Wow, so i swam laps tonight. who coulda guessed. I decided to join LA fitness instead of staying at the Boeing Rec center. only 5$ more and they have a pool, racquetball courts, and some guys from the community group are going so more people to workout with. I'm encouraged so far...
It was definitely hard to get myself to walk out into a pool area, put some goggles on and pretend to swim laps. I could barely breath after like 2 lengths of the pool. Its really fun though, almost relaxing in a way and I can tell its going to be a great addition to the workout plan.
anyway, i'm up far too late for a work night. darn modern warfare... haven't played in a week and it got the best of me tonight:)
happy friday everyone!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
week #5
Weighed in this morning: 233.2
Total loss this week: 3.8 lbs.
I'll take it!
Last week was a big motivator i think. Went to the gym mon/wed/fri, biked/hiked or Jogged tuesday/thursday, then did a long mountain bike ride at Mt. Galbraith in Bellingham.
It felt really good to have a good week. I was definitely worn out, as on top of work and all the workouts we got in some really good time with new and old friends. Poker night on friday with the thomposon's and loveless's, then galbraith ride on Saturday, and dinner with two new friends from the community group we started.
so, another week begins today. I hate mondays. Why is it that they just seem so freakin' hard? Something about coming off a weekend where you don't HAVE to do anything, then going into sitting at a desk for 9 hours is just hard for my brain to handle. Its been a good change to start looking forward to exercise after work. I actually find my self getting excited to workout. I know that sounds freakish, but its true... So I hit the gym after work. Took things at a little slower pace as i was pretty tired, but still managed the guts to do a 2.5 mile run when i got home with grom. Its been cool to actually feel some physical improvement too. I'm still not seeing it so much in the mirror yet, but that will come with time (hopefully).
anyways, I'm out for now. Here's to another good week of good food, good portions, and kick ass workouts.
Total loss this week: 3.8 lbs.
I'll take it!
Last week was a big motivator i think. Went to the gym mon/wed/fri, biked/hiked or Jogged tuesday/thursday, then did a long mountain bike ride at Mt. Galbraith in Bellingham.
It felt really good to have a good week. I was definitely worn out, as on top of work and all the workouts we got in some really good time with new and old friends. Poker night on friday with the thomposon's and loveless's, then galbraith ride on Saturday, and dinner with two new friends from the community group we started.
so, another week begins today. I hate mondays. Why is it that they just seem so freakin' hard? Something about coming off a weekend where you don't HAVE to do anything, then going into sitting at a desk for 9 hours is just hard for my brain to handle. Its been a good change to start looking forward to exercise after work. I actually find my self getting excited to workout. I know that sounds freakish, but its true... So I hit the gym after work. Took things at a little slower pace as i was pretty tired, but still managed the guts to do a 2.5 mile run when i got home with grom. Its been cool to actually feel some physical improvement too. I'm still not seeing it so much in the mirror yet, but that will come with time (hopefully).
anyways, I'm out for now. Here's to another good week of good food, good portions, and kick ass workouts.
Monday, January 25, 2010
getting myself back
So I've been meaning to do this for the last 3 weeks, but just now as I should be going to bed am I writing this very quickly.
Since high school i've gained over 50 pounds. First it was classes and homework, then it turned into busy work schedules and sitting in front of a computer for 9-11 hours a day. Somehow I let my health just slip. Yet in my minds eye, i was still the 171 pound wrestler - only the scale and mirror didn't quite tell the same story.
When we moved over here in September of 2007, we had a good run at it. I lost 35 pounds and was starting to get back in shape. Then again, between a nasty foot injury and another brutal class I took on, I managed to gain it all back.
well i tell you what world, I'm getting myself back.
I know I'll never be that 171 pound wrestler again, but I'm setting a goal and I'm going to get it. So here it is:
190 pounds.
Sometimes it helps I think to just get it out there. If more people know it sucks even worse to not follow through.
3 weeks ago Anna and I started weight watchers again. Along with that, i've set myself up a workout schedule for the week. I plan on posting it here eventually. Its not a crazy get ripped in 20 seconds kind of thing. I'm focusing on what i can do right now, and looking to improve on that.
so here's my status so far:
week 1, Jan 4: 243 pounds (ouch.)
week 2, Jan 11: 239
week 3, Jan 18: 236.6
week 4, Jan 25, today: 237 pounds.
damn it.
yah so i gained .5 pound this week, but that also included portland trip with my lack of self control getting the better of me. But here's whats different this time:
1 week is not a big deal.
