Shannon’s BodyBlog

If people put in as much effort DOING something as they do COMPLAINING about it, they would have extraordinary lives.

If my kids complain about not wanting to do something that they have no choice but to do, I always tell them, "With all that time you spent complaining about it, you could’ve had it finished by now and you wouldn’t be dealing with me getting on your case about it."  That applies to them eating at least half the vegetables on their plate (better health for them), cleaning their rooms (better mental health for them), TAKING A SHOWER (goes back to better health).

I’ve been guilty of doing it too.  If I replaced the time I spent complaining about doing laundry with the time of getting it done, I wouldn’t be frustrated that something I wanted to wear doesn’t pass the sniff test.

One thing I will never do is complain about working out.  It is the best thing I could do for myself.  It gives me clarity of mind, a better physique.  Why would working out take a back seat??

People choose to sit on their a**es and eat junk.  Then they complain that they don’t feel good and that they feel guilty for not eating better and exercising.

Why choose to pollute your mind and body when it makes you feel so damned lousy?

Instead of complaining that you need to workout and eat better, just do it.  Make a plan and execute it.  Don’t waste time in starting.  Don’t wait until the next day.  Do something today even if it’s as small as replacing a can of soda with a glass of water.

Goddamn, people, just stop complaining and start doing!!

Cardio:  507

Weight Training:  Back, bi’s, abs

I can guarantee that no one in all the world and in the history of mankind ever wondered:

What does the moon smell like?

It smells like:

Astronaut Neil Armstrong described it as "wet ashes in a fireplace" while Buzz Aldrin said the smell was "metallic."

It looks like he’s got Kaiser rolls implanted under his skin:

Weight Training:  Chest, shoulders, tri’s, calves

Yesterday I was able to get to the gym for a quickie.  Now, my first order of business was to do a superset of bench presses on the Smith machine and seated calf raises.

I noticed a couple of Junk Yard Dogs working out together nearby on one of the machines and thought to myself, "Thank GAWD no one has to use the Smith machine."

That thing is probably THE most used machine in the gym.  If someone is using it, another person is waiting to use it.  It’s never untouched.  Luckily, most of the time, I’m able to get to the gym at the beginning of the afternooner session when it’s freed up.

I did several sets of bench and calves and had two more sets on the bench.

The JYD’s say, "Let’s go over there next."

Oh lord, I had a sinking feeling that they wanted the Smith.

I heard them say to a guy working out nearby, "Is anyone on this?"

Yeah, they wanted it alright.

I finished up my set and I walked over.  I confirmed that I was the one using it.

These guys come in often and one of them is pretty friendly.  The other one just looks at me without cracking a smile or saying hello.  That’s fine.  It’s just the way it is.

So, the one who never cracks a smile says, "Whattaya using up every machine in the gym?"

I said, "Yeah, I’m hogging up every piece of equipment.  I have two more sets and then I’m done."

So I finish up my sets and let them know I’m finished.

The one who never cracks a smile says, "You know I was just kidding around before."

The friendly one said, "No he wasn’t.  He’s always an a**hole."

They so silly.

Cardio:  401 (19:36)  Not feeling so good today.

You know how some people say they’re overweight and can’t get thin because they’re "big boned"?

Well, I’m waiting for someone to come up with the excuse that they can’t get a 6-pack or a flat tummy because they have larger than average endocrine and digestive organs.

Cardio:  910 (42:56)

Cardio:  910 (43:03)

Weight Training:  Back, bi’s, abs

This month I’m working on getting down to 15% BF.  I’m at 18% now and I don’t want to be dicking the dog (nod to SemiV’s blog), so I’m cranking out the cardio to get it over with.  I want 15% NOW.

Thus far I have done (under 45 minutes):

Tuesday:  500 calories burned

Wednesday:  Split 200 in morning, 500 in evening

Thursday:  903 calories burned (one session)

Friday:  840

Saturday:  865

Sunday:  Off

Today I plan to get another huge session in as well as every day this week when possible….or when I drop in a heap on the floor.

I’m feeling pretty good so far and will of course listen to my body.  I can’t get to the gym as often, so I’m really not over doing it.

Dicking the Dog:

1.  Acting in an unproductive manner.

2.  A Blue Collar term for ****ing off on the job. More specifically, taking much longer to complete a work assignment than the company or boss expects should be spent on it.

Cardio:  510 (24:30)

My oldest son used to be a little cuddle bug until he reached the age of about 4 years old.  He’d snuggle in next to me and not move a single muscle.  He was as content as could be.
I knew someday he’d become more independent in the world and not need my affection so much.

So, when he comes to me for a hug, I make sure I make that hug count.  I take him and squeeze him REAL tight.  He usually complains I crushed his head (he’s still short).

Yesterday, when he came to me for a hug, I did my usually bear hug and heard the usual, "Ouch" coming from him.

I asked if I hurt his head.  He said, "No", your bones hurt my chest", as he pointed out my ab area.

I said, "This area here?", as I pointed out my ab area, because I needed to be sure I understood him right.

"Yes, you hurt me."

I said, "Those are my ABS.  I hurt you with my massive ABS.  YESSSS", I said with a big smile on my face.

He just rolled his eyes, shook his head and walked away.

I was still beaming.

I always appreciate a good knock knock joke.  Although you may want to choose wisely to whom you tell this one.

Cardio:  865 (42:28)

Weight Training:  legs

Weight Training:  Back, bi’s, abs (partial done at home)

Cardio:  840 (38:35)