What's up everyone?? How are ya?? How are things?? How goes it?? How is life?? Mine is going semi-smoothly...just trying to take it one day at a time...it's the only way to go right?? Well...I have some random thoughts going on in my head...as usual...thought I would share one of them in particular...so buckle up and enjoy the ride!!!
Well...it's that time of year...time for the exercise levels to go up...the health levels to increase...and the blood, sweat, and tears to be spilled as it's time to kick this pig I call weight loss!!! Last year was a rough one for me...and the simple answer...is because I got lazy!!! It's the only thing I can say!!! I worked so hard...did all that I could...I got my weight down from 251 pounds to 215 pounds!!! To me that is impressive. That is where I was by last May...but then is when it happened...that's when I got lazy!! I stopped focusing on exercise...and enjoyed my low weight for a while...but I was eating...and not exercising...so you can guess what happened. I GAINED...BIG SURPRISE...no pun intended!!! I got back up to 235 by mid October...and I was like...HELLO???!!!! WAKE UP...TIME TO WORK OUT AGAIN!!!
Only I didn't...and then Thanksgiving happened...and then Christmas and New Years happened!!! I am now up to 246. It sucks!!! I hate this feeling...what the hell did I do?? Why did I let this happen?? Was being lazy that important?? So...after talking with some friends...I posted a facebook request...Who wants to do a Biggest Loser contest?? Someone else has to be out there and wants to lose right?? Can't just be me alone!! Well...I was right. My wife, an old High School friend, and 7 more close friends decided to join me and do this contest!!! We all discussed the rules. We went with teams. So we got 5 teams...we have penalties...and the winning team is the pair with the biggest weight loss percentage. But in reality...we all win. We win better versions of us...that have worked hard...lost weight...and feeling great!!! The girls want bikini bodies...the guys wanna not have to suck it in...or whatever the reason...with hard work, dedication, and support from everyone in the group it should be a great time for all!!!
We did initial weigh-ins last week at my house...as agreed. And the 1st weigh in is tomorrow. I am excited...and yet nervous at the same time. Maybe even a little scared!!! I am eating better...and I am exercising!!! My wife and I are on different teams...yet we still try to motivate each other!!! We are both exercising using the Wii...doing EA Active 2...and that game ain't no joke!!! It ain't a game...its an exercise punisher!!! Feeling the burn every time!!! But that's not all...for the whole family we got memberships to the local YMCA...and we are exercising there too!!! It's fun!!! Our boys both love to go there and swim and have fun!!! It's great!!! I am hoping we all get into a lot better shape because of this!!
We are doing a 12-week competition...it's great for all of us...and it ends on the Thursday before Mother's Day weekend!!! In fact the day it ends on is Cinco De Mayo!!! Could be a good drinking day...LOL Who knows...maybe after a week or two break from this competition...we will do it again...and it could get bigger and possibly better than it is now!!! Well...keep your fingers crossed!!! I hope to lose as much as I can in the 12 weeks...and I will keep going till I feel more comfy with myself again!!!
Until next time...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Happy Groundhog Day!!!
Well...The groundhog didn't see his shadow...what's that mean?? Spring will come early this year. Can I get a request in to start it sooner than later?? I mean...I love the winter time...I really do...but enough is enough. I think it's time for a break...seriously...what does the ground look like?? I barely remember anymore.
Oh...and I have another question...when the hell will people learn to do the right thing and clean off their cars, trucks, vans, whatever?? Seriously...are you trying to cause an accident?? I mean what's the deal?? You can take the time to clean a hole in the snow...to see out of the car...but you won't clean the whole thing off?? Really?? Talk about lazy!!! And by the way...learn to drive in the snow...or just please stay the hell home!!! If you can't drive in it...then don't go out in it...OK?? I don't think that is too much to ask!!
So...time to get back in the swing of things. Time to get exercising...and eating a little better. I dunno how...well actually I do know how...I got lazy...hence why I have gained some of the weight I lost last year!! I hate being this big...245lbs may not sound too bad...but it sure don't feel good!! I am aiming to get back down to 220lbs...that doesn't sound too unreasonable!! And if I can...I may even go for 210lbs...but first...I need to start exercising!! The spring is coming...and that means time for baseball...and since I am coaching again...it would be best to be able to show the kids what needs to be done, rather than try to show and die of a heart attack!! Just a thought!! LOL Well...there is another reason to start exercising again...in April...from the 29th-30th...I am walking in the Relay for Life!! I know I am not walking the WHOLE time...as we have teams...but whatever I walk...I don't wanna collapse on the track...ya know?? Always better to NOT have that kind of problem!!!