I came home from work, hit the gym and lifted for the first time in over a year, then came home and took the pup for a run. if you lose a round, get back up and keep going because the rounds will be endless.
that's enough for tonight, and i'm sure it's a bit of mindless drivel, but I had to get my goals stated and in the open. I hope to keep my progress updated as a means of accountability for myself. and for the 2 people that read this, i could use the prayers and accountability to continue to get my health back.
Since high school i've gained over 50 pounds. First it was classes and homework, then it turned into busy work schedules and sitting in front of a computer for 9-11 hours a day. Somehow I let my health just slip. Yet in my minds eye, i was still the 171 pound wrestler - only the scale and mirror didn't quite tell the same story.
When we moved over here in September of 2007, we had a good run at it. I lost 35 pounds and was starting to get back in shape. Then again, between a nasty foot injury and another brutal class I took on, I managed to gain it all back.
well i tell you what world, I'm getting myself back.
I know I'll never be that 171 pound wrestler again, but I'm setting a goal and I'm going to get it. So here it is:
190 pounds.
Sometimes it helps I think to just get it out there. If more people know it sucks even worse to not follow through.
3 weeks ago Anna and I started weight watchers again. Along with that, i've set myself up a workout schedule for the week. I plan on posting it here eventually. Its not a crazy get ripped in 20 seconds kind of thing. I'm focusing on what i can do right now, and looking to improve on that.
so here's my status so far:
week 1, Jan 4: 243 pounds (ouch.)
week 2, Jan 11: 239
week 3, Jan 18: 236.6
week 4, Jan 25, today: 237 pounds.
damn it.
yah so i gained .5 pound this week, but that also included portland trip with my lack of self control getting the better of me. But here's whats different this time:
1 week is not a big deal.
I came home from work, hit the gym and lifted for the first time in over a year, then came home and took the pup for a run. if you lose a round, get back up and keep going because the rounds will be endless.
that's enough for tonight, and i'm sure it's a bit of mindless drivel, but I had to get my goals stated and in the open. I hope to keep my progress updated as a means of accountability for myself. and for the 2 people that read this, i could use the prayers and accountability to continue to get my health back.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Life and love and why
I don't know why that title just came to me, but it's a fantastic song by switchfoot... those not familiar with it should take a listen:
However, the title came to me i guess as i'm sitting here at my computer having a vaguely reflective moment. Life is good. Love - the reason life is good. Why? because Christ made it possible.
In a few weeks i'll be 26 years old... no it's not 30, or over the hill 40, but in the past few weeks, 26 has had the affect of a 30 or a 40 year b-day. Nursing a broken heal, trying to figure out how long it'll take me to get rid of the spare tire i've managed to pack around my waist since high school, and all together feeling somewhat frustrated with where 5 years of college has landed me, when i stop and reallllly look at where i am i realize - I have life, i have love and the why will always be a act of grace and love from above. I don't love my job, but i thank the Lord i have it. I hate that i have a busted up foot that could potentially plague me for the rest of my life, but i'm thankful that i can still be active somehow and that really, there are still plenty of options out there for me to be able to get back in shape.
I need to come to grips with the fact i'll never be a pro-anything and the idea that THAT is perfectly okay. I might be past my physical prime, but that i now is when i should be focusing on all the years that lie ahead and how i can learn to love my wife better, be a better husband, learn skills that will make me a good father someday and get off my butt and get involved in the community around me.
I've spent most of my life striving to be SOMETHING - Wrestler, biker, Judo player, Engineer, the smart guy, the funny guy, insert "that guy" stereo type here______. I need to learn to take God's word for what it says, he's created me in his likeness and for good. I still don't know what it is, but i know that he's been more than gracious and willing to reach down and pick me up and keep me going. He's given me a wife to encourage me, love me, and keep my eyes set on the things that are truly important, and not everyone has that in life. I have a comfy home, and a plan to move forward.
life and love and why.... man, who really knows. But i'm thankful i have HIM, and thankful for his grace. I just know i need to be more thankful in knowing i have been given a good life, true love and that the why will always be outside of my realm of comprehension.
and ya know what... i think i like it that way.
