Hi all.  I know it’s been forever and a day since I last posted.  I have no excuses; I simply got lazy.

My weight has stayed the same, hovering between 104 and 106.  I’ve been too lazy to watch what I eat, go to the gym, take my vitamins, or even make sure that I drink a good amount of water each day.

But you know what, as I’m sure milions of other Americans did, once 2009 came around I resolved to … see the full entry

Though I haven’t really been trying to diet, I have been trying to make healthier food choices.  Well, at least during the week.  This past weekend, however, it all went out the window.

Saturday was our annual company picnic, and this time it was catered by Benihana.  You’d think you’d be eating pretty healthy since it’s a Japanese restaurant, but you’d be wrong.  Well, perhaps if I didn’t eat as much as I did.

I had grilled steak, tons of grilled shrimp, … see the full entry

It’s Thursday.  My last entry was Monday - egads!  I need to put more effort into keeping this updated.

This week has been busy, but I am still going to the gym everyday!  I almost didn’t yesterday, Wednesday, because I decided on Tuesday night to get a bit more sleep and go after work instead.  The Celtics had just won an amazing series and I was up a little bit later than I should have been; I only had one drink … see the full entry

I’m having lunch, and they brought in both white rice and brown rice. As much as I love white rice (and I mean LOVE), I chose to have the brown rice.

It’s really not bad at all. I’ve decided that if I have a choice, I’ll chose the healthier option. More often than not, it’s still very tasty.

If I don’t have a choice, I’m not going to beat myself up about it and make sure that for the … see the full entry

So today, being Saturday, was my optional day. After going to the gym every day during the week, I decided that my weekends were going to be a bit more relaxed. However, I ended up going to the gym today around noon, and boy, I’m so glad that I did. I had a great time!

I mainly did cardio today. I usually run on the treadmill or use the stairmill. I truly enjoy running on the treadmill … see the full entry

I have about 45 minutes left here at work. Sometimes - okay, most times - the last thing I want to do after 9 hours at work is to go to the gym and do more work. I’m usually tired by the end of my work day, and I just want to change, eat, and relax.

Going to the gym in the morning before work actually leaves me feeling energized, cheerful, and ready to tackle the day.  Getting up early … see the full entry

I feel bad that I didn’t blog at all yesterday. I’ve been so tired! I’m still not used to getting up so early, and I haven’t compensating by going to bed earlier. I went to bed Tuesday night around midnight, and last night it was around 1 AM. I really have no excuse for staying up so late - I’m just so used to it plus I’m a night person who tends to get energized in the evenings.

Also, … see the full entry

It’s about 6:30 Tuesday morning. I usually get up around 8, 8:15. It was surprisingly easy to get up this morning. Probably the excitement of something new - the anticipation. However, it’s foggy and overcast this morning. It can be hard to get out and go to the gym when it looks so uninviting outside. I make sure to turn on a lot of lights, open the windows wide, and put on the radio … see the full entry

Like I’ve said before, and I’m sure I’ll say many times over, getting to the gym is the hardest part.  Being there is great.

In addition to the “get-up-and-go” trick mentioned previously, another way I motivate myself to go to the gym, especially if I’m just starting out, is by buying something new.  Be it a new workout outfit, gym bag, sneakers, water bottle or whatever, I get myself excited by going shopping and finding the perfect accessory. Once I have … see the full entry

It’s 11:30 PM. I should be asleep. It’s going to be quite an adjustment going to bed early, but I know how important sleep is. I have to keep that in mind now that I’ll be getting up at 6 AM every morning to hit the gym. I usually get up around 8 AM for work. Losing that 2 hours is going to be hard, so I have to make up for it by getting … see the full entry