Oh my GOD!
This woman is beautiful. I mean I like - no love - women and I have seen lots of pretty women but when I saw the GQ magazine with Jennifer on it - I mean I smiled. I totally, totally smiled - for a long time and starred at the cover. She just makes me feel good. It's hard to explain. Look at the picture and if you are a guy and like women - you are going to smile. She is radiant and attractive and projects playful sex. She still has that girl next door feel - like someone you could hang out with and really have fun with , with or without clothes.
I just really enjoyed the pics in the magazine and have always like her so much I had to blog it!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Sore
Been working out very hard these last couple months.
I workout at the Bally's on Cumberland Ave near 90/94 - it's a great spot cause it is two blocks from my office. I have gotten into a routine since around July - I workout right before lunch and then eat and head back into work to finish the day off. It's worked out well for me.
Since it is winter, and my goal was to be toned and ripped by this summer, I have been working out even more intensely. These last two workouts for instance have been brutal. I target two different parts of my body per workout and yesterday was shoulders and legs. AHHHHHH!!!!
Last night I was fine but today I woke up at 8:30 and was contemplating going to the gym again. I moved and AAAHHHHHH - swore legs. I walked to my balcony and saw it snowing and gave in. Nope - not this morning. I crawled back into bed and woke up around 11:00 am.
It's funny, I have been working out my whole life on and off and never really dedicated myself to structuring my body. I always worked out just to keep in shape and for fun. But this past year it has all been about goals: tight abs, wider chest, etc. I have really been sculpting and trying to get a better body. It's hard and I realize that all those body builders are real artists in away. They - in their head, knew what needs work and chip away at it - for months till they come up close to what they envisoned in their head.
It's kinda sad though in a way. No matter how hard and religiously you work out, we all grow old and even the best of us will lose our bodies in the end. Look at Arnold. It's just amazing that we train so hard for something which is fleeting.
On a side note - I went to a customer site this week and I had not been there in over a year. It was really great to hear all the customer employees who had not seen me in so long comment on how much weight I lost. A couple said "WOW - you got buff!!!"
I know - I know - I'm working out for myself but it really did feel good having others come up who knew me for awhile and say - "Dude you look amazing! What do you eat? Do you workout like every day?"
Working out really does make me feel great. I have so much more energy and am alot more confident about myself. If anyone is interested in a workout buddy and works out at the Bally's on Cumberland - send me an email and we can workout sometime together.
I workout at the Bally's on Cumberland Ave near 90/94 - it's a great spot cause it is two blocks from my office. I have gotten into a routine since around July - I workout right before lunch and then eat and head back into work to finish the day off. It's worked out well for me.
Since it is winter, and my goal was to be toned and ripped by this summer, I have been working out even more intensely. These last two workouts for instance have been brutal. I target two different parts of my body per workout and yesterday was shoulders and legs. AHHHHHH!!!!
Last night I was fine but today I woke up at 8:30 and was contemplating going to the gym again. I moved and AAAHHHHHH - swore legs. I walked to my balcony and saw it snowing and gave in. Nope - not this morning. I crawled back into bed and woke up around 11:00 am.
It's funny, I have been working out my whole life on and off and never really dedicated myself to structuring my body. I always worked out just to keep in shape and for fun. But this past year it has all been about goals: tight abs, wider chest, etc. I have really been sculpting and trying to get a better body. It's hard and I realize that all those body builders are real artists in away. They - in their head, knew what needs work and chip away at it - for months till they come up close to what they envisoned in their head.
It's kinda sad though in a way. No matter how hard and religiously you work out, we all grow old and even the best of us will lose our bodies in the end. Look at Arnold. It's just amazing that we train so hard for something which is fleeting.
On a side note - I went to a customer site this week and I had not been there in over a year. It was really great to hear all the customer employees who had not seen me in so long comment on how much weight I lost. A couple said "WOW - you got buff!!!"
