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Cabin Fever...Weekly Weight Update

Cabin Fever...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

I hate running on a treadmill (now that you've seen my video on the proper pronunciation of the word last week you can really hear me say it, can't you). Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that I have one in the house so I can still get in a workout as the snow is melting but I just don't feel like I'm working out as hard or running as long as I should be. It's SOOOOO boring. Not only that, the moment I step off the treadmill I feel like I'm going to fall down. My equilibrium is all messed up after 45 minutes of what is essentially running in place. I need to get to running outside again.

Snow...Weekly Weight Update

Snow...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

There is one story the dominated this entire week. Snow.

No doubt that it snowed and it snowed and it snowed. But there was a whole week of living before the snow came. The week was cold which made it challenging to get outside to work out. Luckily for me I was gifted a used treadmill from my parents so the basement was geared up to keep up with the workouts during this cold week. Both Tuesday and Thursday saw me down in the basement, headphones in, The Da Vinci Code on Netflix, and sweat pouring down my face.

Routine was the theme...Weekly Weight Update

Routine was the theme...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

I've found that the hardest time of year to get into a weekly routine is the month of January. All year long you spend the time trying to get into that rhythm of life. You work to get to the point that you almost have it down to a science and you are going strong. You get your workouts in on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and occasionally Sunday. You go grocery shopping Saturday morning after breakfast out with the family. You spend the evenings hanging out with family at home then going out to do something fun one of the weekend days. Then you spend Sunday trying to sneak in as much relaxation as possible before heading back to the grind on Monday. Usually you figure out the perfect routine on or about November 25. Then Thanksgiving rolls around, then Christmas, then New Year's Eve, and then without even realizing it you have spent the last month rushing and running and partying and your weekly routine has gone right out the door.

Cars...Weekly Weight Update

Cars...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

This week started off great. After the Sunday morning weigh-in the family came home for some pancakes and eggs for breakfast (as is our Sunday morning tradition that you can read about at Sunday Funday). I had plans to get over to the movie theater with my good friend Steve for a second viewing of Star Wars: The Force Awakens so I hopped in my car to be on my way. That is when my car didn't start.

Bring It On...Weekly Weight Update

Bring It On...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

It is amazing what the right gear can do for a workout. This week consisted of getting back in the swing of things after a 5 day "break" for Christmas down in North Carolina. As I reported last week I was still keeping up with the exercise routine but it was challenging being away from home and since I didn't bring my normal running shoes. I was wearing some heavier cross training/hiking shoes because I didn't want to pack another pair of shoes for the trip. This was a terrible mistake and I was grateful to get back on and put on my running shoes to get out for a run.

Tuesday I was back running and it felt good. I was happy I missed the rainy weather to get in a nice 3.2 mile jog after work.

Auld Lang Syne...Weekly Weight Update

Auld Lang Syne...Weekly Weight Update

Wesley Clark
Weight Loss & Exercise

The year was coming to a close and this will be the last Weekly Weight Update of the year 2015. Of course, I didn't weigh in this week because I was traveling for the holiday. That doesn't matter as I suspect my weight has shot up a bit due to the holiday parties and goodies that we all seem to enjoy this time of year.

The week started off with the annual Viar Family Christmas dinner. I refer to it as "Viar" as this was a tradition that I remember beginning with my grandparents, James and Mary Viar (Nana and Pop). The relatives stemming from the Viar family tree would get together and Nana and Pop's house for a meal and exchanging of gifts. The family consisted of Nana and Pop, my Aunt Sandy and Uncle Paul, my cousins Dawn and Daryl, my parents Dave and Sue, my sister Carrie, my grandmother Meemaw, and me. As the "kids" got older (meaning Dawn, Daryl, Carrie, and me) the group expanded to included spouses and grand/great-grand kids. Since Nana and Pop passed away Rizzo and I have hosted the event at our house and it is always a wonderful time with family.

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