And speaking of the Relay for Life...it is such an awesome cause...and great event...please consider donating to the cause. Either to me...my team...or someone else you know who is walking in it. I am walking in honor and memory of everyone I know that has been affected by this terrible disease.
So...Jonny, my youngest, has reached a new milestone...he is now potty training. WOOHOO!!! Thank the Lord!!! He loves it...he loves telling anyone.."I gotta go pee on the potty!!" It's so cute!!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel now...I see the end of the Diaper era!!! WOOHOO!!! And it's a great thing too...cause in July...he starts soccer...and of course I will be coaching him...as if I wasn't!!! LOL
Well...time for me to go finish up some things!!! But I just wanted to jot a few things down that's on my tiny brain!!! Have a great day!!!
Oh...and I have another question...when the hell will people learn to do the right thing and clean off their cars, trucks, vans, whatever?? Seriously...are you trying to cause an accident?? I mean what's the deal?? You can take the time to clean a hole in the snow...to see out of the car...but you won't clean the whole thing off?? Really?? Talk about lazy!!! And by the way...learn to drive in the snow...or just please stay the hell home!!! If you can't drive in it...then don't go out in it...OK?? I don't think that is too much to ask!!
So...time to get back in the swing of things. Time to get exercising...and eating a little better. I dunno how...well actually I do know how...I got lazy...hence why I have gained some of the weight I lost last year!! I hate being this big...245lbs may not sound too bad...but it sure don't feel good!! I am aiming to get back down to 220lbs...that doesn't sound too unreasonable!! And if I can...I may even go for 210lbs...but first...I need to start exercising!! The spring is coming...and that means time for baseball...and since I am coaching again...it would be best to be able to show the kids what needs to be done, rather than try to show and die of a heart attack!! Just a thought!! LOL Well...there is another reason to start exercising again...in April...from the 29th-30th...I am walking in the Relay for Life!! I know I am not walking the WHOLE time...as we have teams...but whatever I walk...I don't wanna collapse on the track...ya know?? Always better to NOT have that kind of problem!!!
And speaking of the Relay for Life...it is such an awesome cause...and great event...please consider donating to the cause. Either to me...my team...or someone else you know who is walking in it. I am walking in honor and memory of everyone I know that has been affected by this terrible disease.
So...Jonny, my youngest, has reached a new milestone...he is now potty training. WOOHOO!!! Thank the Lord!!! He loves it...he loves telling anyone.."I gotta go pee on the potty!!" It's so cute!!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel now...I see the end of the Diaper era!!! WOOHOO!!! And it's a great thing too...cause in July...he starts soccer...and of course I will be coaching him...as if I wasn't!!! LOL
Well...time for me to go finish up some things!!! But I just wanted to jot a few things down that's on my tiny brain!!! Have a great day!!!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
What's Goin On?
Hello...and welcome to another edition of My World of Opinion...Been somewhat quiet around here lately...so I have no idea where my mind will take me in this blog!! LOL Sit back...relax...and good luck!!!
Well...the big question...where to start?? OK...Let me just go with the flow of sports...HOW BOUT THEM JETS???? HOW BOUT THEM SEAHAWKS?? Come on...who wasn't impressed with the 7-9 team dethroning the defending Superbowl champs?? I sure as hell was!!! And then the JETS got their revenge in the Wildcard game against the Colts...and now we will beat New England...then win the AFC Championship game against Pittsburgh or Baltimore...it don't matter...then onto the Superbowl...It can happen...you just gotta believe...and I do!!
I am sorry to all the Eagles fans out there for their tough loss at home on Sunday. But I do have a question...Why?? Why do you feel it necessary to vandalize because you lose?? WTH is this world coming to when a FAN can't go see his team, regardless if it's the visiting team, and if his team beats the home crowd, they pick on, insult, throw beverages, or vandalize the car?? WHY?? Do you feel like a big man/woman now?? Does it make you feel better??? Hey here's a thought...if you are gonna be angry at someone...try your OWN TEAM...and be mad at them for not being able to pull out a win!!! Why is it necessary to hurt someone else who roots for the other team?? What good does it do?? Will you still feel that way when your in jail after?? Just curious...
There were two incidents that I heard of from the news. One was a father & son that went to the game. The son lives in PA, and the Dad in Green Bay...they are both Packers fans...so the dad decided to buy tickets to the game on Sunday, and go to the game as a birthday gift. He showed up wearing a packers hat...and so the fans tailgating gave them minor grief about being Packers fans...Go to the game...Packers win 21-16 over Eagles...they leave and get to their car...both side mirrors are broken...the wipers are broken off...the sides of the car are dented in and scratched up...REALLY??? The other was a family came to the game...a family with little kids went to game and they were getting out of there SUV they started being verbally attacked and when they returned to their car it was completely trashed!! REALLY??? Do you feel better after that?? I mean honestly...WTH is going on?? WTF is your problem?? You bunch of Jack-Nuts!!!
