If anyone has ever read my blog then they might remember a post awhile ago, one of my few, where I said I wanted to change my life style, lose a little weight, build more muscle, get more active for my baby, etc. I didn't want to be the father on the side lines cramming hot dogs in my face; don't get me wrong though, hot dogs are incredible and I would eat them once a day if I could. I want to play soccer with her, we found out that we're having a girl, play softball with her, hell, even cheer with her if that's what she wants to do. Not only for the above reasons, but if I live a healthier lifestyle before she's here then she will be affected by our healthy lifestyle and remain healthy herself. She will grow up eating the right foods, getting proper exercise, etc. All of the things that will benefit her and make her the proper lady that I know she will be.
So anyways, back to the loss of weight. I have lost roughly 70lbs in four months and I feel great! I wen't from a hefty 285lbs (nearly 300lbs at one point) down to a fit 217lbs. I'm on a steady workout routine going at least five days a week and find myself getting annoyed when I can't make the time to go to the gym. I'm not sure if that's good or bad yet but it definitely helps me find the motivation to get in there! I am definitely glad that I lost the weight before trying to pack on muscle as I can see the definition quickly and that only encourages me to keep pushing myself in the gym, what's one more rep! In short, it's awesome and I'm so glad I did it not only for Adeline but for myself.
If anyone is sitting there reading this and wondering how the hell I lost 70lbs in four months the answer is simple. I changed nearly everything that I was doing. I stopped playing xbox all day and I stopped eating fast and unhealthy food. Basketball is a great cardio and I usually play for 30-45 minutes every time I'm at the gym. Even just shooting around by myself I play hard, if I miss a shot I run up and do a quick lay up, always keeping myself moving. Basketball is also a great way to get your muscles ready for a workout as you tend to stretch every party of your body. Eat more chicken, fish, and vegetables. Let me stress this, STOP PIGGING OUT ON FRIED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN. I have fried items on occasion, but not in a ridiculous quantity. I try not to eat too many carbs after 4:30pm and try not to eat dinner after 6:30pm as there isn't much time to work some of it away.
It all came down to changing my lifestyle and I can't think of a better reason to have done it.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Wait, what am I doing?
For some reason, unknown to me, I am for the most part horrible with money. I am extremely childish when it comes to money and often come out with elaborate plans on how to spend it, or plan on saving it up to spend it on some gigantic, probably not needed item. I somehow talk myself into believing that I absolutely need said item, it will better me in some fashion. It's ridiculous and never-ending.
The most recent of these was my decision to purchase an Alienware M17x. I have not purchased it, as it will cost me over $3,000.00 before tax and shipping. It's not that I don't wholly want that machine, I've always wanted an Alienware and the gaming potential of it would be INSANE. The only issue with that is that I'm trying to get away from the way I currently play video games, all day. Except as of late, I haven't even turned my xbox on to be honest. I would probably get back into playing World of Warcraft and maybe a little bit of Pirates of the Burning Sea. Who needs that though, right?
Another item that is similar in price to the M17x is a sailboat. The rocking thing about a sailboat is that I could pretend to be a pirate, sail the high.. lakes and pillage what is pillage-able within the law. Owning a sailboat is something that I kicked around a lot last Summer. The cool thing about it? I would own a sailboat. Not only that but it would get me outside when the weather is nice so that I could sail. I'd also be outside cleaning, repairing, etc. You see, for $3,000.00 I would be able to get a 25-28' sailboat that is in need of some TLC and repairs. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that as you have to start somewhere and it would get me better at working with my tools. Also, it would be something the family could do and a great way for me to relax. Think about it, it's about sunset and you're sitting on your sailboat watching the sunset while sip sip sippin' on some sizzer.
Oh decisions...
The most recent of these was my decision to purchase an Alienware M17x. I have not purchased it, as it will cost me over $3,000.00 before tax and shipping. It's not that I don't wholly want that machine, I've always wanted an Alienware and the gaming potential of it would be INSANE. The only issue with that is that I'm trying to get away from the way I currently play video games, all day. Except as of late, I haven't even turned my xbox on to be honest. I would probably get back into playing World of Warcraft and maybe a little bit of Pirates of the Burning Sea. Who needs that though, right?
Another item that is similar in price to the M17x is a sailboat. The rocking thing about a sailboat is that I could pretend to be a pirate, sail the high.. lakes and pillage what is pillage-able within the law. Owning a sailboat is something that I kicked around a lot last Summer. The cool thing about it? I would own a sailboat. Not only that but it would get me outside when the weather is nice so that I could sail. I'd also be outside cleaning, repairing, etc. You see, for $3,000.00 I would be able to get a 25-28' sailboat that is in need of some TLC and repairs. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that as you have to start somewhere and it would get me better at working with my tools. Also, it would be something the family could do and a great way for me to relax. Think about it, it's about sunset and you're sitting on your sailboat watching the sunset while sip sip sippin' on some sizzer.
