Straight from the Oval Office

sometimes if people really ever take the time to read my blogs?  regardless of the answer, it’s cool b/c i’m usually writing for myself. so with that being said, let me talk to self for a moment………………

you’re really doing a great job getting up at 4:30 every morning in order to get a good workout in.  I must admit that i admire you for having the dedication and determination to push through all of the obstacles and excuses.  besides, you could always say that you had a very long day at work, or you’re tired from having the baby with you ALL DAY, or blah blah blah….but not you!!! you have a goal in mind and you see the finish line.  you have become painfully familiar with what it takes to travel the lonely road to greatness.  your sacrifices inspire me to be a better me.  But self, most of all, it is your relentless, ignorant pursuit of  perfection that baffles me the most.  I love you self, but i must tell you that you can never be perfect.  maybe it’s in your best interest to put all of this working out foolishness aside and enjoy life instead…..c’mon, you could be drinking, eating junk food, and partying all night long.  doesn’t that sound like the life you want.  Self……haven’t you noticed. that has become the American way.  there’s no need for you to punish the both of us by exercising that now extinct principal you like to call DISCIPLINE! take comfort in knowing that given the circumstances………………you NEVER stood a chance!!!!

Or you could

PROVE ME WRONG!!!!!!

til next time………

for the first time in more than 5 months i was back in the gym yesterday.  dang it felt good (other than the fact that everyone i saw was like….dude where ya been).  another thing that i noticed is that i actually held my own. after comparing myself to the guys that’s been going to the gym constantly since i’ve been gone, i’ve come to the conclusion that i’ve still got it.  i might have gotten my via lots of clean eating and thousands of push-ups/crunches, but never the less! now that i’m back in the swing of things, i’m hoping that by incorporating the heavy lifting back into my routine will truly put me over the top.  i’m wrestling with the idea of tryin to compete next year.  i have absolutely no idea what it takes or what the first step is, but every journey had to start with an idea right? who know what will happen?? all i do know is that my legs are already killing me, b/c like any REAL gymrat will tell you……….after being gone for so long, it’s only natural to start with the lower body right?  Had another good one this morning.  looking forward to getting my cardio in along with the wife after i get off work today.  just so much going on, and it ALL GOOD!!! Glory be to God! I’ll holla……………

talk about being tired this morning!!! whoever came up with the idea of RESTING over the weekend and letting your body relax, obviously never had to move, put furniture together, and get their cardio workouts in (all in 2 days)!!!! but that’s exactly what i did.  i really thought that i was going to be able to go to the gym last night and get my back workout in, but after lifting box after box and couches and beds…..ummmmmmm my back was shot!! so instead i decided to play basketball for 2 hours (yeah, i know, really smart right)?  everything was good this morning except for the fact that i could harldy move a muscle.  damn, i am ready for the weekend! well, gotta hit it hard today anyway! i’ll holla

it’s been a hectic couple of weeks for my wife and I.  She’s doing her new rotation which seems to be a light year away from home.  We’ve committed ourselves to working out together and eating healthy.  It’s been one thing after another lately.  I haven’t worked out in a gym in more than six months.  On top of that, we had to move out of our apartment this past weekend and are now looing for a new place to stay.  it’s just starting to get a little overwhelming.  I really cant wait until we find our new place and get the workout equipment so that we can workout ANY time we get ready to……I’ll be keeping you posted!

been feeling very good lately.  The wife and i have been doing an EXTRA hour of cardio every day and even taking our lil one along in his stroller.  as happy as i am to be getting closer to my goal of losing some body fat, i’m evenmore excited that we’re doing this together.  i’m getting back into the swing of things, so i should be updating my blog more often.  Have a great remainder of your weekend!!!!

for the first time in more than two weeks, i actually woke up and worked out this morning.  i’m usually so tired from work and being husband/daddy that i’m dragging out of bed every morning. hopefully i can make it two in a row tomorrow…off to work now

Had a wonderful weekend. I was able to get a much needed break from work so that i could spend time with my wife and the little one. We didn’t really do anything exciting, but we were able to get a lot of rest and some thing done around the house. The best part was that my wife and I actually had time to exercise TOGETHER!!! May not seem like a big deal, but trust me it is.  Our schedules haven’t allowed for much exercise time, especially together.  She’s so thankful for me working out with her, and i’m just glad that she’s ready to get back on the grind after the birth of our beautiful son.  She spent most of the weekend looking at her pre-prego pics, so when we worked out, she was moving at a madman’s pace. I couldn’t ask for anything  more out of the weekend.  Now on to a great week!!!

my lil brother is thinking about getting th3 p90x program and us going thru it together.  anyone try the program and have feedback? let me know

sometimes it really sucks being a man of your word.  this is exactly one of those times.  10 weeks ago i made a commitment to really push myself in order to see how much progress i could make.  at the end of the 10 weeks, i was going to take and upload my new progress pics, measurements, and write about my results/feelings. damn damn damn. the last day is tomorrow…my how time flies!!! well, it’s been a hectic 10 weeks that has seen the death of my father, the birth of my son, and me seemingly wandering in between here and there! i’m not being negative, just honest…..i don’t know what the story is going to be tomorrow as far as the measurements and the pictures are concerned, but they will be there.  i guess, if nothing more, they will serve as a reminder that my word is all i really have. . .if i commit to something, i better do it or live with the consequences!! see ya tomorrow!!

it seems like the more you want something, the harder you work towards a goal…..the more obstacles are placed in your path. not that i can really call having a beautiful baby boy or business picking up obstacles, but you know. trying to find the time now to work out is ridiculous.  but it’s a challenge that i’m willing to accept. evenmore, soon my wife will be going back onto her rotations which means that Trey will be coming to work with "daddy." right now, my workouts are taking place AT THE OFFICE.  everytime i’m not on the phone or with clients, i’m either getting a set of push-ups, crunches, or sets of weights in. it’s funny to see how other people think and react.  they really do think that i do it for show. . . .i didn’t know anything was really amusing about seeing someone jumprope in the office parking lot on his lunch break….but the hell with them…let em laugh and poke fun. because when i come into the office on fridays in the jeans and t-shirts. . .. i see their REAL reactions………………Damn, dude just look like he did a bid in county for some months.  that’s good enough for me!!!