So, I've been growing lax on my commitment to keep this site updated at least on a weekly basis.  Time is moving so very fast these days.  I've been waking up earlier and sleeping less, but the days seem to feel so much more shorter.  Part of it is that I've been so absorbed with this C/C++ class that I've been taking.  The other part of it has been the exercise … though I've been struggling to keep the motivation on the exercise.  I've resolved myself to not sit at the computer first thing in the morning.  I need to knock out the running and the exercise when I wake up.  There can be no exceptions anymore.

I had my first taste of the P90X exercise regimen this past Friday. I think I'm in love with a program and I'm very interested in picking up the DVDs … I still feel a little tight from the workout but I'm looking forward to doing more.  This Tuesday I'll be meeting up with my recruiter to work on my APFT.  I'm worried, but I have until May 18th to get myself into shape.  Right now I'm hoping to meet 50% … I'll be pushing it with my push-ups and sit-ups, but it's not that far from where I'm averaging now.  The running, on the other hand.  I'm having issues controlling my breathing which is leading to early fatigue.

Gaming has come almost to a complete halt. I seem to only play WoW on the weekends anymore – mostly because by the time I'm done with school, it's already 9PM and my wife is usually done with putting baby to sleep by then. Monday is my RPG night, but even that's been intermittent because my recruiter seems to like to schedule everything on Tuesday. Not that I'm really complaining … it's just interesting to note that I don't play as much as I used to.

I've gotten as low as 219 recently while my high is around 224.  I fluctuate five pounds, which I suppose is normal.  I find it discouraging at times when I realize that I've gained weight since I started exercising.  I've gone from 217 to 228, now I'm back down to 222-ish.  Enough of that.  I need to get some rest since I'm going to wake-up at 0800.  Here's a couple sites to keep myself focused on those things that I need to improve upon.

Breathing Tips

  • http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/properbreathing_sbnd.htm
  • http://www.the-fitness-motivator.com/breathing-exercises-for-running.html