New Years Eve:
"Youth is when you're allowed to stay up late on New Years. Middle age is when you're forced to." Bill Vaughn
As stated in my earlier blog, I didn't weigh-in this morning. I wanted to enjoy the season without feeling guilty so I'm holding off until January 07, 2010. Hopefully the sins of the last few days will have worn off by then. Talking about worn off, here is the loss in inches over the last 6 months;
Neck: 2.75 inches
Chest: 7 inches
Waist: 9 inches
Seat: 11.5 inches
For a grand total of 30.25 inches! Not bad I think.
My 2010 Goals:
1) 100 pounds by July 01st...of course.
2) 100 km hike on June 18 and 19th
3) Pass the Police Fitness Test
4) run the in the Picton half marathon, October 03, 2010.
5) To lose an additional 50 pounds between July and the end of the year, bringing the grand total to 150 pounds. That will get me below the 200 mark...actually 186 pounds.
News flash! Take some advice from a guy who has been there and is still tackling the weight issue...1) Start today because tomorrow never happens.
2) Consult with your doctor.
3) Invest in a good trainer, at least at the beginning. Learn the do's and don'ts!
4) Start slowly, but start!
5) You'll be sore at the beginning, but as my nephew Bryan put it "pain is temporary, pride is forever"
6) Invest in good shoes, make sure they fit properly.
7) Find a good gym...it comes with a built-in support system!
8) Get rid of the unhealthy food in your house...your family will understand.
9) Set some goals, but try and make them realistic.
10) Eat fruits, veggies, chicken, fish, some red meat! Don't eat anything deep fried. The only food that actually keeps the same nutritional value when deep fried is a Mars Bar! That's according to my daughter Carlie-Ann.
11) Do not try the Dean Martin diet...he went on a whiskey diet...in one week he lost four days!
"For last years words belong to last year's language and not next year's word's await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning." T.S. Eliot
I wish for everyone to have a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year!
Big Dave
Monday, December 28, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
AND...CHRISTMAS IS OVER:
Another Christmas is over. You wait all year for it and then the next thing you know it's over in a blink of an eye. I've decided that I'm not going to weigh-in again until Thursday January 07th, 2010, giving myself a little break. Having said that, I'm still sticking to my game plan of what and when I'm going to eat. For example... (I started this blog the day before Christmas, there has been a change of plans! I pigged out on the 24th and 25th and I didn't feel good at all! I felt so crappy I've adjusted my plans, it's gone from 5 days to just 2...I'm done, no more crap in my system! It wasn't worth it at all. I had shortbread, chocolate, toffee and chips with dip. Oh, and also pop, diet of course. I think my system was in overload and didn't appreciate it. So, I'm done with it, healthy eating for the rest of the holidays).
Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
New Years Eve is upon us with hope of old challenges coming to fruition and new challenges to keep focused and stimulated. Of course the old challenges are still being aggressively engaged, that being the 100 pounds and the 100 km hike. I've added some new stuff to the mix, keeps things exciting. During 2010 I intend to participate in the Police Fitness Test. Actually not just participate but to pass the damn thing! The other new challenge is to run in a half marathon. Okay, maybe run isn't the correct description, how about shuffle a half marathon. I've already picked the one out, the Picton Marathon that is being held on October 03, 2010. I'll be taking the short cut (half marathon) which adds up to being 21.2 km's. I told the Sarge about the latest crazy idea and she's going to join in. She doesn't even agree with running but she's coming on board. I'm not going to make a habit of running in this kind of thing but i think it is something that I could strike off my bucket list (hopefully it doesn't end up being the last thing I strike off). So far I have a few people that are willing to join the Sarge and I, Old Dave (Hughes), Rhonda Cunningham and that great legal beagle Greg Kay. It was actually Greg that kind of instigated the idea. There's a few people sitting on the sidelines thinking about it...hopefully they can join in. If you would like to join this group of non-runners in this crazy idea then just let me know, more the merrier or misery likes company...your choice!
Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol!
Just thinking about the 100 km hike again, I'm trying to convince my brother Jim to join in the fun, even if it's just the final 40 km's...he's pondering it. My son Richard intends on joining me for the whole 100 km's...good, he can push me in the wheel chair!
On Thursday's blog I'll recap my 2010 goals and also I'll detail the inches lost so far.
Big Dave out!
Another Christmas is over. You wait all year for it and then the next thing you know it's over in a blink of an eye. I've decided that I'm not going to weigh-in again until Thursday January 07th, 2010, giving myself a little break. Having said that, I'm still sticking to my game plan of what and when I'm going to eat. For example... (I started this blog the day before Christmas, there has been a change of plans! I pigged out on the 24th and 25th and I didn't feel good at all! I felt so crappy I've adjusted my plans, it's gone from 5 days to just 2...I'm done, no more crap in my system! It wasn't worth it at all. I had shortbread, chocolate, toffee and chips with dip. Oh, and also pop, diet of course. I think my system was in overload and didn't appreciate it. So, I'm done with it, healthy eating for the rest of the holidays).
Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
New Years Eve is upon us with hope of old challenges coming to fruition and new challenges to keep focused and stimulated. Of course the old challenges are still being aggressively engaged, that being the 100 pounds and the 100 km hike. I've added some new stuff to the mix, keeps things exciting. During 2010 I intend to participate in the Police Fitness Test. Actually not just participate but to pass the damn thing! The other new challenge is to run in a half marathon. Okay, maybe run isn't the correct description, how about shuffle a half marathon. I've already picked the one out, the Picton Marathon that is being held on October 03, 2010. I'll be taking the short cut (half marathon) which adds up to being 21.2 km's. I told the Sarge about the latest crazy idea and she's going to join in. She doesn't even agree with running but she's coming on board. I'm not going to make a habit of running in this kind of thing but i think it is something that I could strike off my bucket list (hopefully it doesn't end up being the last thing I strike off). So far I have a few people that are willing to join the Sarge and I, Old Dave (Hughes), Rhonda Cunningham and that great legal beagle Greg Kay. It was actually Greg that kind of instigated the idea. There's a few people sitting on the sidelines thinking about it...hopefully they can join in. If you would like to join this group of non-runners in this crazy idea then just let me know, more the merrier or misery likes company...your choice!
Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol!
Just thinking about the 100 km hike again, I'm trying to convince my brother Jim to join in the fun, even if it's just the final 40 km's...he's pondering it. My son Richard intends on joining me for the whole 100 km's...good, he can push me in the wheel chair!
On Thursday's blog I'll recap my 2010 goals and also I'll detail the inches lost so far.
Big Dave out!
Monday, December 21, 2009
CHRISTMAS EVE!
Wow, Thursday, December 24th! It's hard to believe that the Sarge and I have been working at this project for 6 months! It's been quite the journey so far and we're still not done yet. I've been feeling so much better since I've lost the weight. It's all good. Also, the other benefit of this Challenge is meeting many new friends along the way, lot's of humour and support, which has made this so much easier. Actually, I think I have found the fountain of youth! It's very simple really, abuse your body for thirty years and then get into the gym and shed the pounds. I haven't felt this good in years! Mind you I don't recommend that you follow the same path i did!Not looking after yourself for thirty years,that takes a lot of commitment which not everyone can do. It also takes a professional, no amateurs!
I had another weigh-in this morning. The last one before I have my little splurge of everything rich and decadent! And the weight is.....259. I lost .5, oh well, I was hoping for better but I can no longer try and predict what the outcome each week will be...go with the flow. Where's the eggnog?
Went to boot camp last Tuesday night after having a few drinks with a couple of friends. Of course they had a few beers while I had a coffee and water...ho,ho, friggin ho! Anyways there were good lads and are very supportive...
Speaking of boot camp, CJ brought in a CD to be played during the work out as a dedication to me. Wow, I thought what a nice gesture! This group at Bodilogix has been very supportive. I asked the Sarge to pump up the volume..."Dancing Queen" by ABBA bellowed through out the gym! Oh the laughter...have I mentioned the cost of therapy has now surpassed my training costs?!
"And the Sarge, with her Sarge-feet ice cold in the gym, stood puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And she puzzled 'till her puzzler was sore. The Sarge thought of something she hadn't before. What if Christmas, she thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more". Borrowed from the Suess man.
Remember...red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.
The latest survey shows that three out of four people make up 75% of the population. Will wonders never cease!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Years! A special thanks to the Sarge...without a doubt you saved my life. Thanks kid! Now I can spend more time on this side of the tera ferma harassing people...oops, i mean supporting people!
Big Dave out! Damn, I got chocolate on my keyboard.
Wow, Thursday, December 24th! It's hard to believe that the Sarge and I have been working at this project for 6 months! It's been quite the journey so far and we're still not done yet. I've been feeling so much better since I've lost the weight. It's all good. Also, the other benefit of this Challenge is meeting many new friends along the way, lot's of humour and support, which has made this so much easier. Actually, I think I have found the fountain of youth! It's very simple really, abuse your body for thirty years and then get into the gym and shed the pounds. I haven't felt this good in years! Mind you I don't recommend that you follow the same path i did!Not looking after yourself for thirty years,that takes a lot of commitment which not everyone can do. It also takes a professional, no amateurs!
I had another weigh-in this morning. The last one before I have my little splurge of everything rich and decadent! And the weight is.....259. I lost .5, oh well, I was hoping for better but I can no longer try and predict what the outcome each week will be...go with the flow. Where's the eggnog?
Went to boot camp last Tuesday night after having a few drinks with a couple of friends. Of course they had a few beers while I had a coffee and water...ho,ho, friggin ho! Anyways there were good lads and are very supportive...
Speaking of boot camp, CJ brought in a CD to be played during the work out as a dedication to me. Wow, I thought what a nice gesture! This group at Bodilogix has been very supportive. I asked the Sarge to pump up the volume..."Dancing Queen" by ABBA bellowed through out the gym! Oh the laughter...have I mentioned the cost of therapy has now surpassed my training costs?!
"And the Sarge, with her Sarge-feet ice cold in the gym, stood puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And she puzzled 'till her puzzler was sore. The Sarge thought of something she hadn't before. What if Christmas, she thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more". Borrowed from the Suess man.
Remember...red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.
The latest survey shows that three out of four people make up 75% of the population. Will wonders never cease!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Years! A special thanks to the Sarge...without a doubt you saved my life. Thanks kid! Now I can spend more time on this side of the tera ferma harassing people...oops, i mean supporting people!
Big Dave out! Damn, I got chocolate on my keyboard.
Christmas is almost here!! I can already taste the shortbread cookies, salted cashews and chocolate covered peanuts! Heck, I almost forgot about the chips and dip. Well, that's breakfast taken care of!
So far so good, I haven't broken down my resolve yet to stay away from the goodies, but it's been awfully hard!
During the last boot camp I tried to get a little fancy. There's a move called the "whopper", basically you lay on the bench and lift your legs up in the air using your core muscles. With the "whopper" you can also add the "corkscrew", which is the same move but you add a twist with your hips when your legs are up in the air...clear as mud? Anyways, I've never added the corkscrew until Saturday...I almost twisted myself off the bench! Yup, I'm Mr. Graceful!
The sarge and I had an interview with Heather Goode from CHEX Television last Thursday. They wanted to do an update on our progress and again, hopefully some more pledges for the hospital.
I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas when I blog on Thursday morning....then it will be PAR-TAY TIME!!
Nice comment from Robert Biron...thanks Big Bob. Still waiting for you to show up for boot camp though...wimp!
Big Dave out!
So far so good, I haven't broken down my resolve yet to stay away from the goodies, but it's been awfully hard!
During the last boot camp I tried to get a little fancy. There's a move called the "whopper", basically you lay on the bench and lift your legs up in the air using your core muscles. With the "whopper" you can also add the "corkscrew", which is the same move but you add a twist with your hips when your legs are up in the air...clear as mud? Anyways, I've never added the corkscrew until Saturday...I almost twisted myself off the bench! Yup, I'm Mr. Graceful!
The sarge and I had an interview with Heather Goode from CHEX Television last Thursday. They wanted to do an update on our progress and again, hopefully some more pledges for the hospital.
I'll wish everyone a Merry Christmas when I blog on Thursday morning....then it will be PAR-TAY TIME!!
Nice comment from Robert Biron...thanks Big Bob. Still waiting for you to show up for boot camp though...wimp!
Big Dave out!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Let's get this part over with, I weighed in this morning at.....259.5 pounds. I lost two pounds this week which brings the new total to 76.5! I breached the 75 pound milestone, finally. I'm very happy with that amount but I have to say with yesterday's hike in the woods i thought I would have lost a little more, but I'm not complaining.
Did you know that the traditional early English Christmas Dinner was the head of a pig prepared with mustard. Yummy!
There was a nice article in one of the local papers this week, Northumberland Today, talking about the No Cop Out Challenge. Hopefully that generates some more pledges for the hospital. It was quite the spread actually with a picture of me wearing a Santa hat...just keeping in the Christmas spirit. I just wished that Cecelia (reporter) had captured my good side...what am I thinking, I don't have a good side...yet!
Did you know that Santa Claus has to visit 42,466,666 homes in 12 hours on Christmas Eve. That's 983 homes per second! I wonder if he gets wind burn? Hopefully Air Miles!
On Tuesday I was able to hand over some more money to Rhonda Cunningham, Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Both the Lion's Club and Cameco donated money to the cause, thanks folks!
I'm still able to resist the Christmas goodies, but it's hard!!
Christmas trivia...if you received all the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" you would receive 364 gifts!
Several of us went for a big hike yesterday in the Northumberland Forest. In the group of adventures were Mia Frankel from the County, John Russell, Doris Biron and the Sarge. I brought up the rear, literally! We trudged through almost 10 kilometres yesterday, from what i saw the woods were beautiful! Most of the time my head was down looking at the trail so I didn't trip over ice blocks, nook and crevices! We made it up to this one huge hill and admired the view for 10 seconds...I guess we were on a mission. Anyways the downward slope was very steep and icy, which can be treacherous walking. So John, mountain goat, Russell led the way down the cliff. he was followed by the sure footed and experienced hiker Mia, then the Sarge (muttering to herself about quad muscles). The next going down the cliff was Doris...what can I say, she skips in the parking lot during the winter months and now she utilized her butt muscles while going down the hill. She slipped and started to slide down the hill, it was liking watching the luge in the Olympics! The sarge had to jump out of the way! She stopped part way down, then she used the laminated map that Mia had given us and used it as a "magic carpet"! It really reminded me of Chevy Chase in the movie "Christmas Vacation"!
By the time the hike was done I was absolutely beat! Even though I've come a long way in my training and getting healthier, it made me realize I still have a long way to go! It was a good eye opener for me and not to be complacent in my training. I think the other four could have done another 10 kilometres but I was finished. My legs felt great, but for some reason my shoulders were killing me...don't know why. It was also an indicator that I need to work on my cardio even more.
Big Dave ...out!
Did you know that the traditional early English Christmas Dinner was the head of a pig prepared with mustard. Yummy!
There was a nice article in one of the local papers this week, Northumberland Today, talking about the No Cop Out Challenge. Hopefully that generates some more pledges for the hospital. It was quite the spread actually with a picture of me wearing a Santa hat...just keeping in the Christmas spirit. I just wished that Cecelia (reporter) had captured my good side...what am I thinking, I don't have a good side...yet!
Did you know that Santa Claus has to visit 42,466,666 homes in 12 hours on Christmas Eve. That's 983 homes per second! I wonder if he gets wind burn? Hopefully Air Miles!
On Tuesday I was able to hand over some more money to Rhonda Cunningham, Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation. Both the Lion's Club and Cameco donated money to the cause, thanks folks!
I'm still able to resist the Christmas goodies, but it's hard!!
Christmas trivia...if you received all the gifts in the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" you would receive 364 gifts!
