09/21/11
Oh, yeah. My latest “Buff Dad” workout narrative and pics are on flickr. Here:
03/12/11
The pic below is at 208 pounds. The most I have ever weighed in my life. I am lifting heavier and look big. But I gotta lose the fat to be more fit. Just doing what the cardio machines say is 200 calories burned per workout. I will work that up to 300 and see if I can’t get outside to jog. That oughta do it.
Borrowed a webcam and shot this at 9:30 a.m. after breakfast.
02/18/11
I find it helps to have a deadline. Gotta be in shape for the 5K that I registered for. Gotta look as buff as a 57 year old guy can for that 40th high school reunion in June.
12/01/10
Since my hours at work were cut to 36/week, I was spending two hours at the beginning of each Tuesday and Thursday working out at the Y. Starting yesterday, it’s gonna be two hours each Tuesday and Thursday at 2:30 pm so my son, Anthony, can join me and get in some exersize. He spends too much time at the keyboard. Hope he sticks with it. I’m sure his Y time will bring some positive changes that he will find worth it.
10/8/10
Saw the orthopedic surgeon today about my bad knees. He said I have torn cartilage, arthritis, and I’m bow-legged … plus one leg is ½” shorter than the other because of an accident I was in years ago. He also shared with me that life is not fair and maybe my jogging days are over. Thanks, doc.
The remedy?
1- I already have the shoe repair people add 1/2″ to the sole of my left shoe with each new pair I buy.
2- Doctor started me on inserts in my shoes which angle so the uneven stress on my knees caused by being bow-legged is offset.
3- He injected each knee with cortisone and is willing to try some sort of lubricant injections if needed (WD-40?).
4- He suggested I go back to bicycling instead of jogging. It’s better on the knees but watch out for drunk drivers!
He says every activity has its potential downside, even walking across the street … but you can’t just sit around and not live your life. I like this guy. He says, “See you in another six years, Jim.” Good ol’ Dr. Uitvlugt.
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Got pretty fit in 2009. Let's do better in 2010.
The fitter I get, the fitter I want to be. There could be worse pastimes. This pic is from 2009 and am hoping to get more fit in 2010. We will see.
Very helpful: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.htm
How fit do I want to be? When I rob a bank, I want the police dispatcher to say, “the suspect is described as a male caucasion, six foot one with a muscular build.”
Hey Jim, nice blog page. I tried to find you on Facebook. Send me an invite and I’ll add you. Use the address I just gave you .