Oh decisions...
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Whose business? My business.
My wife and I are expecting our first child in February of next year and are beyond excited. It's going to be life changing and that's usually a good thing. Thus far we have waited to tell family face-to-face and it has been so rewarding, just seeing the joy and excitement that their first expressions.. express. Take my father for instance, he apparently didn't even know that Stefanie and I were trying to have kids, always practicing though (*highfive wife*). He clutched his chest and almost passed out he was so excited, he even teared up a little bit. Now that got me a little emotional as the last time I saw my father tear up was when I had just gotten finished serving out my suspension from grade school, wen't back and got suspended right away. Something about fighting and throwing books being frowned upon, who knew? Anyways, pregnancy is just something that you have to share face to face with your parents, brothers/sisters, and grandparents.
I have one Aunt who I love dearly but for the life of her can't keep her mouth shut on sharing other people's business. I have not told my grandmother's yet as later in July the wife and I are heading back to Canada for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. I am so excited to introduce Stefanie to my grandmother's that it's silly, oh and snag some of those french fries with beef gravy.. mmMMmmmMM.. As it turns out, my Aunt informed one of my grandmother's (not the one turning 90, the other one, who is in her late 60s and dying). I was absolutely enraged when I was informed of this. Not only had I instructed her not to say anything to ANYONE about it but my father, who dropped her off at the Hospital informed her before she exited his truck that it wasn't her news and to keep it to herself. She shared it and with who else? I don't know. All I know is that half of my trip is ruined because she couldn't even recall the look on my grandmother's face when she told her that Stefanie and I were having a child, making her a great grandmother. My aunt informed me that my other grandma still did not know, and in reply I said, "Fucking right she doesn't, and if she does I probably hit someone." I usually don't get angry, but when I do you can bet that I'm going to get it off my chest because I don't like to dwell on things, don't like having negatives around me, and to be honest, I don't feel I should suffer when someone else fucks up.
I have never been mean, rude, or anything to this Aunt but apparently my chat with her left her feeling hurt and upset. Really? Oh yeah, remember that time you told my grandmother that thing about my wife having a baby and didn't even remember how she reacted? Yeah, can't really get that back. There is about one solid month before we arrive in Canada and I have to hope against hope that it somehow doesn't get back to my other Grandmother. We are planning on giving her an ultrasound image in one of her presents, a scrapbook that has pictures from my wife and I's trip to Ireland and also a few empty pages for her first Great Grand Child.
I'll probably never understand some people in this world but it would be nice if everyone was courteous and knew what was their business and what wasn't. However, this would be the end of tabloids, another staple of American culture.
/camp
I have one Aunt who I love dearly but for the life of her can't keep her mouth shut on sharing other people's business. I have not told my grandmother's yet as later in July the wife and I are heading back to Canada for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. I am so excited to introduce Stefanie to my grandmother's that it's silly, oh and snag some of those french fries with beef gravy.. mmMMmmmMM.. As it turns out, my Aunt informed one of my grandmother's (not the one turning 90, the other one, who is in her late 60s and dying). I was absolutely enraged when I was informed of this. Not only had I instructed her not to say anything to ANYONE about it but my father, who dropped her off at the Hospital informed her before she exited his truck that it wasn't her news and to keep it to herself. She shared it and with who else? I don't know. All I know is that half of my trip is ruined because she couldn't even recall the look on my grandmother's face when she told her that Stefanie and I were having a child, making her a great grandmother. My aunt informed me that my other grandma still did not know, and in reply I said, "Fucking right she doesn't, and if she does I probably hit someone." I usually don't get angry, but when I do you can bet that I'm going to get it off my chest because I don't like to dwell on things, don't like having negatives around me, and to be honest, I don't feel I should suffer when someone else fucks up.
I have never been mean, rude, or anything to this Aunt but apparently my chat with her left her feeling hurt and upset. Really? Oh yeah, remember that time you told my grandmother that thing about my wife having a baby and didn't even remember how she reacted? Yeah, can't really get that back. There is about one solid month before we arrive in Canada and I have to hope against hope that it somehow doesn't get back to my other Grandmother. We are planning on giving her an ultrasound image in one of her presents, a scrapbook that has pictures from my wife and I's trip to Ireland and also a few empty pages for her first Great Grand Child.
I'll probably never understand some people in this world but it would be nice if everyone was courteous and knew what was their business and what wasn't. However, this would be the end of tabloids, another staple of American culture.
/camp
Friday, June 25, 2010
Evaluating a few things
The wife and I wen't to see the new movie, Grown Ups, tonight and I have to say that it had me in stitches. An absolutely great movie, Adam's back! However, it really makes you think about things, especially when you're going to be bringing a new life into this world very soon. We're lazy, I don't know about the rest of the world, but I can honestly say that at least 70% of Americans are flat out lazy. We weren't always like that, our previous generations surely weren't. They entertained themselves and now we rely on other people for our entertainment purposes. Whether it's movies, television, video games, etc.
