Last night I had a presentation in ft bend county. I did not get home until 10 pm.
Didn't set my alarm so when I woke up spontaneously this morning at 4:39 I realized that I didn't have time for my yoga. I was a little bummed. But after a cup of coffee got over it.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
It's rest week. Week 8 of the P90x Classic.
The first 4 weeks was a little messy due to all of the travel, but this 4 week period has been largely uninterrupted.
Blood sugar is staying in the range and my weight is still low 180s.
Today BG was 93 but typically runs 95 to 101.
Long drive today from work to Tyler Texas. Kicking off a job for a refinery to try to limit flaring events.
Good work.
I set my retirement date for February 3, 2020.
Makes me relax a little bit, but also a little nervous. :)
School is really good right now.
Had lunch with President Khator last week as part of a focus group.
So impressed with the kids that are working on their Masters and PhDs
Marci says that I should work on my own doctorate.
I wonder what Ii would work on?
The first 4 weeks was a little messy due to all of the travel, but this 4 week period has been largely uninterrupted.
Blood sugar is staying in the range and my weight is still low 180s.
Today BG was 93 but typically runs 95 to 101.
Long drive today from work to Tyler Texas. Kicking off a job for a refinery to try to limit flaring events.
Good work.
I set my retirement date for February 3, 2020.
Makes me relax a little bit, but also a little nervous. :)
School is really good right now.
Had lunch with President Khator last week as part of a focus group.
So impressed with the kids that are working on their Masters and PhDs
Marci says that I should work on my own doctorate.
I wonder what Ii would work on?
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Reading!
I have been reading a ton!
The two classes this semester are chock a block each week and then there are the long term assignments too.
Working through the P90x for the third go round is interesting. The first three week period I substituted the bike route for the cardio. Did the Tour de Cure with Josue. 47 miles. Still lifting.
I forgot how hard some of that was since I had not done so much of it during the Lean experience.
Legs and back - hard.
Plyo metrics - hard.
Hoping to get my weight back in the upper 170s as it has creeped into the mid 180s. I don't look bad, but it is s slippery slope. Body fat % is at 21so that seems in control.
My blood sugar has been good, but I need to get an HBa1c to be certain.
Still working on the Slaughter paper. Maybe that was not my best idea..,
The two classes this semester are chock a block each week and then there are the long term assignments too.
Working through the P90x for the third go round is interesting. The first three week period I substituted the bike route for the cardio. Did the Tour de Cure with Josue. 47 miles. Still lifting.
I forgot how hard some of that was since I had not done so much of it during the Lean experience.
Legs and back - hard.
Plyo metrics - hard.
Hoping to get my weight back in the upper 170s as it has creeped into the mid 180s. I don't look bad, but it is s slippery slope. Body fat % is at 21so that seems in control.
My blood sugar has been good, but I need to get an HBa1c to be certain.
Still working on the Slaughter paper. Maybe that was not my best idea..,
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Busy
As we go over the mid-summer hump I have begun to realize all of the things that I've taken on.
The Statistics class is winding down and has been worth the effort. Dr. Bishop did a good job of presenting the class from many locations domestically and internationally!
I am working on making an interesting paper from the R Slaughter book. studying integral psychology, and getting ready for a trip to Toronto for my first World Futures conference.
Also working on the P90x lean routine - and beginning to get excited about the Tour de Cure ride coming up this September...
:)
The Statistics class is winding down and has been worth the effort. Dr. Bishop did a good job of presenting the class from many locations domestically and internationally!
I am working on making an interesting paper from the R Slaughter book. studying integral psychology, and getting ready for a trip to Toronto for my first World Futures conference.
Also working on the P90x lean routine - and beginning to get excited about the Tour de Cure ride coming up this September...
:)
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
I have started my second week of the P90x Lean; good cardio. finished the first round of P90x classic the week before we went to Germany. felt good to be done. I had about 3 weeks off. and its good to be back now to.
I was intending to watch my diet closer, but I haven't been able to gut up and log everything.
just too complicated?
I was really tired yesterday evening so I watched a Stan Lee movie Lightspeed. It was terrible, but I watched it all... like I said, very tired yesterday. :)
I am running out of test strips for my AccuChek, so I need to go back to the Daktari for a prescription.
hassle, but they are half price when I go through the system,
Looked at my summer semester last night - preview - looks like math!
