The Countdown Begins
Yesterday I met with the personal trainer, Josh, at my gym for a re-evaluation. I started working out at the gym in January. At the time I was 249 lbs, and had a body fat count of 35%. For those who don't know, I started my weight loss in the summer of 2003, after an extended illness in Ireland. I was 300 lbs at the time.
So how did things look yesterday? I am currently 219 lbs., with a body fat count of 23%! Josh was impressed with what I have accomplished. Next week, he is going to shadow me while I do my usual workout, so he can suggest how I can get to the next level of fitness.
Yesterday was the 1 year mark to the opening ceremonies of the Gay Games in Chicago. For those interested in learning more about the games go to www.gaygameschicago.org . I hope to see several friends and fmaily members there to cheer me on.
I have been running for almost a year. The furthest I have run is 5 miles. I have a ways to go to reach the 10K mark.
Today I did my workout, and ran 1.65 miles. Typically on a workout day I try to run between 1.5-2 miles.
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posted by Javarunner1962 @ 9:22 AM
4 Comments:
Charlie, this is a brilliant idea. I'll be following your journey with interest - and cheering you on.
Thanks Sandra. I've posted on blogs, just never started one. We'll see how it goes.
Yay!!!! Go Charlie!!! Woohoo! Maybe I'll have to get out to Chicago again next year to see you compete! :)
Charlie, I'm teary-eyed at the thought of you doing this. I can't tell you how proud I am of you. You have become my role model.
You are dealing with so much crap right now and, you being you, once you got past the pain you've chosen a productive way to channel all your energies, frustration, and difficulties.
You have my undying support and if it is at all possible, I will be there next year to cheer you on.
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