For those keeping track with the scales and the chart in the sidebar, that’s 123lbs! Two more pounds until I can take another picture, which I’m afraid won’t look too much different than the last just because the weight seems to be re-distributing itself and converting into muscle.
In an act of hilarity, we went to my in-laws’ tonight and I hopped on their Wii Fit for the first time in 84 days. I’d gained 11.4lbs and went from a skinny little dude to the size seen here in an instant. It was hilarious how I just ballooned up! I think it thought I’d be upset to see that, but I wasn’t, so the laugh’s on it.
I went to the neighborhood gym last night and worked on my biceps, quads, and lats. I had some unexpected soreness in my forearms today and driving my manual transmission was… fun… not being able to extend my right arm all the way to 5th gear without a shot of pain. I’m determined to make my upper body look how I want it (because I know I can because I have naturally sculptable muscles that respond well to weight training) and then struggle to build up much-needed mass on my bottom half. Having a butt now is nice, but (no pun intended) I want the whole package of quads, hammies, and calves. Why?
With good legs comes the ability to drive my lungs to better performance with tireless running.
Here is my weight chart going back a few months on our Wii at home to illustrate another point:
As you can see by my “growth chart” in the far right sidebar, I’ve been up and down, and way down yesterday. Let’s just say life. is. busy. It’s really hard to eat and drink when I get this busy. I am not an unconscious eater – I have to think about food unless I’m already starving. Throw stress into it, and I can ignore my hunger for hours. This is a story. This is a story about how a weekend can be hard and throw a wrench in your progress. In the end, this story will kick your butt and take your name. Please chime in with your comments if this strikes a chord with your and your life, struggles, achievements.
