It's Saturday... I await my date with my boyfriend for 8:30A.M. right here at the Bodilogix. I can't wait to unleash the furry! I can't wait to put him through his paces... As a matter of fact I have dreamt up some even more "paces" to put him through... I am stoked and ready to go! "Bring on Big Dave"...
In bounds Dave like a little kid ...as excited as I am to "kick it up a notch". He's ready to get to work, I can see it in his eyes. No fear... only excitement... Dave is one of us... He is a "gym rat". Correction, we here at Bodilogix like to call ourselves "Logix-Bodies..."( The very clever Miss Tracey Llewellyn came up with that one)
Anyhow, I digress... Our man Dave disappears down the "hall of fellas" only to re-appear moments later (felt like 20 minutes apparently...) wearing his workout gear with an interesting gait that suggested he had perhaps accidentally sat on a pole... Cause that happens.
Stay with me people...
Yup...Our man Dave managed to put his back out changing his shoes. Poor Dave could hardly move let alone entertain the idea of putting in any sort of effort in the gym. Seems a horrific "tug of war" match from Dave's illustrious and colorful past is to blame for a re-occurring back spasm that leaves Dave pretty much a wet noodle for days on end.
As you all know by now injuries can and do occur and most certainly play havoc on the best of plans and of intentions. They are set backs and obstacles to get up, under, over, or around. The team of Dave and Andrea have already experienced a few but this one can be as problematic as any of the bumps encountered thus far if not more so.
My concern as Dave's trainer is that Dave not lose faith in his vision in his quest of "Project Dave". So far he hasn't wavered. He is recovering well and is back on his tootsies... We had our first sighting of Dave since he went down this past Saturday.
Today being Tuesday our man Dave did make an appearance at the Bodilogix. He went for a stroll on a treadmill I dare say for long enough to work up a formidable sweat at a sensible pace considering all things. Okay so I thought I saw a heard of turtles passing on the left but I didn't tell him.
Dave is still on pace to achieve his goal of 100 pounds lost /25 pound lost to date already and even more importantly Dave is coping brilliantly with all of the little issues as they pop-up and challenge his resolve with a great attitude. Dave is fully expecting there may be more of these moments where the body challenges us as we challenge Dave's body. I expect he will recover from this set back quicker than he ever has before any other time his back has pulled this little trick on him. I expect as well over time with appropriate strength training in place the frequency in which this injury "flares up" will become less and less til never heard from again...
I expect I will see him later on today for a Berry Blast Smoothie,and another adventure on a treadmill/ You can't keep this guy out of the gym...
Trainer Andrea
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Whewww.... and all is right with the world...
Well that was a real nailbiter people... I'd be lying if I didn't confess these early jumps in the numbers are really exciting. I also know in my mind I really want to see our boy Dave get under that 300 pound mark and say goodbye to it forever !!!!
I suspect with the progress we are making thus far I'd venture to say that goal is three weeks a way and thats all good. We are currently at 311.5lbs.
I have noticed our boy Dave has really begun to make himself right at home here at Bodilogix. Just the other day I had to tell him to put on his pants and get his feet off the coffee table...
(Not true)
Boys... strange creatures...
(true)
Anyhow, I am so pleased today with Dave and dare I say proud of his efforts and progress. Everyday he seems more and more comfortable with these new ideas we are introducing and is embracing the changes required like a glass of cold water on a hot, hot day.
Good on ya...
25 pounds down...
75 more to go....
"Bring it on...."
Trainer Andrea
I suspect with the progress we are making thus far I'd venture to say that goal is three weeks a way and thats all good. We are currently at 311.5lbs.
I have noticed our boy Dave has really begun to make himself right at home here at Bodilogix. Just the other day I had to tell him to put on his pants and get his feet off the coffee table...
(Not true)
Boys... strange creatures...
(true)
Anyhow, I am so pleased today with Dave and dare I say proud of his efforts and progress. Everyday he seems more and more comfortable with these new ideas we are introducing and is embracing the changes required like a glass of cold water on a hot, hot day.
