Weight: 224 pounds - Up 2 pounds
Push Ups: 19 1/2
Roll Outs: 4
The roll outs continue to be painful but I'm making progress. At the very least, I am completing a few.
I almost made it to 20 push ups but could not quite make the last two inches.
I am pretty winded after the push ups and it takes a while to get it back. I'll be keeping an eye on that.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
Progressive Progressions
Weight: 222 pounds
Push ups: 17
Roll outs: 2
I think I'm making progress even though the numbers above would not confirm that. I got through the push ups without pause and the two roll outs didn't hurt near as bad as yesterday.
Push ups: 17
Roll outs: 2
I think I'm making progress even though the numbers above would not confirm that. I got through the push ups without pause and the two roll outs didn't hurt near as bad as yesterday.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Slip on the Ice
Weight: 221 Down 2 pounds
Push Ups: 17
Roll Outs: 2
The roll outs were very painful. Barely made the two. I really had to work hard to make that last push up. At least I'm making some improvement there.
I had my first official slip on the ice for the season. Actually, I think it's the first slip on the ice in a loooong while. I was walking to the Hub yesterday and thinking about what a nice crisp day it was. I wasn't watching the sidewalk so when I stepped on the small sheet of ice, my legs went right out from under me. I managed to make it somewhat graceful and didn't hurt myself, but I went down.
Push Ups: 17
Roll Outs: 2
The roll outs were very painful. Barely made the two. I really had to work hard to make that last push up. At least I'm making some improvement there.
I had my first official slip on the ice for the season. Actually, I think it's the first slip on the ice in a loooong while. I was walking to the Hub yesterday and thinking about what a nice crisp day it was. I wasn't watching the sidewalk so when I stepped on the small sheet of ice, my legs went right out from under me. I managed to make it somewhat graceful and didn't hurt myself, but I went down.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Happy Birthday to Dad
Weight: 223 pounds, Up 1
Push ups: 17
Wheelie: 0
Sit ups: 0
I had to take a break after 10 push ups so I really tried to go for another 10 but couldn't.
I could not do even one roll out on the wheel. My stomach muscles wouldn't allow it. I tried to do some sit ups and had the same results. I must have strained myself yesterday cuz it sure hurts.
Friday, January 3, 2014
The First Day of Exercise
Weight: 222 pounds Down 2 pounds
Push ups: 15
Rollie Wheel: 5
So, I got up this morning and was kind of excited to start this. I really tried hard to start with the bar on high. I only managed to get it just off the floor.
I think the push ups will improve quickly but the rollie wheel is going to be a bitch. My goal for push ups is to do 100 per day. If I can get the rollie wheel to 25, I think I'll be happy.
The rollie wheel is essentially a version of sit ups. I kneel on the ground with my hands on the handles the extend from either side of this wheel. The exercise involves me pushing the wheel out in front of me until my stomach almost touches the floor. It really works the abs, which have not had much work recently.
Push ups: 15
Rollie Wheel: 5
So, I got up this morning and was kind of excited to start this. I really tried hard to start with the bar on high. I only managed to get it just off the floor.
I think the push ups will improve quickly but the rollie wheel is going to be a bitch. My goal for push ups is to do 100 per day. If I can get the rollie wheel to 25, I think I'll be happy.
The rollie wheel is essentially a version of sit ups. I kneel on the ground with my hands on the handles the extend from either side of this wheel. The exercise involves me pushing the wheel out in front of me until my stomach almost touches the floor. It really works the abs, which have not had much work recently.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
The Goal: a Post a Day
Since I am posting again on the second day of the year, I am clearly well on my way to posting every day of the year.
However that would require to have something interesting to post.
Well, I think I have figured out something interesting to post...at least interesting to me...and isn't that what we are concerned with here?!
In keeping with the thoughts and intensions of my Love Letter, I want to get into better shape. I have no definite goal other than any shape is better than the shape I'm in now.
So, I shall post every day the status of my weight, and the results of my morning workout. The morning workout shall simply consist of push ups and my rollie wheel.
Since I am starting from scratch, it shant be very impressive at the start. But it will be a guide to watch (what I hope will be) improvement. And the fact that I am dedicated to posting the results every day will be the thing that makes me actually do the exercise.
So, here we go!
However that would require to have something interesting to post.
Well, I think I have figured out something interesting to post...at least interesting to me...and isn't that what we are concerned with here?!
In keeping with the thoughts and intensions of my Love Letter, I want to get into better shape. I have no definite goal other than any shape is better than the shape I'm in now.
So, I shall post every day the status of my weight, and the results of my morning workout. The morning workout shall simply consist of push ups and my rollie wheel.
Since I am starting from scratch, it shant be very impressive at the start. But it will be a guide to watch (what I hope will be) improvement. And the fact that I am dedicated to posting the results every day will be the thing that makes me actually do the exercise.
So, here we go!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
A Love Letter to Myself
Dear Stan,
Let's start off the year with a decision to try and do better!
You are 56. You presently tip the scales at 224. You have a horrible diet. You're out of shape because you never exercise and consequently, your stamina sucks. And you're not terribly attractive. You are another heart attack waiting to happen!
On the positive side, you are 56. You are not yet so portly or out of shape that you couldn't start working out and get yourself to 200 pounds. But even at 200, you would still be unattractive.
Anyway, what do you say we try to make a better Stan in 2014. I guess we need a slogan.
"Less Stan to be seen in Twenty-Fourteen"
Well, we'll work on that.
Let's start off the year with a decision to try and do better!
You are 56. You presently tip the scales at 224. You have a horrible diet. You're out of shape because you never exercise and consequently, your stamina sucks. And you're not terribly attractive. You are another heart attack waiting to happen!
On the positive side, you are 56. You are not yet so portly or out of shape that you couldn't start working out and get yourself to 200 pounds. But even at 200, you would still be unattractive.
Anyway, what do you say we try to make a better Stan in 2014. I guess we need a slogan.
"Less Stan to be seen in Twenty-Fourteen"
Well, we'll work on that.
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