I think that this statistics course is one of the main reasons this is a Masters of Science.
I was intending to watch my diet closer, but I haven't been able to gut up and log everything.
just too complicated?
I was really tired yesterday evening so I watched a Stan Lee movie Lightspeed. It was terrible, but I watched it all... like I said, very tired yesterday. :)
I am running out of test strips for my AccuChek, so I need to go back to the Daktari for a prescription.
hassle, but they are half price when I go through the system,
Looked at my summer semester last night - preview - looks like math!
I think that this statistics course is one of the main reasons this is a Masters of Science.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Geting tired
I am struggling with my Ab Ripper X right now. after my Back and Bicep work out I was low on gas to complete the Ab Ripper moves.
had a sudden 5 lb loss last week - Tuesday to Tuesday. I think maybe the 1lb per week that Ii was putting on there for a few weeks was water or swelling or something?
My fat % is hanging at 21.5 to 22. I guess that I need to eat less fat. looks like my cholesterol may be creeping up even though I am on the Crestor.
Cheers to the world - I like my P90x and I keep doing it! So looking forward to next week's rest though!
had a sudden 5 lb loss last week - Tuesday to Tuesday. I think maybe the 1lb per week that Ii was putting on there for a few weeks was water or swelling or something?
My fat % is hanging at 21.5 to 22. I guess that I need to eat less fat. looks like my cholesterol may be creeping up even though I am on the Crestor.
Cheers to the world - I like my P90x and I keep doing it! So looking forward to next week's rest though!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Starting week 6 of p90x
Well here I am at the start of week 6 of my P90x journey.
My BG has been good, ranging from 92 to 110 for no apparent reason...
My HBA1c has gone up a point, which bummed me out - as did my 30 day body pictures.
I thought that as hard as Ii worked for the first 30 days that i should have seen more change, but twas not to be.
I have lost a lot of my love handles, but the abs are still reclusive under a layer of stubborn stomach fat.
Seeing more muscles in other places though - so more to come...
I need more sleep, but the school, workout routine, grand kid routine is not conducive I guess.
My BG has been good, ranging from 92 to 110 for no apparent reason...
My HBA1c has gone up a point, which bummed me out - as did my 30 day body pictures.
I thought that as hard as Ii worked for the first 30 days that i should have seen more change, but twas not to be.
I have lost a lot of my love handles, but the abs are still reclusive under a layer of stubborn stomach fat.
Seeing more muscles in other places though - so more to come...
I need more sleep, but the school, workout routine, grand kid routine is not conducive I guess.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Bummed
Marci took my 30 day pictures last night and I was really disappointed at how hard I had to study them to detect any difference.
30 days of hard work and my body fat percentage has gone down 1% and my love handles are reduced.
I must not be doing the diet right - Hell I am not doing anything but eating more of the same stuff I was eating before.
I am going to do some studying and try to get something out of this next 30 days.
30 days of hard work and my body fat percentage has gone down 1% and my love handles are reduced.
I must not be doing the diet right - Hell I am not doing anything but eating more of the same stuff I was eating before.
I am going to do some studying and try to get something out of this next 30 days.
Friday, February 10, 2012
week 4
I am in my "rest" week four for p90x.
School is beginning to ramp up and so is the APF!
Work is down so a little relief there.
I am not seeing the changes that I was hoping for.
Maybe I should work harder on the diet?
but it has only been 3 1/2 weeks - Ii guess that Ii owe Tony more than that!
:)
I feel OK, but the left shoulder and knee and lower back seem to be complaining a lot these days.
in general I am very blessed and glad to be able to do all of these things.
There is a possibility that I might end up in London this year for a futures conference.
September.
that would be cool.
School is beginning to ramp up and so is the APF!
Work is down so a little relief there.
I am not seeing the changes that I was hoping for.
Maybe I should work harder on the diet?
but it has only been 3 1/2 weeks - Ii guess that Ii owe Tony more than that!
:)
I feel OK, but the left shoulder and knee and lower back seem to be complaining a lot these days.
in general I am very blessed and glad to be able to do all of these things.
There is a possibility that I might end up in London this year for a futures conference.
September.
that would be cool.
Friday, January 27, 2012
New Bloggering
Today was P90x legs and back + Ab Ripper.
I did not know last week that Ii ws supposed to Ab rip on friday - but now I do!
Yesterday I published my first UH Futures Blog on an infographic for dance.
