Is it really me…blogging?

Yes it is. It’s been a while, but I feel like writing something – exactly what, well that’s another story. For now, I’ll talk about exercise or lack thereof. Let’s call this a lesson in how we as humans can go off on tangents and rationalize ourselves out of progress.

I started the StrongLifts 5×5 program in November. It was a simple program with complex lifts and an easily-understood concept. I really liked the results I was getting. I only lost a few pounds, but I felt stronger and I was getting thinner. It wasn’t without its drawbacks as I’d go to the Y and have to wait to get on a power rack.

As Christmas drew nearer, I decided to build my own power rack so I wouldn’t have to deal with the crazy parking lot at the YMCA. I figured that the parking issue would prevent me from working out. So I spent the last two months getting the basement ready to be a workout room. Let’s just say that getting my work area ready has been harder than I expected. I am just finishing my power rack, and then I have to get the wights in order. I hope to start lifting tonight.

So in the end, my workaround to the parking issue prevented me from working out.

As Johnny Cash said at Folsom Prison: “How does that grab ya, Bob?”