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Another Bet that I Won
As I’ve mentioned before, one of my goals for this year is to lose 50 pounds. Back on New Years Day, I made a bet with my son that I could lose 30 pounds by Opening Day of the baseball season. “You’ll never make it, Fat Man”, he hissed in his best Stewie Griffin voice, and wagered $20 that I would fall short. Today, or rather, tonight, the Yankees open the season against the Red Sox. At this morning’s weigh-in, I tipped the scales at 199 pounds. That’s 30 and a half pounds dropped since the start of the year. Before he could utter, “What the deuce?”, I collected my $20 and wished him a Happy Easter. I still have 20 more pounds to go to reach my 2010 goal, but no dieting today - it’s off to the in-laws for a lasagna dinner.
Happy Easter!
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Goal Status: March in Review
Now that March is over, it’s time for another update on my 2010 goals:
1. Drop 50 pounds
I dropped another 8 pounds in March, bringing my total to 28. Now, I’m more than half way, with 9 months to go. Only 22 more pounds to go. I’ll make this for sure!
2. Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds
I’m able to benchpress 250 and deadlift 245 pounds, 8 reps each. That’s about a 20 pound gain in each, which makes me very happy. If I stick to my routine, I’ll hit this one, too.
3. Post more frequently
FAIL AGAIN! If not for the NCAA Tournament, this would have been a complete washout. I’m glad most of you have been reading some of my older posts, and I thank you for that. I’ll have to give you an update on my EZ Seed progress.
4. Fund my 401(k)
On track, due to direct deposit. Go stock market!
5. Read a new book each month
I read two novels by Charles Bukowski, Factotum and Post Office. They offered real gritty insights into the fringes of society, and the drinking stories reminded me of some of my high school buddies. I’m open to suggestions for April. Any ideas? Leave a suggestion in the comments.
6. Run 3 miles
A bout with Plantar Fasciitis has halted my progress, but I should get the go-ahead to resume my running in a couple of weeks. Spring is coming. I’ll get back on track.
Check back for more updates!
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Goal Status: February in Review
Another month bites the dust, so it’s time for a goal update:
1. Drop 50 pounds
After losing 14 pounds in January, my weight loss tailed off in February. I still lost 6 pounds, bringing my total to 20. Only 30 more to go. I’ll blow this one away!
2. Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds
I’m able to benchpress 235 and deadlift 225 pounds, 8 reps each. If I stick to my routine, I’ll hit this one, too.
3. Post more frequently
FAIL! While I surpassed my January post total, this is still only the tenth post for February. But it’s the shortest month. Yeah, that’s the reason. I need to kick myself in the ass.
4. Fund my 401(k)
On track, due to direct deposit.
5. Read a new book each month
I read a collection of Ernest Hemingway’s short stories. I’m open to suggestions for March. Any ideas? Leave a suggestion in the comments.
6. Run 3 miles
The bad weather has curtailed my walking program, but I’ve shoveled a lot of snow lately. Spring is coming. I’ll get back on track.
Check back for more updates!
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Goal Status: January in Review
Spurred on by a fortune cookie, I wrote about my modest goals for the year in this post:
So, now that we’re a month into the new year, I’ll give you my status. Here goes:
1. Drop 50 pounds
I lost 14 pounds in January, primarily by sticking to the Metabolic Diet (thank you Dr. Di Pasquale). If you can live without bread, you’ll have success with it. I haven’t had any terrible cravings, and the worst thing that I ate for the entire month was a slice of pepperoni pizza on my son’s birthday. I achieved 28% of my goal in the month, so I’m off to a good start.
2. Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds
I’ve been hitting the weights three times a week, and I increase the amount of weight every Monday. I’m using a 5 rep x 5 set routine, and I’m benching 220 pounds and deadlifting 210 pounds. I’m taking it easy because of my bad back. You can see that I’ve got a long way to go.
3. Post more frequently
Eight posts for the month. Pathetic! Well, I’m way behind on this goal. I’d hoped to post 5 times a week, but between a death in the family, a crazy work schedule, several birthdays, and the demise of my home computer, I’ve really dropped the ball. Hopefully February will yield more posts.
4. Fund my 401(k)
Thank goodness for automation. This is a set-it-and-forget-it goal. My contribution gets deducted from my paycheck each week, and gets dumped with the rest of my soldiers in an index fund with a low expense ratio. I’ll hit my goal, no problem.
5. Read a new book each month
With a broken computer, I’ve had the time. It’s a good thing, too, because Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment isn’t the easiest thing to read. I’ve also read Never Be Lied to Again by David J. Lieberman. So that’s two in one month. A good start. I’m playing with house money.
6. Run 3 miles
I’m currently walking 3 miles each morning, at a really fast pace, so it won’t be long before I start jogging a little bit. It sure is cold at 6 am, so there aren’t any neighbors that I have to run in to. I hope to be able to run at least a half mile by my next report.
So that’s two that I’ve exceeded, two that I’m on track with achieving, and two that I need to kick some ass in order to achieve them.
How are you doing with your goals? If you’ve fallen short, don’t give up; just start over. There are many bloggers that start on Groundhog Day, so why not join them? Good luck!
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My Goals for 2010
The odds of hitting your target go up dramatically when you aim at it. - advice from a fortune cookie
A Disclaimer
I don’t believe in luck, curses, the Evil Eye, four-leaf clovers, rubbing a rabbit’s foot, crossing my fingers, knocking on wood, or the power of wishing wells. I routinely delete those chain emails that promise untold horrors if I don’t forward them to ten of my friends (sounds more like an Amway pyramid scheme to me. I’ll save my friends the potential horror). I’ll walk under ladders, step on sidewalk cracks, open my umbrella indoors, and even mention that a pitcher has a no-hitter going on. Oh, and I don’t believe in horoscopes or fortunes, either.