However, the title came to me i guess as i'm sitting here at my computer having a vaguely reflective moment. Life is good. Love - the reason life is good. Why? because Christ made it possible.
In a few weeks i'll be 26 years old... no it's not 30, or over the hill 40, but in the past few weeks, 26 has had the affect of a 30 or a 40 year b-day. Nursing a broken heal, trying to figure out how long it'll take me to get rid of the spare tire i've managed to pack around my waist since high school, and all together feeling somewhat frustrated with where 5 years of college has landed me, when i stop and reallllly look at where i am i realize - I have life, i have love and the why will always be a act of grace and love from above. I don't love my job, but i thank the Lord i have it. I hate that i have a busted up foot that could potentially plague me for the rest of my life, but i'm thankful that i can still be active somehow and that really, there are still plenty of options out there for me to be able to get back in shape.
I need to come to grips with the fact i'll never be a pro-anything and the idea that THAT is perfectly okay. I might be past my physical prime, but that i now is when i should be focusing on all the years that lie ahead and how i can learn to love my wife better, be a better husband, learn skills that will make me a good father someday and get off my butt and get involved in the community around me.
I've spent most of my life striving to be SOMETHING - Wrestler, biker, Judo player, Engineer, the smart guy, the funny guy, insert "that guy" stereo type here______. I need to learn to take God's word for what it says, he's created me in his likeness and for good. I still don't know what it is, but i know that he's been more than gracious and willing to reach down and pick me up and keep me going. He's given me a wife to encourage me, love me, and keep my eyes set on the things that are truly important, and not everyone has that in life. I have a comfy home, and a plan to move forward.
life and love and why.... man, who really knows. But i'm thankful i have HIM, and thankful for his grace. I just know i need to be more thankful in knowing i have been given a good life, true love and that the why will always be outside of my realm of comprehension.
and ya know what... i think i like it that way.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
some comforting, true words.
The last week has been rather horrible, with a rediculous mixup with a class i've been taking. Needless to say i haven't got much sleep and been struggling to keep the anxiety welling up inside me calmed.
We went to a Good Friday service at Mars Hill last week and one of the songs really struck me. I've been listening to it on repeat for a big part of the day and thought i'd share the words. Sometimes just reading and listening to what Christ did for us helps calm the soul and keep perspective. My chest is still stirring with anxiety, but my heart can be calmed by Him.
One Righteous Man - By "Red Letter", Based on Isaiah 53
All we like sheep have gone our own way
And distanced ourselves from our only help
One righteous man, God’s perfect plan
To pay for our guilt, tear down what we’ve built
Seeing His face, nothing would catch you at all
The world that He loved, despised him, this man of sorrows
First He’s betrayed, then taken away
His friends turn their backs and hang by their necks
Silent He goes, as one one who knows
Despite any plea, the verdict will be:
‘Guilty as charged! Now, beat him till no one can tell...
Who He once was, then hang up His body with nails!’
Behold, my servant shall act wisely;
he shall be high and lifted up,
and shall be exalted.
As many were astonished at you—
his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,
and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—
so shall he sprinkle many nations...
he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
and no beauty that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by men;
a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;
and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Surely up there, our sorrow He bears
See how He shakes, life slowly escapes
The King is crushed, collapsing His lungs
Showering the...nations in blood
Yet this is the way His Father has chosen to pay
One righteous Man has many more righteous men made
Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
and as for his generation, who considered
that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
stricken for the transgression of my people?
And they made his grave with the wicked
and with a rich man in his death,
although he had done no violence,
and there was no deceit in his mouth.
Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him;
he has put him to grief;
when his soul makes an offering for guilt,
he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days;
the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul,
he will see the light of life and be satisfied;
by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant,
make many to be accounted righteous,
and he shall bear their iniquities.
Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many,
and he shall divide the spoil with the strong,
because he poured out his soul to death
and was numbered with the transgressors;
yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.
We went to a Good Friday service at Mars Hill last week and one of the songs really struck me. I've been listening to it on repeat for a big part of the day and thought i'd share the words. Sometimes just reading and listening to what Christ did for us helps calm the soul and keep perspective. My chest is still stirring with anxiety, but my heart can be calmed by Him.
