BDC-Eddy’s BodyBlog

So I have been busy for the past few days and haven’t had time to post any updates… but not too busy to get to the gym thankfully.  Been spending my time in class and writing speeches.  Training is going well, I believe I am really beginning to see some physical changes, or maybe it is just wishful thinking… either way my motivation is up and I am sticking to my diet which I am sure is having some good results.  Did an excellent back and bis workout today and have a fitness test tomorrow morning at 0630, we’ll see how that goes since I really do not like running (repaired knee).  Oh well, it comes with the job.  Hope everyone has a great day!!

I went to dinner and a baseball game tonight, and I didn’t cheat on my diet.  Now for those of you who have been watching your diet for a long time it may not seem like a big deal, but for me this was huge.  Usually when I go out to dinner I eat entirely too much (and too much of the wrong stuff).  Tonight I actually had grilled chicken and a salad (no dressing) with water and unsweetened tea.  At the game, while my buds were downing a few cold brews and chowing down on brats, I abstained (nothing against drinking, hell  I live in Germany where beer is the best thing in the world, but I really want to get into better shape).  So for me tonight was a milestone, I have proven to myself that I am mentally tough enough to do this, and as far as I know that is the hardest part.  Thanks for all the encouragement and advice, it has not fallen on deaf ears.

Since it is Saturday and I am still getting over the last of this whole jet-lag thing I decided to sleep in a little.  So I get out of bed at about 930 and think to myself, it’s still morning… the humidity probably isn’t too bad so I’ll go for a run.  Well, I went for a run and the humidity still sucked, but the good news is I am beginning to get acclimated.  I was able to complete my run in a decent time (decent for me anyway) without passing out.  It really didn’t matter that I waited to go run because I found out the gym here doesn/t open up until 1000 on Saturday and not until 1200 on Sunday… and it closes early both days… that’s not too cool.  I was able to get in a good shoulder and ab workout and since I missed my tri workout on Thursday I made it up today.  Overall a good start to the day.  Posted another progress pic, not seeing to much in the way of change yet, but I can tell the fat is beginning to come (run is faster) and my muscle mass is increasing (maxing heavier weight), so hopefully the positive changes will begin to show in the near future.  With that, I’m outta here.