I am going to start pipelining a few. I have one on Life (John Conway) stocked on my diigo account.
Ii am thinking about doing a write up on the Fish Banks simulation from the angle of two PhDs helping 8 students through the course work. Tthat shoudl sell well!
BG was 90 this Am. Staying steady as I increase my work outs.
I did not know last week that Ii ws supposed to Ab rip on friday - but now I do!
Yesterday I published my first UH Futures Blog on an infographic for dance.
I am going to start pipelining a few. I have one on Life (John Conway) stocked on my diigo account.
Ii am thinking about doing a write up on the Fish Banks simulation from the angle of two PhDs helping 8 students through the course work. Tthat shoudl sell well!
BG was 90 this Am. Staying steady as I increase my work outs.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Plyometrics - round two
I was able to do more this time.
The first round was very confusing, the new motions, the speed, the switching to each new movement.
but finish it I did.
into my second week of the p90x and I am feeling it, and feeling good.
fist night of the World Futures Class last night.
Met Dr. Ezell at the Technology college. She has been around for a few years and is a very intense prof!
World futures looks pretty good.
Reading to do today for the Systems class - lots of reading...
The first round was very confusing, the new motions, the speed, the switching to each new movement.
but finish it I did.
into my second week of the p90x and I am feeling it, and feeling good.
fist night of the World Futures Class last night.
Met Dr. Ezell at the Technology college. She has been around for a few years and is a very intense prof!
World futures looks pretty good.
Reading to do today for the Systems class - lots of reading...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Day P07x - a tired proud, Type 2
Well today I did the stretch dvd for P90x and I must say that I am relieved to be through the first week.
There is of course a lot more to go, but it is a gerat feeling of accomplishment to have made the week.
BG was 92 this am.
I really enjoyed the yoga and the stretch days.
I think that the focus on the excercise has calmed me down considerably.
Nice.
My eating today was probably not exemplary, but here it is
Breakfast taco(s) 1) egg and bacon and 1) barbcoa
yogurt (carbmaster)
cashews
cheese stick
rib eye steak
sweet potato with sour cream and margarine
lettuce salad with Blue Cheese dressing
black-eyed peas with ham bone and ham chunks.
Life is good in Baytown!
There is of course a lot more to go, but it is a gerat feeling of accomplishment to have made the week.
BG was 92 this am.
I really enjoyed the yoga and the stretch days.
I think that the focus on the excercise has calmed me down considerably.
Nice.
My eating today was probably not exemplary, but here it is
Breakfast taco(s) 1) egg and bacon and 1) barbcoa
yogurt (carbmaster)
cashews
cheese stick
rib eye steak
sweet potato with sour cream and margarine
lettuce salad with Blue Cheese dressing
black-eyed peas with ham bone and ham chunks.
Life is good in Baytown!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Day p03x
Into my P90x by three days now.
My BG was 87 this morning. and according to the fitnesspal program Ii scarfed down almost 2400 Calories yesterday.
Eating well, sore as hell!
Today is my first class for spring - systems thinking.
Hopefully after this one I will be able to see forest for the trees.
:)
My BG was 87 this morning. and according to the fitnesspal program Ii scarfed down almost 2400 Calories yesterday.
Eating well, sore as hell!
Today is my first class for spring - systems thinking.
Hopefully after this one I will be able to see forest for the trees.
:)
Monday, January 16, 2012
P01x
First day of the P90x.
Some of the stuff Ii had to put down zeroes for. Could not do them. left hand is a handicap, but should get better.
BG was 94.
will do the ab workout tonight before dinner.
splitting them up so I can get to work on time.
and still get up at my usual time 4Am.
:)
Some of the stuff Ii had to put down zeroes for. Could not do them. left hand is a handicap, but should get better.
BG was 94.
will do the ab workout tonight before dinner.
splitting them up so I can get to work on time.
and still get up at my usual time 4Am.
:)
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Nother day
Noticed this Am that I am not being vigilant about taking my BG in the mornings again.
94 today.
I get a little complacent when the numbers are good - more diligent when they stray.
Not my best behavior. :)
Probably need to count up my strips and get Dr. Isaac to prescribe me some more.
I am somewhat apprehensive about the new P90x program which starts tomorrow.
Well what does not kill me should make me stronger.
94 today.
I get a little complacent when the numbers are good - more diligent when they stray.
