Saturday, March 28, 2009

less than 24 hours

I can't wait...

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Pet gym peeve #2

2 days ago I went back to the gym after being sidelined for a couple of weeks. I was really looking forward to working out again.

After doing a couple of exercises, I went to one of the machines for a third exercise and laid down my water bottle to get some weights. At the corner of my eye a saw a guy carrying a couple of plates to the machine, it was apparent that he was using it. So I sheepishly asked if he was using it and excused myself.

Normally this should be ok, but this guy didn't seem to like the fact that I wanted to use the same machine. No smile, no "It's ok", nothing but a semi-pissed off look like I was stealing his stuff. He could have offered me to alternate with him, as any good natured person would. In fact I myself aternated with 3 different people on 2 different machines on that day. No sense in hogging a machine when everyone is there to workout.

And speaking of hogging the machine, when I decided to do a different exercise I saw the same guy still sitting on the machine talking to a friend.... after I've done 2 exercises already. And I don't believe he has even started yet as he was not sweating or breathing heavy. Talk about gym etiquette.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

still here

I started going back to the gym yesterday. Its probably more than a couple of weeks since I last worked out due to the colds/flu. I still have the sniffles, but I figured I needed to get back to the gym.

From what I remember I may have weighed 158lbs prior to getting sick, I am around 152lbs right now. I haven't weighed in using the same scale so I figure I lost a good 5 to 8 pounds over that time frame. I definitely noticed that loss (I don't look intimidating anymore), and I feared that I may have dropped my strength levels as well.

Somehow I had a pretty decent workout (chest and abs) and was surprised that I may not have lost a lot of strength. I took it relatively easy, but I was able to bench the 60lbs dumbells without a problem. Watch out 100lbs dumbells.... you're going to be next hehehe

Overall I'm relieved and assured that I can gain back that lost weight by going back to the gym regularly. Perfect timing as summer is just right around the corner!

Tuesday, March 03, 2009

Surfer dude or Muay Thai fighter

I am currently obsessed in the idea of going to Thailand and train Muay Thai for around a month. I have already scouted a gym and already have a rough estimate of the cost.

On the way to work though, I came to realize that I may also be wanting to go on a surf safari in Siargao. And if I remember, I did some research on it and was hoping to stay for a week or two.

Now I am a little confused on what I want to do. I have 20 days worth of leave starting June and I would like to make use of them by "going local" on a specific destination. I feel that you can only truly experience and appreciate the place by living there for a relatively extended period of time.

I may still have enough time to decide, I just wish I can decide on time and actually do it.