Day 12/90

272.1 lbs

Well, here is one of those unexplained weight spike days. They tend to come when you're feeling REALLY good... like you've got your A game to deliver. I woke up this morning and scratched my chest - only to find that there was a bit less flab there to scratch. It was noticeable. I felt great and jumped out of bed to get a weigh in and start my Legs and Back workout.

I hit the scale. Up 3 lbs in a day? What the hell is the deal? I think after years of weighing myself that I understand how much salt, workouts, dehydration, and alcohol all play a role. Any rich, salty foods (My dear mother in law's eggplant and stuffed peppers last night?) will retain water on me. I can tell by the way my wedding band fits. Any alcohol consumption (bottle of beer last night?) also contributes to this.

I didn't let it get me down, I just need to make sure I hyper hydrate myself today.

The leg and back workout was "glorious" to quote my boy Tony. I did NOT want to do it this morning, but I got going and by the time the warmup and stretch was done, I was ready to go.

I worked hard on this, and felt that my legs were less shaky, and I was able to do more. I wish I had a better option for the pullups. I don't have bands big enough to challenge me, yet I'm several pounds away from being able to haul my ass up in the air. I should almost rear my head back in the gym to do assisted pullups just to get them done on these days.

The workout was good. Wall squats sucked - as always... but I got it done.

Protein shake with banana for breakfast, and I was satisfied and off to work.

Tomorrow is Kenpo and then 2 weeks DONE!