Question of the day!

Hi gang! I have a great question. It came to me in an epiphany driving my kids around yesterday...divine intervention? hhmmmmm Anyways... Does anyone keep records of their workouts? I did at one point and I am considering doing it again. I think it helps keep us consistent. It is really good for powerlifting because you can see where your are gaining strength and pinpointing your weak areas. For example: Date Start time How you are feeling that day Finish time List each exercise amount of weight X number of reps etc.... Earl is really good about this, I basically am not. He has done it for 30 years so, practice makes perfect. Then every so often we would do measurements Bicep Forearm chest stomach hips thigh calf It kind of works as a checks and balance. At the end of the workout I would put how I felt...tired, pumped, pulled a muscle, etc.. Then at the next workout I would know where I was before and try to go up from there. I think it is time to start again. I gotta get more consistent!!! I love my workouts. I just wish my schedule was a little more forgiving sometimes! Have a good one guys! Valerie BTW how do you guys get those "hot" things or icons to come up with your titles? I have tried to figure it out...but duh?

Nope, never have tracked my workouts...mainly because I don't have a set routine! I know, isn't that horrible?? I really want to have someone help me set one up because...honestly...I have no clue what I am doing at the gym! Anyone want to help??? Marta

YA KNOW VAL THAT WOULD MEAN THAT I WOULD HAFTA BE ORGANIZED AND THAT AINT GONNA HAPPEN...I THINK I WROTE IT DOWN ONCE BUT FORGOT ABOUT IT AFTER THAT....

I know, it is a really great system, but I am like most people...I always have good intentions but somehow...they get lost. Then I get frustrated with myself, so sometimes I wonder if it is worth it for those of us who are not anal. I swear Annie, I read your post and I agree with Mike. You and Earl have got to be long lost relatives. It was like I was talking to him while I was reading your post! He is the excel king around here. Oh oh oh oh LOOK GUYS!! I GOT A HOT!! Doesn't take much does it? Well, I am gonna try to get a work out in today. So far the kiddies at the pool seem to be behaving themselves. This is when having a gym in your garage is nice. And Kevin, you are right, I forgot the best part of that line with the Africa Hot thing. Sounds like it was too hot to even think let alone get pissed! I would never leave my house because I wouldn't even want to put clothes on in that kinda heat.

What can I say? Excel rocks! You have a good man there, Valerie (which you knew)

You are right about Earl. I am very blessed. I think I am the lucky one to be sure. He is truly one in a million. How many guys do you know that will walk into a relationship with three kids (one of whom has a serious mental illness diagnosis) and take over? He came with a steady job and a lot of patience! Imagine that? Of course there are days when I just want to throttle him but I am sure I am not the easiest person to live with! Had to kiss a lot of toads to get to him but I finally found my prince charming. I think I will keep him for a while! Excel is a neat program. I just have him set it up, he shows me where to put the numbers in and I do. I don't know about all the other stuff behind it, couldn't make up a spread sheet if my life depended on it, but it is great to keep records on.

I understand the toad kissing believe me. I am at a point in life where I am much more concerned about being happy with myself (wls, lifting, fixing up my house, etc) than with dating. I'm sure I'll go a little boy crazy when I lose a bunch of weight, within reason. It would be nice one day to find "The right Guy" but I am holding my breath no longer.

Oh girl, been there, done that, got the shirt, the hat, the ash tray, door mat and the souvenier video to boot. Just wait, you will be a whole new person and ready to conquer the world. Then you watch how many people come knocking on YOUR door. But you are right...Gotta love yourself first.