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Old 09-24-2008, 09:24 AM   #151 (permalink)
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METRO - Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Houston, Texas

IT sounds like our HOV is gonna be down for a while
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Old 09-24-2008, 05:02 PM   #152 (permalink)
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Damn. I feel really bad for you Houstonites. Hang in there, guys.
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Old 09-25-2008, 12:43 PM   #153 (permalink)
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Default Post-Hurricane Clean Up -- diet and workouts.

Finally getting life back together after the disorder created by Ike.

Went back to very low carb eating yesterday and am committed to doing this for at least the next 6 weeks. I'd really like to knock some fat off in a concentrated effort, then re-evaluate my approach afterward. My low carb problems come in whenever I allow ANY non-low-carb food into the menu -- my focus breaks, and it's Katy-bar-the-door after that. I'm going to really focus on always choosing low carb foods for the next 6 weeks, even if the most low carb option isn't always my ideal choice. It will be worth toughing it out.

Also spent a lot of time this morning re-arranging our garage so I can get back to my weights. We had a lot of disorder imposed on us due to the hurricane, and it's been two weeks since I could even get to them. I've got it arranged now and plan to do several days of re-break-in-type stuff before returning to finish FL II.

Right now, finishing up grilled pork chops and a roasted tomato for lunch. Low carb is gooood once you get yer mind right.
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Old 09-25-2008, 01:24 PM   #154 (permalink)
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Glad you made it through Ike alright.
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Old 09-25-2008, 01:30 PM   #155 (permalink)
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Isn't it nice to be eating fresh food again?

Sorry about the Sour half and half at Starbucks this morning
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Old 09-26-2008, 09:20 AM   #156 (permalink)
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Great to hear that you're getting your life back together!
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Old 09-29-2008, 06:42 AM   #157 (permalink)
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YEAH!!!! the 45 HOV Lane is open again as of this morning! Hope you have a quick commute.
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Old 09-30-2008, 07:34 AM   #158 (permalink)
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Default And . . . we're back.

Weigh-in: 227 and heading down.

Activity: Lisa's Energy System Drills with hip mobility and core emphasis.

Elapsed time: 19 min 38 sec
Finish time: 7:15 am

Whew! It's been a long time -- I feel weak and stiff! But, that should change here shortly . . .
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Glad things are getting back to normal for you.
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Old 10-01-2008, 07:25 AM   #160 (permalink)
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Glad things are getting back to normal for you.
Thanks, Tim! It sure feels good to be back at it!

Weigh-in: 227 (scale read 226.5 at first then changed, but don't think I'm not on to its little tricks!)

Activity: Lisa's Energy System Drills with hip mobility and core emphasis. Couldn't seem to find my balance today - kept stumbling all over the driveway.

Elapsed time for drills: 21 min 30 sec -- times are running longer, due I think to two 2 things: (1) out of practice; (2) I've switched my "course" to the back end of the long driveway, so it's longer. The front end used to be shielded by a fence so passing traffic couldn't see me flopping around in the driveway, but the hurricane blew that down.

Also added the following:
Deadlifts: 5 x 115, 126, 136
Swiss ball crunches: 3 x 10 @ bw+holding 33lb plate (tried holding it behind my head at first, but couldn't hold it steady enough without hyper-extending my back)

Finish time: 7:05 am
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Old 10-01-2008, 09:10 AM   #161 (permalink)
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Good workouts here - particulary getting it done when in the eyes of the world.
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:52 AM   #162 (permalink)
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Thanks, Tom -- and thank goodness for semi-dark early mornings!

Back to some activity:

Weigh-in: 226.5

Activity: Lisa's Energy System Drills with hip mobility and core emphasis.

Elapsed time for drills: 20 min 20 sec -- still running long, but spent more time focusing on form than speed.

Finish time: 6:30 am

Work has been almost all-consuming lately, so I've made little time for exercise. The consolation is that my diet -- but for a few cheat meals -- has been on plan. Tonight will be another long one -- till midnight at least. I really like the fact that even if I don't have time to lift, I can still bang out a set of mobility stuff in less than 30 minutes and get on with the duties of the day.
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So how long did it take you to get into work this morning.

I left my place at 6:30. It was almost 9:30 before I got to my desk.
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Old 10-07-2008, 11:18 AM   #164 (permalink)
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So how long did it take you to get into work this morning.

I left my place at 6:30. It was almost 9:30 before I got to my desk.
Wow! That's horrrrrible!!

I waited until 8:30 and made it to my office at 9:40. The freeways have just been INSANE since the hurricane, and I can't for the life of me figure out what's causing it. The side streets are functional again and the HOV lane is open.

What gives??
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Old 10-07-2008, 02:33 PM   #165 (permalink)
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Not sure... this morning was a combination of Motorcycle accident at 2351 that had things back up to Bay Area by 6:50. Then there was the detour to try and get around it, and then came the rain. All I know is I was tired before I got here this morning.
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Old 10-08-2008, 11:28 AM   #166 (permalink)
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Hit the Chinese Buffet for lunch yesterday with several co-workers, including my co-dependent, enabling, [insert your favorite pop-psych term here] friend. An old stumbling block for me.

But, I prevailed -- I ate only steamed / grilled veggies and non-battered meats without sweet sauces.

The payoff this morning: 225 lbs.

Boo-yah!
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