One Righteous Man - By "Red Letter", Based on Isaiah 53
All we like sheep have gone our own way
And distanced ourselves from our only help
One righteous man, God’s perfect plan
To pay for our guilt, tear down what we’ve built
Seeing His face, nothing would catch you at all
The world that He loved, despised him, this man of sorrows
First He’s betrayed, then taken away
His friends turn their backs and hang by their necks
Silent He goes, as one one who knows
Despite any plea, the verdict will be:
‘Guilty as charged! Now, beat him till no one can tell...
Who He once was, then hang up His body with nails!’
Behold, my servant shall act wisely;
he shall be high and lifted up,
and shall be exalted.
As many were astonished at you—
his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance,
and his form beyond that of the children of mankind—
so shall he sprinkle many nations...
he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
and no beauty that we should desire him.
He was despised and rejected by men;
a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief;
and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
Surely up there, our sorrow He bears
See how He shakes, life slowly escapes
The King is crushed, collapsing His lungs
Showering the...nations in blood
Yet this is the way His Father has chosen to pay
One righteous Man has many more righteous men made
Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
But he was wounded for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his stripes we are healed.
All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the LORD has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
and as for his generation, who considered
that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
stricken for the transgression of my people?
And they made his grave with the wicked
and with a rich man in his death,
although he had done no violence,
and there was no deceit in his mouth.
Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him;
he has put him to grief;
when his soul makes an offering for guilt,
he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days;
the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul,
he will see the light of life and be satisfied;
by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant,
make many to be accounted righteous,
and he shall bear their iniquities.
Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many,
and he shall divide the spoil with the strong,
because he poured out his soul to death
and was numbered with the transgressors;
yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
A New Blogz
Hello there world wide web... It's been a while, but don't worry, I'm still here.
I'm sitting in the hallway at virginia mason, debating about what to do with the day. My wonderfully efficient laptop that I'm writing on has a battery life of bout 2 milliseconds, so my time on the webz is going to be limited unless I can find a plug in. Some of you may be wondering "why are you at the hospital matt?" well, i'll inform you.
About 4 months ago I bust my foot.
Good enough explanation? no? okay, fine.... We were biking down at seatac and I took a pretty bad fall. I have no idea how, but somehow I managed to slam my heel into something solid enough to bruise the bone. And after walking on it for two months and favoring my heel, I managed to get a bone bruise in the front of my foot too. So I finally decided to go see the doc. I was in a walking cast for about 3 weeks without much improvement, so today, I'm the lucky winner of a bonescan! I had an injection and an initial scan this morning at 8, then i need to come back later this afternoon to finish the process and see the doc again. So, hopefully things go well.
Pretty sad it takes a doctors visit for me to blog, but hey, it's better then nothin' right?
So, whats new in the life of the feve's.... it's felt like a short, but incredibly busy summer. Between the multiple trips back to the burg for great stuff like the Prichard Family Olympics, the Rodeo, seein' friends, a trip to whistler and who knows what else, it seems like we've hardly had anytime to just be at home and relax. But it's been a lot of fun. I've been a bit bumbed to have had a stupid boot (walking cast) on my foot for the only month of sun we get on the west side, but hopefully i'll get that worked out and i can keep biking with anna rain or shine through the winter.
There is definitely a lot to be thankful for. My marriage is wonderful and my wife is amazing. We seem to enjoy eachothers company more everyday. My father-in-law had a clear scan this month after his last cancer treatment, God's blessed both my wife and I with good jobs, Tim made it back safely from the first majoy portion of his PhotoGenex trip with YWAM, my mom is returning to the high school to teach, my dad's back is continuing to get better (as much as it still hurts).... lets see what else....my sis and brother-in-law have 2 BEAUTIFUL little healthy girls that I love dearly and have loved getting to see lots of lately, mitch just turned 16 and is driving (everyone watch out!);... i dunno i guess lately i've just been struck with gratitude that I've been blessed pretty big time in my life. I'm not in need and I have a wonderful family.
Anyway, sorry for the lack of humor. I just felt it was time to let the world know how thankful I am for my life, and all of the people in it.
Thank you, God, for what you do. I don't always understand your ways, but I feel I'm learning to understand your heart. Thank you for my wife, my family, my job, and all that you provide. Help remind me each day that all that i have is from you, not from my own abilities. Help me to understand that i need to trust in you and rely on you on a daily basis.
