update

Exercised last night, Paul is ready to step up the intensity. I want to get in better shape first. I'm still feeling the workout if done right. Last night was a good workout. Everything I did made me sore today and I was able to work even though I strained my shoulder Tuesday.

As far as changing the routine, I'm studying up on split routines. A split routine is where you work only a few muscle groups during a workout instead of all of them. I'm doing a total body routine because it is what you need to get into shape. Split routines are for more advanced lifters. Honestly, Paul is probably more than ready. He's in better shape than me body fat-wise. That is kind of ironic since back in the day, he was the fat one. Now I'm the fat one. It doesn't help that I have a desk job either.

I talked to a teacher at school about lifting and he gave me a few pointers. One thing he told me was I need to up my protein intake to build muscle. His formula is one gram of protein for one pound of body weight. I weigh 240. That's a lot of effing protein. When I get to a satisfactory fitness level, I might start doing supplements. Right now it just seems a bit much.

I get a visit from the Humane Society today about the cat I want to adopt. She's a big black cat named Trinity. She seems quite personable. I'm a cat person.

I started cleaning up the yard yesterday. I'm going to get it right before Summer, and the back porch too. I want my yard to be cookout ready. The grill calls to me even now.....the fire...........

Back to exercise, I'm noticing a difference already. With any luck, by Fall, I'll be returning to school a new man. Mainly not a mouth-breathing tub of lard. I want the flat belly, toned arms and such. I'll admit, I don't want to be fat anymore. Being 245 never bothered me, if I was 245 no belly I'd be ok with that. 245 of cut muscle is not an easily attained goal and possibly not realistic. A flat stomach and toned body is, and that is my aim. If I'm still into it later on, we'll see.