I know - I know - I'm working out for myself but it really did feel good having others come up who knew me for awhile and say - "Dude you look amazing! What do you eat? Do you workout like every day?"
Working out really does make me feel great. I have so much more energy and am alot more confident about myself. If anyone is interested in a workout buddy and works out at the Bally's on Cumberland - send me an email and we can workout sometime together.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thanksgiving
I am off to pig out today. Have relatives who insist on feeding me till I explode - wouldn't want to disappoint them.
Been pretty busy lately with work, new office, a bunch of side projects and of course the never ending house work. It seems no matter how much time you devote to getting things 'taken care' of, you always find more stuff to occupy your time. I remember when I was younger still living with my parents, I always wanted to be older and my weekends was filled with staying up late and playing games and watching cartoons on sat.
Not anymore :)
I was talking to a friend this past week and they had never heard the term "Breaking Night." Not sure if it is a term that my friends and I invited while growing up or if it is a real term. In any case this friend had never heard of it and I was shocked. The term refers to trying to staying up all night and not going to sleep. You "BREAK NIGHT" So I had to explain to him that when I was younger that evey so often some of my close guy friends would come over to my place and we would "Break night" by watching Benny Hill, Dr. Who, play games, etc. Usually the first guy to knock out got pranked on - like we painted their nails or messed with him by flicking his ear while he tried to sleep.
I realised as I explained my younger weekend exploits that I had not "broke night" in quite a while - I mean years. Nowadays I break night over work. No fun at all. So I made a promise that this long holiday weekend, I would make the time and enjoy all the games, movies I spent so much time buying and collecting. So to all you workaholics out there - spend some time this holiday and break night with me. :)
Been pretty busy lately with work, new office, a bunch of side projects and of course the never ending house work. It seems no matter how much time you devote to getting things 'taken care' of, you always find more stuff to occupy your time. I remember when I was younger still living with my parents, I always wanted to be older and my weekends was filled with staying up late and playing games and watching cartoons on sat.
Not anymore :)
I was talking to a friend this past week and they had never heard the term "Breaking Night." Not sure if it is a term that my friends and I invited while growing up or if it is a real term. In any case this friend had never heard of it and I was shocked. The term refers to trying to staying up all night and not going to sleep. You "BREAK NIGHT" So I had to explain to him that when I was younger that evey so often some of my close guy friends would come over to my place and we would "Break night" by watching Benny Hill, Dr. Who, play games, etc. Usually the first guy to knock out got pranked on - like we painted their nails or messed with him by flicking his ear while he tried to sleep.
I realised as I explained my younger weekend exploits that I had not "broke night" in quite a while - I mean years. Nowadays I break night over work. No fun at all. So I made a promise that this long holiday weekend, I would make the time and enjoy all the games, movies I spent so much time buying and collecting. So to all you workaholics out there - spend some time this holiday and break night with me. :)
Saturday, October 18, 2008
300 challenge
So I am about to try and do the 300 challenge. For those of you who do not know what that is it is just a physical workout:
“300”
25x Pull-up +
50x Deadlift @ 135# +
50x Push-up +
50x Box Jump @ 24” box +
50x Floor Wiper @ 135# (one-count) +
50x KB Clean & Press @ 36# each arm (KB’s must touch floor between reps) +
25x Pull-up
(300 reps total)
The Rules
Here are the rules for this challenge:
1. Under 20 minutes, start to finish. That means you start the timer right before the first pullup, and end it after the last pull-up.
* Breaks are allowed within sets; e.g., you may do 15 straight pullups, take a breather, and then do another set of 10 pullups to reach 25 total. Just as long as you don’t go over 20 minutes for the entire workout.
2. Only reps with correct form count:
* Pullups: Some leg swinging is allowed for the pullups (as seen in the video above). Entire head must rise above the bar; active shoulder position at bottom (as opposed to full dead hang) (*no half-pullups).
* Deadlift: must be done with a barbell loaded to 135 lbs., weights must touch the floor at the bottom of every rep.
