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Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily minimum 64oz water goal,

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January 12th, 2015 I Was Ready, Then I Wasn't

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January 12th, 2015 I Was Ready, Then I Wasn't

I'm not sure what it is that keeps me from getting started with weight training. I've written about it before, describing some of my old hangups, but really, I thought I was past that stuff. 

I've been properly tutored on the weights. The plan is a combination of weight machines and free weights. It's a simple plan to start. Small weights, dip the toes in type deal--and still, I didn't start tonight. I almost did. I arrived at the row of machines, even had them all to myself, and I just looked at it for 2 minutes. My bottle of water was in the holder with my towel draped around. I was ready. Then I wasn't. What in the world am I allowing to hold me back?

After my extended pause, I grabbed my water and towel and made my way to the familiar elliptical. I climbed aboard, started the program set to level 14 and I was on my way to a nice cardio workout. As I walked away from the weights, my thought was, I'll start tomorrow. Geez. How much longer can I say "I'll start tomorrow?" It was getting old four years ago. It's now become almost laughable. Instead of the popular phrase "when pigs fly," it's changed to "yeah right, when Sean starts weight training." 

Okay, so it isn't that bad. But still. I'm getting tired of this craziness. So here it is, A declaration for accountability: I will start my Day 1 of weight training tomorrow, Tuesday January 13th, 2015. Maybe a little pressure is what I need. If I try to skim over it tomorrow night, please call me out!!! Okay--enough of this. Tomorrow. It's on.

I had another great food day. I really like my calorie budget where it is because it gives me plenty. Although, I would be wise to perhaps cut down the calories a little, early-or eat smaller, later, then have a small meal in-between lunch and dinner. It was a full 8 hours between lunch and dinner today. I'm not an expert, but I've listened to many who are and they say going that long between food isn't the best thing.

And honestly, if you've followed this blog--then you know, I don't strive for perfection--just consistency...but I must recognize simple and beneficial maneuvers, if I agree. And I do agree, the metabolism needs fuel every three or four hours--something, and it doesn't need to be big. Just a good chunk of wood to keep the fire burning hot. Makes sense, absolutely.

Man, I love me some commas, dashes and dot, dot, dots. What can I say? I write the way I talk.

I'm feeling really good tonight, despite the tone of this post. The psychology of it all is interesting to me.

Both of these pictures are old. The one on the right is when I was right about where I am now, weight wise, during my initial weight loss. I rarely post "before and after" side by sides, but hey--why not? Actually, there's a good reason. I'm trying to figure out why my blog randomly chooses the photo it displays when I post a link to social media sites. If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits one point twenty one gigawatts...oh wait... I mean, if my calculations are correct, this photo will be the one it grabs.
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It was a big water day around here! 13 cups! I know for some, this would be a so-so water day, but for me, it's HUGE. I'm proud!
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I hope your day was wonderful! I'm looking forward to another good one tomorrow.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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