operation: spicy vahjayjay

jon and i made a 2am mish downtown which put us within 1km of both burrito boyz, which of course left us no choice....we must eat burritos. jon, bravely made the trip down into the pit which was overflowing with the drunks...that's my boy. it's a very busy place, people love those burritos. in an ordered chaos kind of way that totally works, numbers are assigned to each burrito but last night the girl working the counter got creative with our numbers and it ended up being totally cute.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 33

I hurt a little today. Last night I did all of my strength training exercises. My arms are getting better at handling my push-ups but my stomach is still getting used to the exercise.

This morning I weighed-in and I'm still the same weight. I also did my measurements and my waist and hips have gone down an inch in size since I measured last. That is incredible.

Today hasn't been to bad. I've been on kind of hungry but that's because I haven't had any water to drink. I really should drink at least two glasses (4 cups).

Tonight, after my friends birthday celebration, I will walk. I think I'm going to double the distance because of the beer I'm going to drink.

Cheers and have a good weekend.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 32

A much need retail therapy session had me walking all over the Scarborough Town Center last night. I must have walked for at least a couple hours. I used that as my walking exercise for the day. Fantastic!

I weighed-in today and I'm down three more pounds. But remember, I had gained a pound back so technically its two pounds but who's counting.

Today I'll be doing some strength training. Push-ups, crunches, modified crunches, lunges and then more push-ups.

Tomorrow morning I'll have to do my measurements.

The Pursuit of Happyness

Yesterday The Pursuit of Happyness came out on DVD. I wanted to see this in the theater but I didn't have a chance. I rented it last night.

I'm glad I was about to take sometime out to watch this DVD. This movie has given me some insight into my life based on experiences and perspective in this film. Just to see how much someone is willing to fight for a better life make me feel that I should be fighting for something better. I shouldn't just except mediocrity from myself. I should pushing myself to do whatever is necessary for the life and dreams that I want achieve. Fitness and health is only the small picture. I must focus on my life as whole instead of just small pieces at a time.

Here's to fighting for a better life.

In my opinion The Pursuit of Happyness is a great film. I would recommend this movie to anyone out there that feels that a better life and happiness is something worth fighting for!

Improve Body Relationship - Day 31

Yesterday I was support to do my strength training exercises. But that didn't happen. I decided to finish my taxes and watch The Pursuit of Happyness instead.

I did stay inside my consumption ranges and I had somewhat of a decent sleep.

Today, I'm going to walk for 20 - 30 mins and then after I had some dinner I will be doing the strength training exercises I missed yesterday.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 30

Today I feel kind of sleepy. But I think that has something to do with the fact that Sunday I didn't sleep well. I woke up a couple times and it took awhile to fall back a sleep. So when I woke up I didn't feel as rested as I normally do.

Last night I walked for about 15 minutes. Not bad considering it was Monday and I had like no energy. Then I had a great dinner with Tamara. To my surprise I stayed with in my consumption ranges.

I did recently recalculate my consumption ranges based on the weight I lost. They have decreased a bit. Which is good because the past few weeks have felt like they've been a bit stagnant.

Today after work I will be doing my strength training.
Stretching, Push-ups, crunches, Leg Lifts, and Lunges are in the routine today. Tomorrow I will hurt. But it'll all be worth it.

I'm slowly closing in on my goal of become fit.

the perfection of a tease....

We currently can only ship to the continental United States.

this is why the internet sucks.
places like this that let you go through
the whole process, deciding on what to order,
only to find out they won't fucking ship it to you.
cockknockers.
fuck america.

Casino Royale

Last night Tamara and I watched Casino Royale.



It is by far one of the best James Bond movies. It has all of the elements that make up a good spy movie. Mystery, actions, sex appeal, nice cars, and great gagets are packed into Casino Royale.

The one thing that made this movie stand out the rest of the James Bond movies is there are a couple sceens that show James Bond is human and can be caught off guard. It is the visualization of mortality that makes our heros more glorious. Casino Royale pulls this off amazingly.

Sometimes the plot gets swayed off course a little but it is all wrapped up nicely in the end.

I would recommend this movie to anyone that is a James Bond fan.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 26

My triceps hurt today. That's what happens when you haven't done any arm exercises in a long while. This just tells me that I have to do more of them. A lot more of them.

My push-up routine is as follows:

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Push-Ups:

Two sets of 12 reps
Two sets of 10 reps
Two sets of 5 reps

Rest for 30 - 40 seconds between each set.