Growing up I played outside all of the time, even when I had a nintendo. Whether it was basketball, hockey, bmxing, swimming, getting lost for hours on end, you name it and I did it. I saved the nintendo for when it was raining or when I was sick and unable to go outside. That's where everyone was, everything was new and challenging. It was great, I always had fun and I was healthy.
Fast forward fifteen years and here I am, mid twenties and overweight. It's true, I wear it well and appear to be a sexy lion-like manimal. However, when analyzed I find myself to be sluggish, short-winded, and grease..ish. I find myself missing the comraderie of playing basketball with friends and other sports activities. There is really only so much that verbal communication and graphics can accomplish for this. There's nothing like going to the lake or the court with your friends. That brings up another issue I've been having, needing to reconnect with my friends. However, that's another post entirely.
What does all of this mean? It means I need to get the fuck outside and off of my ass. Treat video games like I used to, something to do when there is nothing else to do. Get active, especially when it's nice outside. Who cares if you get sweaty like a fat chick chasing an ice cream truck? She doesn't! All she can think about is that Rocket Ship ice cream, all of the different flavors tantalizing her already swollen tastebuds. Sweat is just a byproduct of being healthy, much like sleep is a byproduct of sex.
I worry about my generation and even more about the generation that we're raising. There are fifteen year olds that have never even thrown a baseball or dribbled a basketball, what the fuck I say to the parents. I've played on Xbox Live with a few people who I hear saying goodnight to their kids, while they're still playing. That's a great example, forget your damned story I'm working on my K:D. Analyzing everyting is really quite distressing, upsetting, and sickening to be honest.
Companies have figured out what makes human beings tick and are capitalizing financially on that, at any cost to the people. Idiocracy was ridiculous, and extremely far-fetched. However, it's a great exageration of the future to come.
My children will have access to all of the technology available as they mature. However, there will be limitations. I know that the world isn't as safe as it was when we grew up but there are ways to counteract that, different places to go, communities, etc. It's not just that though, limiting access to the technology.. but I need to get out and do more. Go hit the courts with a few friends or even go get a good hack circle going.
/camp
Growing up I played outside all of the time, even when I had a nintendo. Whether it was basketball, hockey, bmxing, swimming, getting lost for hours on end, you name it and I did it. I saved the nintendo for when it was raining or when I was sick and unable to go outside. That's where everyone was, everything was new and challenging. It was great, I always had fun and I was healthy.
Fast forward fifteen years and here I am, mid twenties and overweight. It's true, I wear it well and appear to be a sexy lion-like manimal. However, when analyzed I find myself to be sluggish, short-winded, and grease..ish. I find myself missing the comraderie of playing basketball with friends and other sports activities. There is really only so much that verbal communication and graphics can accomplish for this. There's nothing like going to the lake or the court with your friends. That brings up another issue I've been having, needing to reconnect with my friends. However, that's another post entirely.
What does all of this mean? It means I need to get the fuck outside and off of my ass. Treat video games like I used to, something to do when there is nothing else to do. Get active, especially when it's nice outside. Who cares if you get sweaty like a fat chick chasing an ice cream truck? She doesn't! All she can think about is that Rocket Ship ice cream, all of the different flavors tantalizing her already swollen tastebuds. Sweat is just a byproduct of being healthy, much like sleep is a byproduct of sex.
I worry about my generation and even more about the generation that we're raising. There are fifteen year olds that have never even thrown a baseball or dribbled a basketball, what the fuck I say to the parents. I've played on Xbox Live with a few people who I hear saying goodnight to their kids, while they're still playing. That's a great example, forget your damned story I'm working on my K:D. Analyzing everyting is really quite distressing, upsetting, and sickening to be honest.
Companies have figured out what makes human beings tick and are capitalizing financially on that, at any cost to the people. Idiocracy was ridiculous, and extremely far-fetched. However, it's a great exageration of the future to come.
My children will have access to all of the technology available as they mature. However, there will be limitations. I know that the world isn't as safe as it was when we grew up but there are ways to counteract that, different places to go, communities, etc. It's not just that though, limiting access to the technology.. but I need to get out and do more. Go hit the courts with a few friends or even go get a good hack circle going.
/camp
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Jason Lee's new gig
Memphis Beat..
So I watched Memphis Beat last night thinking that it was going to be phenomenal! I have been a Jason Lee fan since the mid 90's when he awed the world with the Stink Palm. I haven't missed or hated anything that he's worked on since Mall Rats, with or without Kevin Smith. In fact, I have actually caught up on all of his prior work. I even became a fan of all of his skateboarding work and was thrilled when I found him in Skate3.
