Today was the first day of the semester at Wayne State. For those of you who know, I'm a music major at the school. Two important issues of note today:1 - Usually, my work/school schedule is so hectic that I don't have TIME for the gym (and when I say that, I mean literally. Usually my schedule is the 8:00am-8:00pm type). But, this semester I was able to clear time for the gym EACH and EVERY SINGLE day. I don't have to be anywhere before 9:30, so I don't have to leave for anywhere (school or work) before 8:30am. VERY nice.
That being said, it means that I need to stay motivated. My wife leaves for work around 6:40, so I have to leave around 7:00-7:30 every morning to get to the gym. But, that's enough time to be reasonable about it, and actually go. Sure, laying on the couch eating breakfast and watching Sportscenter sounds relaxing.. but as Billy said, if it's worth pursuing, you prioritize.
Needless to say, I was in the gym this morning.
2 - This is fun to report. You see that picture of the student desk at the top of this blog? Wayne State uses them. That's right. I pretended to fit into those desks for years. Suck it in, apply pressure, you name it. It didn't feel comfortable, and frankly, it hurt. So, the past year or so, I've always sat in the back of the class, used one desk (the top swings up) to sit in, and pulled a second desk up to use as the actual desk. Embrassing? You bet.
So today, I get to the first day of class at the last minute. It was snowing for the first time this season, and I don't even want to GET into how bad drivers get. So, I want into class right before it starts, and guess what I see?
One desk available. In the front. Crap.
So, I sit down, and I'm literally thinking about how embarassing this is going to be. I haven't been in class since December 22(ish), and here's the big fat bald white guy trying to squeeze 10 pounds of gut into a 5 pound desk.
Fit like a glove.
I was shocked. No pressure, no squeezing. Just slid right in.
You big fellas can appreciate that. It made my day. It was the first time that I've had a tangible example of how this is working, and that's pretty awesome. I've had shirts feel looser, but I've always chalked that up to my imagination. This was hardcore proof.
To the gym tomorrow!
10 comments:
Glad to know that you’ve been able to witness some hardcore evidence of your weight loss. I’m sure that it re-energized you quite a bit. On having the time to workout, there are no good reasons for not working out, even with a busy schedule. I too have some hectic schedules and I told myself many times that I did not have the time to workout. Well I finally made some time. I wake up at 4h45 to train before going to the office at 6h00. It’s all in our minds and I’m happy that you are now seeing this as well. Mind over body!
Rob, that's awesome! That has GOT to be an incredible feeling! Great job on the weight loss...keep it up.
I bet you felt that "chariots of fire" theme feeling when you sat in that chair lol. The chairs I use for school them normal plastic chairs. Anyhoo, it's great you've found time for the gym, even though it's the new "semester" as you americans say. We say "term" for that. I know you're gonna lose even more weight than you predict before your next birthday. Mines on the 20th of Jan. w00t lol. Keep up the good work!.
I haven't fit in one of those for 12 years. Jerk.
Congrats on your fat loss evidence and prioritizing your schedule...
My schedule is a little tough too with going to school, full-time job, and family.
I end up getting up at 3:30am to go to the gym.
I can't wait to start seeing some of that fat loss evidence,
soon...
3:30 am?? Now, that's some dedication!
That's great!
I've often had that problem with restaurant booths, and hell yeah is it embarrassing.
Isn't it funny how we almost convince ourselves, despite evidence, that we actually haven't lost any weight- that it's all somehow been some sort of mistake that the scale shows less and our clothes fit better?
Hats off to you morning workout folks- I'm glad I can fit mine in AFTER work :)
Isn't it funny how we almost convince ourselves, despite evidence, that we actually haven't lost any weight- that it's all somehow been some sort of mistake that the scale shows less and our clothes fit better?
It's fitting, because I've always blamed my clothes getting TIGHTER on the washer and dryer.
For those of you who get up that early.. that's determination that I don't have. I can do it for a week or two, but then I usually peter out and slack off that early.
Here's a fact that might entice you to workout in the morning. I read somewhere that you can lose up to 300% more fat when you workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach ;-) I don't think I'll get the 300% but I'll settle for something bigger than 100%.
Rob, that's awesome. and i'm glad we got your workouts a little more structured. i want to do the same for your eating, look for some emails. The little things everyday are what make the difference. Awesome job, keep up the good work.
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