Change is good
But a recent meal of Chinese food brought an unexpected benefit besides the MSG headache and indigestion: a fortune cookie that reminded me to state my goals for the year. The simple statement is listed above, but truer words have never been written. I’m going to list my goals for 2010, but first I’ll give you the behavioral changes that will make my goals a reality:
Eat healthier foods - I actually started this before the New Year, and it’s paid off in a smaller waistline. I started substituting salads and fruits for Doritos and chocolate chip cookies, and I’ve dropped about 12 pounds this year. But some of that weight loss is due to change #2…
Exercise regularly - I’m currently doing 5 days of exercise a week. I try to lift weights at least four times a week, and get some walking in on the weekends. Work has been crazy since before Christmas, so I’ve been leaving and getting home in the dark. When things calm down, I’ll try to walk before work.
Get to bed early - Or really, earlier than usual. I’m trying to get 6 hours of sleep a night. Old habits die hard, but the exercising has been making me sleepy.
Have more patience - this applies to having more patience to let these changes take effect before I throw in the towel. “Stay the course”, as Ronald Reagan once said. “One bite at a time” is my new mantra.
On to the goals
So, if I follow all of these behavioral changes, I should be able to meet my goals for the year. Here they are:
- Drop 50 pounds - Yes, you read that correctly. I started the year just a shade under 230, and I’d like to get back to my fighting weight of 180. I feel this warrants the pole position, as I’m starting to block out the sun. I’ve already dropped 12 pounds, so this is definitely doable. Besides, I’ve done it before, about 7 years ago.
- Benchpress and Deadlift 300 pounds - Why does a beancounter need to be able to lift 300 pounds? Well, just to shut my smartass son up. He thinks the old geezer is over the hill. I’ll show him! Besides, I like lifting weights.
- Post more frequently - Because I have a full-time job, I struggle to find the time to post these strange thoughts that rattle around in my cranium. Going to bed early won’t help, as i usually brainstorm after everyone has gone to bed, but hopefully eating all of that healthy food will increase my energy. I’d like to hit 250 posts for 2010.
- Fund my 401(k) - This is an easy one, as I make it automatic. It’s good to put a couple of softies on the list; achieving them keeps you motivated. I did the same thing last year when the market tanked. I followed Warren Buffett’s advice and dumped more money into my 401(k) when everyone was panicking.
- Read a new book each month - I was doing really well with my reading last year until Thanksgiving, and then the wheels seemed to fall off. I’ll set aside time each day to read. I’m open to suggestions. Has anybody read a good book lately?
- Run 3 miles - Since I’m currently walking 3 miles, this may be the toughest goal to achieve. I don’t enjoy running, and have never gotten the “buzz” that so many of my running friends gush about. I’ll start this one slowly, as I’m no fan of shin splints. Can anyone recommend a good running shoe?
So, there you have it. Nothing impossible to achieve, but challenging to some degree. I’ll keep you posted on how I’m doing. So, what’s your biggest goal for this year?
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Living in the Past
Posted by enrique s in Motivation, Rants, lifehack on October 12th, 2009
Photo by archangel_raphael
I heard some people at work sharing war stories. You know, how many home runs they hit in their senior year in high school; how much hair they used to have; how thin they used to be in college. I even heard one guy admit that he was just “going through the motions”, that he wasn’t motivated, and that he was more productive when he was younger and less jaded. Wow. Pretty honest.
20/20 hindsight
It’s pretty honest because usually, people tend to glorify their past accomplishments. We put too great an importance on what we’ve already done, and not enough thought into what we plan to do. Our goals are loosely defined, lacking the clarity of our past endeavors, because they haven’t happened yet. It’s funny how 20/20 hindsight can sharpen our memories of the past that we’d like to have had.
I ain’t as good as I once was…
It reminds me of that Toby Keith song, As Good as I Once Was, where he laments that he’s a shadow of his former self, but that he’s got enough left in the tank for at least one more try. I’m no fan of country music (I’m more of a Zeppelin fan); I guess some people like songs about dead dogs, pickup trucks, and the South rising again. To each his own. But as I dodged the twangy guitar riffs and cornball references to cowboys and rednecks (his words, not mine), I found a message to take away.
There’s plenty of daylight left
Even though I’m in my forties, I feel that I’m just hitting my stride. Sure, there are things that came easier when I was younger. But I also made lots of mistakes in my youth, so things tend to balance out. I have more tricks up my sleeve than my 20-something self, more rounds in the chamber. If our youth is the morning of our lives, then our middle age is our afternoon. I kind of like the afternoon. It’s when the sun shines brightest. Which is a good thing, because I’ve still got plenty left to accomplish.
You know the good ole days weren’t always good
And tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems
- Billy Joel, from Keeping the Faith
Maybe we never were as good as we thought we were. But we can always strive to be better. As long as there is air in our lungs, we have a chance to do things that will make our past accomplishments pale by comparison. Start today. Think about what you’d like to achieve. It doesn’t matter if you’re going bald, or if you’re 50 pounds heavier than high school. Even if you’ve “lost a step”, you’ve still got plenty left in the tank. Write down those goals!
I say, start creating your future today. Don’t waste another moment by living in the past.
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Pay Off Debt or Save Money? Photo by db*photography A recent Yahoo! Finance article weighed the benefits of paying off debt versus putting your money into savings. You can read the original article by clicking on the following link: Should You Pay Debt Before Saving? Clearly, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question. The...... - Barbaric Links: Thanks Mom! Edition Happy Mothers' Day! Though some people call it a Hallmark holiday, I know my wife is excited, because today she doesn't have to cook. Now for some great links from the past week: Trent at The Simple Dollar is offering his eBook Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About......
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