Archive for July, 2008
Hello, all holiday-makers! You’re probably sitting there, nursing a pint of lager in one hand and digesting 1 kg of steak.
I’m not so fortunate - there’s too much to do and I’ve been focusing on one thing and one thing only: exercise. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really strict with myself. First there was the kitchen refit, and now that this is out of the way, it’s all workouts, workouts and more workouts.
I’m now cycling back and forth to work every day, around 25-30 km, and am doing at least 4 weightlifting sessions a week. I’ll end up looking like the Hulk! 
Joking aside, the scales have not moved downwards, rather the reverse, but my body is undergoing some serious changes. To sum up: less stomach and more chest. The scales are stuck at 94.8 kg. The beard alone probably weighs about 1 kg.
Add comment July 15, 2008
One year has gone by. Or it will have tomorrow, 8 July, to be more precise. I feel nostalgic, happy and sad all at the same time. I’ve always been a bit “edgy”. I must admit that I’ve been more active this year than every before, but it hasn’t made me any happier.
So how have things gone with the kitchen? Obviously, it’s not yet finished. Sigh, I finally got the work surfaces, and everything is in place - and yet, not. As well as the exit for the kitchen fan, connecting the last hotplate on the hob, tiles, edgings and some paint jobs, the spotlights in the living room still haven’t arrived. The electrical goods supplier was certainly the cheapest, but their delivery times are not the best. Will the final 10% take a year to finish? Well, I’ll do some more painting today.
The first week of my holidays has arrived. I’m going to hang out with the kids and just relax. Let’s hope for some nice weather, otherwise I’ll have to come up with some indoor activities. Since I haven’t been working on the kitchen in the evenings, I’ve started to cycle and work out more. 3 visits to the gym last week, and cycle rides up to double figures. The scales are heading upwards, but I’m not worried about it. I simply couldn’t have lived a healthier lifestyle this week.
94.1 kg
Add comment July 7, 2008
We’re almost there - the first anniversary.
93.4 kg… Looking better than I have for a long time and have enjoyed an eventful year, to say the least. I started dieting on 8 July 2007 and now I weigh precisely 34 kg less than at the outset. I have more energy and am much fitter. And I still love hamburgers as much as I ever did!
Last weekend was spent with the lads at my first ever beer orienteering event. It was a great event, even though I was disqualified.
I hope the winner, Marko, has recovered by now! It was great to see a true master at work - you’re a real fighter.
Add comment July 2, 2008