Several of us went for a big hike yesterday in the Northumberland Forest. In the group of adventures were Mia Frankel from the County, John Russell, Doris Biron and the Sarge. I brought up the rear, literally! We trudged through almost 10 kilometres yesterday, from what i saw the woods were beautiful! Most of the time my head was down looking at the trail so I didn't trip over ice blocks, nook and crevices! We made it up to this one huge hill and admired the view for 10 seconds...I guess we were on a mission. Anyways the downward slope was very steep and icy, which can be treacherous walking. So John, mountain goat, Russell led the way down the cliff. he was followed by the sure footed and experienced hiker Mia, then the Sarge (muttering to herself about quad muscles). The next going down the cliff was Doris...what can I say, she skips in the parking lot during the winter months and now she utilized her butt muscles while going down the hill. She slipped and started to slide down the hill, it was liking watching the luge in the Olympics! The sarge had to jump out of the way! She stopped part way down, then she used the laminated map that Mia had given us and used it as a "magic carpet"! It really reminded me of Chevy Chase in the movie "Christmas Vacation"!
By the time the hike was done I was absolutely beat! Even though I've come a long way in my training and getting healthier, it made me realize I still have a long way to go! It was a good eye opener for me and not to be complacent in my training. I think the other four could have done another 10 kilometres but I was finished. My legs felt great, but for some reason my shoulders were killing me...don't know why. It was also an indicator that I need to work on my cardio even more.
Big Dave ...out!
Monday, December 14, 2009
A miracle happened at Bodilogix on Saturday! I guess none of us should be surprised as this is actually the time for miracles being the Christmas Season. Having said that, i still couldn't believe what i was seeing...the Doc was actually skipping rope inside the gym and not in the parking lot! We were all so proud of her...like watching a toddler taking the first step, will wonders never cease! For you that may have forgotten, the Doc has a phobia about skipping in the gym, so this is one small step, or should i say one small skip for her. This is a story that you really needed to have been there to witness the excitement...good for you Dr. Kathy. I have to wonder though if she stayed inside because it was 20 below outside?!
The boot campers are starting to go crazy at Bodilogix! On Saturday some of the girls started to do the "towel dance" (Linda and Melissa) and then they wanted me to do it! The towel dance is taking the gym towel and sliding it across your butt and dancing. Now, the ladies looked great while doing this, i myself would look like a bear with an itchy butt! Also, I wouldn't want to have to do the laundry after I was done! To my dismay, the ladies talked the Sarge into creating a free style dance as a station for the next boot camp!! Will the torment never end?! Better stock up on the bleach...you know what I'm say'in...
So far I've been able to resist the many temptations out there with the goodies all over the place. I've been close to cheating a couple of times but I was able to close the door on it. It's going to be a hard month but hopefully I can stay focused.
Had a good work out this morning with the Sarge...doing a lot of personal bests with the weights, which is a great feeling!
Remember....Handle every stressful situation like a dog, pee on it and walk away!
Big Dave out!
The boot campers are starting to go crazy at Bodilogix! On Saturday some of the girls started to do the "towel dance" (Linda and Melissa) and then they wanted me to do it! The towel dance is taking the gym towel and sliding it across your butt and dancing. Now, the ladies looked great while doing this, i myself would look like a bear with an itchy butt! Also, I wouldn't want to have to do the laundry after I was done! To my dismay, the ladies talked the Sarge into creating a free style dance as a station for the next boot camp!! Will the torment never end?! Better stock up on the bleach...you know what I'm say'in...
So far I've been able to resist the many temptations out there with the goodies all over the place. I've been close to cheating a couple of times but I was able to close the door on it. It's going to be a hard month but hopefully I can stay focused.
Had a good work out this morning with the Sarge...doing a lot of personal bests with the weights, which is a great feeling!
Remember....Handle every stressful situation like a dog, pee on it and walk away!
Big Dave out!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Good morning one and all. As you all know I was hoping to reach the 75 pound milestone this week. So...here's the latest news...I lost 1.5 pounds, meaning I fell short by .5 of a pound!! So that means my total weight loss (for the mathematically challenged) is 74.5 pounds. I'll get it next week, I hope!
It's Christmas time! It's already December 10th...my brother's birthday actually. Happy Birthday Jim! So far, I haven't indulged in any Christmas favourites, yet. The Sarge has allowed me 5 days to celebrate during the Season and I haven't used one yet. I'm definitely going to be using some of the days for the 24, 25 and 26th. I think those days are given. Even though I'm not a big New Years guy, I'll probably use one on that day as well. The last day of the 5 days I'll hold in reserve, you just never know when temptation might strike.
Why..."Why did Kamikaze pilots where helmets?"
and
Why do you have to put your two cents in...but it's only a penny for your thoughts? Where is the extra penny? I demand an audit!
The boot camps have been going well and are usually lots of fun...believe it or not! There's usually a lot of supportive bantering going on...at least that's what I like to refer to it as. I actually got injured last night...I was lying on the floor (on purpose) doing some sit up thingy's and then all of a sudden a ball hits me on the elbow. Oh the pain...fortunately my buddy Dave was there to assist me. He was waving a towel over me to keep me calm...he shouted out that it was a medical emergency. While in a great deal of pain, I was able to whisper... a pizza would cure it! The Sarge didn't buy it! We had to continue on with the work out...no pizza in sight.
Speaking of pizza, Dave Cunningham came up with a great idea! The last boot camp before Christmas we should have pizza after. The Sarge was not very supportive of the idea, Scrooge! We won't give up the fight, Dave and I are leading a rebellion of two.
We have another person who likes to skip outside...Doris Biron. I'm not sure what's going on with these two (Dr. Kathy) but they just like skipping out there. I really can't wait till a snow storm hits, that should make it entertaining.
Just did another interview with Northumberland Today and we should be doing an interview with CHEX Television next week. Hopefully some people will remember the No Cop out Challenge at Christmas time and make a much needed donation or pledge!
Finally...the statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends--if they're okay, then it's you!
Big Dave out!
It's Christmas time! It's already December 10th...my brother's birthday actually. Happy Birthday Jim! So far, I haven't indulged in any Christmas favourites, yet. The Sarge has allowed me 5 days to celebrate during the Season and I haven't used one yet. I'm definitely going to be using some of the days for the 24, 25 and 26th. I think those days are given. Even though I'm not a big New Years guy, I'll probably use one on that day as well. The last day of the 5 days I'll hold in reserve, you just never know when temptation might strike.
Why..."Why did Kamikaze pilots where helmets?"
and
Why do you have to put your two cents in...but it's only a penny for your thoughts? Where is the extra penny? I demand an audit!
The boot camps have been going well and are usually lots of fun...believe it or not! There's usually a lot of supportive bantering going on...at least that's what I like to refer to it as. I actually got injured last night...I was lying on the floor (on purpose) doing some sit up thingy's and then all of a sudden a ball hits me on the elbow. Oh the pain...fortunately my buddy Dave was there to assist me. He was waving a towel over me to keep me calm...he shouted out that it was a medical emergency. While in a great deal of pain, I was able to whisper... a pizza would cure it! The Sarge didn't buy it! We had to continue on with the work out...no pizza in sight.
Speaking of pizza, Dave Cunningham came up with a great idea! The last boot camp before Christmas we should have pizza after. The Sarge was not very supportive of the idea, Scrooge! We won't give up the fight, Dave and I are leading a rebellion of two.
We have another person who likes to skip outside...Doris Biron. I'm not sure what's going on with these two (Dr. Kathy) but they just like skipping out there. I really can't wait till a snow storm hits, that should make it entertaining.
Just did another interview with Northumberland Today and we should be doing an interview with CHEX Television next week. Hopefully some people will remember the No Cop out Challenge at Christmas time and make a much needed donation or pledge!
Finally...the statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons are suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends--if they're okay, then it's you!
Big Dave out!
Friday, December 4, 2009
Sorry, but I'm a day late in posting my blog! I did weigh in yesterday and I'm pleased with the results. I lost 2.5 pounds which now brings the total to 73 pounds! Hopefully by next Thursday I'll hit the big 75 and be three quarters of the way home!
I had some really good training sessions over the last week and of course the two boot camps have really helped...when I'm not laughing. I noticed the Sarge has posted a blog...finally! Sometimes I wish she wouldn't post a blog, I mean my shoelaces don't come undone that often! I also use the water break, the washroom break, the stitch in the back stroll, pretending to advise another camper routine. I'm more diversified then just one trick you know! I'm not a ...one trick pony! I amuse myself.
What..."what if there were no hypothetical questions?"
I have to go back to the Sarge's blog again...she called me a "Troll"! A Troll is defined as a mythical cave dweller...I feel the love people, I feel the love!
Here we are and it's only a few short weeks till Christmas. This will be the hardest part of my challenge without a doubt. I'm going to have stay really focused to get through this without totalling destroying what I've done so far. It will be one day at a time as the functions and fun has already started!
Have a good one!
Big Dave out!
I had some really good training sessions over the last week and of course the two boot camps have really helped...when I'm not laughing. I noticed the Sarge has posted a blog...finally! Sometimes I wish she wouldn't post a blog, I mean my shoelaces don't come undone that often! I also use the water break, the washroom break, the stitch in the back stroll, pretending to advise another camper routine. I'm more diversified then just one trick you know! I'm not a ...one trick pony! I amuse myself.
What..."what if there were no hypothetical questions?"
I have to go back to the Sarge's blog again...she called me a "Troll"! A Troll is defined as a mythical cave dweller...I feel the love people, I feel the love!
Here we are and it's only a few short weeks till Christmas. This will be the hardest part of my challenge without a doubt. I'm going to have stay really focused to get through this without totalling destroying what I've done so far. It will be one day at a time as the functions and fun has already started!
Have a good one!
Big Dave out!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Another fun boot camp on Saturday! If you want a good work out then don't follow Doris Biron, but if you want a laugh a minute then by all means! I don't know what was going on, but Doris just couldn't stop laughing and she's the type of person that when she starts to laugh then it gets contagious! It is very hard to do push ups and laugh at the same time! Then, to make matters worse, she was doing the station out of order! On top of that she was making up her own exercises! Doris was free styling the boot camp! Poor Doris, she got on to the "wood chop" and the amount of weight she had on there couldn't be considered a wood chop...she was weed wacking! Can't wait till next Saturday!
Keeping on the topic of boot campers, Dr. Kathy did her skipping again...this time she took it outside into the parking lot. I think she actually picked up the mail, checked on her kids and came back. What is going to do when the snow starts?
I also have to announce a towel infraction at the last boot camp. I was towel whipped by Linda! I was the only guy there that morning so i think the ladies thought I was an easy target. I need a body guard!
Why...why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Big Dave out!
Keeping on the topic of boot campers, Dr. Kathy did her skipping again...this time she took it outside into the parking lot. I think she actually picked up the mail, checked on her kids and came back. What is going to do when the snow starts?
I also have to announce a towel infraction at the last boot camp. I was towel whipped by Linda! I was the only guy there that morning so i think the ladies thought I was an easy target. I need a body guard!
Why...why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Big Dave out!
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Thursday, another cold, dark, day in the city. It's...weigh-in time, the time of truth, joy or misery. I lost .5 of a pound, not a total goose egg, but close. I guess it's still moving in the right direction though.
On Wednesday I had another workout with the Sarge. I set some personal bests that day in some of the activities, rather proud of myself. One of the "bests" was on doing chin ups. The Sarge looked rather pleased and then made the following comment..."if you were on the moon you would be really good at those"...thanks for the support, Sarge!
short one today folks...sorry.
Big Dave...out!
On Wednesday I had another workout with the Sarge. I set some personal bests that day in some of the activities, rather proud of myself. One of the "bests" was on doing chin ups. The Sarge looked rather pleased and then made the following comment..."if you were on the moon you would be really good at those"...thanks for the support, Sarge!
short one today folks...sorry.
Big Dave...out!
Friday, November 20, 2009
FIFTY BLOGS AND COUNTING:
Amazingly today is the 50th blog I've posted during my challenge; it's hard to believe! So far it's been a great ride with many ups and very few downs. I've also met some new friends along the way which is always rewarding in itself.
Last Thursday night the Sarge and I were invited to do a short presentation to the Lion's Club of Cobourg. What a great night, heck they even fed us! That being said I had to be on my best behaviour as the Sarge was right beside me monitoring my intake...she never let's up! Anyways, we were given the opportunity to speak about the NO COP OUT CHALLENGE and the raising of money for an ECG machine for the Northumberland Hills Hospital. The feedback that I got back was positive, apparently we did a good job and some pledges will be coming forward! Terrific! I can't close this section off without thanking the Lion's Club for all the charity events and good deeds they do in the community! Keep up the good work folks!
Went to another boot camp on Saturday morning, it's a good sweat! I was following behind Melissa and at one of the stations she wanted me to tell her my life story in 75 seconds! Sorry kid, that's just not possible...I lived a life that others can only dream of (I'm still laughing at that one). The next time around I asked about her life story...I fell asleep...ouch!
Also at the Saturday boot camp was Dr. Kathy. Always the professional and concerned about the safety of others, she made sure nobody was near her when she started to skip rope. I applaud her concern for her fellow participants! The whistle blows, which means to start, I expect Dr. Kathy to set a new record...nope, didn't even make one jump! She was trying to skip backwards and the rope stuck on her foot and got ripped out of her hands...truly a Kodak moment!According to her she needs to skip outside in the parking lot, she feels to confined in the gym, not the proper fung shei, so to speak. I hope she has a sense of humour, I can only imagine my next trip to Emerg and complaining of chest pain...then she asks me to bend over!!
Actually she's an expert boot camper, but don't tell her that!
Speaking of skipping rope I have to give credit to that old fart Dave Hughes. He was just a skipping fool on Saturday! He was setting a wicked pace, front and backwards. I betcha he's great at hop scotch as well!
Sunday morning was spent at Bodilogix trying to prepare the float for the Santa Claus Parade. Good thing Andre was there...he was a work horse and he definitely had a vision as to what the float should look like. Mind you, he always has visions!
Remember..."Life is like a jar of Jalapeno peppers.
What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow!"
Big Dave ...out!
Amazingly today is the 50th blog I've posted during my challenge; it's hard to believe! So far it's been a great ride with many ups and very few downs. I've also met some new friends along the way which is always rewarding in itself.
Last Thursday night the Sarge and I were invited to do a short presentation to the Lion's Club of Cobourg. What a great night, heck they even fed us! That being said I had to be on my best behaviour as the Sarge was right beside me monitoring my intake...she never let's up! Anyways, we were given the opportunity to speak about the NO COP OUT CHALLENGE and the raising of money for an ECG machine for the Northumberland Hills Hospital. The feedback that I got back was positive, apparently we did a good job and some pledges will be coming forward! Terrific! I can't close this section off without thanking the Lion's Club for all the charity events and good deeds they do in the community! Keep up the good work folks!
Went to another boot camp on Saturday morning, it's a good sweat! I was following behind Melissa and at one of the stations she wanted me to tell her my life story in 75 seconds! Sorry kid, that's just not possible...I lived a life that others can only dream of (I'm still laughing at that one). The next time around I asked about her life story...I fell asleep...ouch!
Also at the Saturday boot camp was Dr. Kathy. Always the professional and concerned about the safety of others, she made sure nobody was near her when she started to skip rope. I applaud her concern for her fellow participants! The whistle blows, which means to start, I expect Dr. Kathy to set a new record...nope, didn't even make one jump! She was trying to skip backwards and the rope stuck on her foot and got ripped out of her hands...truly a Kodak moment!According to her she needs to skip outside in the parking lot, she feels to confined in the gym, not the proper fung shei, so to speak. I hope she has a sense of humour, I can only imagine my next trip to Emerg and complaining of chest pain...then she asks me to bend over!!
Actually she's an expert boot camper, but don't tell her that!
Speaking of skipping rope I have to give credit to that old fart Dave Hughes. He was just a skipping fool on Saturday! He was setting a wicked pace, front and backwards. I betcha he's great at hop scotch as well!
Sunday morning was spent at Bodilogix trying to prepare the float for the Santa Claus Parade. Good thing Andre was there...he was a work horse and he definitely had a vision as to what the float should look like. Mind you, he always has visions!
Remember..."Life is like a jar of Jalapeno peppers.
What you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow!"
Big Dave ...out!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
IS THAT A COMBINE...NOPE, JUST KAREN SKIPPING ROPE!
I'm reflecting back on the week that I just had and trying to determine how I got this result. Was it the large amounts of red wine that I consumed at Mike's...maybe. Red wine is supposed to be good for you. Or could it be the two boot camps I endured over the last week? I'll have to keep experimenting and find out the secret. I'll keep you posted.
Talking about boot camps...at the last one, we had 20 participants! That means for every participant there is a work out station! Man was that ever hard. Instead of the normal one hour duration, this lasted almost an hour and a half! To make things worse the very next morning I had the Sarge and we were working on legs...needless to say I was pretty sore by the time Wednesday afternoon came along...too bad there wasn't any red wine left!
Why...Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a hemorrhoid when it's in your butt?
Just reflecting back on the last boot camp and some of the close calls I had. It's actually quite dangerous in spots, for example...I was lying on the floor (couldn't breath) doing a leg exercise. Just behind me was Dave Cunningham doing the step ups with weights in his hands...he didn't look to sturdy, I think he went to Kelly's before the camp! I was waiting for him or one of the weights to land on my head! Of course if it hit my head I would be okay. The other danger was Karen and her skipping rope...she's the bionic woman of skipping rope! The worst part is she doesn't stay in one spot, she moves around...it felt like a combine was coming towards me! Of course this really affected my concentration and I had bad station...it's all their fault!
See you at the gym!
Big Dave out!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Just a short blog today...because I'm an Elf! Get it?! Anyways just a heads up, the Cobourg Santa Claus Parade is on Sunday, November 22nd starting at 2 PM. The Sarge is looking for fellow Elf's or wannabe Elfs to partake in the festivities and job on the Bodilogix float. SO...if the Elf'n spirit is alive and well within you...come out and join us!
If you interested just call Andrea at Bodilogix...905-372-8400!
Big Elf Dave...signing off!
If you interested just call Andrea at Bodilogix...905-372-8400!
Big Elf Dave...signing off!
Friday, November 13, 2009
I took out my recent frustrations (one pound loss) on the leg press. I finally convinced the Sarge to let me do 500 pounds on the leg press and it all went well. I did three sets of 15 reps. I need these little victories right now especially if there not showing up on the scale! I've also decided to do the step ups with the amount of weight I've lost. It will remind me of what I was and how much I've lost by having to carry it while going up the rack of 5 steps. So, I started off doing 30 pounds in each hand and when I finally lose the 70 then I will increase it to 35 and so on.
I've decided to join two Bootcamps each week but I'm probably going to stop going twice a day for awhile...change things up a little. Hopefully that might bring in a bigger number this week.
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
You tried singing those two songs...didn't you!?
On Saturday I joined a few other adventurers at Bodilogix by doing a photo shoot for "look better naked"...the theme for the gym. I can't believe i participated in this event but it was a lot of fun. Having said that, not sure how the pictures are going to turn out! I might have to leave town! I'm expecting a call from Playgirl anytime now.
This morning I worked on my upper body...during the second round of doing chin ups my right arm gave out on me! So I'm hanging for dear life using my left arm and the Sarge is just looking at me dumbfounded. I'm trying to get my legs onto the stationary platform to get off the damn thing but of course I'm not very graceful and the Sarge is just saying..."you're not done yet"...obviously she has no sense when people are in distress! Once I recovered i told her what happened...she started calling me "Mr. Delicate" again! No respect!
Just another day in the gym.
Big Dave out!
I've decided to join two Bootcamps each week but I'm probably going to stop going twice a day for awhile...change things up a little. Hopefully that might bring in a bigger number this week.
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
You tried singing those two songs...didn't you!?
On Saturday I joined a few other adventurers at Bodilogix by doing a photo shoot for "look better naked"...the theme for the gym. I can't believe i participated in this event but it was a lot of fun. Having said that, not sure how the pictures are going to turn out! I might have to leave town! I'm expecting a call from Playgirl anytime now.
This morning I worked on my upper body...during the second round of doing chin ups my right arm gave out on me! So I'm hanging for dear life using my left arm and the Sarge is just looking at me dumbfounded. I'm trying to get my legs onto the stationary platform to get off the damn thing but of course I'm not very graceful and the Sarge is just saying..."you're not done yet"...obviously she has no sense when people are in distress! Once I recovered i told her what happened...she started calling me "Mr. Delicate" again! No respect!
Just another day in the gym.
Big Dave out!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
NOT IN MY HAPPY PLACE!
The dreaded day has arrived. As I sit here at my desk trying to prepare this blog I find myself in a sour mood. Don't think I'll be much fun today! I got on the scale and I only lost 1 lowly pound! I was hoping for a lot better than that especially after having zero last week and this week I attended a boot camp! Oh well, what it is...is what it is. The grand total is now 66 pounds. I was hoping to get 80 by Christmas but that no longer seems possible. This could be the start of a long plateau or still something left over from me going off my blood pressure medicine. My doctor had told me that when I go off the pills that it is possible to have excess fluid build up as the body is reacting to no longer having this stuff in my system. So...maybe that might be behind this, but that's only a maybe.
The boot camp...wow! I was feeling the pain the next day, that's for sure! Fortunately I got in with a good group of people and actually enjoyed it...in some weird way. The Sarge was in her element, whistle in hand throughout the evening. She just loves taunting people...eating chocolate while the rest of us were sweating it out! Special mention to my bud Dave Cunningham...the guy did the workout after just recovering from the flu! He still wasn't 100% but he still did it. That's far better than Big Bob (Robert Biron) who declined to join in on the action. Fortunately Doris, his wife, held up the family honour...way to go Doris! I should also mention Sheri...who harassed me throughout the boot camp. Between her and the Sarge I don't know who is worse!
Thought...If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat???
Why...Why do Kamikaze pilots where helmets?
"May the Saints protect ye -
An' sorrow neglect ye -
An' bad luck to the one
That doesn't respect ye."
Big Dave out!
The dreaded day has arrived. As I sit here at my desk trying to prepare this blog I find myself in a sour mood. Don't think I'll be much fun today! I got on the scale and I only lost 1 lowly pound! I was hoping for a lot better than that especially after having zero last week and this week I attended a boot camp! Oh well, what it is...is what it is. The grand total is now 66 pounds. I was hoping to get 80 by Christmas but that no longer seems possible. This could be the start of a long plateau or still something left over from me going off my blood pressure medicine. My doctor had told me that when I go off the pills that it is possible to have excess fluid build up as the body is reacting to no longer having this stuff in my system. So...maybe that might be behind this, but that's only a maybe.
The boot camp...wow! I was feeling the pain the next day, that's for sure! Fortunately I got in with a good group of people and actually enjoyed it...in some weird way. The Sarge was in her element, whistle in hand throughout the evening. She just loves taunting people...eating chocolate while the rest of us were sweating it out! Special mention to my bud Dave Cunningham...the guy did the workout after just recovering from the flu! He still wasn't 100% but he still did it. That's far better than Big Bob (Robert Biron) who declined to join in on the action. Fortunately Doris, his wife, held up the family honour...way to go Doris! I should also mention Sheri...who harassed me throughout the boot camp. Between her and the Sarge I don't know who is worse!
Thought...If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat???
Why...Why do Kamikaze pilots where helmets?
"May the Saints protect ye -
An' sorrow neglect ye -
An' bad luck to the one
That doesn't respect ye."
Big Dave out!
Friday, November 6, 2009
A GOOD DAY:
I had a very exciting moment last Thursday in spite of the goose egg for the weigh-in. I saw my doctor and after being on blood pressure pills for as long as I can remember...I'm now off of them. I used to have to take three pills a day! Now, nada. I'm very happy about that and the fact that I got zero on the scales that morning means nothing to me right now. WOW! One of my next goals is to finally be able to get rid of my sleep apnea machine...that would be terrific! This has been truly a life changing experience for me...if I can do it, anyone can.
During my visit with my doctor we spoke about the 100 km Challenge next year. He was very interested in joining me on this leg of my journey...c'mon Dr. Emery, let's do it. Anyways, I might need you somewhere along that trail!
What disease did cured ham actually have??
The Sarge introduced me to another new exercise last Saturday...will it ever end! Anyways i digress, this one you have to put two small balls on the floor and then get into the push up position. Then you cross your left leg over your right, then raise your left arm over your head (with the ball) and turn sideways. You're now got your left arm straight up and your head is looking at the ceiling...so your whole weight is being supported by just the right arm. Did I mention I still weigh 271 pounds! I'm looking at her like she's nuts...she's used to that look. She simply said..."you never know when the circus might need you"...oh and then she laughed and she laughed. So...I tried it...it wasn't graceful but I did a couple of them just to try it out. This boot camp thing is going to be hard!!!! I'm sure somebody is going to bring a camera and put it on YouTube.
Remember..."May you have the hindsight to know where you've been.
The forsight to know where your going,
and the insight to know when you're going too far."
Big Dave...out!
I had a very exciting moment last Thursday in spite of the goose egg for the weigh-in. I saw my doctor and after being on blood pressure pills for as long as I can remember...I'm now off of them. I used to have to take three pills a day! Now, nada. I'm very happy about that and the fact that I got zero on the scales that morning means nothing to me right now. WOW! One of my next goals is to finally be able to get rid of my sleep apnea machine...that would be terrific! This has been truly a life changing experience for me...if I can do it, anyone can.
During my visit with my doctor we spoke about the 100 km Challenge next year. He was very interested in joining me on this leg of my journey...c'mon Dr. Emery, let's do it. Anyways, I might need you somewhere along that trail!
What disease did cured ham actually have??
The Sarge introduced me to another new exercise last Saturday...will it ever end! Anyways i digress, this one you have to put two small balls on the floor and then get into the push up position. Then you cross your left leg over your right, then raise your left arm over your head (with the ball) and turn sideways. You're now got your left arm straight up and your head is looking at the ceiling...so your whole weight is being supported by just the right arm. Did I mention I still weigh 271 pounds! I'm looking at her like she's nuts...she's used to that look. She simply said..."you never know when the circus might need you"...oh and then she laughed and she laughed. So...I tried it...it wasn't graceful but I did a couple of them just to try it out. This boot camp thing is going to be hard!!!! I'm sure somebody is going to bring a camera and put it on YouTube.
Remember..."May you have the hindsight to know where you've been.
The forsight to know where your going,
and the insight to know when you're going too far."
Big Dave...out!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Here we go!
Could i get a drum roll please....the weigh-in this morning went like this....0 pounds, the big zero, nothing, nada! I was very disappointed because the workouts have been more intense and I followed my eating plan perfectly. What can you do but accept it and move on. Maybe this means I'll get a 5'er next week, you never know in the land of fat.
The Sarge has been introducing some new exercises to me over the last few weeks getting me used to how the boot camp will go. Some of the exercises are different from what I was doing before such as the push ups. I used to them on a bosu ball (buso, bosu...i really don't know or care) but that is not how they are done at the boot camp...of course not. So, last Saturday she stated we were going to do the push ups....she then said she was going to get the "cherries"! Alright, food!! I'm going to like this boot camp thing after all! Instead of going to the fridge she went over to the wall and got these two small rubber balls...not exactly edible. She placed them on the mat and I had to do the push ups on these things...God help me. Whatever happened to the good Ole Big Dave style of exercise...life was so much simpler then.
Why does a round pizza come in a square box??
One week from today I start my first (probably last) boot camp! It will no doubt be entertaining for the rest of the participants!
Remember..."We'll be friends until we are old and senile.
Then we'll be New friends!"
Big Dave signing off!
Could i get a drum roll please....the weigh-in this morning went like this....0 pounds, the big zero, nothing, nada! I was very disappointed because the workouts have been more intense and I followed my eating plan perfectly. What can you do but accept it and move on. Maybe this means I'll get a 5'er next week, you never know in the land of fat.
The Sarge has been introducing some new exercises to me over the last few weeks getting me used to how the boot camp will go. Some of the exercises are different from what I was doing before such as the push ups. I used to them on a bosu ball (buso, bosu...i really don't know or care) but that is not how they are done at the boot camp...of course not. So, last Saturday she stated we were going to do the push ups....she then said she was going to get the "cherries"! Alright, food!! I'm going to like this boot camp thing after all! Instead of going to the fridge she went over to the wall and got these two small rubber balls...not exactly edible. She placed them on the mat and I had to do the push ups on these things...God help me. Whatever happened to the good Ole Big Dave style of exercise...life was so much simpler then.
Why does a round pizza come in a square box??
One week from today I start my first (probably last) boot camp! It will no doubt be entertaining for the rest of the participants!
Remember..."We'll be friends until we are old and senile.
Then we'll be New friends!"
Big Dave signing off!
Friday, October 30, 2009
NOTHING LIKE THE SUPPORT OF FRIENDS AND TRAINER:
Just another random observation about the Sarge...last week she asked me how tall I was? I told her I was 5'7". She then commented that must be with your shoes on! Now isn't that nice, really supportive trainer! All this time i thought she was supposed to be....wait for it...an "athletic support"....oh the laughter! Where do i come up with this stuff?!
Not sure if I mentioned this before, I've progressed to now doing "dips" on the machine. Good work out for the chest. Anyways the Sarge said i should be good at this...finally a compliment was coming! I asked her why? She said because i was a dip...she slapped her knee and started laughing. How may times have i mentioned about going to therapy in this blog?!
Here's a pearl for you..
." There are many good reasons for drinking.One has just entered my head -
If a man doesn't drink when he's living,
How the Hell can he drink when he's dead?"
Can't argue with that logic.
On Saturday I had a another training day with the Sarge. She introduced me to a new exercise, you lay flat on your back on a bench. You then raise your legs and bend them to make a table. Then you put a ball over your head and then bring it forward and place the ball on the "table" and back and forth. First of all I knew this was going to be a problem when I have to start building furniture with body parts! Is this a gym or Ikea?! I also couldn't get the ball to stay on the "table" all the time so it would roll down my legs at a high rate of speed almost breaking my nose. The Sarge said she was going to get me a goalie mask...how sweet. I survived the exercise, that's all I' m going to say about it.
Suffered another injury this past week...I blew out a butt muscle. That's right, my left cheek feels like one big bruise! I think it happened during the one legged press, but I'm not positive. The Sarge will monitor the situation...that means she's watching my butt!
I attended a Halloween Dance on Saturday that was being hosted by "The Classics ", they're great band playing a lot of classic rock songs. Anyways I was very proud of myself, bowls of chips were in abundance and goodies on the table and not to mention the beer that everyone was drinking. I stuck to water and I also had some almonds that I had put in my pocket for emergencies. Getting back to the band for a minute....they ran a 50/50 draw and the proceeds went to the Northumberland Services for Women...$50 for the cause! Way to go guys!
Question....Can you cry under water?
Big Dave...Peace out!
Just another random observation about the Sarge...last week she asked me how tall I was? I told her I was 5'7". She then commented that must be with your shoes on! Now isn't that nice, really supportive trainer! All this time i thought she was supposed to be....wait for it...an "athletic support"....oh the laughter! Where do i come up with this stuff?!
Not sure if I mentioned this before, I've progressed to now doing "dips" on the machine. Good work out for the chest. Anyways the Sarge said i should be good at this...finally a compliment was coming! I asked her why? She said because i was a dip...she slapped her knee and started laughing. How may times have i mentioned about going to therapy in this blog?!
Here's a pearl for you..
." There are many good reasons for drinking.One has just entered my head -
If a man doesn't drink when he's living,
How the Hell can he drink when he's dead?"
Can't argue with that logic.
On Saturday I had a another training day with the Sarge. She introduced me to a new exercise, you lay flat on your back on a bench. You then raise your legs and bend them to make a table. Then you put a ball over your head and then bring it forward and place the ball on the "table" and back and forth. First of all I knew this was going to be a problem when I have to start building furniture with body parts! Is this a gym or Ikea?! I also couldn't get the ball to stay on the "table" all the time so it would roll down my legs at a high rate of speed almost breaking my nose. The Sarge said she was going to get me a goalie mask...how sweet. I survived the exercise, that's all I' m going to say about it.
Suffered another injury this past week...I blew out a butt muscle. That's right, my left cheek feels like one big bruise! I think it happened during the one legged press, but I'm not positive. The Sarge will monitor the situation...that means she's watching my butt!
I attended a Halloween Dance on Saturday that was being hosted by "The Classics ", they're great band playing a lot of classic rock songs. Anyways I was very proud of myself, bowls of chips were in abundance and goodies on the table and not to mention the beer that everyone was drinking. I stuck to water and I also had some almonds that I had put in my pocket for emergencies. Getting back to the band for a minute....they ran a 50/50 draw and the proceeds went to the Northumberland Services for Women...$50 for the cause! Way to go guys!
Question....Can you cry under water?
Big Dave...Peace out!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
THE SARGE TAKES ONE FOR THE TEAM:
The time has sure flowin by on this journey. Already we are just over four months and 41 blogs later...who would have thought! As we all now know, Thursday is always the day I report on my weight loss, so here it goes..........I lost 2 pounds. The new grand total is 65 pounds lost.
The Sarge had put out an e-mail to the members of Bodilogix and I noticed one address had a funny run on words. I thought this could be another good name for Bodilogix! It was the House of Fatitudes! Brilliant! I know, simple things amuse simple minds.
The Sarge started me on the bench press the other day, so in typical Sarge style she had to demonstrate the move to me....while getting into position she bonked her head on the bar! It sounded like a coconut hitting metal, I even felt the pain! The Sarge didn't even flinch...she's a machine! I asked her if that was part of the exercise? She didn't look impressed. I think I should buy her a hockey helmet.
While the Sarge was out getting some supplies for the gym the phone rang. I could hear it form the shower but obviously I couldn't get to it without causing alarm to women in children! It kept ringing and then it started into a very annoying busy signal. So when the Sarge came back I explained the phone problem to her. She just simply said..."when the phone rings just answer it"...well thanks for the clue Sherlock!
I've signed up to join a "Boot camp" that the Sarge runs at the gym. The one I'm going to will be every Tuesday night starting November 10th and leading into the Christmas Season. I thought this time of the year would be especially hard so I thought this would help. I also have some support from Dave Cunningham who is going to join the same Boot camp...us guys need to stick together...the Brotherhood! There is a rumour that Big Bob from the hospital might be making an appearance at this time slot as well...hope so...the more to share the pain the better. The Sarge is already looking forward to this...she was stunned that I was going to do this as the routines are very energetic to say the least. God hates a coward so I'm going into the breach and hopefully I come out at the other end. Not sure what will be worse, the exercise or all the women having a good laugh it me!?
We had a meeting last Tuesday of the very small organizing committee for the Butterball Run. It appears that the name will be changed as this is definitely not a "run", it's a walk, sometimes a crawl. If you're interested in being a participant in the Challenge or wish to volunteer for this event then please let me know! You're help will be greatly appreciated and hopefully more funds can be raised for Northumberland Hills Hospital. One of the committee, Doris Biron, came up with a great turn on words. Instead of "just for the hell of it" she came up with "just for the health of it"...I think that should be on a t-shirt! Sadly, that's all we got accomplished that day at the meeting...the Sarge, Rhonda and Doris were just having too much fun. I had to rein them in a few times...lay down the law!
I think the Sarge is relishing the thought of me joining a boot camp class...she introduced me to an exercise I haven't done in decades...chin ups! What a treat, once my shoulders were put back into place it was all good. I use to wear 35" sleeves...I now need 40's!
Here's a very warming and heart felt saying..." May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmothers teeth"....leave it to the Irish.
Big Dave signing off!
The time has sure flowin by on this journey. Already we are just over four months and 41 blogs later...who would have thought! As we all now know, Thursday is always the day I report on my weight loss, so here it goes..........I lost 2 pounds. The new grand total is 65 pounds lost.
The Sarge had put out an e-mail to the members of Bodilogix and I noticed one address had a funny run on words. I thought this could be another good name for Bodilogix! It was the House of Fatitudes! Brilliant! I know, simple things amuse simple minds.
The Sarge started me on the bench press the other day, so in typical Sarge style she had to demonstrate the move to me....while getting into position she bonked her head on the bar! It sounded like a coconut hitting metal, I even felt the pain! The Sarge didn't even flinch...she's a machine! I asked her if that was part of the exercise? She didn't look impressed. I think I should buy her a hockey helmet.
While the Sarge was out getting some supplies for the gym the phone rang. I could hear it form the shower but obviously I couldn't get to it without causing alarm to women in children! It kept ringing and then it started into a very annoying busy signal. So when the Sarge came back I explained the phone problem to her. She just simply said..."when the phone rings just answer it"...well thanks for the clue Sherlock!
I've signed up to join a "Boot camp" that the Sarge runs at the gym. The one I'm going to will be every Tuesday night starting November 10th and leading into the Christmas Season. I thought this time of the year would be especially hard so I thought this would help. I also have some support from Dave Cunningham who is going to join the same Boot camp...us guys need to stick together...the Brotherhood! There is a rumour that Big Bob from the hospital might be making an appearance at this time slot as well...hope so...the more to share the pain the better. The Sarge is already looking forward to this...she was stunned that I was going to do this as the routines are very energetic to say the least. God hates a coward so I'm going into the breach and hopefully I come out at the other end. Not sure what will be worse, the exercise or all the women having a good laugh it me!?
We had a meeting last Tuesday of the very small organizing committee for the Butterball Run. It appears that the name will be changed as this is definitely not a "run", it's a walk, sometimes a crawl. If you're interested in being a participant in the Challenge or wish to volunteer for this event then please let me know! You're help will be greatly appreciated and hopefully more funds can be raised for Northumberland Hills Hospital. One of the committee, Doris Biron, came up with a great turn on words. Instead of "just for the hell of it" she came up with "just for the health of it"...I think that should be on a t-shirt! Sadly, that's all we got accomplished that day at the meeting...the Sarge, Rhonda and Doris were just having too much fun. I had to rein them in a few times...lay down the law!
I think the Sarge is relishing the thought of me joining a boot camp class...she introduced me to an exercise I haven't done in decades...chin ups! What a treat, once my shoulders were put back into place it was all good. I use to wear 35" sleeves...I now need 40's!
Here's a very warming and heart felt saying..." May your troubles be as few and as far apart as my Grandmothers teeth"....leave it to the Irish.
Big Dave signing off!
Monday, October 26, 2009
YABA DABBA DOO!
I had a chance to read some of the recent comments...everybody wants to be a comedian! Heck, even one of my own nephews is trying to slag me! Thank God I put Bryan's name on the Family Tree in pencil! I always had my suspicion's about that lad!
Did you hear on the news today, the Energizer Bunny was arrested...for Battery!
As I have stated in the past I usually take Sunday's off from doing any exercise/work-outs. The odd occasion I have done some hiking like last Sunday, but this Sunday I went down a road less travelled. Actually it wasn't a road, it was a lane...a bowling lane! One of my friends had an idea to get a group together and go bowling...next thing you know I'll be joining the Elk Lodge as well! Anyways a bunch of us attended the local bowling alley had a great time...i think I now have bowler shoulder! I worked through the pain though. Before anyone else announces the scores I have to admit I was the worst. What can I say, I can't be great at everything I do. It was a relaxing afternoon but at the same time not sitting on the couch watching TV.
Did you know the first Gold Record ever awarded was to Perry Como in 1958. It was for "Catch a Falling Star". I think everyone slept through that one! Mind you I think Dave Hughes knows all the words.
The Sarge had me working on my upper body last Saturday, without a doubt that was my toughest routine to date. She usually has some easier exercises mixed in with some tough ones, not this time! Man, was I ever sore for the rest of the weekend. She was smiling throughout the whole program...I don't think I can take her...yet!
Always remember you're unique...just like everyone else (Uh)!
Big Dave signing off!
I had a chance to read some of the recent comments...everybody wants to be a comedian! Heck, even one of my own nephews is trying to slag me! Thank God I put Bryan's name on the Family Tree in pencil! I always had my suspicion's about that lad!
Did you hear on the news today, the Energizer Bunny was arrested...for Battery!
As I have stated in the past I usually take Sunday's off from doing any exercise/work-outs. The odd occasion I have done some hiking like last Sunday, but this Sunday I went down a road less travelled. Actually it wasn't a road, it was a lane...a bowling lane! One of my friends had an idea to get a group together and go bowling...next thing you know I'll be joining the Elk Lodge as well! Anyways a bunch of us attended the local bowling alley had a great time...i think I now have bowler shoulder! I worked through the pain though. Before anyone else announces the scores I have to admit I was the worst. What can I say, I can't be great at everything I do. It was a relaxing afternoon but at the same time not sitting on the couch watching TV.
Did you know the first Gold Record ever awarded was to Perry Como in 1958. It was for "Catch a Falling Star". I think everyone slept through that one! Mind you I think Dave Hughes knows all the words.
The Sarge had me working on my upper body last Saturday, without a doubt that was my toughest routine to date. She usually has some easier exercises mixed in with some tough ones, not this time! Man, was I ever sore for the rest of the weekend. She was smiling throughout the whole program...I don't think I can take her...yet!
Always remember you're unique...just like everyone else (Uh)!
Big Dave signing off!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
STAYING THE COURSE:
Today is the dreaded Thursday. I look at Thursday's as being very unnerving because I just don't know what to expect. I always reflect back on the week to analyze what i did such as work -outs and what i consumed. Even though I know I had a good week that still doesn't matter to that damn, friggin, red eye, digital, unforgiving machine! So, on the scales I go...I lost 5 more pounds! That brings the current total to 63 pounds and counting. I seem to be back on a roll for some strange reason...I really thought the 5's were well behind me especially after having that amazing week last week. I'm not complaining though!
A reminder about the Butterball Run (100 km hike) next year. A change of plans has taken place, we will no longer be walking through the night, it was thought that this was too risky especially with people needing to go back to work on the Monday...work always gets in the way. So the game plan will be to break up the hike on the Saturday and Sunday...it will still be a challenge, believe me. Further information will be coming out in the near future after a planning committee has a chance to meet and look at the logistics for this event. It will be challenging but I promise you it will be a lot of fun as well so keep it in mind for next year!
If you haven't had the chance to make a pledge or a donation yet...please consider doing so. The Northumberland Hill's Hospital is a very important institution and it needs our support, so please, if you can, make a pledge.
thanks.
Big Dave...out!
Today is the dreaded Thursday. I look at Thursday's as being very unnerving because I just don't know what to expect. I always reflect back on the week to analyze what i did such as work -outs and what i consumed. Even though I know I had a good week that still doesn't matter to that damn, friggin, red eye, digital, unforgiving machine! So, on the scales I go...I lost 5 more pounds! That brings the current total to 63 pounds and counting. I seem to be back on a roll for some strange reason...I really thought the 5's were well behind me especially after having that amazing week last week. I'm not complaining though!
A reminder about the Butterball Run (100 km hike) next year. A change of plans has taken place, we will no longer be walking through the night, it was thought that this was too risky especially with people needing to go back to work on the Monday...work always gets in the way. So the game plan will be to break up the hike on the Saturday and Sunday...it will still be a challenge, believe me. Further information will be coming out in the near future after a planning committee has a chance to meet and look at the logistics for this event. It will be challenging but I promise you it will be a lot of fun as well so keep it in mind for next year!
If you haven't had the chance to make a pledge or a donation yet...please consider doing so. The Northumberland Hill's Hospital is a very important institution and it needs our support, so please, if you can, make a pledge.
thanks.
Big Dave...out!
Monday, October 19, 2009
A HIKING WE SHALL GO:
Good morning folks, hope everyone had a good weekend and was able to get outside and enjoy the crisp but sunny weather. I decided to go for a hike on Sunday; trying to do a little training for the Butterball Run next year. So I mapped out a route that started from my house and took me down some country roads with lots and lots of hills. The total distance was 15 kms which I completed in just under 3 hours. I felt pretty good doing it, far better than I thought I would! When i was on my hike I reflected back to when I first started the Challenge and how difficult it was to complete 1 km with the Sarge encouraging me (yelling at me). That was only four short months ago, what a difference! Thanks Sarge, couldn't have done it without you!
I told Dave Hughes about the hike this morning, he said that explains the polar bear sighting that was reported to the radio station! I'm going back to therapy.
Speaking of the Butterball Run it appears that we have a new helper...Doris Biron. Thanks Doris! Appreciate all the help we can get! I'll let you know when the next meeting will take place and hopefully it will fit into your schedule.
Some of the ladies at Bodilogix were commenting that I should start wearing spandex now... uh, no...not going to happen! Until they come out with Mandex there is no way! I really don't think men look good in spandex, might as well put on a tutu. Men should be in sweats and or gym shorts...that's it.
Had my workout with the Sarge this morning and she tried out some new exercises for me to do...yup, that usually means pain! It shouldn't be called Bodilogix, it should be called the "House of Pain"...that certainly fits better. She brought over these two "things", that's gym techy talk. I actually thought she was being nice, that they were supposed to help me lower to the ground and help me get up again...what was I thinking! I had to lay on the ground and then reach up to these two things and pull myself up using my back muscles...up and down, up and down. That was exhausting and when I thought I was done she told me to stay where I was and brought over the two Buso balls and I had to do push ups right after! At one point I said "Holy Lord", she thought i said "holy lard"...and started laughing. Then she started making more jokes about it, like "lardy, lardy, lardy and just killing herself laughing! The Sarge only laughs at her own jokes and expects you to laugh at the same time...double the pain.
May you be a half an hour in Heaven before the Devil knows your dead!
Big Dave signing off!
Good morning folks, hope everyone had a good weekend and was able to get outside and enjoy the crisp but sunny weather. I decided to go for a hike on Sunday; trying to do a little training for the Butterball Run next year. So I mapped out a route that started from my house and took me down some country roads with lots and lots of hills. The total distance was 15 kms which I completed in just under 3 hours. I felt pretty good doing it, far better than I thought I would! When i was on my hike I reflected back to when I first started the Challenge and how difficult it was to complete 1 km with the Sarge encouraging me (yelling at me). That was only four short months ago, what a difference! Thanks Sarge, couldn't have done it without you!
I told Dave Hughes about the hike this morning, he said that explains the polar bear sighting that was reported to the radio station! I'm going back to therapy.
Speaking of the Butterball Run it appears that we have a new helper...Doris Biron. Thanks Doris! Appreciate all the help we can get! I'll let you know when the next meeting will take place and hopefully it will fit into your schedule.
Some of the ladies at Bodilogix were commenting that I should start wearing spandex now... uh, no...not going to happen! Until they come out with Mandex there is no way! I really don't think men look good in spandex, might as well put on a tutu. Men should be in sweats and or gym shorts...that's it.
Had my workout with the Sarge this morning and she tried out some new exercises for me to do...yup, that usually means pain! It shouldn't be called Bodilogix, it should be called the "House of Pain"...that certainly fits better. She brought over these two "things", that's gym techy talk. I actually thought she was being nice, that they were supposed to help me lower to the ground and help me get up again...what was I thinking! I had to lay on the ground and then reach up to these two things and pull myself up using my back muscles...up and down, up and down. That was exhausting and when I thought I was done she told me to stay where I was and brought over the two Buso balls and I had to do push ups right after! At one point I said "Holy Lord", she thought i said "holy lard"...and started laughing. Then she started making more jokes about it, like "lardy, lardy, lardy and just killing herself laughing! The Sarge only laughs at her own jokes and expects you to laugh at the same time...double the pain.
May you be a half an hour in Heaven before the Devil knows your dead!
Big Dave signing off!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
BACK AT IT!
The weigh-in after the turkey day. As you know I weighed-in on Monday, just to see what the damage was and I had gained four pounds. So that morning I got right back into the workouts and back into my routine. This morning I not only lost the four but i lost an additional three pounds on top of that! That brings the new total to 58 pounds...it's all good.
Since Monday I have been doing two a day workouts, that was my penance you might say. Spent a lot of time on the cardio and it appears that it paid off. I think I have to get some new clothes again in the very near future...i just got some, but already their getting a little baggy.
I saw this quote from George W Bush and I thought I could relate to it..."In my sentences i go where no man has gone before". Thought that was rather true and funny at the same time.
My next big challenge will be Christmas...I think I'll have to refrain myself from celebrating for a whole month and reduce it to maybe 4 or 5 days. That will be hard!! I love short bread cookies and Christmas cake, love it, love it, love it!! That will be the hardest time of the year for me so I've set a new goal to have 80 pounds shed by then; that way I'll have some room to grow in the Christmas spirit...if you follow my drift.
I don't know what's happening at Bodilogix these days? For some reason people just keep on picking on me! I don't understand it, when other members come in I'm always very supportive and giving...I never harass anyone. I just wanted to clear the air on that one. People don't realize how very shy and sensitive I am...as I sit here, wiping the tears away, the screen is just a misty haze, I feel so abused.
Does anyone feel guilty yet?!
Remember..." Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it and Virtue is doing it." David Starr Jordan
Big sensitive Dave signing off!
The weigh-in after the turkey day. As you know I weighed-in on Monday, just to see what the damage was and I had gained four pounds. So that morning I got right back into the workouts and back into my routine. This morning I not only lost the four but i lost an additional three pounds on top of that! That brings the new total to 58 pounds...it's all good.
Since Monday I have been doing two a day workouts, that was my penance you might say. Spent a lot of time on the cardio and it appears that it paid off. I think I have to get some new clothes again in the very near future...i just got some, but already their getting a little baggy.
I saw this quote from George W Bush and I thought I could relate to it..."In my sentences i go where no man has gone before". Thought that was rather true and funny at the same time.
My next big challenge will be Christmas...I think I'll have to refrain myself from celebrating for a whole month and reduce it to maybe 4 or 5 days. That will be hard!! I love short bread cookies and Christmas cake, love it, love it, love it!! That will be the hardest time of the year for me so I've set a new goal to have 80 pounds shed by then; that way I'll have some room to grow in the Christmas spirit...if you follow my drift.
I don't know what's happening at Bodilogix these days? For some reason people just keep on picking on me! I don't understand it, when other members come in I'm always very supportive and giving...I never harass anyone. I just wanted to clear the air on that one. People don't realize how very shy and sensitive I am...as I sit here, wiping the tears away, the screen is just a misty haze, I feel so abused.
Does anyone feel guilty yet?!
Remember..." Wisdom is knowing what to do next; Skill is knowing how to do it and Virtue is doing it." David Starr Jordan
Big sensitive Dave signing off!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
GOBBLE, GOBBLE:
The turkey is dead and gone, and life returns to my new normal. I had a great weekend, too good i think. On Saturday we hosted the family Thanksgiving dinner, approximately 20 people came over to partake in the feast and have a few drinks. I made the dinner, which was turkey, stuffing, carrots, corn, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy and perogies with sour cream. It was a feast! For desert we had pumpkin and blueberry pie. I have to confess, I really didn't have much of the dinner..by the time it was being served I had already consumed to much of the Grey Goose!! I was in a happy place all evening, apparently I made some great speeches as well! i might have suffered some dain bramage. At least everyone else enjoyed the dinner. Having said that i still over indulged for a few days that weekend and so Monday morning I got on the scales to see what the damage was; I gained 4 pounds. Oh well, I was back in the gym yesterday and getting back into the game again.
I hope everyone took the time to enjoy the weekend and also reflect on what they should be thankful for. Over the last little while I have been told that I have been an inspiration to a few people to start their own weight loss journey which is terrific! But I have to tell you about a dear friend of mine, one of my best friends on the planet ( I have friends on various planets), who is truly an inspiration! I won't name him so as to protect his privacy, but this man has fought cancer for the last 18 months and is winning. He just got told that he has only one kidney functioning and that is at only 30% and other ailments that I won't list. He has been told that his latest problems are caused from the chemo and radiation treatment. This guy is unstoppable, he only looks at the positive of things and circumstances...everything that he has gone through and is still going through does not deter him on how he lives his life! I know he took the time this weekend to reflect on what to be thankful for. I'm thankful that I know him and call him my friend because he is truly an inspiration!
Big Dave signing off.
The turkey is dead and gone, and life returns to my new normal. I had a great weekend, too good i think. On Saturday we hosted the family Thanksgiving dinner, approximately 20 people came over to partake in the feast and have a few drinks. I made the dinner, which was turkey, stuffing, carrots, corn, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, gravy and perogies with sour cream. It was a feast! For desert we had pumpkin and blueberry pie. I have to confess, I really didn't have much of the dinner..by the time it was being served I had already consumed to much of the Grey Goose!! I was in a happy place all evening, apparently I made some great speeches as well! i might have suffered some dain bramage. At least everyone else enjoyed the dinner. Having said that i still over indulged for a few days that weekend and so Monday morning I got on the scales to see what the damage was; I gained 4 pounds. Oh well, I was back in the gym yesterday and getting back into the game again.
I hope everyone took the time to enjoy the weekend and also reflect on what they should be thankful for. Over the last little while I have been told that I have been an inspiration to a few people to start their own weight loss journey which is terrific! But I have to tell you about a dear friend of mine, one of my best friends on the planet ( I have friends on various planets), who is truly an inspiration! I won't name him so as to protect his privacy, but this man has fought cancer for the last 18 months and is winning. He just got told that he has only one kidney functioning and that is at only 30% and other ailments that I won't list. He has been told that his latest problems are caused from the chemo and radiation treatment. This guy is unstoppable, he only looks at the positive of things and circumstances...everything that he has gone through and is still going through does not deter him on how he lives his life! I know he took the time this weekend to reflect on what to be thankful for. I'm thankful that I know him and call him my friend because he is truly an inspiration!
Big Dave signing off.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
IT'S TURKEY TIME! (i don't mean Dave Hughes)
Thursday morning has arrived with the ritual weigh-in...I lost 1.5 pounds this week which brings the total to 55 so far. I was a little disappointed in the number as I had worked out usually twice a day. Having said that though I'm also relieved that it wasn't another zero! I was afraid I was going to enter into a long drawn out plateau, but so far I've been able to avoid that.
Dave Long and I had a meeting last Tuesday regarding the 100 km hike, I think we have a new name for it, the "Butterball Run" as opposed to the Cannonball Run. I like that name, brings back memories of Butterball Park. Anyways, Dave is working on a route, basically we will be walking from Bodilogix to Northumberland Forest which is approx. 32 kms. We then hike through the woods (tigers, lions and bears, oh my) for another 40 kms and then we trek back to Cobourg and we end up at (as opposed to in) Northumberland Hills Hospital. Hopefully none of us will have to try the new ECG machine! I've had some people willing to join the Sarge and I in this challenge which is terrific! The proposed date is June 26 to the 27th, 2010. So if your interested in completing the challenge or wish to help volunteer with water and stuff then let Dave Long, Andrea or myself know. We've obtained preliminary approval from the good folks at the County to use the woods but a further meeting needs to take place with more details being introduced.
Does anybody know what the speed of dark is???
Had a protein shake breakfast with a couple of lads earlier this week, Greg Kay and Robert Biron (the boss of bosses, Godfather of the hypodermic and surgical masks). Always a good way to start off a day with good guys and good conversation...I just wish we had beer!! I'm going to try and convince these guys to join me in the Butterball Run.
I asked the Sarge whether or not I could have Caesars during Thanksgiving? Her reply was very straight forward..."one, enjoy". Well let the celebrations begin! Party on dude! Watch out Cobourg a madman will be on the loose! OMG, one drink! I use that for mouth wash! This is going to be a long weekend and not in the good sense either. I know if i totally blow it I'll have to answer to the grim reaper, oops I mean the Sarge! I'll take the weekend a day at a time.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember...Be careful about the light at the end of the tunnel...it might be a train!
Big Dave signing off.
Thursday morning has arrived with the ritual weigh-in...I lost 1.5 pounds this week which brings the total to 55 so far. I was a little disappointed in the number as I had worked out usually twice a day. Having said that though I'm also relieved that it wasn't another zero! I was afraid I was going to enter into a long drawn out plateau, but so far I've been able to avoid that.
Dave Long and I had a meeting last Tuesday regarding the 100 km hike, I think we have a new name for it, the "Butterball Run" as opposed to the Cannonball Run. I like that name, brings back memories of Butterball Park. Anyways, Dave is working on a route, basically we will be walking from Bodilogix to Northumberland Forest which is approx. 32 kms. We then hike through the woods (tigers, lions and bears, oh my) for another 40 kms and then we trek back to Cobourg and we end up at (as opposed to in) Northumberland Hills Hospital. Hopefully none of us will have to try the new ECG machine! I've had some people willing to join the Sarge and I in this challenge which is terrific! The proposed date is June 26 to the 27th, 2010. So if your interested in completing the challenge or wish to help volunteer with water and stuff then let Dave Long, Andrea or myself know. We've obtained preliminary approval from the good folks at the County to use the woods but a further meeting needs to take place with more details being introduced.
Does anybody know what the speed of dark is???
Had a protein shake breakfast with a couple of lads earlier this week, Greg Kay and Robert Biron (the boss of bosses, Godfather of the hypodermic and surgical masks). Always a good way to start off a day with good guys and good conversation...I just wish we had beer!! I'm going to try and convince these guys to join me in the Butterball Run.
I asked the Sarge whether or not I could have Caesars during Thanksgiving? Her reply was very straight forward..."one, enjoy". Well let the celebrations begin! Party on dude! Watch out Cobourg a madman will be on the loose! OMG, one drink! I use that for mouth wash! This is going to be a long weekend and not in the good sense either. I know if i totally blow it I'll have to answer to the grim reaper, oops I mean the Sarge! I'll take the weekend a day at a time.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember...Be careful about the light at the end of the tunnel...it might be a train!
Big Dave signing off.
Monday, October 5, 2009
MUSIC IS IN MY SOUL:
Monday is here which means Thursday is just around the corner. Hopefully I'll have a better weigh-in this time especially with Thanksgiving on the horizon. Even though i warned the Sarge a few months ago about Thanksgiving she is still on my case about it! She's trying to convince me not to drink at all, but if I have too, then switch to vodka instead of beer as it's much cleaner. I asked what could I put in the vodka...the answer was nothing! Yuck! Apparently it goes down smoother if I put it in the freezer before drinking it (wise advise from Chris Littlechild).
Speaking of drinking i wish to quote another wise person by the name of Benjamin Franklin; "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria". May I point out no mention of vodka!
In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 litre of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of poop! However, we do not run that risk with alcohol because it has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and or fermenting.
Remember:
water = poop
wine = health
Therefore it is better to drink wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of sh!t.
Last Saturday I had another fun morning with the Sarge; she was still being brutal about the four beers I had. At one point she wanted me to do something and I think I said "no". She looked at me and said " I didn't hear you say NO to me did I? There is no way you said NO to your trainer, did you?" I looked at her straight in the eye and said "no ma'am". My courage had been ripped from me and I even sounded like Mickey Mouse! Oh the shame!
During that particular workout I did a move on one of the benches that works on my core. I had to lay on my back and lift my legs and butt up into the air. After doing this several times I started to feel some stomach commotion... let's say. I was wary of it, but I kept on with the exercise. The pressure continued to build until the proverbial damn broke...I let lose with a loud, but harmonious fart. Unfortunately the fart wasn't just one, it was a farti, as in many! It actually sounded like the song "It's a Wonderful World"(where's a tape recorder when you need one). I could have "cut" a record...I kill myself. I was so proud of myself until I looked over and saw a man standing there! He was so polite, he acted like he didn't hear anything and walked over to another piece of equipment, but I think he started to whistle...the power of music people, the power of music.
I wish to thank a couple of friends of mine, Garry Gordon and Jan Menzies. They bought me a card with Rocky Balboa on the cover for making it halfway. It also played the music from Rocky...cool. Thanks folks!
Remember...The man who sneezes without a hanky takes matters into his own hands!
Big Dave...out!
Monday is here which means Thursday is just around the corner. Hopefully I'll have a better weigh-in this time especially with Thanksgiving on the horizon. Even though i warned the Sarge a few months ago about Thanksgiving she is still on my case about it! She's trying to convince me not to drink at all, but if I have too, then switch to vodka instead of beer as it's much cleaner. I asked what could I put in the vodka...the answer was nothing! Yuck! Apparently it goes down smoother if I put it in the freezer before drinking it (wise advise from Chris Littlechild).
Speaking of drinking i wish to quote another wise person by the name of Benjamin Franklin; "In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria". May I point out no mention of vodka!
In a number of carefully controlled trials, scientists have demonstrated that if we drink 1 litre of water each day, at the end of the year we would have absorbed more than 1 kilo of poop! However, we do not run that risk with alcohol because it has to go through a purification process of boiling, filtering and or fermenting.
Remember:
water = poop
wine = health
Therefore it is better to drink wine and talk stupid, than to drink water and be full of sh!t.
Last Saturday I had another fun morning with the Sarge; she was still being brutal about the four beers I had. At one point she wanted me to do something and I think I said "no". She looked at me and said " I didn't hear you say NO to me did I? There is no way you said NO to your trainer, did you?" I looked at her straight in the eye and said "no ma'am". My courage had been ripped from me and I even sounded like Mickey Mouse! Oh the shame!
During that particular workout I did a move on one of the benches that works on my core. I had to lay on my back and lift my legs and butt up into the air. After doing this several times I started to feel some stomach commotion... let's say. I was wary of it, but I kept on with the exercise. The pressure continued to build until the proverbial damn broke...I let lose with a loud, but harmonious fart. Unfortunately the fart wasn't just one, it was a farti, as in many! It actually sounded like the song "It's a Wonderful World"(where's a tape recorder when you need one). I could have "cut" a record...I kill myself. I was so proud of myself until I looked over and saw a man standing there! He was so polite, he acted like he didn't hear anything and walked over to another piece of equipment, but I think he started to whistle...the power of music people, the power of music.
I wish to thank a couple of friends of mine, Garry Gordon and Jan Menzies. They bought me a card with Rocky Balboa on the cover for making it halfway. It also played the music from Rocky...cool. Thanks folks!
Remember...The man who sneezes without a hanky takes matters into his own hands!
Big Dave...out!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
AND NOW, APPEARING ON OUR STAGE...ANDREA AND DAVE!
(you have to read this with Ed Sullivan in mind to get the full effect)
No sense in delaying the news...I got the big goose egg this morning! I'm sure there are several possibilities why it happened, one of them being consuming a little too much over the weekend with the Wedding and all the other festivities that surround such an event. Also, I've had fifteen weeks of weight loss in a row. In reality that's pretty good, but it's still disappointing. So the weight remains the same at 53.5 pounds lost. I dealt with the news by just continuing along with my workout routine and will just keep plugging away...I will beat this thing.
Last night COGECO aired our interview on Municipal Matters; heck I think we did okay for a bunch of amateurs. Of course the Sarge hogged the show, what a drama queen! Also, without our knowledge Rhonda Cunningham had taped an earlier segment that went along with our piece. Of course Rhonda being the consummate professional brought her own props...the ECG machine. So there she was in her Gucci business suit looking like Vanna White and pointing at the machine and speaking so eloquently...whatever. The Sarge and I are down in the trenches with the everyday people, just sweating out life's problems and concerns...we spoke from the soul. We've travelled the road of despair and misery, not the road of light and sunshine like Vanna (Rhonda). We've kept ourselves grounded and don't aspire to be among the elite...what I'm trying to say is that I'm pissed that we didn't bring our own props! Watch out Rhonda we're coming prepared with props and power point for the next interview!
Did you know that Wilma Flintstones maiden name was "Shaghoople"? Did you really care?
Just going back to the COGECO interview/show, I have to say the Producer, Mark Rockburn and the Host, Dave Glover did a masterful job...thanks guys! Also, COGECO is donating a $1 a pound for the first 100 and $2 a pound for any loss after that! That was terrific news! The Sarge and I had a great time and hopefully we can do a follow up near Christmas.
During the interview the Sarge kept on referring to me as David...she has never called me David! What the heck was she on that day?! She normally refers to me as "hey you" or "lard butt" but never "David"! On a good day she just nods at me. I think the camera's were on and all of a sudden she thought she was Oprah or somebody...miss prim and proper. She could have one an Oscar for the performance! She also came out with some pretty profound statements, like this one..."a orange is not an apple". All I can say is wow! It took me a minute for me to really grasp what she was saying but I finally got it! It's like saying a "coconut is not a pineapple"...I feel so enlightened. How much do I pay her again?
The first workout after my confession to having a few beers on the weekend turned out to be brutal! She took out her anger on me...I did so many leg presses my legs felt like wet noodles! She even told me that was for having the beers. She then asked if I learned something from this experience? I said yes...to lie!
Big Dave signing off.
(you have to read this with Ed Sullivan in mind to get the full effect)
No sense in delaying the news...I got the big goose egg this morning! I'm sure there are several possibilities why it happened, one of them being consuming a little too much over the weekend with the Wedding and all the other festivities that surround such an event. Also, I've had fifteen weeks of weight loss in a row. In reality that's pretty good, but it's still disappointing. So the weight remains the same at 53.5 pounds lost. I dealt with the news by just continuing along with my workout routine and will just keep plugging away...I will beat this thing.
Last night COGECO aired our interview on Municipal Matters; heck I think we did okay for a bunch of amateurs. Of course the Sarge hogged the show, what a drama queen! Also, without our knowledge Rhonda Cunningham had taped an earlier segment that went along with our piece. Of course Rhonda being the consummate professional brought her own props...the ECG machine. So there she was in her Gucci business suit looking like Vanna White and pointing at the machine and speaking so eloquently...whatever. The Sarge and I are down in the trenches with the everyday people, just sweating out life's problems and concerns...we spoke from the soul. We've travelled the road of despair and misery, not the road of light and sunshine like Vanna (Rhonda). We've kept ourselves grounded and don't aspire to be among the elite...what I'm trying to say is that I'm pissed that we didn't bring our own props! Watch out Rhonda we're coming prepared with props and power point for the next interview!
Did you know that Wilma Flintstones maiden name was "Shaghoople"? Did you really care?
Just going back to the COGECO interview/show, I have to say the Producer, Mark Rockburn and the Host, Dave Glover did a masterful job...thanks guys! Also, COGECO is donating a $1 a pound for the first 100 and $2 a pound for any loss after that! That was terrific news! The Sarge and I had a great time and hopefully we can do a follow up near Christmas.
During the interview the Sarge kept on referring to me as David...she has never called me David! What the heck was she on that day?! She normally refers to me as "hey you" or "lard butt" but never "David"! On a good day she just nods at me. I think the camera's were on and all of a sudden she thought she was Oprah or somebody...miss prim and proper. She could have one an Oscar for the performance! She also came out with some pretty profound statements, like this one..."a orange is not an apple". All I can say is wow! It took me a minute for me to really grasp what she was saying but I finally got it! It's like saying a "coconut is not a pineapple"...I feel so enlightened. How much do I pay her again?
The first workout after my confession to having a few beers on the weekend turned out to be brutal! She took out her anger on me...I did so many leg presses my legs felt like wet noodles! She even told me that was for having the beers. She then asked if I learned something from this experience? I said yes...to lie!
Big Dave signing off.
Monday, September 28, 2009
A CHALLENGING WEEKEND:
Well, i survived the weekend, but barely. Hopefully I'll be able to fix the damage I've done by Thursday's weigh-in! This past weekend we attended a Rehearsal Dinner and a Wedding Reception for the newly married couple...Kyle and Amy Curtis. They make a great couple and I know they have the love and support of their families and friends! It was a terrific time. Anyways, I think i had a little too much off the "NO" side of the menu. I confess, I had a total of four beers over the weekend, but they were lite beers! That should count for something...I hope! I also had a little too much on my dinner plate at the wedding, having a couple of beers does that to me. This morning I was up bright and early and did my workout with the Sarge, back on track.
The Sarge introduced a new variation to my push ups this morning. Remember I'm now doing my push ups on a "Bosu ball", I now have my feet balanced on a bosu ball as well. It was a little more challenging for me but I was still able to get it done. It's all about winning the little challenges, even if you don't succeed at first.
Speaking of Bosu balls, the Sarge had to correct my spelling last week. I said Buso instead of Bosu...well whoop-tee-do! You say bosu, i say buso, you say TO-mato I say to-Mato, you say Po-tato and I say po-TAto...you know what I'm say'in.
A couple of reminders, the Sarge and I are on Municipal Matters this Wednesday night on COGECO. Also, keep in mind the 100 km challenge next year...we're hoping for a good turn out and it should be a lot of fun. I promise, nobody will be left behind! I told the Sarge that I really want to make this a challenge, if you have ever watched the "Eco Challenge" on TV then you'll know what I mean. I don't want to take nights off and do this in increments, let's do this right and get it done. But, we will go as slow as our slowest member ( probably me)...it's about challenging ourselves but also sharing in the challenge with other folks, teamwork.
Last week "Producer Mark" from COGECO was in filming one of my workout days. For some reason the gym was rather shy of it's usual members in the "Breakfast Club"...WIMPS! I can only imagine how it's going to look, sometimes the camera felt like it was right in my face. Geez with all the camera's recently I'm starting to feel like Brad Pitt...okay I'm a little shorter, a little fatter, a little older. Alright, I'm sure John Candy felt this way too!
Did you know that a cubic mile of ordinary fog (as opposed to extraordinary fog?!) contains less then a gallon of water? Now you know.
Big Dave signing off!
Well, i survived the weekend, but barely. Hopefully I'll be able to fix the damage I've done by Thursday's weigh-in! This past weekend we attended a Rehearsal Dinner and a Wedding Reception for the newly married couple...Kyle and Amy Curtis. They make a great couple and I know they have the love and support of their families and friends! It was a terrific time. Anyways, I think i had a little too much off the "NO" side of the menu. I confess, I had a total of four beers over the weekend, but they were lite beers! That should count for something...I hope! I also had a little too much on my dinner plate at the wedding, having a couple of beers does that to me. This morning I was up bright and early and did my workout with the Sarge, back on track.
The Sarge introduced a new variation to my push ups this morning. Remember I'm now doing my push ups on a "Bosu ball", I now have my feet balanced on a bosu ball as well. It was a little more challenging for me but I was still able to get it done. It's all about winning the little challenges, even if you don't succeed at first.
Speaking of Bosu balls, the Sarge had to correct my spelling last week. I said Buso instead of Bosu...well whoop-tee-do! You say bosu, i say buso, you say TO-mato I say to-Mato, you say Po-tato and I say po-TAto...you know what I'm say'in.
A couple of reminders, the Sarge and I are on Municipal Matters this Wednesday night on COGECO. Also, keep in mind the 100 km challenge next year...we're hoping for a good turn out and it should be a lot of fun. I promise, nobody will be left behind! I told the Sarge that I really want to make this a challenge, if you have ever watched the "Eco Challenge" on TV then you'll know what I mean. I don't want to take nights off and do this in increments, let's do this right and get it done. But, we will go as slow as our slowest member ( probably me)...it's about challenging ourselves but also sharing in the challenge with other folks, teamwork.
Last week "Producer Mark" from COGECO was in filming one of my workout days. For some reason the gym was rather shy of it's usual members in the "Breakfast Club"...WIMPS! I can only imagine how it's going to look, sometimes the camera felt like it was right in my face. Geez with all the camera's recently I'm starting to feel like Brad Pitt...okay I'm a little shorter, a little fatter, a little older. Alright, I'm sure John Candy felt this way too!
Did you know that a cubic mile of ordinary fog (as opposed to extraordinary fog?!) contains less then a gallon of water? Now you know.
Big Dave signing off!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
I CAN SEE THE LIGHT!:
Today is Thursday...I had a hard time sleeping last night thinking about the 50 mark, did I break it or not? The 50 pound mark is the second biggest milestone in my Challenge. So i got on the scale and I had dropped another 5.5 pounds! This now brings the total to 53.5 pounds in three months. Needless to say I did a little happy dance...i probably have to replace a few floor tiles but it was worth it! Only 46.5 pounds left to go, I'm astounded.
On the weekend Rosie and I helped out with the Bodilogix booth for Ladies Night at Canadian Tire. A lady that I have known for years and her adult daughter were walking by the booth and of course I had to harass them, but in a very supportive fashion of course. They both looked at each other and they couldn't figure out who I was! Then they saw Rosie and put everything together, now that was funny! It was a good feeling having confirmation of how much I've changed.
Yesterday i had to go to Toronto to get my uniform altered because of my weight loss. The tailor (Joe) couldn't believe the difference. He said I was at the max for being able to do an alteration, the next time it will have to be a whole new uniform. Again a good feeling. I have to relay a story to you about this uniform that I got altered, it is actually a "Dress Uniform" very spiffy. About three years ago the Chief and I attended a funeral in Ottawa for another police officer. Of course we had to wear our "Dress Uniforms". Anyways we get out of the car beside the Church and we were getting our jackets on which also come with a waist belt that fits on the outside of the jacket. That day I almost became Chief...as i was getting my belt done up, which took all the strength I had, I could feel the enormous tension and strain on the belt to keep my luggage intact. We were just about to walk across the street, I'm turning blue because I can't breath, and my belt buckle sprung like a ballistic missile through the air almost striking the Chief! If that thing had hit him in the forehead he would have been a goner!! Fortunately it missed him but it took us almost 15 minutes to find it! Needless to say I didn't try to put the belt back on...that was a decision that probably saved a few life's that day!
It's amazing what you see at Bodilogix these days...Dave the Dragon Slayer is now the Birdman of Bodilogix. The Sarge's husband, Dave, had to catch a bird that was in the gym, very entertaining indeed. I have to give the guy credit though, he caught it with a plastic bag which he turned into a net and placed it on the end of a pole. After about 30 minutes he was able to catch the little guy without any harm to it and was able to set it free. It was like watching an episode of "Wild Kingdom", of course they caught Lions and Rhinos but why bust Dave's bubble.
Did you know that the average elephant produces (nice word for it) 50lbs of dung (nice word for it) a day! In the words of a famous super hero..."holy bat shit, Batman!" "To the scoopmobile Robin!"
Anyways I got to go...Big Dave signing off!
Today is Thursday...I had a hard time sleeping last night thinking about the 50 mark, did I break it or not? The 50 pound mark is the second biggest milestone in my Challenge. So i got on the scale and I had dropped another 5.5 pounds! This now brings the total to 53.5 pounds in three months. Needless to say I did a little happy dance...i probably have to replace a few floor tiles but it was worth it! Only 46.5 pounds left to go, I'm astounded.
On the weekend Rosie and I helped out with the Bodilogix booth for Ladies Night at Canadian Tire. A lady that I have known for years and her adult daughter were walking by the booth and of course I had to harass them, but in a very supportive fashion of course. They both looked at each other and they couldn't figure out who I was! Then they saw Rosie and put everything together, now that was funny! It was a good feeling having confirmation of how much I've changed.
Yesterday i had to go to Toronto to get my uniform altered because of my weight loss. The tailor (Joe) couldn't believe the difference. He said I was at the max for being able to do an alteration, the next time it will have to be a whole new uniform. Again a good feeling. I have to relay a story to you about this uniform that I got altered, it is actually a "Dress Uniform" very spiffy. About three years ago the Chief and I attended a funeral in Ottawa for another police officer. Of course we had to wear our "Dress Uniforms". Anyways we get out of the car beside the Church and we were getting our jackets on which also come with a waist belt that fits on the outside of the jacket. That day I almost became Chief...as i was getting my belt done up, which took all the strength I had, I could feel the enormous tension and strain on the belt to keep my luggage intact. We were just about to walk across the street, I'm turning blue because I can't breath, and my belt buckle sprung like a ballistic missile through the air almost striking the Chief! If that thing had hit him in the forehead he would have been a goner!! Fortunately it missed him but it took us almost 15 minutes to find it! Needless to say I didn't try to put the belt back on...that was a decision that probably saved a few life's that day!
It's amazing what you see at Bodilogix these days...Dave the Dragon Slayer is now the Birdman of Bodilogix. The Sarge's husband, Dave, had to catch a bird that was in the gym, very entertaining indeed. I have to give the guy credit though, he caught it with a plastic bag which he turned into a net and placed it on the end of a pole. After about 30 minutes he was able to catch the little guy without any harm to it and was able to set it free. It was like watching an episode of "Wild Kingdom", of course they caught Lions and Rhinos but why bust Dave's bubble.
Did you know that the average elephant produces (nice word for it) 50lbs of dung (nice word for it) a day! In the words of a famous super hero..."holy bat shit, Batman!" "To the scoopmobile Robin!"
Anyways I got to go...Big Dave signing off!
Monday, September 21, 2009
LONG LIVE THE...BUTT:
Another Monday is here and we "inch" closer to Thursday....did you get it??!! As I sit here "pounding" away at my computer (har, har, har) I have to reflect on what has happened over the last three months. It's been quiet the journey with it's ups and downs, highs and lows, peaks and valleys you might say (okay...I'm just going for the word count on this one). The Sarge and I started off on doing just a simple walk then doing some basic moves in Butterball Park and then we moved indoors to the gym. The Sarge has taken me a long way from where I started...it is really amazing me to think about it! I've been introduced to new exercises and to old ones. Some of the old ones I have learned I was doing them wrong in the first place so i wasn't getting the full benefit of them. I highly recommend, that everyone no matter there fitness level invest in a personal trainer...believe me it will pay off dividends. It doesn't mean that you have to have one every day but even to check in with one once in awhile to make sure you're on the right track. You take your car to a mechanic so why not your body?!
During the weekend I went for another hike in the Northumberland Forest...this time Rosie came with me. I checked out the "Red Trail" and it was actually very good, not as much poison ivy and it was only 2.5 km in length. The trail had some nice hills and views and i would recommend that one if anyone was thinking of going out there. Amazingly I didn't get lost...of course Andrea and Dave weren't there; coincidence...I think not! Rosie did very well considering some of her limitations and wants to do that again.
I told the Sarge this morning about the hike. She asked why I didn't tell her, she would have gone. Do I really have to answer that one....really? Alright, I didn't have enough time to get supplies for a week and get pack mules...okay.
This morning the Sarge introduced me to a new exercise...yuck! I had to lay on the floor with one foot on a step, then I had to raise my butt off the floor while my other leg was suspended in mid air. Not only is that a painful visual but it was a painful exercise! My hamstrings were killing me...I'm going to have leg cramps for the next four hours! The first time I winced in pain the Sarge asked me..."you know what that means?" I said yes, I'm done. She said nope, that means your hamstrings need work so that means more reps! I should have learned this by now...hide the pain...she just likes that way too much!
We also did the step ups today but my right leg was giving me a bit of a problem. So the Sarge wanted to play a game. Every time I stepped up i had to come up with a different name for the butt! She said I was using my knee instead of my butt and that's why it was hurting. So off we go rhyming them off...butt, ass, backside, junk in the trunk and so on. Unfortunately young Kate was only one machine away and had to listen to this scientific experimentation on verbalizing, thus focusing, on a specific part of the anatomy...that being the booty. Young Kate didn't stay too long after that...I wonder why?
Did you know that the clinical term for hairy buttocks is "daysypgal"? So, If someone comes up to you and says they just been to the doc for a bad case of daysypgal now you know. You could be a good friend and offer them razor or some Neat...that's just being friendly that's all.
Last Saturday morning during my workout, the Sarge had asked a photographer (Angie) to come in and take some shots. I was told that Angie was going to take some shots of the gym and would get a few shots of me for the Challenge. Again I was lied to! Angie followed me around the whole time...she was a paparazzi!! She was taking shots from so many different angles that now I'm worried! I'm sure they'll sell well on the Internet. I told Angie that I better have final approval, she assured me I would...while laughing. Some how I think not...that was more of an evil laugh. I know this is going to turn into another embarrassing moment for Big Dave!
Big Dave...out!
Another Monday is here and we "inch" closer to Thursday....did you get it??!! As I sit here "pounding" away at my computer (har, har, har) I have to reflect on what has happened over the last three months. It's been quiet the journey with it's ups and downs, highs and lows, peaks and valleys you might say (okay...I'm just going for the word count on this one). The Sarge and I started off on doing just a simple walk then doing some basic moves in Butterball Park and then we moved indoors to the gym. The Sarge has taken me a long way from where I started...it is really amazing me to think about it! I've been introduced to new exercises and to old ones. Some of the old ones I have learned I was doing them wrong in the first place so i wasn't getting the full benefit of them. I highly recommend, that everyone no matter there fitness level invest in a personal trainer...believe me it will pay off dividends. It doesn't mean that you have to have one every day but even to check in with one once in awhile to make sure you're on the right track. You take your car to a mechanic so why not your body?!
During the weekend I went for another hike in the Northumberland Forest...this time Rosie came with me. I checked out the "Red Trail" and it was actually very good, not as much poison ivy and it was only 2.5 km in length. The trail had some nice hills and views and i would recommend that one if anyone was thinking of going out there. Amazingly I didn't get lost...of course Andrea and Dave weren't there; coincidence...I think not! Rosie did very well considering some of her limitations and wants to do that again.
I told the Sarge this morning about the hike. She asked why I didn't tell her, she would have gone. Do I really have to answer that one....really? Alright, I didn't have enough time to get supplies for a week and get pack mules...okay.
This morning the Sarge introduced me to a new exercise...yuck! I had to lay on the floor with one foot on a step, then I had to raise my butt off the floor while my other leg was suspended in mid air. Not only is that a painful visual but it was a painful exercise! My hamstrings were killing me...I'm going to have leg cramps for the next four hours! The first time I winced in pain the Sarge asked me..."you know what that means?" I said yes, I'm done. She said nope, that means your hamstrings need work so that means more reps! I should have learned this by now...hide the pain...she just likes that way too much!
We also did the step ups today but my right leg was giving me a bit of a problem. So the Sarge wanted to play a game. Every time I stepped up i had to come up with a different name for the butt! She said I was using my knee instead of my butt and that's why it was hurting. So off we go rhyming them off...butt, ass, backside, junk in the trunk and so on. Unfortunately young Kate was only one machine away and had to listen to this scientific experimentation on verbalizing, thus focusing, on a specific part of the anatomy...that being the booty. Young Kate didn't stay too long after that...I wonder why?
Did you know that the clinical term for hairy buttocks is "daysypgal"? So, If someone comes up to you and says they just been to the doc for a bad case of daysypgal now you know. You could be a good friend and offer them razor or some Neat...that's just being friendly that's all.
Last Saturday morning during my workout, the Sarge had asked a photographer (Angie) to come in and take some shots. I was told that Angie was going to take some shots of the gym and would get a few shots of me for the Challenge. Again I was lied to! Angie followed me around the whole time...she was a paparazzi!! She was taking shots from so many different angles that now I'm worried! I'm sure they'll sell well on the Internet. I told Angie that I better have final approval, she assured me I would...while laughing. Some how I think not...that was more of an evil laugh. I know this is going to turn into another embarrassing moment for Big Dave!
Big Dave...out!
Friday, September 18, 2009
WE ALL LIVE IN A YELLOW SUBMARINE:
Hello folks...sorry for not posting a blog yesterday (Thursday) as I was very busy. Anyways I weighed in and lost another 4 pounds! Another great week; the total is now 48 pounds! I'm almost half way to my goal...incredible! I want to stress I'm not starving myself, I'm eating 5 times a day but just eating properly and also the work outs have really jumped started the weight loss. The Sarge has me on a very balanced plan and it's working.
A couple of days ago I was back on the leg press. I was lifting the 340 pounds and feeling good. I did 25 reps and the Sarge came over and asked how I was doing. I said great and asked her to put some more weight on. She said she wanted to see my form first (LIAR). I said okay and started doing the press again. I figured she would only want to see maybe 5 or 6 examples and then we could bump up the weight...nope! I did another 25 at the full weight and then she did the strip down thing again! By the time it ended the weight felt like it was a 1,000 pounds! Heck I'm now 3" inches shorter! Considering I was already vertically challenged that's not good.
On the same day of my shrinkage I was introduced to the "buso ball"...it sounds like an order of Chinese food. Could i get an order of buso balls and fried rice please? Anyways, I'm now doing my push ups on this damn thing...interesting to say the least!
talking about interesting...I'm now doing the step ups with a 10 pound weight and doing 5 steps at a time. Pretty good for a short guy I think. When I do this manoeuvre everyone in the gym has to give me a wide berth as I have no control over my balance...it's a disaster waiting to happen. My legs and arms go everywhere just trying to keep my balance...I'm like a puppet and the puppeteer is high on cocaine!
Did you know that an average woman speaks 7,000 words per day, where as men speak just over 2000! I think we all knew that one!
Did you know that pain travels faster than 3000 feet per second...the Sarge moves quicker than that!
Cobourg hosts an annual Dragon Boat Race in support of the United Way every September. This year the Bodilogix Gym want to put in a team. I don't know how this happened but I was sent the same invite as other members! Okay...nothing good is going to happen if i get into one of those boats! If I'm in the back then we'll look like a speed boat with the front going vertical across the lake. If I'm in the front then we instantly become a submarine! So...I'll be on the shore....safe and dry!
Glad to see my cousin Nancy is getting into the comedy act with her comments on my blog the other day!
Big Dave signing off!
Hello folks...sorry for not posting a blog yesterday (Thursday) as I was very busy. Anyways I weighed in and lost another 4 pounds! Another great week; the total is now 48 pounds! I'm almost half way to my goal...incredible! I want to stress I'm not starving myself, I'm eating 5 times a day but just eating properly and also the work outs have really jumped started the weight loss. The Sarge has me on a very balanced plan and it's working.
A couple of days ago I was back on the leg press. I was lifting the 340 pounds and feeling good. I did 25 reps and the Sarge came over and asked how I was doing. I said great and asked her to put some more weight on. She said she wanted to see my form first (LIAR). I said okay and started doing the press again. I figured she would only want to see maybe 5 or 6 examples and then we could bump up the weight...nope! I did another 25 at the full weight and then she did the strip down thing again! By the time it ended the weight felt like it was a 1,000 pounds! Heck I'm now 3" inches shorter! Considering I was already vertically challenged that's not good.
On the same day of my shrinkage I was introduced to the "buso ball"...it sounds like an order of Chinese food. Could i get an order of buso balls and fried rice please? Anyways, I'm now doing my push ups on this damn thing...interesting to say the least!
talking about interesting...I'm now doing the step ups with a 10 pound weight and doing 5 steps at a time. Pretty good for a short guy I think. When I do this manoeuvre everyone in the gym has to give me a wide berth as I have no control over my balance...it's a disaster waiting to happen. My legs and arms go everywhere just trying to keep my balance...I'm like a puppet and the puppeteer is high on cocaine!
Did you know that an average woman speaks 7,000 words per day, where as men speak just over 2000! I think we all knew that one!
Did you know that pain travels faster than 3000 feet per second...the Sarge moves quicker than that!
Cobourg hosts an annual Dragon Boat Race in support of the United Way every September. This year the Bodilogix Gym want to put in a team. I don't know how this happened but I was sent the same invite as other members! Okay...nothing good is going to happen if i get into one of those boats! If I'm in the back then we'll look like a speed boat with the front going vertical across the lake. If I'm in the front then we instantly become a submarine! So...I'll be on the shore....safe and dry!
Glad to see my cousin Nancy is getting into the comedy act with her comments on my blog the other day!
Big Dave signing off!
Monday, September 14, 2009
A FROLIC IN THE WOODS!
Yesterday the Sarge,her family and i went on a 2 km hike through the Ganaraska Forest in a warm up for the big 100 km trek next year. I like to start off by saying that both the Sarge and her husband Dave had convinced me that they knew the trails before leaving the safety of the parking lot...yeah right. So, off we go, all in great spirits ready for this little hike in the woods and the weather couldn't have been nicer. So the leader of this band of adventurer's was little Henry, 4 years old and full of energy. It was his job to keep on looking for the "orange" arrows as that was the trail we were going on...remember the 2 km one. Henry was doing a terrific job and we didn't get lost once. The further we went along the Orange trail the more narrower the path and the more plentiful the Poison Ivy! Heck these weren't normal Poison Ivy, these were PI on steroids! The damn things were more like trees then plants and they were everywhere! Hubby Dave, being the wise one, wanted to turn back, but the Sarge wanted to push on as she thought the path was clearing up ahead. I myself was still in my happy space just following along. We kept following the Orange Trail and the damn thing never widened...smooth move Sarge! So, now we have to back track through all the PI again (I'm starting to itch just thinking about it). Of course all of us were in shorts except for the Sarge...I wonder if she planned it this way? Anyways, we finally make it make back to the main trail and continue with out journey now on the Blue Trail. It definitely was much wider and more hiking friendly. I don't know how this happened, but somewhere along the way we went on the Green Trail...meaning my experienced guides had know idea where we were. So now we are into km number 3 in our 2 km walk. I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable about this...the group is starting to lose it's team spirit, but we press on. As we approach the 4th km of our 2 km hike I see vultures flying overhead. We start looking for little puddles of water to quench our thirst. The Sarge says she can make tea out of cedar bark...yeah right, i thought she could lead us on a 2 km walk as well! I started to think that this was turning into a bad movie...it's never the perfect family that gets killed in the movies, it's the short fat guy that is always expendable! Hubby Dave has now asked me to take up the back position...that's where they always get killed! I was waiting for a 200 pound wild turkey to attack me...I forgot, Dave Hughes wasn't with us. I digress, as we continued on our journey I started to realize how the Israelites must have felt being led by Moses and traversing for forty years through the wilderness to find the Promised Land...our Promised Land was the parking lot.
As we approached the 4.5 km mark...did I happen to mentions this was supposed to be a 2 km hike? Anyways, like I said we are now at 4.5 km and i noticed a wolf pack in the woods...they were trying to figure out who was the most vulnerable to cut out from our herd. I figure this is wear the fat guy gets it! But the survival instinct kicked in...you know what, I think i could out run little Emmy who is all of 18 months! It was a matter of survival people! Some how I need to get her off of Hubby Dave's back. At the 5 km mark I was thinking that we actually might find Dr. Livingston! I was also wondering where all our porters were to carry our supplies?! This is no longer a hike, it's a bloody expedition! As I was starting to put a survival plan in place, all of a sudden we found the road! Safety! Mind you, we now had to follow the road back to our original starting point, that being the parking lot. So after travelling 5 km in our 2 km hike, we made it back to our vehicles. I was never so happy to see my crappy Cavalier in my life!
It was so much fun, especially playing the little games while on the trail. The one game that was very popular was telling me to look at something in the woods and then turning around and everyone was gone! They did that several times...oh the laughter. Also Hubby Dave asking me to pick up the beautiful three leaf plant (PI) along the path...he couldn't do it himself as he had Emmy on his back...oh the laughter, almost bust a gut on that one.
It was quite the adventure...and this is supposed to be a warm up for the 100 km hike! If this is an example of what I'm in store for next year, it's going to turn into a 200 km hike and that's if we make it out of the woods! Heck, will be lost so long we'll start our own civilization....the Lost Tribe of Bodilogix!
I know one thing for sure, before next years adventure I'm going to get "Mantracker" put on speed dial...not that I don't have any confidence in the Sarge...I'm also going to pack for 6 days instead of the 48 hours...not that i don't have any confidence in the Sarge...I'm going to buy a GPS...not that I don't have any confidence in the Sarge!
Remember..."God is great, beer is good and people are crazy"!!
Big Dave signing off!
Yesterday the Sarge,her family and i went on a 2 km hike through the Ganaraska Forest in a warm up for the big 100 km trek next year. I like to start off by saying that both the Sarge and her husband Dave had convinced me that they knew the trails before leaving the safety of the parking lot...yeah right. So, off we go, all in great spirits ready for this little hike in the woods and the weather couldn't have been nicer. So the leader of this band of adventurer's was little Henry, 4 years old and full of energy. It was his job to keep on looking for the "orange" arrows as that was the trail we were going on...remember the 2 km one. Henry was doing a terrific job and we didn't get lost once. The further we went along the Orange trail the more narrower the path and the more plentiful the Poison Ivy! Heck these weren't normal Poison Ivy, these were PI on steroids! The damn things were more like trees then plants and they were everywhere! Hubby Dave, being the wise one, wanted to turn back, but the Sarge wanted to push on as she thought the path was clearing up ahead. I myself was still in my happy space just following along. We kept following the Orange Trail and the damn thing never widened...smooth move Sarge! So, now we have to back track through all the PI again (I'm starting to itch just thinking about it). Of course all of us were in shorts except for the Sarge...I wonder if she planned it this way? Anyways, we finally make it make back to the main trail and continue with out journey now on the Blue Trail. It definitely was much wider and more hiking friendly. I don't know how this happened, but somewhere along the way we went on the Green Trail...meaning my experienced guides had know idea where we were. So now we are into km number 3 in our 2 km walk. I'm starting to feel a little uncomfortable about this...the group is starting to lose it's team spirit, but we press on. As we approach the 4th km of our 2 km hike I see vultures flying overhead. We start looking for little puddles of water to quench our thirst. The Sarge says she can make tea out of cedar bark...yeah right, i thought she could lead us on a 2 km walk as well! I started to think that this was turning into a bad movie...it's never the perfect family that gets killed in the movies, it's the short fat guy that is always expendable! Hubby Dave has now asked me to take up the back position...that's where they always get killed! I was waiting for a 200 pound wild turkey to attack me...I forgot, Dave Hughes wasn't with us. I digress, as we continued on our journey I started to realize how the Israelites must have felt being led by Moses and traversing for forty years through the wilderness to find the Promised Land...our Promised Land was the parking lot.
As we approached the 4.5 km mark...did I happen to mentions this was supposed to be a 2 km hike? Anyways, like I said we are now at 4.5 km and i noticed a wolf pack in the woods...they were trying to figure out who was the most vulnerable to cut out from our herd. I figure this is wear the fat guy gets it! But the survival instinct kicked in...you know what, I think i could out run little Emmy who is all of 18 months! It was a matter of survival people! Some how I need to get her off of Hubby Dave's back. At the 5 km mark I was thinking that we actually might find Dr. Livingston! I was also wondering where all our porters were to carry our supplies?! This is no longer a hike, it's a bloody expedition! As I was starting to put a survival plan in place, all of a sudden we found the road! Safety! Mind you, we now had to follow the road back to our original starting point, that being the parking lot. So after travelling 5 km in our 2 km hike, we made it back to our vehicles. I was never so happy to see my crappy Cavalier in my life!
It was so much fun, especially playing the little games while on the trail. The one game that was very popular was telling me to look at something in the woods and then turning around and everyone was gone! They did that several times...oh the laughter. Also Hubby Dave asking me to pick up the beautiful three leaf plant (PI) along the path...he couldn't do it himself as he had Emmy on his back...oh the laughter, almost bust a gut on that one.
It was quite the adventure...and this is supposed to be a warm up for the 100 km hike! If this is an example of what I'm in store for next year, it's going to turn into a 200 km hike and that's if we make it out of the woods! Heck, will be lost so long we'll start our own civilization....the Lost Tribe of Bodilogix!
I know one thing for sure, before next years adventure I'm going to get "Mantracker" put on speed dial...not that I don't have any confidence in the Sarge...I'm also going to pack for 6 days instead of the 48 hours...not that i don't have any confidence in the Sarge...I'm going to buy a GPS...not that I don't have any confidence in the Sarge!
Remember..."God is great, beer is good and people are crazy"!!
Big Dave signing off!
Friday, September 11, 2009
I'm baaaaaccckk!
Sorry folks but it's been a very busy time and i haven't had the opportunity to put anything on my blog. As you well know yesterday I weighed in and I lost another five pounds...i couldn't believe it! For the last two weeks i was only doing one a week and them wham, a big five kicks in! I don't know how that happened because I didn't change anything, but I'm not complaining...you know what I'm say'in, say'in. So the grand total is now 44 pounds which means I'm still on target for the magical 50 by Thanksgiving. I hope to lose 52 pounds by then to give me some wiggle room on that weekend...cause I'm letting loose baby!!
For the last few days the boys have had to use the women's showers as ours are being fixed. I'm not complaining...you know what I'm say'in. I think the men have brought a new flavour into the women's change room. Heck their change room is a like a spa! So a new presence has been established in the mini-spa...it's best described as...funkified. Yup, I'll just leave it at that...self-explanatory i think. By the way, you're welcome ladies!
Did you know that Dave Hughes is so old that when he was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick! Budda bing budda boom!
I made another big transition in my life last week...I shaved off my mustache! I had this lip cover for 32 years, it feels kind of a strange but so far it's been a positive reaction. Apparently it makes me look younger...I was actually trying to lose a pound! One thing that I've noticed since loosing the stache my nostril hairs are much more prominent...I need garden shears! Before they could be lost in my mustacheo but know they are free and flowing in the wind. I've come to realize that I'm just a living version of "Mr. Potato head"! Heck these things are so big I can braid them! Oh what I do for beauty.
A thought...would a fly without wings be called a walk? Makes one wonder.
Don't forget folks that the Sarge and I will be on Municipal Matters September 30th...make sure you tune in!
Also we will be doing our first speaking engagement to the Lion's Club just after Thanksgiving...move over Al Gore!
Big Dave signing off!
Sorry folks but it's been a very busy time and i haven't had the opportunity to put anything on my blog. As you well know yesterday I weighed in and I lost another five pounds...i couldn't believe it! For the last two weeks i was only doing one a week and them wham, a big five kicks in! I don't know how that happened because I didn't change anything, but I'm not complaining...you know what I'm say'in, say'in. So the grand total is now 44 pounds which means I'm still on target for the magical 50 by Thanksgiving. I hope to lose 52 pounds by then to give me some wiggle room on that weekend...cause I'm letting loose baby!!
For the last few days the boys have had to use the women's showers as ours are being fixed. I'm not complaining...you know what I'm say'in. I think the men have brought a new flavour into the women's change room. Heck their change room is a like a spa! So a new presence has been established in the mini-spa...it's best described as...funkified. Yup, I'll just leave it at that...self-explanatory i think. By the way, you're welcome ladies!
Did you know that Dave Hughes is so old that when he was a boy the Dead Sea was only sick! Budda bing budda boom!
I made another big transition in my life last week...I shaved off my mustache! I had this lip cover for 32 years, it feels kind of a strange but so far it's been a positive reaction. Apparently it makes me look younger...I was actually trying to lose a pound! One thing that I've noticed since loosing the stache my nostril hairs are much more prominent...I need garden shears! Before they could be lost in my mustacheo but know they are free and flowing in the wind. I've come to realize that I'm just a living version of "Mr. Potato head"! Heck these things are so big I can braid them! Oh what I do for beauty.
A thought...would a fly without wings be called a walk? Makes one wonder.
Don't forget folks that the Sarge and I will be on Municipal Matters September 30th...make sure you tune in!
Also we will be doing our first speaking engagement to the Lion's Club just after Thanksgiving...move over Al Gore!
Big Dave signing off!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
LIGHTS...CAMERA...ACTION!:
Hello folks...as you well know today is Thursday which means another weigh-in for Big Dave. I jumped on the scales this morning...and I jumped and I jumped until that piece of crap was ready to be recycled into a toaster! I only lost one pound...the total is now 39. Once I recovered from my little outburst I went to the gym and voiced the news to the Sarge and fellow Breakfast Club members. Of course they were all very supportive...Andre thinks I need to go to therapy. What does he know...I've always had this head twitch. Anyways, my imaginary friends think he has the problem, we took a vote.
On a more uplifting note, the young lady who said I had inspired her to go on her own adventure has lost ten pounds! That was terrific news! She was getting a little frustrated for awhile but she kept up the workouts and eating right and now it's paying off...way to go Sandra!
So far I haven't had any (967-11-11 phone Pizza Pizza) cravings that you would know of. It's been pretty (Almond Joy has nuts, Mounds don't) smooth sailing so far. Really, it doesn't even (Harvey's makes a hamburger, a beautiful thing) enter my mind.
The Sarge and I have been asked to go on the Cable show called Municipal Matters on COGECO. We'll be taping the interview on September 29th and it will be shown on the 30th. That should create more great exposure for the Challenge and Northumberland Hills Hospital. I just hope the Sarge brings her A game. Remember Sarge...when in doubt, just mumble. Maybe she can wear her super hero outfit!? Hey, I still haven't received any suggestions for the name?! You know Halloween is coming up you know.
Random thought...if a cow laughs too hard, does milk come out it's nose? Things to wonder about.
Words of Wisdom..."You know your getting fat when you can pinch an inch on your forehead". John Mendozza.
Big Dave...out!
Hello folks...as you well know today is Thursday which means another weigh-in for Big Dave. I jumped on the scales this morning...and I jumped and I jumped until that piece of crap was ready to be recycled into a toaster! I only lost one pound...the total is now 39. Once I recovered from my little outburst I went to the gym and voiced the news to the Sarge and fellow Breakfast Club members. Of course they were all very supportive...Andre thinks I need to go to therapy. What does he know...I've always had this head twitch. Anyways, my imaginary friends think he has the problem, we took a vote.
On a more uplifting note, the young lady who said I had inspired her to go on her own adventure has lost ten pounds! That was terrific news! She was getting a little frustrated for awhile but she kept up the workouts and eating right and now it's paying off...way to go Sandra!
So far I haven't had any (967-11-11 phone Pizza Pizza) cravings that you would know of. It's been pretty (Almond Joy has nuts, Mounds don't) smooth sailing so far. Really, it doesn't even (Harvey's makes a hamburger, a beautiful thing) enter my mind.
The Sarge and I have been asked to go on the Cable show called Municipal Matters on COGECO. We'll be taping the interview on September 29th and it will be shown on the 30th. That should create more great exposure for the Challenge and Northumberland Hills Hospital. I just hope the Sarge brings her A game. Remember Sarge...when in doubt, just mumble. Maybe she can wear her super hero outfit!? Hey, I still haven't received any suggestions for the name?! You know Halloween is coming up you know.
Random thought...if a cow laughs too hard, does milk come out it's nose? Things to wonder about.
Words of Wisdom..."You know your getting fat when you can pinch an inch on your forehead". John Mendozza.
Big Dave...out!
Monday, August 31, 2009
UP, UP AND AWAY...TOO BODILOGIX!:
I had the opportunity to read the Sarge's blog today...just another inept attempt at humour, but she tries hard. You know, I could eat Alphabits and crap out a better blog! While I'm on the subject of the Sarge, she had some interesting things to say about her own training. She used to do her workouts in boots (Helga, she-wolf of the SS again) and she believes her power comes from her boobs! You know...Samson had the hair thing and the Sarge has the boob thing...why not. The Sarge is starting to look more and more like a super hero but what would be her name and what cause would she fight for? I'll wait to see if anybody submits any ideas in the comment section before I give my humble opinion. Also, with every super hero they normally have a side kick. I think the perfect choice would be Tracey L (Breakfast Club wannabe). Tracey was present this morning at Bodilogix, that's really all I can say. I mean when your shower lasts longer than your workout then there is something definitely wrong. What makes it worse is the Sarge let's her get away with it! Oh well, super heroes and their sidekicks, enough said.
On the weekend Rosie and I had the privilege of celebrating Henry's fourth birthday! If you didn't know already, Henry is Andrea and Dave's son. He looked like he was having a lot of fun! I also had the pleasure of meeting the parents and siblings of Andrea and Dave...what a great family! The cook of the day was Andrea's sister, Angela. She did up some chicken on the BBQ and it tasted great...until two hours later! Just kidding...I survived...barely.
Did you know if you weighed 100 pounds on Earth, you would only weigh 38 pounds on Mercury! That means by Mercury standards I only weigh 114 pounds! Can't wait until the shuttle missions start going there.
Remember...Stay thirsty my friends...drink lots of water!
Big Dave
I had the opportunity to read the Sarge's blog today...just another inept attempt at humour, but she tries hard. You know, I could eat Alphabits and crap out a better blog! While I'm on the subject of the Sarge, she had some interesting things to say about her own training. She used to do her workouts in boots (Helga, she-wolf of the SS again) and she believes her power comes from her boobs! You know...Samson had the hair thing and the Sarge has the boob thing...why not. The Sarge is starting to look more and more like a super hero but what would be her name and what cause would she fight for? I'll wait to see if anybody submits any ideas in the comment section before I give my humble opinion. Also, with every super hero they normally have a side kick. I think the perfect choice would be Tracey L (Breakfast Club wannabe). Tracey was present this morning at Bodilogix, that's really all I can say. I mean when your shower lasts longer than your workout then there is something definitely wrong. What makes it worse is the Sarge let's her get away with it! Oh well, super heroes and their sidekicks, enough said.
On the weekend Rosie and I had the privilege of celebrating Henry's fourth birthday! If you didn't know already, Henry is Andrea and Dave's son. He looked like he was having a lot of fun! I also had the pleasure of meeting the parents and siblings of Andrea and Dave...what a great family! The cook of the day was Andrea's sister, Angela. She did up some chicken on the BBQ and it tasted great...until two hours later! Just kidding...I survived...barely.
Did you know if you weighed 100 pounds on Earth, you would only weigh 38 pounds on Mercury! That means by Mercury standards I only weigh 114 pounds! Can't wait until the shuttle missions start going there.
Remember...Stay thirsty my friends...drink lots of water!
Big Dave
Thursday, August 27, 2009
WILL THAT BE ONE GLUMP OR TWO?:
Another step closer to my goal, a pound at a time! This week I lost one pound bringing the total now to 38 pounds lost. Both the Sarge and I had expected a little better then that but what can you do. The Sarge scrutinized my food diary and of course picked it apart. I can no longer have three corn on the cob, only one...oh the injustice! I can no longer have three scrambled eggs, only two but I can add some egg whites...yek! I asked the Sarge how much egg whites can I have? She suggested getting "Egg Creations" and then putting in "glump, glump"! I of course asked the obvious question,how much is "glump, glump"? She stated glump, glump was exactly glump glump. I said what happens if it's glunk, glunk? Is that too much or too little as compared to glump glump? She said it is what it is. I asked her to put it into more specific terms of measurement. The Sarge said glump is one glump and glump, glump was two glumps! I knew I shouldn't have asked.
Did you know the human hair can hold 6.5 pounds of weight!? That means I could technically hang by 46 hairs...good to know should one be stranded on a cliff.
I was on the leg press again the other day and this time I was doing 350 pounds. I was quiet proud of myself and asked the Sarge to put on 400 the next time. The Sarge looked at me and said that the more I shrink the harder this exercise will get. I asked how that was possible? She said that because of my "girth" that I don't get the full extension. Ohhhhh...that really means I'm using my belly as a springboard! Well...when its a matter of survival you got to use what you can. During this particular exercise she had me do 50 reps while slowly taking some of the weight off...my butt is still sore!
One of the ladies( Tracey L) at the gym has made some overtures to wanting to join the Bodilogix Breakfast Club. I had to explain to Tracey that it isn't just a matter of showing up in the morning and having a workout...you have to present yourself with the appropriate attitude. You must be able to insult and harass your fellow members without flinching. You have to be brutally non-supportive...its a form of team building really. You must be able to give the insult and be able to receive an insult...it's the old give and take, the ying and yang. It comes down to embracing a lifestyle that not many are able to do; Don Rickles is our version of the Dali Lama. So Tracey L, if you can ying as good as your yang...we''ll consider you.
Here's an example of what I mean...Dave H (the old, old guy) stumbled over to the smoothie bar and said to me..."nice haircut...is it called the Fred Flinstone". I took it in stride (ying)...at least I don't have a mini-mullet (yang). You see how it works.
Yesterday the Sarge introduced me to a new exercise, which I have stated before that usually means pain! Not this time...just a little embarrassing. It's called the "sunshine"...that was my first clue. She brought out this large yellow ball (the sun) and I was to go side to side with it over my head...you know the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. I can't make this up people! So I'm now standing in front of the mirror with the "sun" over my head saying the sun rises and the sun sets...back and forth. The humiliation! I was waiting for her to pull out a mirror frame with no mirror and say " I can see Davey and I can see Johnny" . I'm no longer at Bodilogix, I'm in a time warp of Romper Room. Needless to say we only did one set of those.
Remember..."Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending" Maria Robinson.
Big Dave
Another step closer to my goal, a pound at a time! This week I lost one pound bringing the total now to 38 pounds lost. Both the Sarge and I had expected a little better then that but what can you do. The Sarge scrutinized my food diary and of course picked it apart. I can no longer have three corn on the cob, only one...oh the injustice! I can no longer have three scrambled eggs, only two but I can add some egg whites...yek! I asked the Sarge how much egg whites can I have? She suggested getting "Egg Creations" and then putting in "glump, glump"! I of course asked the obvious question,how much is "glump, glump"? She stated glump, glump was exactly glump glump. I said what happens if it's glunk, glunk? Is that too much or too little as compared to glump glump? She said it is what it is. I asked her to put it into more specific terms of measurement. The Sarge said glump is one glump and glump, glump was two glumps! I knew I shouldn't have asked.
Did you know the human hair can hold 6.5 pounds of weight!? That means I could technically hang by 46 hairs...good to know should one be stranded on a cliff.
I was on the leg press again the other day and this time I was doing 350 pounds. I was quiet proud of myself and asked the Sarge to put on 400 the next time. The Sarge looked at me and said that the more I shrink the harder this exercise will get. I asked how that was possible? She said that because of my "girth" that I don't get the full extension. Ohhhhh...that really means I'm using my belly as a springboard! Well...when its a matter of survival you got to use what you can. During this particular exercise she had me do 50 reps while slowly taking some of the weight off...my butt is still sore!
One of the ladies( Tracey L) at the gym has made some overtures to wanting to join the Bodilogix Breakfast Club. I had to explain to Tracey that it isn't just a matter of showing up in the morning and having a workout...you have to present yourself with the appropriate attitude. You must be able to insult and harass your fellow members without flinching. You have to be brutally non-supportive...its a form of team building really. You must be able to give the insult and be able to receive an insult...it's the old give and take, the ying and yang. It comes down to embracing a lifestyle that not many are able to do; Don Rickles is our version of the Dali Lama. So Tracey L, if you can ying as good as your yang...we''ll consider you.
Here's an example of what I mean...Dave H (the old, old guy) stumbled over to the smoothie bar and said to me..."nice haircut...is it called the Fred Flinstone". I took it in stride (ying)...at least I don't have a mini-mullet (yang). You see how it works.
Yesterday the Sarge introduced me to a new exercise, which I have stated before that usually means pain! Not this time...just a little embarrassing. It's called the "sunshine"...that was my first clue. She brought out this large yellow ball (the sun) and I was to go side to side with it over my head...you know the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. I can't make this up people! So I'm now standing in front of the mirror with the "sun" over my head saying the sun rises and the sun sets...back and forth. The humiliation! I was waiting for her to pull out a mirror frame with no mirror and say " I can see Davey and I can see Johnny" . I'm no longer at Bodilogix, I'm in a time warp of Romper Room. Needless to say we only did one set of those.
Remember..."Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending" Maria Robinson.
Big Dave
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