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Get Fit

Nick Momrik3 Comments

Two weeks ago my weight topped out at 197 pounds. Right then I knew it was time for some changes. I’d hit 195 before, but for some reason the 7 on the end affected me a lot more. It’s only 3 pounds away from 200, which I never hope to hit, even in my later years. I sure as hell didn’t want to hit 200 at 26!

I bought a Pro-Form Elliptical 130 XP last week as a first step. A great feature of the machine is it can be hooked up to a computer and linked up to an account on ifit.com. Right now I’m testing out the trial membership which allowed me to enter some information and I was given a workout program. With the elliptical connected to my computer the resistance is controlled by an audio cable and I get workout routines that are built to my fitness level. I’ve only used it twice so far, but I really like it.

I’ve also tried out some yoga and pilates routines that I downloaded found on the Internet. For those that don’t know, both are workouts that focus a lot on breathing. From my limited knowledge, yoga focuses more on holding a stretching motion, while pilates incorporates more movement into the stretching. Both are very relaxing and can be done anywhere.

Everyone knows excercise by itself won’t do everything, so I’m also attempting to eat a little healthier. My goal is to get down to 180 pounds where I should be. I figure I should be able to do this by the end of March at the latest. I also want to feel better about the state of my body and gain more energy.

Wish me luck!

Good Service

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When I go out to eat I expect good service from my waiter/waitress. You don’t have to be over the top, but I don’t want to feel neglected. I expect a fresh drink when my glass is full. Bring the check after we’re done eating or if we’re taking a really long time at least ask if we’d like our check at that point. Come back to the table to see how things are going, but don’t come so often that I don’t have time to eat my food and enjoy the company I’m with. My sister has been a waitress since high school so maybe I have high standards when I go out to eat.

Last night I went out to Hooters with my brother and some of his roommates. They have $6 pitchers and $0.35 wings for Monday night football each week. The view isn’t too bad either. I ordered a pitcher of beer figuring a friend would show up and he’d help me drink it. It turns out he was already there and I didn’t see him with some other people when I did a quick look through the place. So…needless to say, I had a whole pitcher to myself.

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Sucky Sake

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On Saturday I went out to Genji’s, the local Japanese steakhouse. I’ve been to one other Japanese steakhouse, but it was at least 10 years ago in Florida. It was great food back then and great food this weekend. Since we were out celebrating a friend’s birthday, we got a round (which actually turned out to be enough for 2 rounds) of Sake. I’ve never drank a steaming alcoholic drink before, but if they all taste like Sake, I hope I never drink one again. That stuff smells nasty as hell and tastes even worse. At least I can say I’ve tried it.