Start Me Up!

How do I stay motivated when I get into a rut? What keeps me going back to the gym on days when I want to sit at home, eat pizza, and drink beer? What keeps me honest about my performance in relation to my goals?

The bodyspacers….. a group of folks dedicated to their goals and supporting others in their quest to achieve health, beautiful bodies, and peace in their lives.

Cmrider, a motivated lady who is on her way to becoming an Army officer. As an officer myself, I know I can’t fail or betray her trust when it comes to fitness. Her respect and constant questions keep me honest about myself.

Adina, a Texan who overcame being overweight and is now the most MOTIVATING blog writer on the website (in my opinion). She is a steady source of encouragement. Positive, yet firm, she reminds us all that our fitness(or lack thereof), our lifestyle, everything… is a CHOICE! and we must make the right choices if we expect to live healthy and happy.

MsFitness, one of my first "buddies" on this site, she has more guts than a lot of guys. She’s the lady you see in the gym, on Friday night, crushing out a LEG day. She’s the lady who will brave snow, wind, and storm to get to the gym.  She is the lady who will give you ab workouts that will dominate you. She’s set the standard for purpose, dedication, and pure unadulterated heart. 

fastdraw, a newly minted US Marine who wants to run a marathon. Having done one myself, I know what type of mental strength it takes to push out the 26.2 miles. And as a military man, his dedication to his craft brings a hearty nod of approval. He’ll make a fine Marine NCO someday.

Thank you friends, for keeping me honest and being the motivating factor on the hard days. 

More to follow….

PT was a smoker. Ran to commo hill, ran up the steep southside and alternated on elevated, regular, and wide-arm pushups with a buddy. Did that 3 times.

At the gym here was the routine

• DB flat bench press: 60×10, 60×12, 65×10
• Incline BB Bench: 115×8, x5, x5
• Lat bar pulldown: 120×10, 120×12, 130×10
• T-bar row: 45×10, 55×10, 65×10 (added to apparatus weight)
• Standing BB Military Press: barx10, x10
• DB Front Raise: 20×10, 20×10
• Tricep Pressdown: 100×10, 120×10, x10
• Dips to failure

I’m out of shape but I’ll get it back. I feel better already.

Normally cheat meals don’t take up two days. Sure did this weekend. Pizza yesterday, Culver’s today. And if you’ve never tried Culver’s, it’s okay but the food is pretty tasty. That’ll be a once-a-month thing though. Too much of that tastiness and I’ll be on my way to bad weight gain.

Did the incline yesterday (if you’re from colorado springs area you know the drill). Smoked my bags.  That’ll be a once a weeker for me now. Good tool to keep me honest.

I’ll be across the pond when the marathon happens.

Still training though, just no long weekend runs. 6 miles every mon-wed-fri.

Not sure if I’ll be around to do it but might as well train.

4.1 miles today (mOnday)

Lifts on Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat.