Living on the Edge…
Well, Saturday I had the bright idea to go to the lake with a friend. That turned into an entire weekend of beer, and 3 lousy meals instead of 6 good meals a day. I’m just glad I got all the fun out of my system so I can go back to being grouchy and boring. As for exercise, the only little bit I got was what my grandmother referred to as "pulling the hill". It is a steep and long trail from the house to the dock. Fortunately, I was in charge of carrying the cooler, and it was heaviest going downhill. Despite my relative fitness, that hill is still an ass kicker. As I was feeling my legs burn and thinking about taking a break for a beer on the way up, I remembered my cousin and I used to race up this hill from dock to house probably 3 or 4 times per day. Well, since it’s not too far out of the way from work, my new childless weekend friday night will start with "pulling the hill" with the goal of eventually being able to sprint the whole way up 5 times with no rest except the walk back down. Got my work cut out there.
My choc. lab "Catfish" had a blast too, we played fetch with his orange float toy pretty much all day long for two days. That boy never runs out of energy. He’d keep bringing it back and bugging me until I’d play some more. He just kept swimming out and back. When I took a break for a few minutes, he’d entertain himself by chasing ducks. He was a tired pup, but happy.
So, after my fun weekend, it’s back to business, now 2.3 lbs jigglier. I’m sure that weight will come right back off within a week or so since I have resumed my proper nutrition, but it is a nice reminder of how I cannot have "Redneck Yacht Club" every weekend. I did get a little tan though.
So, it’s back to work this week and I’m looking forward to hitting the weights tonight. All work and no play makes Jeff a lean boy. 
May 27, 2008 at 6:07 am
Sounds like your weekend was a FUN one! Catfish sounds adorable - I LOVE chocolate labs! 2.3 pounds will come off of you in a flash, given your dedication to both your diet and workouts! Show us how it’s done!
May 27, 2008 at 3:40 pm
your dog is named catfish! That is so adorable!
Don’t feel bad man, take the advice you gave me
. Plus your already in shape so you don’t have much to worry about
May 27, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Wow Jeff! you have made so much progress. Look at those abs! you don’t even look like the same person - in fact you look around 10 yrs younger. What an inspiration you are!