September 2009

Week 10 Weigh-in

by Rick September 28, 2009

It’s POURING rain outside, and I’m grinning ear to ear. I lost SEVEN pounds this week for a grand total of 40 pounds in 10 weeks. That’s as much as this big assed rat carved out of cheese! SWEET IRONY! (photo redacted) Anyways, after my gain last week, I’ve decided on a new weigh-in routine! [...]

My really 'big' run

by Chris September 28, 2009

The day finally arrived. I’ve been talking about running the 5km race of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon for some time now, and my friends Alison, Lisa and I have been training for it. Last night the three of us got together with Lisa’s sister Kim, who was also running with us, for a pre-run [...]

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Leap of faith

by Chris September 25, 2009

So the final preparations have begun for my first road race this coming Sunday. It’s a 5km run — the first I’ve ever done, and I’m starting to get psyched for what Sunday might bring. In true Virgo style, I’m taking care of the details — checking the weather report, making sure I’ve got meals [...]

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The Honeymoon is over.

by Rick September 22, 2009

I gained weight, a half pound. Ugh. I saw the number, had my tizzie, and I’m over it. Here are things I can, and will do better this week: -Get 2 miles every day I don’t lift (only been doing 0.5 miles, a stroll, not an exercise) -Drink more water on the weekends -NO MORE [...]

Motivation for Monday

by South Beach Steve September 21, 2009

Be sure to check out today’s Motivation for Monday post – it contains the introduction to a contest.  The Hot 100 – Going Out With a Bang! officially kicks off on Wednesday, but all the details are in the Motivation for Monday post.

And now… I spin.

by Chris September 20, 2009

Now, for the past few months, I’ve been getting a bit bored with my cardio workouts. Even though I’ve taken up running, and am officially one week away from my first ever road race (the ScotiaBank Toronto Waterfront Marathon… I’m running the 5-k), I have found lately that my cardio sessions, which are about an [...]

Goal board part 1

by Rick September 19, 2009

I have a goal board.  It rocks.  I’ll post it and ‘splain it later.   This post isn’t about that, it’s about my second goal board I’m going to make, and I’m just gonna drop some ideas down to come back to later. -Enjoy a bike ride -Ride a roller coaster -Zip up winter jacket comfortably [...]

Power of Positive Thinking

by Rick September 17, 2009

I used to mopey, really mopey. And entirely pissed off. When I was a young(er) lad in High School (I still am a young lad), I was annoyed, and I never even knew it. It all stemmed from my hatred of (most of) school. I’m a smart guy, and never minded the work, but studying [...]

Weight Loss Podcasts

by Rick September 17, 2009

Crossposted at Antimattr I’ve found a few podcasts I like about weight loss, and I’m listing them below. What are your favorites? No Excuses Weight Loss by Jonathan Roche Weight Watchers Blogger Logical Weight Loss