Back to Blog a Bit

As you can see, I’m not a freqent blogger. I want to let you know I’m back and over the next few posts, I will try to catch up on what’s happened since my last post.

Over the last year or more, I’ve been on one of those plateaus where I can’t loose any more weight and its been frustrating. I recognize that I have to do something more with my diet to go to the next level. I know that I have to do better to achieve my goal weight.

My metabolism is working well because of my weightlifting, so my calorie intake must be too high to loose weight.

Weekends Are Tough!

Last weekend, I went to visit my son & daughter-in-law. We had to go out of town so there was a hotel room involved. Also, since we were out of town lots of eating out and buffets too. The long & short of it was we had more food than I’ve been used to lately and as an observation, I saw my waist expand almost overnight! I can attest its true that sugar goes right to the mid section. Its so difficult to eat healthy when you are traveling. I think there should be a pill for travelers so they can cope. The damage was about 4 pounds over 3 days, that’s rough. Now I’ll be spending at least several days trying to recover.

On the bright side, I had a fun time with my family and I enjoyed the food. So I consider it a treat. So now I’m back at the gym working it off.

My calf strain is healing well. After a slow start, and I’m planning to play ball on Monday evening. Of course I will be gun shy trying to run bases but I have to give it a try. Maybe I won’t have to play both games.

Here today, gone tomorrow…

I just returned from a work related trip. Last Monday I found out a friend of many years and associate passed away on Sunday. It sure ruined my whole week along with everyone else’s week at the office. My friend was an avid and highly qualified diver and had a heart attack after helping another diver in trouble. I guess it was the stress or excitement of the action that contributed to his demise.

Last night was the service and many turned out to honor him. It was a beautiful tribute to a man who was well loved by many. It must be an ultimate peace, knowing you had such influence on so many. I will miss him very much, he was a good and kind man.

Hello world!

This is my first attempt at blog writing. Please excuse the herky jerky nature of these posts until I get the hang of writing and organizing the blog.

My intentions for this blog are to center on the topic of being healthy and staying fit. I will not offer advice, but if you try anything related to my posts, be aware that I’m a rank amateur and please check with your doctor before starting or trying any exercise routines or diets recommended here.