There's Only One Way To Test Your Limits

Weigh In: 270.25 (tied for new low - October 13)
Five Day Weigh In: 271.6

A few cool things to note today.

First off - a mental war that was not only won, but dominated. I woke up today and just felt like doing NOTHING in terms of working out. I worked out twice last night, and my body was feeling it. So, I laid around and watched TV when I knew I should be in the gym. By my weight on the scale this morning, I knew I was SOOOOO close to seeing the 260's, so I kept telling myself that I absolutely HAD to get some exercise in.

So instead of packing a gym bag, going to the gym, getting a locker, working out and then having to transport all my crap to the showers, I put my running shorts and shoes on and threw the headphones out and head out the door. It was about 20 degrees out - but it got warm as I ran.

I was going to do my 'usual' (that I've done like 5 times - not exactly a 'habit') 2 mile route and get to work. As I was jogging, I decided that I wanted to try a different route. Just go a different way and really not worry about my 'time' and my 'speed' and just go for a run.

Best decision in my 'running history' yet. I just adventured. Should I turn right or left? Keep going, go into this neighborhood? Hey, I'm close to my in-law's house, maybe I'll run by and see if they see me so I can brag about this long ass run that I'm doing. About a half mile in, it started to rain. Remember that I told you that it's about 20 degrees. Basically a mushy hail. Pretty miserable.

Instead of wimping out, that fueled me as a challenge. The snow, braving the elements, running in winter gear - and "Eye Of The Tiger" blaring through the headphones - I was in my freaking element.

So I ran.

4.41 miles.

Nonstop.

Sweating balls the entire time - but I NEVER stopped.

Damn proud of myself.

I then went to work, ate right, came home, ate right (although I had seconds of dinner, probably shouldn't have done that but it was healthy seconds), and then went and played competitive volleyball for an hour and had a great sweat going there. Finally, it's 8:40pm as I type this, and I'm exhausted. But I feel good about myself.

I cheated once though, and I hope it doesn't bite me in the ass. My general rule is that I weigh in right when I wake up, before I do any exercise or eating. It gives me a good official weigh in. As I said, it was 270.25. When I got done with my 4.41 mile run, I couldn't help but step on the scale. It read 268.5. New low, right? Wrong. Doesn't count unless it's the first weigh in of the day.

But it's on the horizon. It's coming. And it will be mine, sooner than later.

And then, when I get the 269, I'm going after 259 like a bat out of hell. Kind of like this video. Watch that right before you go work out. You'll nail it.