I came back from Labor Day to discover that the gym I faithfully go to six mornings each week is going to be closed for the entire month of September. Guess what blows. THAT does, that's what!
Instead, I'll be running the stadium bleachers at 5:30 AM -- in the freakin' dark! I couldn't be more jazzed. Truth is, I'd rather stick to going to a gym. The thing is though, going to another gym just doesn't work for me logistically. This month is going to be interesting.
I'll also be in the dark about how much I weigh. I'm a creature of consistent behavior and I've consistently weighed myself on the scale in the very same gym that's going to be closed all month. Darkness abounds. I won't be able to tell how close I am to reaching my 10-pound weight loss goal. Hmm.
These are minor challenges. No big deal. I'm going to focus on the important stuff; eating right, continuing to exercise, and trying not to trip and break my neck on the stairs at the stadium. Good times.
Speaking of eating, here's another tool in my dieter's tool kit;
4. Protein Powder
It's great after a strenuous workout. There are two primary fuel sources I want my body tapping right after an hour of pushing weights; adipose tissue and a frosty protein smoothie. The adipose comes from this layer of insulation covering the guy I plan to be and the protein smoothie is made from a full serving of EAS Chocolate Protein.
Why EAS (chocolate) protein powder and not some other brand? Because I'm cheap and lazy. I go to Costco about once a month and that's the brand they sell. They sell it in 5-lb. bags and it's pretty inexpensive there compared to other places and other brands at other places. It really isn't ALL about being cheap and lazy. EAS produces some good products and the protein mix I use is good stuff. Mixed with flax and fruit in the Blendtec and it's downright palatable.
(Day 470 / -154 lbs.) Challenge In The Midst of A Challenge
9/04/2008 08:52:00 PM | protein | 2 comments »
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Hi Steve, Sorry to hear about the gym closing. I hope the bleacher thing works out and that you don't break your neck! :)
They've got that same whey protein powder at Sam's Club and I have thought about trying it since the cost is right, but I am used to making shakes with just my prtein powder and nothing else (or maybe the occasional banana) and it tastes great - is this stuff really bad?