a change of pace

I haven't worked out for three weeks now. I took that first week off because my elbow felt funny. Then I just couldn't get back into the gym. There are a few reasons: since we moved I started taking the bus, which takes a long time to get anywhere, so I had to wake up earlier, thus I lost my work out time; also, it's the end of the semester and I've had lots of work to do. I plan on starting up again next Monday.

It's strange to think that my protein shake jar and blender have taken a break, too. And my workout towel and journal.

I'm sure my new weight and photos will show little improevment, if any, from last month. But after my last post I started putting peanut butter in my smoothies and pecans in my pancakes. I like the change.

Also, I bought chocolate flavored protein powder. I was getting bored with the vanilla, even though broseph warned me that the chocolate was nasty. When I bought it from Walmart I was carrying it around and a guy pushing a cart and following his wife stopped me.

"Where'd you get that?" he said.
"Pharmacy area," I said.
"Yeah, I need some of that. What kind you got?"
"Chocolate."
"Yeah, that's right. The chocolate's the best."

When I get back in the gym I'm going to vary my weights and reps and maybe exercises, too.

Oh, and I bought a sleeveless shirt for the summer. I like the look of my arms, except that they're white as ghosts.

Spring Break for my Shoulder

I haven't worked out for one week, exactly, because I hurt my left shoulder my last workout. Not sure how, as I mentioned last post. I'll get back on it soon enough.

NYC break

Bek and I took off to NYC this past week for our anniversary. We met up with great friends and enjoyed the city. And I took all that time off of working out. I thought of restarting today, but woke up too tired. Got to get my energy back.

I have been reading Rings and have been enjoying it. At this point the narrator has given up boxing and is concentrating on meeting with his trainer's family here in NO and in NYC.

I've been thinking about adding a littel cardio to the mix. How about this: two miles or so run and some sprints. We'll see.

I need to take some Mr. February shots for the slideshow, hopefully tonight.