My workout sessions are showing results. Hell yes my upper body is getting stronger. I'm increasing the weights I use on all my upper body exercises. My crunches are finally starting to show results as my abs are getting more defined. I'm losing weight as I turn fat into muscle. Now I'm gonna have to start swimming laps to get the rest of the weight off. I should be in good shape for skiing in February. Going to Snowmass.
My lower body work to try to get as much out of the muscles below my level of injury is showing results, too. I felt it today at the grocery store.
Normally, Cindy takes me shopping on Saturdays. Unfortunately, she's out of town so I had to go on my own and I did it on foot. The grocery cart is just the right height to give me good balance and unlike walking with crutches, I use more of my leg muscles. Today, I felt stronger than I have since I got the foot sore that put me back in my wheelchair for four months which caused me to lose a lot of strength that I've never recovered. It felt real good to actually feel my gluts working a bit.
Now I just have to try to keep up the regimen I'm on.
Since Cindy is out of town, I invited Michael over to partake of my normal Saturday dinner: filet mignon, baked potato, and tossed salad.
I also bought some smoked salmon for before. Crap! I forgot to get some cheese! I guess we'll just have to suffer.
I'm furnishing the white wine. He's bringing the red.
I'm really suffering here, aren't I?
Posted by denny at December 10, 2005 05:11 PMOkay let me get this straight
The wife is out of town.
You're having another man over.
You're serving salmon.
You're drinking wine.
He's gonna toss your salad.
Is that a correct summary?
Posted by: prairie biker on December 10, 2005 11:58 PMIt's not his wife. Geez. Get with the program.
Having said that, I'm jealous. But I'm also proud of you for your hard work and determination. Kudos to you dude!!!
Posted by: Robin on December 11, 2005 07:53 AMWe've seen photos of the floor, furnishings and sweaters. Do we get to see photos of the upper body at some point as well? Just wondering.
Posted by: Tessa on December 11, 2005 09:59 AMprairie biker - Huh?
Tessa - I need to shed at least another 15 pounds before you see that. I assume you mean with my shirt off.
Posted by: Denny on December 11, 2005 12:42 PMIf course that's what I meant. We got Saturday boobage for the guys. Why not something for the girls? It's only fitting it should be yours since you run this establishment. We'll be waiting with abated breath and palpitating hearts. Might be difficult during the holidays the way you party though.
Posted by: Tessa on December 11, 2005 01:45 PMYou have body fat? I'm not sure where in the hell you're hiding it. I thought you looked great.
BTW, remember muscle weighs more than fat. You may not lose the weight, but your clothes will fit differently. Just thought I'd throw it in there...
Posted by: Bou on December 11, 2005 02:21 PMBou - I wear loose clothing. I got a gut. I'm working on getting rid of it.
Tessa - Way back when I posted a picture of myself,shirtless in my 30's after a 10K run. I can't find the entry.
Posted by: Denny on December 11, 2005 05:52 PMDoes this mean I'll have to leave Buckaroo Bonsai at home when I go to the meet in Texas at the risk of embarassing myself in your studly presence???
Posted by: Omnibus Driver on December 11, 2005 08:07 PMDenny,
Snowmass/Aspen???? With all the "Aspenholes"? Been there twice, that was wayyyy more than enough. First of all, it's loaded with liberals, and Snowmass is no different than Aspen, IMHO.
Breckenridge, and Summit County rule! Of course I live here, but I'm not the least bit prejudiced- Just that we have better (and much cheaper) restaurants, bars, skiing, lodging, etc. Oh, and normal people, like me.
Rob - The reason we're going to Snowmass this year is that it is supposed to have more cripple friendly housing than Breckinridge. Some of the folks have complained that the rooms and condos at the Village are not accessable enough. They were fine for me, but then, I don't need things as accessable as some of the others.
Posted by: Denny on December 12, 2005 09:47 AMCan you post that half-naked pic of yourself as a link with a very large lawyerly warning to the rest of us guys so we don't accidentally go look at it? Thanks in advance. Herk
Posted by: Herk on December 16, 2005 02:10 PM