It's a slow start but I have to start slow so my body gets used to all of this activity.

at first when i see you cry it makes me smile...

i can't stop listening to...singing
along with....awe
somely.
hah!







and so much
more.
she's so adorable.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 25

Last night I had a great sleep. Thanks to Tamara I slept soundly. I got a solid 7 hours of sleep. Definitely needed.

Yesterday I did manage to get off the TTC a few stops early and walk the rest of the way. I got about 15 minutes of walking. Today, as long as the rain lets up, I will get off a few more stops earlier and walk the rest of the way. I need to do at least 30 minutes of walking every other day.

Since I had a good sleep I woke up on time. I weighed-in and measured. Seems like I've put on a pound and my measurements have gone up. Not a good sign. It's probably due to the fact that I haven't been counting every single thing I eat. Well that has to stop. I'll be counting / measuring everything. Down to the cream / sugar I put in my coffee.
On a more positive note I did some push-ups this morning.

A bit little disappointment but there is new hope.

Lost : Season 3 : Episode 3-18 : Title : D.O.C

This episode of Lost was filled with a lot of answers and many more questions. We found out that John Lock was pushed out a window by his father and fell 8 stores onto his back. That's the reason he was in a wheelchair.

The reason his father pushed him out the window was because he didn't want John to uncover any secrets about his past life as a con-man to his new rich soon-to-be wife.

Also, we found out that "The Others" are using a submarine to get on and off the island. But it doesn't look like they can do that anymore because John destroyed it.

The show just keeps on delivering new plots lines. I think the best part about this episode is the fact that Ben, the leader of "the others", somehow got John's father onto the island.

I'm looking forward to next week episode.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 24

Not to much to report. I couldn't get to sleep last night. Just tossed and turned. I woke up late. Didn't have time to weigh-in or take my measurements. I'll have to do it tomorrow. Since it's a nice day outside today I'm going to walk.

I've been thinking more and more about exercise and I even though I haven't had a regular routine of exercise in, well, years I've become more and more compelled to set something up. Put a routine in stone for at least four months.

We'll see how the rest of this week goes. Next week I'm going to start doing push-ups and crunches.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 23

Last night I went over my consumption ranges. Today I feel a little bad about it but I know every now and again people slip up. I'll just have to do a little more exercise to make up for consuming to much.

The good thing about yesterday is that I got off the TTC a few stops early and walked the rest of the way. If it warms up this afternoon then I'll definitely do it again on my way home.

Tomorrow I'm going to weigh-in and do my measurements (neck, waist and hips). I hope I've lost a few pounds.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 22

This weekend wasn't too bad. I did abuse my body on Saturday.

Friday Tamara and I went out and had dinner at the pub and watched the hockey. Toronto lost to Washington. The food was pretty good and I think I stayed within my consumption ranges.

Saturday my friends and I went to get a table at one of our favorite pubs to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. When we arrived the place was packed. There was standing room only and there was a wait time of at least 45 minutes to get a table. After waiting about 40 minutes and people stealing our table we decided to leave. We went back to my friend's place. We order pizza, drank lots of beer and watched Toronto lose to Montreal. The mixture of too much pizza and lots of beer left me bloated and uncomfortable for the rest of the night. Thankfully when I got home Tamara had a remedy for my bloated belly.

Sunday I spent the day getting back on the right track. Food, sleep and work are all in good shape now.

Today has started out great. I had a good sleep. Woke up early enough to have a nice breakfast, make my lunch and get to work at a decent time. All I have to do now is get some exercise.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 19

I abused my body some more last night. I had a few beers.
I feel alright I just know that tomorrow I'm going to have to do something to make up for the extra calories I consumed last night.

Besides that all is well with the body relationship project. I had a great sleep last night.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 18

I am halfway into week number three of my "Improve Body Relationship" project and things are starting to slow down some. I weighed-in this morning and I haven't lost anymore weight.
I believe there are two reasons for my plateau. The first reason would be because I'm staying within my ranges but I haven't changed the food that I eat. The second reason would be because I haven't been exercising enough. I think its time to switch things up a bit.

Tonight I must walk, run or bike for at least thirty minutes.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 17

I did not weigh-in this morning. I forgot about it completely. I was a little more focused on getting at least seven hours of sleep.

I do feel a hell of a lot better this morning than the past few days.

Tomorrow I will weigh-in as soon as I wake up. Tonight two things must happen. I must walk and I must go to bed early enough to get a least eight hours of sleep.