Good on ya...
25 pounds down...
75 more to go....
"Bring it on...."
Trainer Andrea
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs...
We are only hours away from "Big Dave's" official weigh-in. The last weigh-in of July and I can only imagine Dave's nerves are as jumpy as my own. Dave has been working ever so diligently on all fronts towards his weight loss goal and I know what a boost he will get if he has reached our next target of an additional 5 pounds off for our goal of 25 pounds lost...
My fingers are crossed for the big guy as I am certain yours are as well...
Andrea
My fingers are crossed for the big guy as I am certain yours are as well...
Andrea
Monday, July 20, 2009
"Lookin Fly Big Guy..."
Well , As I write this I reflect fondly on a month of highs and Lows with my new boyfriend Dave (Mr. Delicate) Cromlish. I am myself feeling quite inspired by the change in his fitness level, and ease of movement for Dave that I myself have witnessed over these last four weeks.
It never fails to inspire me in my own convictions and life path as to the power of exercise.
Sorry guys, I gotta get "Heavy" on ya.. Gotta get this off my chest....
I have been asked numerous times over the past few weeks,,, "Aren't you worried about his health"... "isn't a man that big a real liability for you Andrea, are you sure you want to put yourself out like that"... "Isn't he a bit of a risky client to take on?" "maybe you shouldn't get involved Andrea..."
Heard them all guys... This makes me sad...
This man needs to get "healthy" point Blank !!!!
Is he going to be able to do this himself... Hasn't so far...
Could he get Medical help... Don't see the "Calvary" coming...
Options...
Yes, I will every time, I REPEAT... as I punch these keys hard... "I will every time do everything I can to teach anyone who is ready to hear the lesson how fantastic your god given biological machine is. It is the one and only one you will be dispensed... You need to know how the dam thing works and how to keep it in as best condition as you can...
This is the very definition of "Self Respect"...
Although our man Dave came to his turning point at 336lbs does that mean he should be left waving in the wind and to his fate because of the fear of Liability... medical or otherwise. Not by this conscience. Not by me. That is negligence.
Others may pay lip service and be done with such a man but I see more than 316lbs at this time. I see an interesting, educated man. I see a family man and a man with a tough job. I see a man with a big heart... I see a man that is more than worthy of our efforts.
June 22/2009
I saw a man heading down a bad road and well on his way. I saw a short road and one of discomfort, pain, disease and unhappiness.
My decision was made for me.
one month later
I see a road of physical recovery and reclamation of health and vitality. I see a man in charge of his own path. I see the very creation of "energy", vigor, and sincere smiles. I see relief, and positivity in this mans eyes where I once saw fear. I will take all slings and arrows for making this new friend.
When the folks I encounter place their fear "of what will happen to this man, won't all this exercise do him in?"I say Honey, in my humble opinion he was "done in" all ready...
Today, one month later Dave is well on his way to his own salvation. He is taking Control and taking good care of "Dave". I salute you Sir. Carry on...
Amen !!!!
It never fails to inspire me in my own convictions and life path as to the power of exercise.
Sorry guys, I gotta get "Heavy" on ya.. Gotta get this off my chest....
I have been asked numerous times over the past few weeks,,, "Aren't you worried about his health"... "isn't a man that big a real liability for you Andrea, are you sure you want to put yourself out like that"... "Isn't he a bit of a risky client to take on?" "maybe you shouldn't get involved Andrea..."
Heard them all guys... This makes me sad...
This man needs to get "healthy" point Blank !!!!
Is he going to be able to do this himself... Hasn't so far...
Could he get Medical help... Don't see the "Calvary" coming...
Options...
Yes, I will every time, I REPEAT... as I punch these keys hard... "I will every time do everything I can to teach anyone who is ready to hear the lesson how fantastic your god given biological machine is. It is the one and only one you will be dispensed... You need to know how the dam thing works and how to keep it in as best condition as you can...
This is the very definition of "Self Respect"...
