Friday, December 29, 2006
WIF III - 06' Revisited
I began the year totally digusted with myself.
I made up my mind and despite a few obstacles and bumps in the road, I am very satisfied with where "I am at" now and really look forward to continuing my personal & fitness journey in the direction its headed for '07.
Fitness-wise I tried several routines during the year.
Starting out with a basic routine given to me by Keith Klein gave me a good start to losing steadily and a fairly significant amount of bodyfat. I came down with some Tendonitis in my left arm and was out of the game for almost 2- mos before I could effectively train again with some decent intensity. I next tried Alwyn Cosgrove's Afterburn Program and completed that about half way thru before I began training instinctively for awhile. Alwyn was new & unique and although taxing and tuff - I really enjoyed it. When I reach my Lean goal under my present regemin, I would like to go back and do similar programs involving conditioning but not to lose more bodyfat. Ross Enamait's stuff has really gotten my attention - we'll see. On the Instintive lifting style, it was really fun to go into the gym with no set program and for a few weeks do whatever I "felt" like I needed & wanted to do. I intend to do that just for the heck of it from time to time. I am presently on a 4 Day Split, working on becoming a little more proportional. Don't get me wrong, I'm no BIG muscled BB but if even a hint of fitness model look comes my way, I won't turn it down. I'm 51 now and really my days of wanting to get BIG hold no interest to me. I still totally enjoy working out though. It is one of my hobbies.
My personal life of course changed dramatically with the end of a 25 yr. marraige.
I have no regrets and time has slowly begun to heal "within". I wish my Ex. well and we have 3 lovely young adults that will always be our children.
Everyone's aware of my House Remodeling Project - it's still a work in progress but a Blank Canvas, ready for decorating. I'm changing everything - I mean everything. It will not seem like the same place. It is fun and I'm really enjoying doing things I've never attempted.
Daisy is still the best Dog on the Planet - sweet as Pie and a joy to be with.
I met a girl.
I wasn't really looking but she just happened and came my way in an innocent and unexpected way. I met her on the Health Board on which I am a Moderator - "TNP" (Take No Prisoners)
When she first posted I thought nothing of it and actually didn't quite have a "make on her".
I thought she was like a 70-80 yr old lady that had been exercising all her life when she posted as a "40 yr. fitness veteran". Boy was I wrong.
We posted infrequent PM's (Private messages) slowly, began to talk as friends and it simply grew. I have actually known her for about 7-9 mos. as I knew of her on another board before TNP. We gradually began to YIM one another and eventually did a little VOIP. For those not technically in tune, that has nothing to do with sex. We found each other intriquing and that spurred our continuing conversations.
I have been fortunate enough to spend some time with her in person.
The really funny thing is, that although while she is totally physically beautiful - that factor was something we considered to be of lesser importance as we felt we really already knew one another and what we're both about. The first time I actually met with her, it was exciting but almost like a reunion with someone I already knew. The time together since has only deepened our relationship and she is magnificent.
I Love Her.
Im feeling fine these days and have truly been blessed. Life is good and fun again.
I'm really looking to hitting the gym hard in '07 - not sure where I'm going but really enjoying the ride. What a journey indeed.
Soooooooo...................after a year of hit,miss,a few sucesses,blood,sweat and tears and also alot of laughter I have managed to drop 65 lbs. of what I consider to be predominantly bodyfat.
Ladies and Gents, the journey continues but after 365 days - this is presently the House that Hudg has "built" :
I made up my mind and despite a few obstacles and bumps in the road, I am very satisfied with where "I am at" now and really look forward to continuing my personal & fitness journey in the direction its headed for '07.
Fitness-wise I tried several routines during the year.
Starting out with a basic routine given to me by Keith Klein gave me a good start to losing steadily and a fairly significant amount of bodyfat. I came down with some Tendonitis in my left arm and was out of the game for almost 2- mos before I could effectively train again with some decent intensity. I next tried Alwyn Cosgrove's Afterburn Program and completed that about half way thru before I began training instinctively for awhile. Alwyn was new & unique and although taxing and tuff - I really enjoyed it. When I reach my Lean goal under my present regemin, I would like to go back and do similar programs involving conditioning but not to lose more bodyfat. Ross Enamait's stuff has really gotten my attention - we'll see. On the Instintive lifting style, it was really fun to go into the gym with no set program and for a few weeks do whatever I "felt" like I needed & wanted to do. I intend to do that just for the heck of it from time to time. I am presently on a 4 Day Split, working on becoming a little more proportional. Don't get me wrong, I'm no BIG muscled BB but if even a hint of fitness model look comes my way, I won't turn it down. I'm 51 now and really my days of wanting to get BIG hold no interest to me. I still totally enjoy working out though. It is one of my hobbies.
My personal life of course changed dramatically with the end of a 25 yr. marraige.
I have no regrets and time has slowly begun to heal "within". I wish my Ex. well and we have 3 lovely young adults that will always be our children.
Everyone's aware of my House Remodeling Project - it's still a work in progress but a Blank Canvas, ready for decorating. I'm changing everything - I mean everything. It will not seem like the same place. It is fun and I'm really enjoying doing things I've never attempted.
Daisy is still the best Dog on the Planet - sweet as Pie and a joy to be with.
I met a girl.
I wasn't really looking but she just happened and came my way in an innocent and unexpected way. I met her on the Health Board on which I am a Moderator - "TNP" (Take No Prisoners)
When she first posted I thought nothing of it and actually didn't quite have a "make on her".
I thought she was like a 70-80 yr old lady that had been exercising all her life when she posted as a "40 yr. fitness veteran". Boy was I wrong.
We posted infrequent PM's (Private messages) slowly, began to talk as friends and it simply grew. I have actually known her for about 7-9 mos. as I knew of her on another board before TNP. We gradually began to YIM one another and eventually did a little VOIP. For those not technically in tune, that has nothing to do with sex. We found each other intriquing and that spurred our continuing conversations.
I have been fortunate enough to spend some time with her in person.
The really funny thing is, that although while she is totally physically beautiful - that factor was something we considered to be of lesser importance as we felt we really already knew one another and what we're both about. The first time I actually met with her, it was exciting but almost like a reunion with someone I already knew. The time together since has only deepened our relationship and she is magnificent.
I Love Her.
Im feeling fine these days and have truly been blessed. Life is good and fun again.
I'm really looking to hitting the gym hard in '07 - not sure where I'm going but really enjoying the ride. What a journey indeed.
Soooooooo...................after a year of hit,miss,a few sucesses,blood,sweat and tears and also alot of laughter I have managed to drop 65 lbs. of what I consider to be predominantly bodyfat.
Ladies and Gents, the journey continues but after 365 days - this is presently the House that Hudg has "built" :
