Back at it

Sure enough, as soon as I post I am going to drop 15 lbs. this month, I plateau. So realistically, probably more like 10 lbs. this month. But still, not too bad, right. I am ahead of the plan.

I had to take Wednesday off. 4 days in a row and I was spent, plus work was crazy. No time to sneak out for 90 minutes. But I hit the gym yesterday for 60 minutes of cardio. Mixed it up and went for 30 min on the bouncy-running thing (the ARC trainer) and 30 on the elliptical. Today a full 60 on the stair master. I went at level 11, and frankly it seemed too easy. But I needed a couple of light days. I've got three days of travel coming up next week, but it is a conference so I should be able to find time to get some good workouts in each day. The hotel gym looks nice, and there is a SPA, so maybe I'll get a massage too!

Skiing tomorrow with Kylie, maybe some biking on Sunday. It would be nice to tick off the Feb. bike ride if the weather cooperates.

To my partners in awesome, I bring you level 12

Today was tough. Not sure if it was four days in a row, or the fact I was doing level 12 for a full hour on the stair master (that's 323 watts, for those power junkies out there). It hurt from 10 minutes on. I didn't think I could do it. But if I quit, I couldn't blog about it. So I did it for you, my partners in awesome. Nick, Rob, Valerie, Jessica, Mindy; today you inspired me today. Everyone out there who is on the sidelines, I encourage you to share your goals with the world. Read the blogs, comment, encourage, and heckle when needed. We can draw strength from each other. Thanks for being awesome.

BTW - I am on track to lose about 15 lbs. this month. How's that for awesome!

This is getting repetitive

Another day, another 60 minutes on the stair climber. I feel like I need to mix up my routine. But the stair climber is so hard! It's like the treadmill (meaning if you stop you'll fall off), but it isn't running so it doesn't suck quite as bad as the treadmill. And it seems to be working, based on my current stats. I did 30 min. @ level 11 and 30 min. @ level 12. I think I'll add a New Man Plan goal of one hour on the stair master @ level 15 - Bring It!

What was really lame is my iPod running out of batteries with 20 minutes to go on the second 30. That was a challenge. But I knew if I didn't do it, I couldn't blog about it. All of you inspired me - even thought I am sure I am only doing this for myself at this point :)

Another Day, Another 60 minutes of cardio

Spent another hour on the stair master today. It hardly even seems that long any more. Kind of crazy, I know. Scale was down to 184 even, 18.2% body fat. Right now, I am going to focus 100% on cardio. My wrist is getting stronger, but still hurts. Not to mention my upper right rib, which I definitely bruised (if not broke) riding at horse ridge last weekend. Every time I sneeze, OUCH!
I hope by the time I am down to 175 the rest of me will be in good enough shape to start strength training again.

This one goes to 12

Another 60 minutes on the stair master today. First 30 at level 11, second 30 at level 12. I weighed in after the shower: 184.2 lbs! Wahoo! Only 10 more lbs. to go to get to 175. I have learned my weight can vary +/- 5 lbs./day, depending on food and hydration. But still, overall trend is ahead of my goal of 175 by my birthday. Check my latest progress in the graph on the right.

Running Sucks

I may need to reconsider my goals. I tried running on the treadmill today. I warmed up with 30 minutes on the stair master, then attempted 30 minutes at a 10 min/mile pace. I only made it 8 1/2 minutes before I had to slow down to a brisk walk. I ran some more, but only made it 15 minutes total. It was more mental than physical - I just hate running. And I suck at it...

The scale was at 185.0 this morning.

Bring It

I took yesterday off, and went skiing with Kylie at Mt. Bachelor. It still ended up being quite a workout. I hadn't been on skis in 20 years, and it was her first time on downhill skis. She did awesome, and made her daddy very proud. We started slowly, but worked our way up to the chair lift, and manage to get six runs in before my legs called it quits. It was a great day!!! She wanted to go again today.

Today, I hit the "Stairway to Heaven" as I like to call the stair master in the JFC. 60 minutes, level 11, 1020 calories.

Still on Track

60 minutes of cardio yesterday. A ride at horse butte today. The scale was at "185" for the first time. Progress is looking good. Body fat is fluctuating, but I think that has a lot to do with hydration and time of day. Weight is coming off!

Travel is tough

As I thought, staying consistent while traveling is tough. I missed my workout yesterday. I didn't get back to the hotel room until a late dinner at 9PM, and was too full to exercise. I did hit the gym at the hotel this evening for an hour of cardio, and I am going to do my best to get up at 6 and get another hour in before heading to the office.

Yours Truly,
Fatty Fat Fat

Keep on keeping on

I am going to be traveling for the next three days. I am going to do my best to continue to get 1 hr of cardio in a day, but it may be tough, especially on Thursday. I went to Juniper for lunch and did an hour cardio, 30 minutes stair master (470 cals) and 30 minutes elliptical (455 cals).

P90X Kickoff

Breena and I watched the P90X introduction and "Just Brought It" to a bonus cardio workout. P90X is now officially part of the New Man Plan training program.

Horse Butte

Rode Horse Butte with Andy this morning. The trail was perfect. 95% snow free but still frozen. We got out there around 8:45 am and rode for two hours.

Andy was riding his brand new Maverick. He said it "exceeded expectations". He was stoked.

That's Andy in the photo.

Current Progress

So Far, So Good

This week I am 4 for 4 days at the gym. Today will make it 5 for 5. I also have decided to stop drinking beer until I hit my goal of 175 lbs (my H.S. weight). Also, stop snaking after 8 PM. OK - so I had a few pretzels before bed last night.

Not exactly a formal diet, but hopefully it will work. Next week I start official weigh ins. I'll post here so all my friends can heckle me!

Welcome to the 2009 New Man Plan

Welcome to my Blog. My goal is to document my goals for 2009. By sharing them you you, my friends and random strangers on the Internet, I hope to motivate myself to meet these goals. Feel free to encourage or mock me, I can take it.

Goals for 2009

1. Start a blog
   (I'm off to a good start)
2. Complete the Central Oregon Biathlon (ski and bike in the same day)
   I did this on Saturday 1/3/09 - I figured I would start with the goals I have already achieved.
3. Get down to my H.S. weight of 175
   OK. This one could take some time.
   
4. Snowboard
   More than once, hopefully...
   
5. Do the Bend BFT
   http://bendsbigfattour.com/
   
6. Work on more goals for 2009
   In progress...