Korner Talk

We had a free health wellness test last year at work where they measured our body fat and blood. It was a pleasant suprise to find out that my body fat % was pretty low. At that time, I had been going to the gym about twice a week on average. I spent most of my time pumping iron and looking at my bulging biceps and pecs in the mirror.  My diet also leaned more heavily on the protiens, good fats, and “slow carbs” (wheat) while cutting out rice, candy, soda, and other junk food. 

A few months after the wellness test, I started going out with my lady which put a stop to my visits the the 24hr fitness and my good eating habits. The only workout I get these days are the once a week basketball games and giving Mochi a bath. I’m a couch potato now and I can feel it in my belly.

All that being said, I took a fitness assessment at the gym at work and I was suprised by the results. I already knew that I had lost a good chunk of weight since last year but that was due to getting sick and not being able to eat for a week. When I found that my body fat % was actually lower than last year, that was quite shocking. Even my resting heart rate and blood pressure got better. It doesn’t make any sense. None!

Whatever the reason, I should be fortunate enough to be healthy. Medical expenses can bankrupt you so it pays to stay healthy. My wallet is still stinging from visiting the hospital. Unless I have a limb that is falling off or I’m bleeding out of control, I’m never want to see a doctor again (except for Mei).

Preventative care is the best way to avoid the doctors office so I’m heading back to the gym (assuming I don’t drop the barbell on my head). I use to lift to get buff. Now I’m lifting to stay healthy. The new plan is to do reps that will keep the heart pumping while strengthing the key muscle groups that will protect the body parts that have been falling apart.

The first area of concentration would be the “core”, or abs, obliques, and lower back. My major concern is to prevent my back from falling apart again. Knock on wood that that hasn’t happened lately, especially since I’ve picked up playing bball again. The second area are the shoulders and upper back where I’ve been experiencing pain after throwing and backhanding the lady when she gets out of line. I’ve also got to work on my jelly legs. They were once magnificent oaks that have been whittled down to toothpick like twigs.

I’m also going to change the diet around a bit. The plan is to consume more calories while separating out the meals into four even portions. Once I buy that bullet blender, I’m also going to take up chugging that whey again. Mmmm, liquid protien.

As for scheduling, I plan to hit up the gym at work at least twice a week whenever I can go. I’m still planning on playing ball on Thursdays. The phyiscal trainer at the gym said that I should get another assessment in six months so I guess we’ll see what happens then. My guess is that I’ll be too frustrated with coding that I’m going to be beating up on them weights.