I intend to go to a Halloween party dressed as a Gladiator. I REALLY needed to pick up with P90X again.
I haven't been here at LiveJournal for a while since I got roped into Facebook. I never intended to be there, but a friend of mine invited me and I am sort of glad I did. I found over 15 of my friends that I haven't heard from in a very long time. I even found an old friend from when I was much younger. He had moved several years ago and I hadn't heard from him since.

Anyway, I am back to P90X with a vengeance! Gods I hope it doesn't kill me.

What a workout! I needed to catch up (remember, our worst enemy is our own mindset) and so I did the Ab-Ripper first (to make sure I actually do it) then the Back and Biceps (A killer workout on its own) and then, after a brief rest, I went right into Kenpo!
Tomorrow I will do the Yoga workout in the morning (to take up time before all the stores open up)
That leaves Saturday which will be a stretch of Ab-Ripper, Chest and Triceps and Plyo. That will completely catch me up for week six. Only seven more weeks to go.

I have been terrible about my workouts and I realized that I am destined to forever do hour long workouts five to six days a week. When I stop, my weight goes back up. Genetics was fair with my health, but abysmal with my metabolism and weight.

Later!

I had forgotten just how tough the second string "Back and Shoulder" workout can be! I can barely lift my arms, but what a wonderful burn it is.
Summerland festival is coming and I want a Beach Body for the occasion.

Just remember, the only competition you have is yourself!

It's been a while since I posted anything. The calendar shoot is past (though I wish I would have given more thought to what I was wearing.) Summerland festival is just around the corner (August 20th) and I am hoping to lose a lot more of the weight that I managed to find in the past year.
The P90X is helping, though I would be far better off if I could do this a little more regularly. I saw a poster that truly spoke to me. There was an athlete sweating with determination in their eyes. The caption said, "You vs. You!" The only individual I have to contend with and compete against is me.
If I can remember that, I can do this thing!

Bring It!

Last weekend was a great time. The photo shoot went better than I expected. I wasn't physically where I wanted to be, but I was a lot closer than I was over five weeks ago. I wore my sarong and now I wish I would have worn the Great Kilt. It would have hidden some of the imperfections that will inevitably show up in the photos.
THe Bardic Competition was a lot of fun and I am glad that I stuck with it. I already have several ideas for next year.

Oh my what a weekend this was! I stepped well out of my comfortable boundaries for some fun in the sun. First I posed for a beefcake calendar shoot. The nice photographer lady took many... many... many pictures in various poses and various scenarios. I was wearing a purple sarong and wished I would have thought to wear my kilt instead. Oh well, hindsight is 20/20.
Then I gave in and competed in the Bardic Competition for the first ever Wellspring Bardic Chair. I gave it my best but I didn't quite have the necessary oomph to win. My storytelling skills are a bit lacking, but I was strong in the songcraft. We decided that the competition needs a score for popular vote. The judges have their opinion, but I think the people should have as much say in the judging as they do in the Mead competition.
It was a lot of fun and I intend to try again next year. I believe, as long as I am the Grove's Chief Bard, it is my duty to keep defending the Grove's honor!

So, I am continuing the P90X as I am really liking the results I am still getting. I would love to be losing more weight, but my jeans fit nicely and I am getting closer and closer to the size 30 jean that wins me my suede pants!

Later!

Only five more days until the photo shoot. No, I'm not where I would like to be, but I feel a lot better about where I am. This is a recovery week in P90X. Don't let the name fool you, the recovery week just stops using the weights as resistance and the whole body becomes the object of focus.

I think there are possibly a few poses that accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative.
Let's hope for the best!

Either way, this will be a wonderful week. Thursday Mom and I will be taking our annual trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park. We have been doing this for over 30 years. I was actually only 6 the first time we went. Of course, I couldn't ride most of the rides, but we had a really good time. We have watched rides come and go and seen the evolution of the park.

After we get back, I will have packed for Wellspring. I will be there from Friday to Sunday. The photo shoot, I understand is on Saturday.

Later!

OK, I know this wasn't my body when I woke up. (OK, I know, it's Friday and I've been up since Thursday afternoon.) I am about to take my shower after the second workout of the day. I did Plyometrics this morning and just finished Shoulders and Arms. I looked in the mirror and noticed my arms. Whose arms are these? I realize they are pumped with blood after the workout, but this is ridiculous!
Another week of doubles and I might just be ready for the photo shoot in 8 days. Or I am going to drop dead from exhaustion and I can be in the Dead Pagans of the Community calendar.
I'm out of here!

I wasn't sure I was going to be able to get a workout in today. Yesterday I spent the day mowing the lawn and figured my arms and back had more than enough for the day.
I had a busy schedule for today, but a meeting was cancelled, so I had more time than I thought and I managed to get the Chest and Back routine finished. So, I am still on schedule.
The photo shoot is less than two weeks away. I'm nowhere near where I want to be, but I know I am a lot better than I would be if I hadn't!

I still have to finish my Assistant Senior Druid and Bardic report for the Council of Elders meeting and the May business meeting. I have to work on my submissions for the Bardic competition at Wellspring, and hopefully get my material for the Bardic submission for Clergy. No pressure.

Later!

Yesterday was Raven's birthday party. Three of her classmates came to the celebration (each bringing a sibling) and they had a great time. Raven fell asleep, but she has been sick.
The family came to be with us which was a lot of fun. When we finally got home I was ready to drop down dead from exhaustion. I still haven't quite recovered and I still have to go to work tonight.
Anyway, I finally got my review for my Clergy Training Indo-European Studies. With only a few changes I believe it will pass. I need to find the source for a couple of statements. I also need the source from Bardic Studies to finish that one, too.