* Pushups: on your toes (not knees); chest touches the floor first, active shoulder and full extension at the top, body held as a solid plank, the hips do not move.
* Box Jumps: Box must be 24-inches (that’s 2 feet tall - be sure to measure it); must jump with both legs (no running start) and land on box with both feet simultaneously. Once established on the box the athlete must stand up completely.
* Floor wipers: see video link above;
* KB Clean and Press: kettleballs can be substituted with 35-lb dumbbells, as long as both dumbbells touch the floor at the bottom of each rep. Subject should be using two KB’s or DB’s simultaneously (not one-armed), totaling 50 reps. A good repetition is defined as—clean the KBs to the chest, and then with legs locked out, press the KBs overhead into the locked-out (elbows straight) position; bring the KB back down to the chest and then lower the KB down between the legs.
I have been working out very hard the last few months and think i can probably pull it off. I am going to do a trial run maybe at the end of next week. Wish me luck.
“300”
25x Pull-up +
50x Deadlift @ 135# +
50x Push-up +
50x Box Jump @ 24” box +
50x Floor Wiper @ 135# (one-count) +
50x KB Clean & Press @ 36# each arm (KB’s must touch floor between reps) +
25x Pull-up
(300 reps total)
The Rules
Here are the rules for this challenge:
1. Under 20 minutes, start to finish. That means you start the timer right before the first pullup, and end it after the last pull-up.
* Breaks are allowed within sets; e.g., you may do 15 straight pullups, take a breather, and then do another set of 10 pullups to reach 25 total. Just as long as you don’t go over 20 minutes for the entire workout.
2. Only reps with correct form count:
* Pullups: Some leg swinging is allowed for the pullups (as seen in the video above). Entire head must rise above the bar; active shoulder position at bottom (as opposed to full dead hang) (*no half-pullups).
* Deadlift: must be done with a barbell loaded to 135 lbs., weights must touch the floor at the bottom of every rep.
* Pushups: on your toes (not knees); chest touches the floor first, active shoulder and full extension at the top, body held as a solid plank, the hips do not move.
* Box Jumps: Box must be 24-inches (that’s 2 feet tall - be sure to measure it); must jump with both legs (no running start) and land on box with both feet simultaneously. Once established on the box the athlete must stand up completely.
* Floor wipers: see video link above;
* KB Clean and Press: kettleballs can be substituted with 35-lb dumbbells, as long as both dumbbells touch the floor at the bottom of each rep. Subject should be using two KB’s or DB’s simultaneously (not one-armed), totaling 50 reps. A good repetition is defined as—clean the KBs to the chest, and then with legs locked out, press the KBs overhead into the locked-out (elbows straight) position; bring the KB back down to the chest and then lower the KB down between the legs.
I have been working out very hard the last few months and think i can probably pull it off. I am going to do a trial run maybe at the end of next week. Wish me luck.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
NY
Just got back from my vacation in NY.
Went to The ED Sullivan Theater :) Very cool.
Went to Angelo's Pizzeria - David Letterman mentions it sometimes on his show.
Saw Times Square, Central Park - walked up and down broadway and had dinner in China Town and Little Italy.
All in all it was a great time.
I flew an airline that I never tried before - Jet Blue. If you haven't used them before - you should - excellent. your pick of 7 snacks - including animal cracks :) water, juices, sodas included. Direct TV on everyone's chair, XM radio and the seats are leather and lots of room to relax. Free wifi in the terminals - Loved it.
Now that I am back in Chicago - will update my lava site and obviously catch up with all my Ubuntu brethren :)
Went to The ED Sullivan Theater :) Very cool.
Went to Angelo's Pizzeria - David Letterman mentions it sometimes on his show.
Saw Times Square, Central Park - walked up and down broadway and had dinner in China Town and Little Italy.
All in all it was a great time.
