Rocket Surgery 4 Dummies-Griff's Musings

cinderelly said:
- what do the little beauties do ? Go to childminding section or ???
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Right now my Mom is visiting from Texas so they are with her during the day. They are supposed to be putting in a new YMCA right across the street from where I work. Once they do that I'll be able to get my workouts done during lunch. Once school starts again I'll really be pressed for time and will have to get creative to keep my workouts going. I'll Deal With It, because that's what I do.
 
I'm new to the forum, but I wanted to say what an inspiration you are. Single Dad! (I'm a Dad too, but not single) I can't imagine juggling jobs, kids, school, activities and still having energy to work out. Course, WOMEN do it every day...but they're different ;-)

I'm about in the same boat, 266 (starting) looking to get under 200 slow and healthy-like. For the last time!

David C
 
DCarr10760 said:
I'm new to the forum, but I wanted to say what an inspiration you are. Single Dad! (I'm a Dad too, but not single) I can't imagine juggling jobs, kids, school, activities and still having energy to work out. Course, WOMEN do it every day...but they're different ;-)

I'm about in the same boat, 266 (starting) looking to get under 200 slow and healthy-like. For the last time!

David C
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Thanks for the kind words David. An inspiration...wow, I'm honored! It's not always easy juggling it all but you can always find time for things that are important to you. My health wasn't for a while but I finally woke up and realized that I was cheating my girls by not taking care of myself.

Good luck on your journey, you can do this! It's not rocket surgery:)

Griff
 
Well I made it to the YMCA after work and all I can say is I will probably need a wheelchair in the morning!

Leg Curls 3x12
Calf Raises 3x12
Leg Extensions 3x12
Lat Pulldowns 3x12
Sitting Rows 3x12
Triceps 3x12

1/2 mile on the elliptical torture device for my warm-up and 6 miles on the bike for some cardio and cool down. I know this doesn't soundlike much to some of you pros but I haven't really lifted since high school.

I got home and made a protein shake (42 grams of protein) and went to the apartment pool with the girls for a pizza party. I did NOT eat any of the pizza:eek:

Random thought: What the hell is a door nail? Why is it sooo dead that people say 'dead as a door nail'?

Thanks for stopping by to read my drivel...

Griff
 
Griff said:
Random thought: What the hell is a door nail? Why is it sooo dead that people say 'dead as a door nail'?
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Griff you constantly crack me up!

If you need that wheelchair it means you did an amazing job!! You're so right the elliptical is a torture device... whoever made it has a twisted mind... but it works your body so well.

Have a good night
~Jenna
 
Boam46 said:
What do you use to make that mouth watering pizza?

~Jenna
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The pizza is made with Flat Out Bread, I'm not sure who makes it but they do have a website. You spray the FO bread with olive oil and bake it for 6 minutes at 400. Then I put on 1/4 cup of pizza sauce(30 cals). I then sprinkle garlic powder and lots of cayenne pepper:flame: on the sauce. Add 17 turkey pepperonies(70 cals) and mushrooms and red onion. Cover with 2/3 cup of shreaded mozerella cheese(160 cals)<---I actually measure this or I'll cheat:) Put it back in the oven for another 6 minutes. It's not very original but it is mighty good. And it's only 360 calories. (350 if you use the fat free flat out bread but it doesn't work as well and it's only a 10 calorie difference.

Griff
 
Boam46 said:
Griff you constantly crack me up!

If you need that wheelchair it means you did an amazing job!! You're so right the elliptical is a torture device... whoever made it has a twisted mind... but it works your body so well.

Have a good night
~Jenna
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:D :D :D

Thanks Jenna, hope you have a good night too.

Griff
 
Good morning you Sweetie you :)

You havent posted yet ? I hope ya didnt sleep in and such and are having one of those days due to going to bed too late...

I hope all is well and you are having an ok day...I will talk to ya later

Cerella:)
 
Good Morning Calorie Commandos!

The good news this morning is I don't need a wheelchair. My calves and my triceps are the most sore, I'm sure my hamstrings will join the party throughout the day though. The better news is that I weighed an even 226 this morning! Whoop! That's 35 pounds down...that's a small child! The best news is IT'S FRIDAY PEOPLE!!!! Can I get an AMEN!?!?!

Cerella and Jenna - good to see you ladies this morning.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Griff
 
Great job Griff!!!!

I'm glad you don't need that wheelchair:)

and AMEN to Friday!!!!

Have a good day
~Jenna
 
I made it to the YMCA today after work. I did 5.25 miles on the elliptical in 65 minutes. I burned a whopping 865 calories. Then I came home and took the girls swimming for an hour and a half. I'm pooped.

My calves are very sore and so are my triceps. Thoughout the day my back got a little sore too from the rows and lat pulldowns. When I jumped in the pool my calf totally cramped up on me!

It's been a good day, I hope all of you had a good one too.

Griff
 
Griff said:
I made it to the YMCA today after work. I did 5.25 miles on the elliptical in 65 minutes. I burned a whopping 865 calories. Then I came home and took the girls swimming for an hour and a half. I'm pooped.
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You're conquering the Torture Machine:jump:

Get a good nights rest tonight... Let those muscles rest up:)

~Jenna
 
Good Moring Fellow Freedom Fighters-

I'm at work today so not much I can add right now. I am sooo freaking sore I am walking around like an old man! Reminds me of an email I got from a friend. I'm gonna post it here. I'll be back later. I hope everyone has a great day.

Griff

A WEEK AT THE GYM: ONE MAN'S STORY



If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regular workout routine.

Dear Diary:

For my sixty-fifth birthday this year, my wife (the dear) purchased a week of personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my college football team 45 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try. I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Belinda, who identified herself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear. My wife seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress . . .


MONDAY

Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Belinda waiting for me.

She is something of a Greek goddess - with blond hair, dancing eyes and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!! Belinda gave me a tour and showed me the machines. She took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. She was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next to her in her Lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which she conducted her aerobics class after my workout today.

Very inspiring.

Belinda was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time she was around.

This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!!


TUESDAY

I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door.

Belinda made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air; then she put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. Belinda's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT!! It's a whole new life for me.


WEDNESDAY

The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying on the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.

Belinda was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members. Her voice is a little too perky for early in the morning, and when she scolds, she gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.

My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Belinda put me on the stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Belinda told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. She said some other sh!t too.


THURSDAY

Belinda was waiting for me with her vampire-like teeth exposed as her thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late - it took me that long to tie my shoes. Belinda took me to work out with dumbbells. When she was not looking, I ran and hid in the men's room. She sent Lars to find me. Then, as punishment, she put me on the rowing machine------ which I sank.


FRIDAY

I hate that bitch Belinda more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic little cheerleader. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat her with it. Belinda wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the M----- F----- barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich. The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?


SATURDAY

Belinda left a message on my answering machine in her grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing she made me want to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel.


SUNDAY

I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my wife (the b!tch) will choose a gift for me that is fun ------- like a root canal or a vasectomy.:) :) :)
 
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