Active August
Active August…Summary
For those who were not aware Active August was mostly SQL Server DBA’s and many others who are Twitter friends and comrades.
Twitter trend/search: #ActiveAugust
You’ll see many of the Active August participants making Blog posts today, which is what I’m doing now.
This is my own summary; you can read the others via links on Twitter.
Congratulations to each and all, if you made any effort toward being a better self you are headed in the correct direction.
For those of you who missed August, how about Active September and Active October?
Let us know. As for me…I’m in. ;-)
Summary:
1) I’m 5 feet 11 inches. Born in Detroit, 1961.
2) At the beginning of August I weighed 184 pounds and my goal/target weight was 178 pounds.
At the end of August I'm 176 pounds. (I focused on muscle definition.)
Not Earth shattering but as you know that last 5 pounds can be the toughest.
3) During all of August I spent a lot more time on my Unicycle, until it hurt. An awesome and fun way to keep fit.
4) My other regular exercises were biking and running.
5) Wanting to get more definition in my arms I hand carried 16 ton of Flag Stone.
(Over the years I’ve been known as a Rock Monster…It’s the secret to my arms and shoulders.)
I did move all 16 ton but I also did some damage to my left arm. Found out a few days ago that I ripped tendons.
6) My diet during all of August was absolutely perfect. This has always been easy for me; I have no problem thinking of food as fuel.
(I do not eat any candy, fast food, colas, alcoholic beverages, pork, red meat, catfish or tuna.)
7) Looking back I would have been more careful with my left arm, the elbow was rebuilt with metal back in 1980, I just do not baby it.
And the one thing I would add to make this more extreme next time will be to spend a lot more time with my 3 children.
http://msftwise.com/assets/WhackyWisecarverKids.jpgAll three of them are active in Soccer and I can’t think of a better routine than to practice with them.
Think about it for a second and you will have to agree this is an excellent idea.
What better way to improve yourself than with your community? I love the idea.
The entire month can be summed up with these two words: Ooh Rah!
All the best,
Mark Wisecarver
http://twitter.com/msftwise