No Mas

Sorry to say that this experiment in community exercise/diet/weight loss/fitness accountability has not been a success. I still like the idea but I guess it only works for people (like me) who don't have a REAL life. For that reason I am going to stop posting here. I plan to continue my own workout log at http://sladefatnomas.blogspot.com.

Shut Down

I think it's time to abandon this idea, whose time has not yet come. No problem for me...I'm on track. Any objections?

Skip's Weekly Report 4/17/06

Workouts:

• Mon: Swim 1700yds
• Tue: Treadmill 31min, 2.3miles (20min run)
• Wed: Swim 1700yds
• Fri: Swim 1900yds
• Sat: Swim
• Sun: Walk on beach with Linda

Goals: continue with at least 5 - 30min. workouts; limit snacking after 8pm; lose up to 1 lb.

Weight:

• Mon, 4/17/06 = 178 lbs I'm eating too much crap
• Mon, 4/10/06 = 178 lbs...I'm stuck, or not that good at cutting calories
• Mon, 4/03/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/27/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/20/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/13/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/06/06 = 176.5 lbs. (due to illness)
• Mon, 2/27/06 = 179.5 lbs.
• Mon, 2/20/06 = 179.5 lbs.
• Mon, 2/13/06 = 180 lbs. (still!)
• Mon, 2/06/06 =180 lbs.
• Mon, 10/?/05 = 184 lbs.

Food and Diet Questions

Q: I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?
A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that's it... don't waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that's like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap.

Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. ! And what are these? Vegetables. So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.

Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc.

Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Can't think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain...Good!

Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU'RE NOT LISTENING!!!... Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they're permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you?

Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: Are you crazy? HELLO Cocoa beans! Another vegetable!!! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is a shape!

Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets. And remember: "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in side - ways - Chardonnay in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride"

Skip's Weekly Report 4/10/06

Workouts:

• Tue: 30min bike, 10.6miles
• Wed: 1800yds swimming - the mind says yes, the body says no
• Thu: 33min treadmill, 20min jog, 2.3miles
• Fri: ~1500yds swimming - best (and only) 100 time...1:39
• Sat: 31min treadmill, 20min jog, 2.3miles
• Sun: 1500yds swimming - including 6 x 50free on 1:00, average time :44

Goals: continue with at least 5 - 30min. workouts; limit snacking after 8pm; lose up to 1 lb.

Weight:
Mon, 4/10/06 = 178 lbs...I'm stuck, or not that good at cutting calories
Mon, 4/03/06 = 178 lbs
Mon, 3/27/06 = 178 lbs
Mon, 3/20/06 = 178 lbs
Mon, 3/13/06 = 178 lbs
Mon, 3/06/06 = 176.5 lbs. (due to illness)
Mon, 2/27/06 = 179.5 lbs.
Mon, 2/20/06 = 179.5 lbs.
Mon, 2/13/06 = 180 lbs. (still!)
Mon, 2/06/06 =180 lbs.
Mon, 10/?/05 = 184 lbs.

Not Good

Skip's Weekly, 4/3/06 (Kellen's BDay)

The Y pool is open!

Workouts:

• Mon: 45min treadmill(12min jog?), 2.99miles
• Wed: 36min treadmill(20min jog), 2.60miles
• Friday: 30min treadmill, 2.2miles
• Sat: 30min treadmill, 2.34miles

Goals: continue with 3 - 30min. workouts; limit snacking after 8pm; lose up to 1 lb.

Weight:

• Mon, 4/03/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/27/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/20/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/13/06 = 178 lbs
• Mon, 3/06/06 = 176.5 lbs. (due to illness)
• Mon, 2/27/06 = 179.5 lbs.
• Mon, 2/20/06 = 179.5 lbs.
• Mon, 2/13/06 = 180 lbs. (still!)
• Mon, 2/06/06 =180 lbs.
• 10/?/05 = 184 lbs.