And with that, I need to sign out. My battery is about dead:) hopefully it won't be another 9 months until my next post...
I'm sitting in the hallway at virginia mason, debating about what to do with the day. My wonderfully efficient laptop that I'm writing on has a battery life of bout 2 milliseconds, so my time on the webz is going to be limited unless I can find a plug in. Some of you may be wondering "why are you at the hospital matt?" well, i'll inform you.
About 4 months ago I bust my foot.
Good enough explanation? no? okay, fine.... We were biking down at seatac and I took a pretty bad fall. I have no idea how, but somehow I managed to slam my heel into something solid enough to bruise the bone. And after walking on it for two months and favoring my heel, I managed to get a bone bruise in the front of my foot too. So I finally decided to go see the doc. I was in a walking cast for about 3 weeks without much improvement, so today, I'm the lucky winner of a bonescan! I had an injection and an initial scan this morning at 8, then i need to come back later this afternoon to finish the process and see the doc again. So, hopefully things go well.
Pretty sad it takes a doctors visit for me to blog, but hey, it's better then nothin' right?
So, whats new in the life of the feve's.... it's felt like a short, but incredibly busy summer. Between the multiple trips back to the burg for great stuff like the Prichard Family Olympics, the Rodeo, seein' friends, a trip to whistler and who knows what else, it seems like we've hardly had anytime to just be at home and relax. But it's been a lot of fun. I've been a bit bumbed to have had a stupid boot (walking cast) on my foot for the only month of sun we get on the west side, but hopefully i'll get that worked out and i can keep biking with anna rain or shine through the winter.
There is definitely a lot to be thankful for. My marriage is wonderful and my wife is amazing. We seem to enjoy eachothers company more everyday. My father-in-law had a clear scan this month after his last cancer treatment, God's blessed both my wife and I with good jobs, Tim made it back safely from the first majoy portion of his PhotoGenex trip with YWAM, my mom is returning to the high school to teach, my dad's back is continuing to get better (as much as it still hurts).... lets see what else....my sis and brother-in-law have 2 BEAUTIFUL little healthy girls that I love dearly and have loved getting to see lots of lately, mitch just turned 16 and is driving (everyone watch out!);... i dunno i guess lately i've just been struck with gratitude that I've been blessed pretty big time in my life. I'm not in need and I have a wonderful family.
Anyway, sorry for the lack of humor. I just felt it was time to let the world know how thankful I am for my life, and all of the people in it.
Thank you, God, for what you do. I don't always understand your ways, but I feel I'm learning to understand your heart. Thank you for my wife, my family, my job, and all that you provide. Help remind me each day that all that i have is from you, not from my own abilities. Help me to understand that i need to trust in you and rely on you on a daily basis.
And with that, I need to sign out. My battery is about dead:) hopefully it won't be another 9 months until my next post...
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Fun weekend on the bike
Soooo, I know its been ages since I last blogggggged, but it seems I like to have an event to write about. Since winter has set in, I've been sitting at my desk at work daydreaming about going riding and ACTUALLY doing a jump, drop or something that was out of my comfort zone. Our friends Collins and Kayla Mason were over here on the wet-side this weekend and we were able to not only ride, but have a couple fun dinners and catch up a little bit... i won't go into the topic of our dinner discussion at Ivar's on Saturday night, besides to say it mainly consisted of discussing what happens to our bodies when we get sick.... and how bodies decide to react by unleashing every ounce of liquid inside....it was quite entertaining.
We just got back from a few hours at the Sea-Tac flow park, and it was some of the most fun I've had on my bike in a long time. I was FINALLY able to do some drops and jumps that I've been wanting to try for a long time. It's a lot of fun to ride with people that can help you push yourself to overcome your boundaries. In biking, I have a mental block when I come to the edge of a drop. I have a hard time getting the guts to just DO IT. But today, Collins helped me get the guts to hit some new things and it was a blast. Anna and Kayla were nice enough to tough the cold weather and numb toes to take a little video. the movie clip is a little bit of what we did. Sorry the pics are so crappy, i took snapshots from the video....
Sorry to not write more, but i felt like it was worth a good blog post. I've had a big grin on my face all evening just thinking about how much fun i had this weekend.
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