I look slimmer? Since when? 10/29/05

Yesterday Rosemary, a department secretary, told me that I am losing weight. Huh? Today there was a state speech contest and saw David sensei, who I saw in San Antonio last Christmas. (You may recall, "walk, walk" entry) I commented he looked like he had lost weight, then he replied with お互いさま。Hum. Maybe it is clothes. Maybe my new makeup?

my weight hasn't changed, but... 10/27/05

I have been frustrated (well, what else is new) with the fact that I have gained 10 pounds since the lightest point earlier this year and haven't gone back. Although it is hard to try to make it to the gym, I try to do so as much as I can, and that must be working somehow. There is an array of ab machines I like to use (only ab section of my log is modified) and I enjoy working out with them. Yesterday I even did crunch on the ball just because there was one when I was ready to stretch on the floor. Besides I haven't caught any cold or gotten sick. As a matter of fact, I don't recall getting sick this year. Physical appearance is one thing, but the whole point of keeping exercising, for me at least, is to take care of myself and stay healthy. I shouldn't get frustrated with everything I do in my life, I guess. I should be grateful. (One year wiser?)

pedometer found! 10/26/05

Yesterday I felt like I am naked all day without wearing my pedometer. I looked everywhere. I even crawled under the bed. I was starting to recall where I bought it and how much it was and all thinking, maybe once I start working for Sears for the holiday, I will get a new one. Then I looked on the bed and there it was! I must have moved it from regular bed area along with rings and a watch then went into the closet to pick the clothes and just left it on the bed! Since the comforter has elaborative design, my eyes didn't catch it. Phew. めでたし、めでたし。By the way, I am wearing a suit today that I bought for ACTFL last year. I feel like it is looser on me this year. hehehe. But my November is going to be just as crazy as last year. I hope I can get to go workout at least as often as I do now. Grrr.

pedometer missing!!! 10/25/05

I can't find my pedometer! Is it on me somewhere? I did a couple of irregular things yesterday and I couldn't find it in regular places where usually place it. Yesterday I had my gym bag with no workout clothes nor swimming suits, so I went home, changed to the gym clothes and went to the gym. (I should have unloaded it at this point.) Then I thought I would take the dog for walk and noticed that big old lantern's battery was out. The battery alone was like $12 if I recall correctly, so I decided to buy a new flash light instead of a big, expensive battery that lasted, oh, only about a week on less than 30 minute walk. Then yesterday was my birthday and broke down and finally went to the liquor store to get some tequila. I had two glasses on margarita and from there, my motor skills and brain function in general went down. Where is it? Is it on me somewhere? Oh, no!

awesome workout 10/23/05

I woke up reasonable time and hit the gym first thing in the morning. Today was ab and back combination, my favorite! Recently I realized that earlier this year, I was doing 45 minutes on cardio machine when I hit the lowest. Instead of being on the machine for longer than regular 30 minutes, I decided to hit the pool. During the weekdays, after work hours around 5 or 6, the swimming pool is always crowded, but today there was me and one more guy. And that was it! The water was smooth and I swam for 30 minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the gym! Too bad that I don't get to do this more often. I say so because I couldn't count the laps because my water resistant watch finally seems to be out of battery. I don't remember changing it, so this must be after over 2 years and 3 months. Wow.