The "Dave" games not far behind...

Well the hammer sure came down on my new boyfriend as of late...
Although he did post another loss of a lone additional pound... Cobourg as a community apparently will have to step up and band together for the sake of the "No cop out" challenge... allow me to explain...

Seems Our man Dave's eating journal has had a few questionable entries as of late...

Note:
APB.(all points bulletin) If you see Mr. Cromlish indulging in any questionable fare... please call this Number immediately. Do not approach the subject he could be dangerous and this matter should be left to the professionals.
"This is not a Drill" I repeat "THis is not a Drill"

All I am saying people is that nowhere in any of our dietary strategist discussions have we ever decided "Nachos" were a good idea..."nuff said".

It's only a matter of time before we host the "CHALLENGE OF THE DUELLING DAVE'S"
I can hear the Movie trailer announcer already...

"ONE Belt of Victory"
"TWO Dave's"
"THREE events showcasing "POWER, PoWeR, power"...
"STRENGTH, StReNgTh, strength"...
"ENDURANCE. EnDuRaNcE, endurance"...

I'm thinking a competition for the ages... or in David H's case "aged"(...that ones for you Dave C)

The Events...
Laundry Bag drag From mens room to washer, (throw it in while your at it !!!)
Leg press Ball squeeze... Its something special...
2 k Tricycle race

Winner is drapped in glory(ice pack to be provided by Bodilogix)
Loser buys smoothies for a month....

BRING IT ON BOYS !!!!!
Trainer Andrea

It's another Wednesday night...

Wednesday night only means one thing around here at the Bodilogix these days... Well two things really. Bootcamp... and David's weigh-in first thing in the morning...

I think we are in the clear this week. I happened to notice David is missing a little "somethin somethin" in the back as of late. I feel pretty confident he is down but we will all know tomorrow morning.

For now, I'll just chew on my nails and hold my breath til 6:45am tomorrow when the "Daves" arrive...

Trainer Andrea

The great Barrier has been cannonballed !!!!

Let me share with you ...
Wednesday nights have become my "night of nerves" as I know only hours stand between myself and the news Big Dave will deliver in mere hours... The Weigh-In ...
I felt certain we had another 3 pounds off this week but it is getting harder and harder for even me to tell as Dave's clothes are getting quite baggy now and what once revealed itself so easily now does not... There is guess work.

I know Dave's commitment to our strategy is sound and the rest is honestly time and tweaking however the mental component of weight loss on this level can not be overlooked. This can seem as easy or as difficult as one wants to make it...
We have been "inching" closer and closer to the 300 pound mark and I wanted so much to get him under that barrier. It was and is my wish for Dave that he never sees that number again staring up from the scales at him.

As of this morning August 20th less than 2 months in to the challenge he has met that goal...
Today Dave weighed in at 299 pounds...

Dave has succeeded in blasting through our first big hurdle and we are ready to focus on the next stepping stone goal.
We are gearing to have 50 pounds off in time for thanksgiving. That's 7 nail biting Wednesday nights... I know Dave is up to it, I hope I am...

Its a great day...
trainer Andrea

These are the Dave's I know...

Things have really picked up around here in the mornings as an earlier Blog posted by the big man himself can attest to. We certainly do have some rather colourful characters attending what has now become fondly known as "the Bodilogix Breakfast club."

Interesting to note the action daily of the "Duelling Dave's. " It has become an almost daily ritual as these two Dave's battle it out on the gym floor. I work with only one "Dave" at a time if I can help it... but low and behold it never seems to fail... the other Dave isn't far over my shoulder watching to see what the other Dave is doing. I can hear their thoughts.... "why don't I do that exercise....?", "How much is he lifting?..." and "Is he lifting more than what I am lifting...? " "that Bast--d !@!! " And soooo on....

...And the comments that shoot back between these two... You can truly feel the love people...One conversation awhile back Dave H teases Big Dave calling him "a youngin". Ever since then Poor Dave H has been label the Senior Citizen of the club... He is reminded daily.. ...Several times....

On the other hand unless Big Dave is almost up to a full jog on the treadmill Dave H is all over him like a fat kid on a smartie... "What are you strolling through the park over there Gommer".
Oh the humanity...
It all makes Jeffy D and his push-up phobias seem normal, and yes he was out in the parking lot doing push-ups in the rain again.

