Day 1

Well i have been thinking about doing this for a while and have finally done it. I have really started this in order to document my progress on my work outs. You see I have gotten back into the gym. My goal is to be back at my work out schedule and ability that I was in the Marine Corps. I know that I cannot be back at the same size that I was when I was in the Marine Corps but I want to be back at the same physical level that I was when I was in. My ultimate goal is to be back in shape and physique for this summer. I have been embarrassed long enough and thought that I would do something about it finally. I guess the straw that broke the camel's back was the Friday after Christmas when I was at the park with my family and my sister and brother in law and we were playing sports and running around. I couldn't believe that I could run like I used to. My mind set was still when I was in the Marines and when my body said "NO" i couldn't believe my eyes. I said to myself right then and there that I was going to do something about it. I figured on the first of the year because that is a pivotal start in both the literal and mental senses.

Well after all that being said me and Cathy went tonight for the first time. The funny part of it was that we almost talked each other out of it and then we both said that we need to start tonight or we won't get the program started at all because we will make excuses every time. Needless to say it was GREAT. I absolutely love the feeling after I work out. It makes me feel like a kid again back in the Marines. I love the feeling when I look in the mirror at the gym and I can see the progress that is being made. The best part of tonight is that me and Cathy worked out together. We have never done that, we always have gone our separate ways when it comes to working out. She has gone with her friends and I have gone with mine. I loved it when I got to motivate her and when she was motivating me on the machines. Wow as you can tell I am still on a work out high!!! Well here is my progress so far:



4 miles on the treadmill at 4 mph pace lasted 1 hour burnt 568 calories
Did 3 sets of 10 on biceps with 90 lbs
Did 3 sets of 10 on triceps with 90 lbs
Did 3 sets of 15 on bench press with 90 lbs
Did 1 set of 10 on military pull with 130 lbs ( I was just messing around showing Cathy how but i figured I would list it)

Anyway that's my first day I know the weights are a little....OK a lot.... on the low side but I didn't want to tear a muscle on day 1. Thanks for reading and keep me in your prayers for progress and strength (literally and spiritually). If you want to comment I would greatly appreciate it, it will really help me in keeping me in line and you can help keep me accountable. Love you and God Bless.