ All Things Ron **
Last night I was planning on going ot the gym to do up an hour of cardio just to keep the ball rolling. I was feeling really wiped out by about 9pm so I decided on a nap. I even asked my girlfriend to give me a call to ensure I was awake and ready to go. As it turns out, when I’m asleep? I’m asleep. I don’t hear a thing. Here’s another example…
A few years ago I was working (and living) in a group home. I was the overnight guy and decided on a short nap before my shift. My friend was in charge of the home and when I wasn’t awake to start my shift, he came down and pounded on my door. Nothing. No response. He had the master key to the house so he let himself into my room and yelled at me to wake up. Still nothing. I was napping on a couch at the time so he came over and kicked it in an attempt to get some kind of response from me. You can pretty much guess at this point I didn’t budge.
“Dude. If you don’t wake up, I’m going to pour water on you.”
“Zzz….”
I don’t know if he thought I was faking it but he proceeded to pour some water in my ear. Sure enough, THAT worked. I was up and a little confused as to why he was standing over me with a glass of water… but I suppose I understood. But if any of you suckers try it… BEAT DOWN CITY, BABY!
Where was I? Oh right. Last night.
The phone rang at some point and I didn’t wake up whatsoever. I was out like a light. I woke up this morning at around 9am feeling horrible about missing the gym. I am scheduled to go to the gym tonight with Jerkface again but I wanted more. I wanted to make up for that lost cardio session so I did the only thing I thought made sense.
Packed my gym bag and got out the door! Booyah!@$
As soon as I was arleady in my car and down the street, I realized that I forgot my mp3 player as well as my headphones. I immediately began to worry and wonder how in the hell I was going to survive listening to the crappy gym music they play. I can focus on TV but I can’t hear a damn thing so I get distracted easily. My mind wanders (stupid ADHD) and I’d lose interest quick! I was doomed! DOOOMED!@$
But not so.
I soldiered through it and busted out a full and complete hour on the elliptical machine and if the readings are any true indication of what I achieved, I managed to destroy 900 calories!
The fun part in all of this is that I’m still going to the gym tonight. I still plan on doing a full hour then as well. Last week I wondered if I was back on top. This week? The $h!t is on!
