Still Around
Life (work) has gotten in the way this last week. Had some major hours last week that kept me off the paths during the week. Then a big poker session on Saturday night that saw me getting to bed about...
View ArticleA little down …
And I don’t mean weight wise. Long nights at work last week, followed by fighting a cold this week means exercise has pretty much been an after thought. This cold has me a little down in the dumps....
View ArticleMarathon Weekend!
But alas. Not for me. It was this weekend 4 years ago that I ran my last organized race – the Long Beach Half. I reminisced about that death march on my way to my office this morning. All the street...
View ArticleSort of Kind of
I’m limping along…WednesdayDistance: 2.66 miles @16:44Calories: –377ThursdayDistance: 0Calories: +528Friday:Distance: 0Calories: Date night! Tried out Lark Creek. Shared an awesome whole roasted...
View ArticleDo I Need a New Name?
So, it's been two weeks since I last hit the sidewalks for any type of excercise. I'm not sure "The Running Fat Guy" applies. Oh well. at least I 've been watching the calories. Cinched the belt one...
View ArticleLost….
Somewhere along the way I got lost. Since this blog is my line of accountability, I figured I should fess up.So, starting today, it’s back to work.Goals:Drop 20 pounds by end of May 2015Move at least...
View ArticleIt took a while…
I’m still here. It only took five weeks for me to remember to lace up my shoes. Got out for 2.7 miles on Saturday and a mile on Sunday.Still trying to be methodical about calorie tracking.At least I’m...
View ArticleNow that *that’s* over..
Thanksgiving is always a festive time at the Jones household. This old man gets to dust off the apron and put together a feast for the family that gathers at the abode. The morning starts out with a...
View ArticleAnnual Wrap Up–almost
Well, with a couple of weeks left to go, I decided to look at how I’m doing this year. Hmm. I guess there’s a reason you haven’t heard from me since Thanksgiving.The good news is that I think I can...
View ArticleSo, That was a Nice Vacation
It’s the 19th of January. My last post here prior to the end of 2014. To say that I’m not motivated is an understatement.So, it’s back to Motivation 101. For me, motivation is driven by goals. So,...
View ArticleWell….
I *did* have every intention of coming back. In the meantime, promotion and a new position at work. It’s 10:30 (PM) and I’m just wrapping up my day. Something has to give. For now it will be The...
View ArticleThe Accountability Application
So. 2010. Has it really been 6 years since I last ran a race? Or been worried about physical fitness?A lot of things have changed since then. New job. New position. Lots of hours at work. Also 50...
View ArticleWeek 1, Already a Setback
Where did the week go? I got out on Tuesday for 3 miles in the evening. It was a wonderful walk along the Back Bay here in Newport Beach.Wednesday was a late night home from work (after 8PM). I didn't...
View ArticleWeek 2: Not Meeting the Goal!
Well, that week didn't go per plan.An entire week of late evenings at work pretty much doomed the exercise front. I had intentions of getting out Saturday and Sunday, but chores, visiting the parents,...
View ArticleExactly Why I'm Not Training - Week 3
Things are hot a heavy on the work front these days. I'm not making it home much before dark, and in July that is not good for the exercise front. On the other hand, it can make for some outstanding...
View ArticleWeek 4 - More of the Same
Last week was more of the same. Late evenings working. Didn't even make it home for dinner at sunset a couple nights.I'm hoping for some relief this week. We'll have to wait and see.Weight loss slowed...
View ArticleWeek 5 - Am I Really This Boring?
Seems like a broken record. I did get home early enough one day last week to get out for a short walk.Scorecard for week ending 8/7:Exercise sessions: 1Miles: 2Weight loss week/total: 0.5/8.0
View ArticleWeek 7 - Get With the Program
Hmm. Appears I missed a week. And not just a here, but on my food diary as well. Must be a Jungian thing (sorry for the Full Metal Jacket reference).I'm also having trouble getting some regularity...
View ArticleWeek 10: Missing in Action
Hey! Where did everybody go?I've been MIA for 3 weeks. All around. I'm feeling fortunate to not have given back a lot of my progress to date. Time to get back on the program. First thing I'll do is...
View ArticleWeek 12: Trying to get back on track
Is there an echo in the room?Work has been pretty consuming the past few weeks. I'm having trouble making the time to log my food. And by the time I get home, I'm too exhausted to get any exercise.So...
View ArticleWeek 15: Still here
Yes. I'm still here. I was shocked this week when I got on the scale this morning. Down a little from three weeks ago, when I last weighed myself. Why shocked? Because I haven't logged food nor...
View ArticleWeek 21 (I think)
Kind of disappeared here. Been about 6 weeks since last posting. Just like my program at this point, I've kind of been wandering with my goals. Then came Thanksgiving. Definitely feeling the effects of...
View ArticleHappy New Year!
Okay. Holidays are over. Time to get back on track. I feel lucky to have lost a little (about 10 lbs total - some was before I started tracking here) last year. I know what I need to do. To borrow a...
View ArticleFirst check in of 2017
First check in for 2017. It's been a tough first couple of weeks. If you see my Facebookyou'll understand.Exercise sessions: 0Miles: 0Weight loss 3 week/total: 3.0/3.0
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