I flew an airline that I never tried before - Jet Blue. If you haven't used them before - you should - excellent. your pick of 7 snacks - including animal cracks :) water, juices, sodas included. Direct TV on everyone's chair, XM radio and the seats are leather and lots of room to relax. Free wifi in the terminals - Loved it.
Now that I am back in Chicago - will update my lava site and obviously catch up with all my Ubuntu brethren :)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Rock Band - Guitar Hero
So everyone in my family is addicted to Guitar hero and rock band.
I have lost my xbox360 because of it. It seems I can no longer get any time with my console. All weekend it has been occupied by others playing rockband or guitar hero in tandem. It's fun watching everyone play but to be honest, I enjoy a good rpg or shooter myself. Besides I can only listen to the same 25 songs or so before I find I have to leave the room. Most people just stick to the 5 songs they know anyways so I find that I am starting to hum CREEP now :)
Anyways Rockband 2 is coming out sometime in November. I hope they have alot more songs embeded in the game that more people like.
I have lost my xbox360 because of it. It seems I can no longer get any time with my console. All weekend it has been occupied by others playing rockband or guitar hero in tandem. It's fun watching everyone play but to be honest, I enjoy a good rpg or shooter myself. Besides I can only listen to the same 25 songs or so before I find I have to leave the room. Most people just stick to the 5 songs they know anyways so I find that I am starting to hum CREEP now :)
Anyways Rockband 2 is coming out sometime in November. I hope they have alot more songs embeded in the game that more people like.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Workouts
So I had a BMI test run today.
For those who do not know the BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure for how much body fat an individual has based on their height and weight. The specific device which they used to measure this sent a small jolt of electricity thru my body and then once it has passed thru all my fat, is sent back into the device. Based on this, it is able to determine your BMI.
Well although I run, bike and have been seriously weight lifting for the last several months my BMi was 24.9 which went placed in a chart of my peers places me at very poor not to say I am unhealthy just that 24.9% of my body mass is fat. Jeez!
Talk about reality check. People that see me tend to see my muscles and broad shoulders and in the past that has always been good enough but I am 33 and nowadays I want more. I want a ripped stomach and chest and this test proves I have a looooooong way to go.
Lately I have been doing massive cardio and strength training every other day. Running on an average 3 miles a day. Next week I am going to bump up that average to 4 miles a day. I have a reprieve for the next day until Thursday as I am sore and need to recoup but come thursday I'll be running at Ballys and doing some stomach exercises.
On a positive note I went from a 38 to roughly a 36 in pants and I do see a definite improvement in my endurance as well as definition. I think I am also going to start adding swimming into my routine - I love it but every time I go in Ballys - it is packed. I mean you can't do laps. There are way too many people - even at 6am. Mostly older people who live for the swim.
For those who do not know the BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is a measure for how much body fat an individual has based on their height and weight. The specific device which they used to measure this sent a small jolt of electricity thru my body and then once it has passed thru all my fat, is sent back into the device. Based on this, it is able to determine your BMI.
Well although I run, bike and have been seriously weight lifting for the last several months my BMi was 24.9 which went placed in a chart of my peers places me at very poor not to say I am unhealthy just that 24.9% of my body mass is fat. Jeez!
Talk about reality check. People that see me tend to see my muscles and broad shoulders and in the past that has always been good enough but I am 33 and nowadays I want more. I want a ripped stomach and chest and this test proves I have a looooooong way to go.
Lately I have been doing massive cardio and strength training every other day. Running on an average 3 miles a day. Next week I am going to bump up that average to 4 miles a day. I have a reprieve for the next day until Thursday as I am sore and need to recoup but come thursday I'll be running at Ballys and doing some stomach exercises.
On a positive note I went from a 38 to roughly a 36 in pants and I do see a definite improvement in my endurance as well as definition. I think I am also going to start adding swimming into my routine - I love it but every time I go in Ballys - it is packed. I mean you can't do laps. There are way too many people - even at 6am. Mostly older people who live for the swim.
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