Bugh...

Friday's workout day didn't happen.  A simple one-hour task ended up morphing into a five/six hour pain in the ass and took up the whole day.  However, my triceps and shoulders are sore from crawling under the deck.

Something's going around, but I'm gonna try to swing by the gym tomorrow.  Even with this super fatigue and this cold sore that makes me feel like the damn Elephant Man ("I am not an animal...unless you want me to be, baby....").

Two new triggers hit me recently.

First, I discovered I'm indeed too heavy to be on the big lifty crane thingy at work.  While I like not having to be certified, I'd rather not be certified for a reason other than the baggage I'm packing on my belly.

Second, I had a run-in with a customer today that hurt me more than I let on.  Old fucker made a rude remark about my weight.  He didn't like my response when I told him we didn't carry the magic machine that would solve all of his problems.  So he told me to "enjoy some burritos."  I almost offered to bring one to his wife when I swung by after work.  Also almost told him to act his age...and die...

But instead, I shook my head and walked away.  Being paid by the hour neutralizes the Original Gangsta gene I inherited from my mom.  Otherwise I would have shoved a VHS/DVD Recorder up his ass...sideways...and then plugged it in.

Okay.  Gonna relax a bit.  Switched shifts tomorrow, so I can work out before I clock in.

Later.
-Justin

Just got...

a couple new CDs.  Gonna try a new tactic for working out and using comedy CDs instead of music.

So I bought Margaret Cho's Notorious C.H.O.  And her musical CD Cho Dependent.

Check out this mp3 from Amazon.  Nice little booster every time I hear it.

Later.
-Justin

YAY!

Finally went back to the gym yesterday.

Did 5K on the elliptical in less than 40 minutes.  First time I'd done that since last year, I believe (feel free to peruse past posts and prove me wrong).  39:49.

The back of my shirt looked like a Rorschach test when I was done.

Debating on whether to go tomorrow night after work or wait until Friday morning.  Decisions, decisions...

In other news, making better grocery shopping decisions.  Bold Party Blend Chex Mix instead of chips.  Dark Chocolate Chex Mix instead of Ben and Jerry's Cheesecake Brownie.  Green tea instead of pop.  And that was while I was Empty Stomach Shopping.  Might not sound like much, but whatever.  I think it's a good step.

Off to relax with America's Next Top Model reruns.  Pretty girls duking it out for Tyra's approval...total guilty pleasure.

Later.
-Justin

Reworking the playlist

Monday is G Day 2.0.

Working.  Then going to the gym.

My sexy isn't gonna come back simply by taking naps.

So I bought an iTunes gift card and I'm buying new music for working out.  Because my latest playlist isn't cutting it.

BTW, the Goldfrapp Remix of "Judas" is strangely brilliant.

Okay.  Off to iTunes.

Later.
-Justin

Using up my last excuse

Not feeling the greatest.  My own damn fault.  Can barely type correctly, and that's not me.

So I'm running errands on Thursday and then hitting the gym hardcore on Friday.  Kicking my ass.  Maybe hitting a few machines, too.  After all, I don't go to work the next day until 5.

Time to rearrange my playlist.

Later.
-Justin

False Alarm

Don't think I'm sick after all.

So I wasted yesterday for nothing.

Today I watched the fartknocker (my niece), so I couldn't go.

Ah, well.  Guess there's tomorrow...

Later.
-Justin.

BLAH.

Not feeling the greatest.

Dunno if I got the sickness my niece has or what.

Skipping the gym until I know for sure I'm not sick.

Later.
-Justin

One step forward, two steps back...

Haven't been to the gym since last Monday.

Gonna go this upcoming Monday.  Dammit.

Because I can't complain about how I feel unless I do something about it.  Much like you shouldn't be allowed to bitch about politics unless you vote.

Okay.  Gonna start getting ready for work in a few.  Wish me sanity...and relatively intelligent customers...and pray the sharp and/or blunt objects are out of my vicinity.

Later.
-Justin

Back on it.

BLAH.

Worked from 9:30-5.  Long, boring, useless shift with a combined customer IQ of 35.

Seriously.  LONG shift.  Long enough that I questioned my ability to get through tomorrow's shift without losing my sanity...because I felt it was already tomorrow...

Long enough that when I clocked out and headed to my car, I contemplated turning right to go home instead of left to go to the gym.

But I went.

And did contemplate turning around while searching for a parking spot.

But I hopped on an elliptical.

And did thirty minutes.

And now my foot hurts.

Ah, well.  I do feel better.  And sexier.  Glad I went.

Now I'm gonna watch a TV show I got from Netflix and relax.

Good night.
-Justin


P.S.-I got the last of my grades today.  Three A's and a B+!  3.825 average!  Soy un perro attractivo y inteligente!

Um...

Didn't go to the gym today.

Late night last night.  Didn't get to sleep until 4:30.  Totally unlike me.  But I had a great time performing.

Woke up with a killer headache.  No alcohol involved, I promise.

Just got back up from a nap that didn't accomplish much.

So I just gotta get back at it on Monday.

Later.
-Justin

Dear Justin...

It's summer.  You promised you'd go to the gym three times a week.  I'm holding you to it.  Because these shackles are starting to hurt.

And when school starts again, don't give any excuses.  Your schedule still allows for time to work out.  Those who want something will find a way to get it.  Those who don't find excuses.

So you'd better get back at it.  Together, we can put Fat Frank on life support.

With love, and everything it takes to get you laid,
Perro Sexivo

5/4

Crashing down.

I went back to the gym today.  Like I said I would.

However, I didn't eat enough before jumping onto the elliptical.  So I could only do 4K.  But that's still 30 minutes of cardio.

Walking back down the stairs, I felt like Jello.  Made myself sick.

Feeling better now that I've got a protein bar and protein shake in my system.

Looking forward to Friday's workout.

Soy un perro sexivo!

Later.
-Justin

5/2, Post Workout

Yes, ladies and gentlemen.  I went to the gym today.

First time in three months.

I decided to just do cardio today, and ran 5K in 40:13.

Feeling good.  Very good.

And I am looking forward to doing it again on Wednesday before work.  Working on a new workout playlist as I type.


Yes, I may have fallen.  But I'm picking myself back up.  And that's what's important.


Later.
-Justin

So. Yeah.

I just bought a new armband and headset for my iPod.

And classes are over.

I have no excuse to not go to the gym on Monday after work.

If I have explosive diarrhea, I just won't do the abdominal machines.

Later.
-Justin