Now...apparently Snow-mageddon is coming...and everyone is running to the stores because you may be stuck inside for at least 1 day. Now...normally I laugh at this...but this time I am not...The last storm we had...NJDOT dropped the ball big time...or the Governor, or Lt Governor, or the 3rd in command...it doesn't matter at this point...SOMEONE DROPPED THE BALL!!! You knew we were getting snow...and you weren't prepared!!! Roads were not plowed...Highways were not cleared...Cars were left trapped and the plows went around them...people were trapped in their homes with no way out for a few days in several areas...and to me that is just unacceptable!!! You say you had the man power...You say you had it under control...Did you?? Didn't look like it to me. Then you say that the storm overwhelmed you...You say that you were prepared, but the storm came in too fast...Really?? If that's the case...why didn't you get more man power?? I understand that many independent contractors were turned away, cause you didn't need them. It sure seems like you need them to me!! Just saying!!! I think you need to have a plan...and get your act together and get it done right the first time instead of having people trapped, and the EMS unable to care for those who call 911. Just saying!!!
Well...that's all that i got for now...I will have more soon again!! Have a Nice Day!!!
Well...the big question...where to start?? OK...Let me just go with the flow of sports...HOW BOUT THEM JETS???? HOW BOUT THEM SEAHAWKS?? Come on...who wasn't impressed with the 7-9 team dethroning the defending Superbowl champs?? I sure as hell was!!! And then the JETS got their revenge in the Wildcard game against the Colts...and now we will beat New England...then win the AFC Championship game against Pittsburgh or Baltimore...it don't matter...then onto the Superbowl...It can happen...you just gotta believe...and I do!!
I am sorry to all the Eagles fans out there for their tough loss at home on Sunday. But I do have a question...Why?? Why do you feel it necessary to vandalize because you lose?? WTH is this world coming to when a FAN can't go see his team, regardless if it's the visiting team, and if his team beats the home crowd, they pick on, insult, throw beverages, or vandalize the car?? WHY?? Do you feel like a big man/woman now?? Does it make you feel better??? Hey here's a thought...if you are gonna be angry at someone...try your OWN TEAM...and be mad at them for not being able to pull out a win!!! Why is it necessary to hurt someone else who roots for the other team?? What good does it do?? Will you still feel that way when your in jail after?? Just curious...
There were two incidents that I heard of from the news. One was a father & son that went to the game. The son lives in PA, and the Dad in Green Bay...they are both Packers fans...so the dad decided to buy tickets to the game on Sunday, and go to the game as a birthday gift. He showed up wearing a packers hat...and so the fans tailgating gave them minor grief about being Packers fans...Go to the game...Packers win 21-16 over Eagles...they leave and get to their car...both side mirrors are broken...the wipers are broken off...the sides of the car are dented in and scratched up...REALLY??? The other was a family came to the game...a family with little kids went to game and they were getting out of there SUV they started being verbally attacked and when they returned to their car it was completely trashed!! REALLY??? Do you feel better after that?? I mean honestly...WTH is going on?? WTF is your problem?? You bunch of Jack-Nuts!!!
Now...apparently Snow-mageddon is coming...and everyone is running to the stores because you may be stuck inside for at least 1 day. Now...normally I laugh at this...but this time I am not...The last storm we had...NJDOT dropped the ball big time...or the Governor, or Lt Governor, or the 3rd in command...it doesn't matter at this point...SOMEONE DROPPED THE BALL!!! You knew we were getting snow...and you weren't prepared!!! Roads were not plowed...Highways were not cleared...Cars were left trapped and the plows went around them...people were trapped in their homes with no way out for a few days in several areas...and to me that is just unacceptable!!! You say you had the man power...You say you had it under control...Did you?? Didn't look like it to me. Then you say that the storm overwhelmed you...You say that you were prepared, but the storm came in too fast...Really?? If that's the case...why didn't you get more man power?? I understand that many independent contractors were turned away, cause you didn't need them. It sure seems like you need them to me!! Just saying!!! I think you need to have a plan...and get your act together and get it done right the first time instead of having people trapped, and the EMS unable to care for those who call 911. Just saying!!!
Well...that's all that i got for now...I will have more soon again!! Have a Nice Day!!!
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