Rogue42DW’s BodyBlog

So things are starting to fall into place.  My diet is in check, and I’m enjoying the gym again.  The most difficult challenges for me lay ahead, more travel.  3 days in Boston starting tomorrow…a week back in the office, then a grueling 3 week travel period.  I’ve been booking my lodging at mostly Sheratons and hotels with fitness clubs.  Oh, I didn’t mention that this three week stint is actually 5 different trips…..3 in the DC area…which is basically where I live, but far enough away with traffic that I am staying in the district.  A week in Long Island, NY, and finally a week in Huntsville, Al.  I need to find a gym in the Beth Paige area that I can DW in…a good friend that has a very strong work ethic will be there with me, so that helps.  The DC and AL trips i’ll be rolling solo to.  LIke I said, i’ve based my lodging on places that have not just fitness rooms, but clubs, gyms, or memberships to local gyms (minus NY..that is why i need to find one)..

I just need to stay focused on my diet during these weeks….it is so hard, especially when you are in meetings all day..the metabolism crashes and you just want to eat and be lazy…can’t let it happen…won’t let it happen…the fat is dropping off now and my clothes are starting to fit better…which is always a benefit of working out…

Thanks everyone who responded…..I have to say I was shocked when I got on here and saw the responses.  I will have to rethink how I use this Webblog.  I guess I underestimated the ability to have a network of people who are in the same boat as I am who are there to motivate and support each other…..that kicks ass.

 So I was thinking last night about my mental strength and how it has affects my conditioning.  I’ve always been extremely active as far as sports were concerned, but my strength training/conditioning have oscillated something fierce.  I can drop weight relatively fast (20-30 pounds in a month) and put fat on just as fast…(20 pounds in 6 weeks)..Anyway…my point is, when I am focused, nothing stops me…like many of the people on here, it consumes me.  I don’t miss a workout, I don’t miss a meal, I eat clean, I monitor calories, supps, run like crazy….then I get to a "comfort zone"  my BF is low, i’m fairly ripped…then I want to go enjoy life…and that is where the downslope comes in….I need to find a way to keep it going…I need to learn moderation…after 31 years, I feel like I’m falling into the "old dog new tricks" part of life….To counter this, I am thinking about getting into MMA…not competatively…but take some Muy Thai and BJJ at the camp up in DC…I think if I hit this up once or twice a week, it would keep me focused as it is something you need to be in shape for.  I’m thinking about running the Marine Corps marathon this fall as well….(never ran one, just a few 1/2’s)….

 Anyway….those are my thoughts for the day…like I said yesterday, I don’t expect people to read this, I just think if i put my thoughts down on paper, then I know what is going on in my head…a way to "work it out" so to speak….

Obviously this is my first post.  I know people aren’t going to read this.  Mainly because I am not an advanced BBer, nor do I have any interesting pictures.  My intention for this blog is to use it as a workout journal/log/motivator.

I’m feeling kinda low lately, I let myself get way out of shape over the holidays/November.  I had a lot of vacation/travel and didn’t do a thing.  My clothes are too tight, and I have no energy.  I need to figure out a way to stay motivated long enough to keep the lifestyle up year round.  in 2008 I managed 9.5 good months of training.  This was my best year to date, but it isn’t where it should be.  I need to continue 12 months a year and improve.  I’m not getting any younger, 31, I need to be mindful of my health as I grow older.  I’m back today, and the challenges will be getting a work out early Wed. morning because I’ll be travelling for NYE and won’t be home on Thursday.  I figure if I get a solid 3 days in before, I can use Thursday as a rest day and go for another 3 or 4 days when I get back.  Well…here goes nothing.