Not my best behavior. :)
Probably need to count up my strips and get Dr. Isaac to prescribe me some more.
I am somewhat apprehensive about the new P90x program which starts tomorrow.
Well what does not kill me should make me stronger.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Fit test and moving forward
The p90x fit test was brutal and I did not do well.
Hopefully that means that I will see a great deal of improvement!
I really was not able to determine my resting heart rate.
As soon as I started the new program my POlar HR monitor crapped out.
I thought it was the battery on the receiver so I replaced it, but turns out it is like the waterpump dilemma. it is never the thermostat. well it is never the receiver battery either! Once I replaced the battery in the receiver everything started working well and then after 12 minutes or so the display went to 0bpm.
That pretty much illuminates the transmitter as dead. to buy a new transmitter is 34 bucks. to get the old one repaired is more. Really.
So my fit test [done with Marci as my coach and timer, and Abbie and Claire (3 and 2 yr olds) imitating my every move]
Hopefully that means that I will see a great deal of improvement!
I really was not able to determine my resting heart rate.
As soon as I started the new program my POlar HR monitor crapped out.
I thought it was the battery on the receiver so I replaced it, but turns out it is like the waterpump dilemma. it is never the thermostat. well it is never the receiver battery either! Once I replaced the battery in the receiver everything started working well and then after 12 minutes or so the display went to 0bpm.
That pretty much illuminates the transmitter as dead. to buy a new transmitter is 34 bucks. to get the old one repaired is more. Really.
So my fit test [done with Marci as my coach and timer, and Abbie and Claire (3 and 2 yr olds) imitating my every move]
- Wide stance full hanging pull ups 0
- Vertical leap 11"
- Push ups 8 (had to use my fist as my left palm is still hinky from the surgery)
- Toe touch 4-1/4" beyond toes
- Wall squat 56 seconds
- Bicep curls 20 @ 20lbs (both arms)
- In and outs 20
- Max heart rate and recovery
- t = 0 163bpm
- t = 1 110bpm
- t = 2 86bpm (this is when CF decided to start bawling about crapping her diaper :) )
- t = 3 95bpm
- t = 4 89bpm
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Fit Test day
Tonight I will do my P90x fit test.
I will do the P90 regardless, but it will be a good test of my fitness to start.Ii am thinking about shaving my chest; seems weird, but the pictures are so different.
Blood sugar 89 this am.
need to work on the diet for p90 more.
I want to see my abs, but I am also taking the Metformin and do not want to submarine my BG.
I will do the P90 regardless, but it will be a good test of my fitness to start.Ii am thinking about shaving my chest; seems weird, but the pictures are so different.
Blood sugar 89 this am.
need to work on the diet for p90 more.
I want to see my abs, but I am also taking the Metformin and do not want to submarine my BG.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Saturday Jan 7 '12
Blood sugar 93 this morning.
Going to a funeral for the kids' pediatrician.
He was the good parent of two of April's church buddies and was very supportive of April when she had Abbie. A good man; gone now.
Lots of stress in the house now.
April lied about her whereabouts for the time we were out at the camp.
She has been lying, but I was trying get her to a place where she could tell the truth.
Not able too.
So we are going to clamp down on her until she either leaves, or straightens up.
There is probably another scenario that I am missing. But those are the two that I want most.
Her to straighten up and then leave. Better that she make her way through life knowing the difference between a lie and the truth.
Mostly this has not seemed to affect my blood sugar - it spiked for a bit over the holidays (up 10%) but I seem to be back in my new norm (90's) now. I probably need to schedule my 90 day HBa1c and checkup with Dr.Isaac. Need to check that.
Going to a funeral for the kids' pediatrician.
He was the good parent of two of April's church buddies and was very supportive of April when she had Abbie. A good man; gone now.
Lots of stress in the house now.
April lied about her whereabouts for the time we were out at the camp.
She has been lying, but I was trying get her to a place where she could tell the truth.
Not able too.
So we are going to clamp down on her until she either leaves, or straightens up.
There is probably another scenario that I am missing. But those are the two that I want most.
Her to straighten up and then leave. Better that she make her way through life knowing the difference between a lie and the truth.
Mostly this has not seemed to affect my blood sugar - it spiked for a bit over the holidays (up 10%) but I seem to be back in my new norm (90's) now. I probably need to schedule my 90 day HBa1c and checkup with Dr.Isaac. Need to check that.
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