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I was going to try to work out last night, since I didn't get up yesterday morning, and again didn't do it. Late yesterday afternoon I found out an old high school friend committed suicide on Sunday. He wasn't a close friend, but was someone with whom I kept in touch every few months. We'd go out for drinks and shoot pool, that kind of thing. He was always so upbeat, and none of us who knew him ever imagined he would do something like that. It's a complete shock, and I haven't really been able to process it yet. I did get up this morning and work out, finally. I've been telling myself every night that I would get up in the morning and work out, but then would stay up too late. Last night I made a point of going to bed right after the Big Bang Theory ... 10 pm, and woke up before my alarm went off. I am so out of shape! Just one set of 20 walking lunges has me already sore. To think I used to do 3-4 sets of 20 walking lunges with a 70 lb barbell on my shoulders ... my how things have changed. I have a feeling that after a month of regular workouts, I'll start seeing some tone again. Get a load of the arms I used to have ... <a href="http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/Womanwithwings/?action=view¤t=Beach2001.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t265/Womanwithwings/Beach2001.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> Good Goddess I was in good shape! Need to dig out a picture that shows my abs - I had amazing abs - and keep it by my desk! I'm thinking that once I get back into the habit of getting up in the morning and working out, I may go get a gym membership again. I have a nice treadmill, weight bench, dumbbells up to 25 lbs, EZ bar and plates, and a designated work out room in my house - but man I miss the leg machines and pullies. Plus, there's something about the gym - even if I don't feel like working out, all I need to do is just get there, and usually within a few minutes I'm in the mode. My son is 16 and said he'd like to go to the gym with me as well. I've never done well working out with a partner, I am truly a loner in that way. My sister is a trainer, and she would help me get him set up with some workouts, then I can keep an eye on his form. If there is one thing I know, it is good form and what kind of movements cause injury. Plus it would be fun to have Luke there, good mom/son time.
Diet Calendar Entries for 20 April 2010:
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1852 kcal
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Fat: 56.32g | Prot: 128.68g | Carb: 171.29g.
Breakfast: Milk (Fat Free or Skim, Calcium Fortified), biochem, honey, cinnamon, oatmeal, walnuts. Lunch: Miso-Cup with Seaweed, smart balance, Coeur d'Alene, olive oil, spinach, balsalmic vinegar, Chicken Breast Meat (Broilers or Fryers, Roasted, Cooked). Dinner: mgd 64, smart balance, couscous, butter, salmon. Snacks/Other: 100% Whey Protein, banana. more...
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2214 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Weight Training (moderate) - 20 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 10 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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I understand the out of shape feeling for sure. We have stairs and every time i go to run up them i have to stop and take it slower. It is a big sign saying I need to get into better shape. Glad you did do a workout though . I'm trying to keep a promise to myself to stop saying I am going to do things and actually just do them. its working so far. =)
20 Apr 10 by member: iamnani87
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That's the feeling I had last night when I went to bed - have to stop talking about it and DO it. It felt good to get back into it, though my workouts are weinie workouts in comparison to what I used to do. I always loved weights. Soon enough I'll be back in the ballpark of where I used to be.
20 Apr 10 by member: 5pointed
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So sorry about your friend ... It sounds that the motivation is coming out of you so all is looking good! good luck to you!
20 Apr 10 by member: thecoach
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Oh man. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. That's so sad, such a huge waste. I wish people could realize that's a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Suicide scares hell out of me. Too many kids think it's an answer. I realize you're talking about an adult here, but hopefully you'll be able to talk to your son in depth about this. Someone very near and dear to me was suicidal a couple of years ago, so it hits close to home. Take your time in trying to process it, but realize it's hard to make sense out of a senseless act.
Sounds like you could easily get back into the gym routine. Me? I'd much prefer to sweat, grunt and groan in the privacy of my own home : ) We have a bowflex and we have a set of the dial up weights...can't think of what they're called...one set that you can adjust up to 52 lbs by the adjustment of a dial. Anyway, used to have a bunch of other equipment but no space for it. Oh, an incline bench for the dumbbells. I wish we had a treadmill. But at this point, I'm just doing Jillian Michaels's DVDs and a couple of other Biggest Loser DVDs. You can get a lot of work out with your own body weight, too. But as a long time exerciser, you already know that : ) The good thing is, it all comes back eventually. Good luck. And I'm sorry to hear about your friend.
20 Apr 10 by member: redwinelover
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That is so awful and I'm really, really sorry for people that find suicide to be the only answer. One thing I learned when my father-in-law passed is that grief can manifest itself into physical symptoms; aside from what it does to the psychi. Take comfort in your son and help him to develop your love for strengthening and caring for your body. You may be surprised at how your idea of a workout partner could change!
20 Apr 10 by member: jenju
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