Special to note: I saw Jeffy wandering around looking for more towels in the cardio area with a towel around him and I mean up around his nipples... and nothing more...I have a few more questions about that but I digress.

In all seriousness, and that's getting pretty hard to fake around here with these jokers, it is nice to see such good feelings and positive energy of support for one another as each Dave follows their own path towards better health and energy and smaller fitting trousers. Note: Even Jeffy's push-ups seem to be paying off...

My mornings are never dull, and I love the comradary of our little secret "breakfast club". We've got quite a gang of characters indeed. Can't wait til tomorrow...

Andrea

Unstoppable !!!!

Well here he comes again, talk about on a mission...
David is redefining the words "committment and dedication".

Trainer Andrea

Oh that walking fool...

Well I dare say our man Dave is highly motivated these days.... I know he can see, smell and taste that sweet victory of getting his weight below that 300 and he is taking no prisoners. I promise I am doing my up most to keep him safe people but I swear to god I caught him trying some sort of one handed push-up maneuver followed by what can best be descrbed as a cartwheel thingy.
Not a pretty sight people.
No one was injured in the folly and we will be preparing a security harness in case anything were to go array.
I can't turn my back for a minute on this guy...

One thing is for sure, Dave sure has a lot of support around these parts as word of Thursday weigh-ins is definitely out. "How is he doing?", "How much did he lose this week?", "What's Dave at now...?". Every Thursday and Friday I see and hear the collective sigh of encouragement and relief as week after week the news is good from so many interested in Dave's Journey.

Dave, if you are reading this you really are having a powerful impact on so many people that have only seen you across a not so crowded (place shameless promotion here) incredibly clean,affordable fabulous gym floor here at Bodilogix...that BODILOGIX PEOPLE !!!!

Your fan club is growing all the time and everyone here is 100% on your side!!! We are all so proud of you.
Also if you could ease up on the cartwheels my friend start with a simple hand stand, sometimes you gotta walk before you run.
And yes your laundry is in the dryer... it will be ready for your afternoon Cardio...

Trainer Andrea

In need of a new theme song ....

Here we are Thursday yet again and that only means one thing around here these days. Weigh-in day for Big Dave. Was I nervous for the big lug. Yes... and no.
Let me fill you in ...
We are back hitting the weights after our little back episode as you know and although I feel we are on schedule..."just". Big Dave was in for some additional cardio training on his treadmill last evening and the strangest thing happened...or didn't happen.

I didn't hear it... you know.... "The Song".
You all know the song...
The song is often heard when the A&W beer is sauntering somewhere nearby...
Come on, you all know the one...
Sing it with feeling people!!!

Ba bom ba bom, boom ba boom ba boom boom...da da da da...da da...da da da.
Well any way off goes our Dave yesterday afternoon across his beloved Bodilogix and...
Silence...
No song...
It's Gone....
The saunter has been replaced with a swift and efficient stride of purpose. As I watch in amazement at another pivital moment on Big Dave's journey I notice "Big Dave" ain't quite so "Big" anymore...
It is this moment as I see some really baggy gym clothes falling off Dave's incredible shrinking rear end that I considered the possibility of a very good Thursday weigh-in indeed. I was not disappointed...

Dave is down 30 pounds as of today. We are only 6 pounds from getting under the 300 pound mark. Won't be long folks... this dynamic duo is on fire !!!!

Committed, we probably should be...

Trainer Andrea

And..... He's up !!!

Well so it was the first day of David's weight training program since our man Dave went down in a blaze of glory at the hands of a "frayed knot"on one of his cross trainers a week and a blink ago. It was a concern to be certain. Maybe the shoe was "cross" but "frayed Knot" (afraid not...) get it...

Gym humour

I have since suggested Velcro.... and a stick .....

Any hoo it was never the less a triumphant return to the weights as we pulled, rowed, and squatted our way to our next great weigh-in...and a new personal best on the pulldowns...

Love it, the last thing Dave says is ." Yo Sarge, when do I get to do my biceps, Oh ya... he's hooked !!!!
Patience my pretty... all in good time.... (Place diabolical laugh here)
He doesn't actually read this thing does he...

Trainer Andrea