I am changing up the format again, though all your favorite sections will be here.
Song of the Post: http://www.last.fm/music/element one/_/Guanacaste. This is just amazing and it gets me pumped up. I listen to it a lot, and I put it in between Thomas Datt "2v2" and Tritonal's Essance of Kea. This will give you 20 mins of high energy, non-vocal music to listen to while you work out.
On to business.
Opening shots: I have started to keep a training journal again. I am looking into how to do this and not drive myself crazy. When I have a months worth of information, I will talk to a professional (I use that word strongly) Trainer. There are some at my gym that are not worth the $30 a session, and I know where my old trainer is working out of, and I know that he is a lot more, though you cannot replace quality information. I will be doing this to help end the plateau that I have been on, a as a way to stop losing the same 7 lbs every month.
High Energy: I get out and do a lot during the week, I tend to hang around here when I am not out and about during the week. I make plans, and I just go out. I know that I cannot meet people if I am locked away. That brings me up to the next part of my weekly tale.
Back to searching: So, I am back to searching again. The girl who said that she wanted to be with me, and the same person that I spent 3 years talking to, helping and pining for, has vanished. I talked with her once in the last 2 weeks and it was her cancelling plans. I have not been able to reach her since. I feel terrible about this, though I used her email address to see if she had been to myspace. She has since out last talk, though her page is private. I abhor myspace, I should not say that, I have an addictive personality. The last thing that I need is a needle in my arm. I have enough of them with Yoga and Martial Arts. So, I have been on a string of bad outings and shot down a few times since all it went down. So I am out trying still. Though I realize that I am fishing for salmon in trout waters. (that is my reference to the demographic, almost everyone out in my area has antithetical beliefs to me). So, I will be travelling North and more into the city when I have time. If I have time. So, I am rejoining the single life. Again...
My mother always teases me about being in a relationship with myself. Between Yoga, School, Martial Arts, my diet, travelling to see my friends, I do not have the oppertunity to date someone. Where in my lifestyle would I put them? Why is a relationship so important to me? Basically, because I am the last person on my branch of the family tree. When my mother goes, I am left with only family that is removed, and at least one time zone away; for good reason though. I have posted in the past about my mom and her current health.
On to better things.
Funny story of the post: My co-worker and I were talking about the USRDA of Fiber. It is 24 a day grams for those unaware. She goes on to tell me that there is no way for anyone to get that much. "I do not understand how you can do this without taking a fiber suppliment". I tell her that I get about 100 to 150 grams of fiber a day. I think that 24 is too little. I was talking about normal people. and how normal people cannot get that much fiber. I reply so what am I then?
I hope that everyone is having a great week, some had a short week, others not so much. Best of luck towards your goals, and thanks for Reading
Steve (SoF)
Posted By: Spirit of Fitnes
Comments to this post:
09/02/2008 14:19
That's the problem
You're out fishing when you should be dipping your toes in the dating pool.
I'm not sure I understand the salmon/trout reference, and I'm almost afraid to ask.
I love your funny story of the day. I think you're pretty normal. At least from the limited amount that I've read on your blog. I love to read your posts, though, that's for sure.
Hey. I would appreciate any information you have about bikes/biking. My location is not accurate. I no longer live in Ohio, though I sometimes wish I were further north when my sneakers melt to the pavement because of the heat. Just don't email me though - I've either forgotten my password or have been inactive so long that yahoo has shut me down.
And by the way, normal is so...boring. At least that's what I tell myself when I'm tying to normablize my abnormality. Your blog is very entertaining. Thanks in advance for any info.
Bummer about the gal. I'm not gonna say all that stuff that really doesn't matter, as it never really makes anyone feel better does it? You are better off though if she just walked away that easy. Without an explanation even? That's just not cool.
Would be great if you found a gal that is into all those things that make your life busy. Even though you don't want to ALWAYS be with the one you like, it would be super cool if you found someone to do those things with.
Being out and about is a good plan. Not just to find a date, but for life itself.
Okay did I spell that right? Sucks about the girl , but I guess it's better she figures out her stuff before she drags you and your heart into it, and maybe she'll be back officially. It's good that you are keeping a training journal, I keep one and it also reminds me when I go on hiatus and I think it has only been a few days, that it has actually been a week. eek!! Your mom sounds like my mom in that I'm having a relationship with myself.
I'm overdue. I wonder if they have a character limit on these things.
1. I like the fitness log to bring to the trainer. I did a comprehensive food log in preparation for the nutritionist I went to and it helped a lot. In the long run, it saves money because they can quickly get a sense of where you're at and what you've already tried. Make sure to accompany it not just with weight loss stats but measurements as well (to avoid the "you may be losing inches..."--you'll actually know for sure).
2. Sucks about the girl. She sounds a little on the immature side, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a total bummer.
3. Antithetical: great word! :)
4. Fiber: How in the world are you getting that much? I mean, I know following a vegan diet certainly helps, but 100-plus! I agree: for me, it's relatively easy to get 25g a day, but I'd love to see your diet and get better ideas for adding more.
5. Thank you... I've really appreciated your commitment in popping your head in regularly and remind me that I've got some support. The iTunes info is also very helpful and tempts me to do a little window shopping @ the Apple store to interview the salesfolks about my little compatability issue if trying to dowload updated software doesn't work.
6. I listen to LastFM every once in awhile at work. The only challenge is that our network isn't a very strong one and is prone to long buffering lags. I abhor it more than static on the radio! :)
Thanks for writing me.:) I hope your week is going well and don't worry about being single...although we would all love to be with that one person right now (me included) being single is not the worst thing in the world!:)
yeah i have been on again off again vegan for a while. mostly off again to be honest, it is just easier (and cheaper) sometimes. i feel healthier when i do it, absoluetly. have you stayed on it the whole time? if you have, that is pretty cool. my fiance is definetly a meat eater, it doesnt bug me.
, but I guess it's better she figures out her stuff before she drags you and your heart into it, and maybe she'll be back officially. It's good that you are keeping a training journal, I keep one and it also reminds me when I go on hiatus and I think it has only been a few days, that it has actually been a week. eek!! Your mom sounds like my mom in that I'm having a relationship with myself.