12/31

I started the blog with lots of enthusiasm but haven’t posted in a while. I brought the car in for service and complements of the dealership’s free wifi, I’m able to post from here this AM.

I got an ‘A-‘ in my first class which was some validation for me that I’m not totally crazy for going back to school with a bunch of 18 year olds. However, the academics doesn’t seem so daunting as much as the physical requirements. Fitness testing including the mile run begins next semester along with aquatics and more advanced movement courses. In the fall is gymnastics and adventure education. Gymnastics seems a bit daunting, adventure education sounds somewhat fun and interesting.

I’ve started training for the mile on the treadmill at the gym, it’s a little cold and slippery outside (especially today) to go outside. So, my goal is to get the mile in less than 10 min. Right now, I’m at 14:20 but I’m increasing my speed everyday; this is one of the nice things about the treadmill. I do, however, find it very tedious and boring, I’d much rather bike or use the elliptical. However, I have to do it so I am. If anyone has any tips/suggestions for training for the mile, I’m all ears.

Since the beginning of November, I’m down about 20 lbs. which is fantastic. Since it’s the holiday season and all, we got a will and the wii fitness. Those things really are amazing, the technology is incredible. According to my wii fitness level, I’m 48 y/o and my mii profile looks like the ‘Newman’ character from Seinfeld. This is quite annoying and am working on changing it.
Happy New Year everyone.

Opening Post

For those of you who are not aware, I've returned to school to pursue my teaching certification for Physical Education. This was not an easy decision; after being laid off at the end of September, I knew that Social Work just wasn't for me so this is what I decided to do. I've taught English, Spanish, Social Studies, Math, Spanish, etc. but have always wanted to do something more fun. Most everyone loves PE, I know I did when I was in school.

While I'm sure we all would like to lose those few extra pounds, gain more muscle (especially for those New Years Resolutions), etc...I've created this blog so I can tell you some of what I'm doing but also to get suggestions from you on how you keep yourselves in shape, certain exercises, foods, trade secrets, etc. I'm very interested to get feedback, both positive and constructive.

My professors often say nobody wants to hire an out of shape PE teacher. The majority of my classmates are undergraduates at least 10 years younger than I so keeping up with them is certainly not easy. To give you some info. on me, to date, I've lost about 18 pounds since Nov. 1st. This AM, I got my wedding ring back on which was fantastic. A brand new gym just opened in our neighborhood which is fantastic and cheap plus I get access to all the Temple facilities. However, the athletes have an amazing facility, us lowly students get the second rate equipment. :)

Honestly, I attribute the weight loss to just eating less, portion control makes a big difference and I pretty much eat what I want. (My wife can attest to that:). So….I will continue to update; as I said before, please continue to read, check it out and comment!