Building a Better Jay

So, let’s see how long it will take for me to get back to 156lbs!  My goal is 31-December-2006.  I think that is feasible: 12lbs in ~18weeks.  I think that is mostly feasible because a good portion of that will be simply replacing the muscle I lost due to the shoulder surgery.  The good news is: more food for me!

Today is going to be a long day at work, so I’ll add another clean meal in and try not to cheat.  That is always rough when you change your routine.  It takes some serious will-power not to eat just whatever is available, but I know in the long run it will be worth it (for my general health and for reaching my goals).  Anyway, the important thing is that I will get in plenty of protein!!

I was able to really lift weight today!  It’s been 2.5 months since I was last in the gym on my own lifting weight (ie not in PT with a therapist hovering), so this is a big accomplishment.  There was no pain, just some tightness.  I didn’t push myself, but I could still feel some burning in the muscles.  Overall, it was just nice to be there.  For reference, here are the exercises I did with no pain: