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!
Friday, November 13, 2009
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!
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