xnewsome’s BodyBlog

I went back home to St Louis, Mo last week for some much needed R&R. I took my resistance bands and had half-ass intentions to get something done, but honestly I didn’t want to! I wanted to be a lazy slob, drink, eat and be unhealthily happy….and I did. I had french fries a couple of times, McDonald’s, burger king and a good amount of alcohol! It rained EVERYDAY so couple that with the fact that I really didn’t want to do anything made it easy to just let it all hang out.

Now, to explain why my mind set was like this. I have been struggling with a lot of turmoil lately (job, family and fitness plateaus) so it was easy for me to just say "screw it"! But then something amazing happened! I went out with some friends and next thing I know, we’re talking about P90X and my friends are giving me these great compliments, supports and telling me how I have made them want to do it. Not to mention, made them think they can do it! My friend J had started the program and was really into it until he got a stress fracture in his foot. I was so proud of him. My other friend E is a pretty big guy and he really has a fire starting inside of him and is starting to think HE can do it too. So of course I turn into "little T Horton" and pump them both up and encourage them to go for it! It’s great because it’s reminding me why I do this, why I started and why I can’t stop! So many of my bb.com friends have very little support and I go home to fantastic friends that not only support me but draw inspiration from me! How awesome is that?!?!

Great side story. We’re at this bar, girl E, guy E, J and me. It’s a pretty cool bar where the waitress staff are dressed to impress, so to speak. This one catches my eye and I would like to think I catch hers too. Now, I know what you’re thinking, but I’m just married NOT DEAD. Most of us are here, in some small capacity, to catch the eye of the opposite sex. So I’m flirting with this waitress, in good fun. And next thing I know, J has turned into my wing man! He starts talking to her with this dialogue.

J: Have you ever been up late watching info-mercials Waitress: Yeah J: Have you seen the one for P90X Waitress: Yeah J: Well my buddy Omar has done it, Omar show the guns, hell stand up and show the stomach! Waitress: Wow, I ordered it but don’t have the time to really get into it.

I’m thinking, what the hell, but I’m really enjoying it!! This long winded blog has all been to say one simple thing.  I needed to be reminded why I’m on this road, why I sacrafice and why everyone doesn’t do it even though they can! I needed to be disconnected for a minute to re-focus, remind myself why and re-capture that hunger.  Absence makes the heart grow fonder, right? YES! I’m so ready to be back, ready to work hard, ready to become unstoppable again! I’m back, I’m focused and most importantly, I know again why. I gained 6 pounds this week. And I did the math and if I gained 6 pounds a week for 6 months, I would weigh 350 lbs! HELL NO that aint happening!! LET’S GIT IT!!!

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