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Six weeks with Orangetheory Fitness

Morning bliss.

1/15/2012

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If you are reading this you most likely know me in some way and might know that mornings are not my thing.  Rather than admitting I'm lazy or just, for lack of a better word..a jerk for the first thirty to forty five minutes of the day I like to blame it on my childhood.  You see, I wanted to play hockey as a kid and it was expensive.  So how does a young kid earn some money for those $300 skates (very expensive 'back then')?.  A paper route.  My sister and I shared the duty for a couple years then I took over full time.  Pretty sure I was thee worst paper boy that neighborhood has ever seen.  M-F people have to go to work, so the paper is expected early. I rate my M-F performance a 7 out of 10.  Unfortunately for my customers, Saturday in the paper delivery world seemed to afford a bit more leniency.  I took full advantage.  I've seen my fair share of old ladies in curlers and men in robes, most likely on their second cup of steaming coffee waiting patiently for that final piece of morning bliss, the paper.  In my mind I wonder; Did I hate mornings then? or did having that paper route cause me to hate mornings?  I subscribe to the latter scenario, that way I have something to blame.  

So here's the point, it's only a few days into this thing.  I've sworn off alcohol, soda, coffee, sugar, and as much sodium as I can.  I've worked out in some shape or form 6-7 times, and not only eat less but eat healthier, and all ready mornings aren't so bad.  Emotionally this is tough for me.  I've become pretty fond of my two Advil, bottle of water, cup of coffee and bowl of honey nut Cheerios mornings.  You know, 45 minutes of being mad at the dog for being taught he has to pee outside and can't work the front door both ways.  This morning, I actually had to get him up!  This is thin ice we're treading on.  Is my new morning bliss going to include me waiting at the front door for the paper?  I guess it's only fair. 

  
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One and done.

1/14/2012

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No not really...my first workout at OTF is done anyway.  I didn't lose any limbs, end up in the hospital or collapse from exhaustion...so I think I'll try it again.  Actually really like the format so MANY more to come.  Since today was kind of  getting to know how the class worked and what it takes to reach the 'orange zone', I signed up for tomorrow morning as well.  If I really think I have a shot at winning local or national I am going to have to hit it pretty hard, at least as hard as my body lets me.  Twenty years of drinking beer and eating..well..whatever I wanted has certainly caught up to me and not provided me the body ready for Olympic training.  

I signed up for this thing over a month ago and at that time was ready to jump right in.  However, the gym didn't open until today so it gave me some time to enjoy football season and bulk up a little (as if it was needed..it was fun though).  I realized the last few days that it also gave me too much time to think about it, I was nervous leading up to todays workout.  With el numero uno behind us I am certain that I can and will workout but am still a bit nervous about my diet and finding the will power that I will need.  The good thing is I have a secret weapon, my wife.  She has always been very conscious about what she eats.  On our first date she had a 10 minute 'discussion' with the waiter about why she couldn't just get grilled chicken and steamed broccoli since both individual items are on the menu.  I think she settled on a grilled chicken salad..minus the salad of course.  Today I went for a bike ride around noon and came back to a very tasty and healthy chicken stir fry, perfectly portioned.  Portions are to me like Kryptonite to Superman, I LOVE to eat and if it tastes good I want more, if there's a huge steak on the menu, bring it on..medium rare please.  So Meagan is going to be my 'go to' in this department.  I'm sure she'll have to put up with more than one occasion of my blood sugar getting low from eating like a bird and being a little 'cranky'.  I'm sure she'll handle it just fine, she has experience in that department too.  :) 

More later. 
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Yep...I have a blog.

1/13/2012

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In response to having the ability to leave comments during this process... I've HAD to start a blog within this site.  So my plan is to leave more genral lighthearted info in this section.  I will update each weekly tab with specific data about my weight loss, work outs and Orange Theory. 
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