I know it's been awhile..

I'll write something soon. I had a death in the family and simply haven't been up to blogging.

Stopped by the Cops Again

My aunt who lives in Ft. Lauderdale was in town this past weekend. I think she had been here since Thursday. I called her Saturday night and asked if she wanted to do brunch before she left on Sunday. She said sure, but then called me back later that night and said my grandfather was going to cook breakfast and that I should come out there instead.

Normally, I would have been fine with that, but he lives in a neighboring city about 45 minutes away from me and breakfast is...breakfast, which meant that I would have to get up extra early to make it there on time...and at this point it was already after midnight. I told her "ok" and that I'd be there. I mean...its not like I can say "I'm not coming because I want to sleep longer."

So, the next morning I start my trek. I left my apartment around 9:10 am. Around 10:15 am...I tend to drive slow so it took longer than 45 minutes...I start getting into the city. Now the road I take goes from 65 mph all the way down to 25 mph in a very short amount of time. It was also at this time that my mother called me to see how far away I was (I don't know why...they'd already eaten dinner). So, I'm on the phone and she asks where I am..."I'm passing the sheriff's office. Oh...shoot there's an officer and he's pulling out...let me get off this phone." So of course the officer gets behind me... and trails me like they always seem to do before they stop you. And then the lights came on.

The officer told me he clocked me going 45mph in a 25 mph zone and asked if there was any reason for that. So, I told him exactly what I just wrote about my aunt, grandfather, breakfast, being late, mom called, and I wasn't paying attention even though I'm from the city and thus, familiar with the road. He said "Ok," took my license and registration and went back to the car. A few minutes later he came back and gave me my license, registration, and a warning. Yep, only a warning.

My parents told me the city was trying to raise money for whatever reason and that I should have gotten a ticket instead (thanks Mom and Dad). Truth be told...I never expected to get a ticket and have never been given a ticket for speeding (although this was the first time I was stopped for speeding, although there was one time that I...no I better not manifest that here). Like I've stated before, I'm a pretty good positive thinker. But I was also ready to hand that ticket over to one of the family members that was rushing me to get there in a hurry. But it all worked out, God is good, I saw the family, and ate cereal.

Update...Part 2

I have been on the Fat Smash Diet for 40 days now, and have lost 17lbs while on it...bringing my grand total to 31lbs. I'm also walking/running 4 miles a day. I walk a mile to and from my car throughout the day and then head to the park to walk two miles and run one. But man...that heat is something serious. I'm just doing my best to stay hydrated so that I don't pass out while I'm huffing and puffing and listening to Letoya's "She Ain't Got Shit On Me" LOL. That's my motivation music. Oh and yesterday was my parent's wedding anniversary. They've been married 26 years...shout out to them.

A Little Update

I've lost 12 lbs since I started "The Fat Smash Diet." I'd already lost 14 lbs before starting the diet. So in total, I've lost 26 lbs. I've also been lifting weights and am starting to see noticeable results. A few mornings ago I woke up and looked at my arm and laughed. I like men with nice arms (some may call that a fetish). And now I'm one of those men! LOL It was a good laugh, a healthy laugh. My legs are shaping up nicely as well. I'm also up to working out 6 days a week. I do cardio and weights on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My two "nothing but Cardio" days are Tuesday and Thursday. I do yoga on Sunday. And I don't do anything on Saturday unless I skipped a day during the week. I plan on keeping this up. My confidence has also boosted. I proudly wear my shirts tucked. Heyyyy!

Getting it back...(Body, Results, etc.)

Not much has been going on lately. Just living, working, and exercising. I’m 17 days into Dr. Ian’s Fat Smash Diet and have lost around ten pounds. I tweaked the program a bit. I’d been exercising and doing weights for about a week or two before I started the diet. However, the program suggests waiting until Phase 3 to incorporate weights into your workout routine. I didn’t want to stop so I kept on doing the weights. I’ve noticed a significant change in my body. I’m visibly thinner, and my limbs are more toned. I have a goal to be beach-ready in September (although I’m sure I won’t be going to a beach as I don’t do open water like that). Also, I got my STD test results yesterday. Everything was negative. While I’m getting my body in better shape and taking personal inventory I’ve chosen to become celibate. I wasn’t getting any on the regular anyway...LOL


On the downside of things...I think I'm developing feelings for someone. And I don't want to...

Oh nothing much...

I've just been living and working, not much going on at the moment. I've started Dr. Ian's "Fat Smash Diet Program." I'm on Day 4 of Phase 1. So far, its going pretty good. The first day was the hardest, but now I'm settling into it. It lasts for nine days and I'll be finished with the detox/first phase on Wednesday. My mom was supposed to be doing the diet with me, but she's cheated every day...except for today...well I don't know what she's ate since I spoke to her this morning. At any rate, I've lost 4 pounds already. Wish me luck...

I hate first impressions...

Just in general, I hate first impressions. I once went to a "meet and greet" with some people from a message board that I frequent. We were all cool on the board and I thought it would have been an enjoyable experience. However, when we actually met up it was something off-kilter...me LOL. I attribute that to them not knowing I was gay and trying to cover it up. Oh well, I'm glad I grew out of that. I spoke to one of the members recently and he said that I seemed like I didn't want to eat in front of them, LOL. That's kind of an odd observation though because I distinctively remember enjoying corn on the cob and then making a joke about it. I just don't like first impressions. They are too weighted...like an honors course in high school. I'm the type of person who has to warm up to you. My first impressions are cordial at best and are in no way warm and personable. But I mean really...is that my fault?