Sleep and exercise are very important when it come to improving your body relationship.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 16

Tomorrow I'm going to weigh-in and see if I've lost any weight over the past couple of days. I'm sure I've lost a pound or two.

I'm still staying on track. I'm tempted to go to the next step in my program but I think I have to get the walking routine down first.
Plus, I need to get back in the habit of sleeping for eight hours instead of just six.

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Improve Body Relationship - Day 15

This weekend I kind of abused my body a bit.

Friday night I went out with an old friend and have a few beers. By "a few" I mean at least eight pints of beer. Thar really didn't help my cause all that much. But the beer was need because the week was crazy. Saturday morning I weighed-in and I gained two pounds. Not a really big surprise because of all of the beer I consumed.

Saturday and Sunday I took things a little slower. I was good and I stayed inside my consumption ranges. I did go for a walk Sunday in the afternoon which seemed to help with my energy that day.

This morning I weighed-in again and I haven't lost the weight I gained from Friday's adventure. My goal for this week is to stick to the system even on the weekend and walk at least two times for 30 mintues each.

down but not out...not even close

hmmmm...i haven't been doing a very good job at being a blogger it seems. things lately have been kinda wonky and my mom always said if you nothing good to say, than don't say anything at all...who knew i'd listen? has it been awful, maybe for one day but mostly far from it. i've just felt weird or off...it's hard to pinpoint. it's something in my head, something that only i can figure out and work through. i am confident that i'm on the good side of the work through. things are feeling 'normal', more than weeks previous. i really think the winter is to blame. it's possible i could have a touch of the s.a.d but i'm thinking i may have just let the stress from work and life kinda bully me. well no more! fuck you work, fuck you winter and you both can suck it easy. i'm taking me back. it feels good to say that and i believe myself, as weird as that may sound. i'm also going to make a point to not keep things to myself so much because i've learned that it is extremely counterproductive. i have a support system and i am going to let myself be ok with them supporting me, no matter how flippin' crazy i might sound, they'll love me regardless. i received a birthday present yesterday that was well worth the wait and i'm thinking it may aid me in turning my negative, blah energy into something completely positive and creative. it couldn't have come at a better time. so yeah....i'm back bitches.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 12

This moring again I was curious to see if I had lost anymore weight. It seems I've lost a couple more pounds. Again I have to say that I was shocked. I couldn't believe that I lost some weight. This past week I've been really good at watching what I eat and making sure I don't consume too much. It's really starting to payoff.

Last night was the only night that I had to fight off cravings for "bad" food. My supper filled me up but for some reason the "bad food" cravings kicked in later in the evening. I think it was a mixture of two things.

One, my brain wasn't as stimulated is it usually is, and two, I normally drink beer and have a snack when I watch the hockey game. Well last night I had trouble focusing on anything. I took the dog out for a walk and I got my hair cut but I couldn't focus until I was sitting in front of my computer using Photoshop or playing World of WarCraft. This kind of bugged me because I should be able to enjoy the simple things in life like watching a hockey game.

Anyways, it took almost all of my will power not to go out and get a greasy burger or snack on a huge bowl of chips. But since my will power is strong I resisted and drank some water.

Hopefully the rest of today and tonight will be easy with no craving.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 11

This morning when I woke up I was a little curious and I weighed-in again. To my surprise I lost another two pounds. It seems like this new health plan is working well.

I'm putting in my best effort because I know if I want to see a change that I have to go all in.

Tonight I'm going to make an effort to use my computer minimally. I need to focus on a few other thing that like getting some exercise and organizing some of the stuff I have laying around the appartment.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 10

This moring I kind of woke up on time. So I had to time make my lunch and weigh-in.
I have lost 3 pounds in 10 days. Not bad. Not bad at all.

Now I just have to work on getting my walking routine going and then I'll lose weight faster and increase my energy.

Improve Body Relationship - Day 9

Today I was support to weigh-in and yesterday I was supposed to walk for 30 minutes. Well that didn't happen. Why didn't that happen? One reason. I played World of WarCraft till the early hours of morning. I completely ignored the small voice in my head saying that I should go for a walk and then go to sleep. I slept late and didn't have time this morning to weigh-in. Sometimes I have a love/hate relationship with World of WarCraft.

But I'm still sticking with the program and measuring all of my food and making better choices about what I eat.

Today has been horribly cold, -20 degress Celcius, which means tonight will be even worse. It looks like I'll be walking up and down the stairs to get my 30 minutes of walking time.

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