The Heavy Load...Cheat Cutter

I was really excited about "the run" my son and I were going to attempt yesterday afternoon. Luckily, eh..em...unfortunately, it was raining so we were unable to get out.

Before you give up on me please understand that we did go run this morning at 5:30 a.m.

I explained the path we would take today while I waddled and Bryce ran down the damp road. I said, "Instead of making a complete loop, (which would have made our total length about two miles) we will be turning to head back to the house a couple of blocks (8 to be exact) short of our goal."

Bryce replied, "Dad, you're a cheat-cutter"!

Now, I don't know exactly what a cheat-cutter is or how it is defined...but I didn't need a definition. I understood precisely what "cheat-cutter" meant and why our son was calling me by that name. I thought I would explain the importance of gradually working up to our goal of two miles, but I just kept my mouth shut. He busted me. He was fine, no complaining, no mumbling of being up at 5:30 a.m. to run with dad. I on the other hand woke up and immediately walked outside to notice that it was damp and drizzly.

I tried to explain the hazards of jogging in that environment to Bryce while he was in bed.

I explained that..."maybe we should wait for a better day". God bless him...he popped up, told me no and in 5 minutes we were on the road. Honestly, I feel so much better today. Exercising has that affect on a person. It's just getting out that first day. I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Cool damp weather screams one thing and one thing only...Mexican food!

Unfortunately, our town is lacking in the department of quality Mexican food! That being said, I did enjoy a Mexican plate last night at a local restaurant. The food was mediocre. For lunch I had a 12 inch sub sandwich. No chips were consumed yesterday. Not the best eating decisions yesterday, but certainly not the worst I've done.

I believe it's important for a person to experience both strength and cardio training while trying to lose weight. Does that mean I need to lift weights? No! I squatted down to pick up a pen...I had to lift 100 lbs. (100lb. squat)in order to jump back on my feet. I take a step and my calves burn from pushing 100 pounds on my internal calf machine. When I get up from a chair I work my gluts. I strength train all the time. Why do I mention this?

Because, it is hard for those who are overweight to move effeciently.

It's painful! Walking this morning, (while I know it will help) will make me sore tomorrow. If I were at a healthy weight it would be much easier to do daily activities. Little things that others find easy are much more difficult if you are overweight.
I'm glad I have started exercising again...and even though our son called me a "cheat-cutter" it was all worthwhile when he hugged me and said "I Love You Daddy".