A late Happy Christmas to you all!

I'm writing this from my hotel room in Whistler. I decided to come up for the holidays after all and got really lucky with a good deal on a room at the last minute! It's kind of strange being away from home for Christmas but we're having a great time up here. The snowfall is AWESOME!!!

You'll be pleased to hear that I decided against trying to ski. Trying to control both my feet at the same time is something I feel is best reserved for when I'm walking or biking. Not on snow! So I've been out boarding. I rented a complete (beginner) set (board, boots, bindings, leash) for the 2 weeks even though I don't think I'll be able to do this every day for two weeks! It's not been that expensive actually, my pass has been the bit that took me by surprise! a 10 day ticket (I figure I can do some low level stuff the days I don't want to head up onto the main runs) cost me $530!!! I can't get used to the Canadian dollar being worth more than the US dollar. Weird. 

Anyhow, everything else is pretty cheap.  Food and drink is about the same as eating out back home and up here there are all sorts of characters to hang around with. We met a guy at lunch today whos just kind of dropped out of society. He's spent the last year traveling to all these crazy places trying out different sports and just chilling. Nice work if you can get it! Anyhow, tuns out he's a really good guy. He's offered to show us a few places off the route map so we'll head out with him in a day or two and see what else this place has to offer. I can't believe I've never been here with my bike!

The exercise has kind of dropped off a little while I've been here but I figure with all the outdor stuff that's been going on I got to be doing ok. Obviously I'm not in as much control of what I eat (I tell you, there are some good burgers up here!) but I'm trying. I weighed myself tonight and I'm pretty impressed. I haven't put anything ON it's just I haven't lost as much as I did previously. Hey, plenty of time to get back into it in the new year, right?

Well, it's time for bed. It's 3am here and we'll be out at 7 again to try and beat the crush. Nothing like a sub zero start when it's still dark to make you wonder what you're doing here!

I hope you all had a great Christmas.

Until next time!

Current stats

Weight - 249 pounds

Chest - 46" ???

Waist - 35"

(I had to buy a new pair of jeans when I got here, my old 501's just kept falling down! Can't believe it's only been a month!)

Time to breathe

I never thought I'd end up being so happy to update this thing, especially as often as I have been! I don't know if it's because of work and my needing to let of a little steam, or just because it's quite cathartic. Whatever it is, I'm quite into it. Oh, and my exercise!

This week I've pushed my workouts up to a full hour a day. The guide says I can do 45 minutes 3 days a week but I'm loving the new look I've got! It's been years since I was this trim, and I've really only just started out with this!

Oh, and I've had a few people ask me what I'm using to get these results. Follow the link below:

www.turbulencetraining.com

And yes, I'd recommend this to anyone!

Work is steadily getting calmer. Everyone seems to have caught up with everything they have to do before the break and we've now got 4 guys out of the office on extended vacations. Will has already headed up to Whistler (I'm meant to be going skiing with him & his friends over Christmas) and Daves family have swarmed in from all over the country. Fun for all!

Time to get back to it. Until next time!

Current stats

Weight - 254 pounds
Chest - 45"
Waist - 36" !!!

(my jeans no longer fit - even when I do my belt right up! I'm loving this and so is Sandy!)

Ow. Be gentle.

I've been working out every day for a week. As you can guess my pant shocker was a good motivation to lose the weight! This new exercise plan has been fantastic. It's hard on me but for 45 minutes a day I'm doing something positive for myself and I'm finding it strangely relaxing to be working out like this again. Its been a very long time since I have. The only problem is I haven't been able to ride my bike far since I started. It's really taking it out of me. Hey, this can only be a good sign can't it? If you check out my stats I think you'll get as big a surprise as I did!

On other topics I've got dinner plans tonight with Tom & Becky. I haven't seen Becky in forever and I'm looking forward to catching up with them both. We've got a bit of a drive to get to the restaurant but I ate there a few years ago and if it is as good as I remember then it'll be well worth the trek.

Work is beginning to get hectic. The closer we get to the christmas break the closer the boss gets to a meltdown (JUUUUUST kidding Bill). Seriously though, the two week break will be good for everyone in the office. I've had an invite to go skiing up at Whistler for Christmas but I haven't been on two planks in years and I don't heal as fast as I used to. We'll see. It could still be fun!

Will write again soon. Who'd have thought I'd enjoy this?

Current Stats
Height - 6'
Weight - 267 pounds
chest - 46"
Waist - 39"

Time of year.

I'm depressed. I woke up this morning thinking it would be a good day. You know, lots to look forward to in the coming month! I turn 47 soon! Ummm... yeah... that's something to celebrate...

Anyway. It's no secret I've been kind of letting myself go a bit lately. I've not been out on my bike in a few days and my last real ride ended at the bar on the way back. Not exactly the healthiest thing to do.

So this morning when I got up and got dressed I pulled my favorite smart pants from the closet. The ones I save for special occasions and fun stuff. I pulled 'em up thinking about what shirt I was going to wear and discovered I could hardly do them up. Crap. This isn't good! They were always close fitting but this was beyond that. I had to breathe in to do the button up and if I did that there was no chance of breathing out. Hmmm. This isn't what I need just before my birthday!

Call it middle age spread, call it winter weight gain, call it me being a lazy bastard lately. I've got to do something about this before all I can wear is sweat pants.

My exercise plan kicks in tomorrow! Which means tonight it's burritos and beer.

Wish me luck!