I know what you're thinking and no, I actually loved Memphis Beat. There were a few spots where I was kind of like, huh? But those mostly revolved around his new boss. The closing song was kind of silly as you could tell he was going all Ashlee Simpson on us. I had really hoped to see him just let loose and whoop someone's ass, but instead he just shook someone near the edge of a rooftop. Works for me!
I really hope that there is as much slapstick comedy in this new show as I'm used to from him, his unusual melodic noises, dick and fart jokes, etc.
If for any reason at all you find yourself reading this Jason Lee, kudos to you and keep it up. Also, if you ever have an episode involving BBQ.. hit me up. :)
So I watched Memphis Beat last night thinking that it was going to be phenomenal! I have been a Jason Lee fan since the mid 90's when he awed the world with the Stink Palm. I haven't missed or hated anything that he's worked on since Mall Rats, with or without Kevin Smith. In fact, I have actually caught up on all of his prior work. I even became a fan of all of his skateboarding work and was thrilled when I found him in Skate3.
I know what you're thinking and no, I actually loved Memphis Beat. There were a few spots where I was kind of like, huh? But those mostly revolved around his new boss. The closing song was kind of silly as you could tell he was going all Ashlee Simpson on us. I had really hoped to see him just let loose and whoop someone's ass, but instead he just shook someone near the edge of a rooftop. Works for me!
I really hope that there is as much slapstick comedy in this new show as I'm used to from him, his unusual melodic noises, dick and fart jokes, etc.
If for any reason at all you find yourself reading this Jason Lee, kudos to you and keep it up. Also, if you ever have an episode involving BBQ.. hit me up. :)
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
You stay classy
Who am I? Probably that guy you always look at and wonder, "What the shit is going on in his world, right now?" Not that I'm crazy looking or anything like that, although I do have brown hair and a BRIGHT red beard. I'm just always talking and going from one thought to the next, people either love it or hate it. There are those that I've met in my life that I keep in stitches and others that laugh now and then but tend to fade away. That's how it should be, there doesn't need to be a big blowout, but just simple friend fading so that you're left with the high dollar ones. Sorry, tangent number one. (+_)
I had struggled with what to write about in my first post and so my wife told me to just write about what I'm going to write about. She suggested I write about what I will be blogging about, I won't lie, it's going to vary. I love my wife, my baby to be (2/01/2011), barbecue (BBQ none of that grill stuff and don't you dare steam my pork), video games, my friends, coffee, and the list just continues.
My fascination with video games started when I was young. It was Christmas and my grandmother gave me and my sister our very own NES with Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt, a side note, I still have it. It got me through those rough awkward times and through tough emotion spots as I was able to blast everything and anything or drive 149mph and crash into a wall. Not that I wanted to kill everything and crash my car into a wall in real life, was just a grief mechanism that let me vent silently. Which was good because I'm not little and as my high school principal stated, I scare people when I'm angry. It's not my fault he was smaller than me and it's not my fault he had a glass jaw, come on! Tangent number two.(+_)
I want to say that Zelda changed my life, but that would be mildly ridiculous. It taught me patience and persistence. In, A Link to the Past, there was one cavern with one boulder that you had to push a certain way in order to open the doorway and get an item. Well, I spent a month trying to do this. It drove me absolutely crazy as I'm normally really quick to understand things and figure out puzzles. So after a month of just trying this and trying that I finally got it and was overjoyed, that instance was more rewarding than actually beating the game.
More to come!
I had struggled with what to write about in my first post and so my wife told me to just write about what I'm going to write about. She suggested I write about what I will be blogging about, I won't lie, it's going to vary. I love my wife, my baby to be (2/01/2011), barbecue (BBQ none of that grill stuff and don't you dare steam my pork), video games, my friends, coffee, and the list just continues.
My fascination with video games started when I was young. It was Christmas and my grandmother gave me and my sister our very own NES with Super Mario Brothers and Duck Hunt, a side note, I still have it. It got me through those rough awkward times and through tough emotion spots as I was able to blast everything and anything or drive 149mph and crash into a wall. Not that I wanted to kill everything and crash my car into a wall in real life, was just a grief mechanism that let me vent silently. Which was good because I'm not little and as my high school principal stated, I scare people when I'm angry. It's not my fault he was smaller than me and it's not my fault he had a glass jaw, come on! Tangent number two.(+_)
I want to say that Zelda changed my life, but that would be mildly ridiculous. It taught me patience and persistence. In, A Link to the Past, there was one cavern with one boulder that you had to push a certain way in order to open the doorway and get an item. Well, I spent a month trying to do this. It drove me absolutely crazy as I'm normally really quick to understand things and figure out puzzles. So after a month of just trying this and trying that I finally got it and was overjoyed, that instance was more rewarding than actually beating the game.
More to come!
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