Although our man Dave came to his turning point at 336lbs does that mean he should be left waving in the wind and to his fate because of the fear of Liability... medical or otherwise. Not by this conscience. Not by me. That is negligence.
Others may pay lip service and be done with such a man but I see more than 316lbs at this time. I see an interesting, educated man. I see a family man and a man with a tough job. I see a man with a big heart... I see a man that is more than worthy of our efforts.
June 22/2009
I saw a man heading down a bad road and well on his way. I saw a short road and one of discomfort, pain, disease and unhappiness.
My decision was made for me.
one month later
I see a road of physical recovery and reclamation of health and vitality. I see a man in charge of his own path. I see the very creation of "energy", vigor, and sincere smiles. I see relief, and positivity in this mans eyes where I once saw fear. I will take all slings and arrows for making this new friend.
When the folks I encounter place their fear "of what will happen to this man, won't all this exercise do him in?"I say Honey, in my humble opinion he was "done in" all ready...
Today, one month later Dave is well on his way to his own salvation. He is taking Control and taking good care of "Dave". I salute you Sir. Carry on...
Amen !!!!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Just another day in the "sexy woods"...
Another successful workout program executed with great brilliance by the team of Dave and Andrea this fine morning!
Nothing short of a thing of beauty as Dave "Chop, Chop, Chopped his way through the sexy forest". (That means crank out the junk in your trunk and display it proudly as you perform a rather taxing swing of a weighted cable providing the body with tension through rotation.) The woodchop is a great exercise to bring up core strength and "whittle away ones waist". I dare say we have got some whittling to do people!!!
Yes oh Yes...
Today was a great workout day. dare I say the best one yet!
Dave achieved personal bests on several of the moves we've been working on here at Bodilogix.
The Laundry toss... unbelievable !
The shower tile scrub... really something to see...
and the vacuum "Lunge"....Perfect !
Kidding, we actually got into some glute activation. That's glute activation not glue...There is no glue...
These very exciting yet challenging new glute moves help to further strengthen Dave's ass and give some "ASSistance" to his lower back and Knee structures. Seems we will be waiting a few weeks for the fancy dancy knee stabilizer brace we ordered so we might as well make him one from scratch.... out of his own muscle development.
Dave has added "Step-ups" to his program, Back pull-downs (closegrip), one arm cable rows, woodchop as described above, front shoulder raises, and of course a spirited crab walk to be envied by all, (all the cars driving down Ontario Street anyway...)
Yes indeed it is going well to say the least ... Dave is working hard for his morning Smoothie and what encourages this trainer is that no matter how many swear words Dave may utter or scream...or how many tears big juicy tears big Dave may squirt, Dave is doing great....
Ps. If you see Dave on the street hide your ice cream cone... I mean it... Put it behind your back or something...
Trainer Andrea
signing off...
Nothing short of a thing of beauty as Dave "Chop, Chop, Chopped his way through the sexy forest". (That means crank out the junk in your trunk and display it proudly as you perform a rather taxing swing of a weighted cable providing the body with tension through rotation.) The woodchop is a great exercise to bring up core strength and "whittle away ones waist". I dare say we have got some whittling to do people!!!
Yes oh Yes...
Today was a great workout day. dare I say the best one yet!
Dave achieved personal bests on several of the moves we've been working on here at Bodilogix.
The Laundry toss... unbelievable !
The shower tile scrub... really something to see...
and the vacuum "Lunge"....Perfect !
Kidding, we actually got into some glute activation. That's glute activation not glue...There is no glue...
These very exciting yet challenging new glute moves help to further strengthen Dave's ass and give some "ASSistance" to his lower back and Knee structures. Seems we will be waiting a few weeks for the fancy dancy knee stabilizer brace we ordered so we might as well make him one from scratch.... out of his own muscle development.
Dave has added "Step-ups" to his program, Back pull-downs (closegrip), one arm cable rows, woodchop as described above, front shoulder raises, and of course a spirited crab walk to be envied by all, (all the cars driving down Ontario Street anyway...)
Yes indeed it is going well to say the least ... Dave is working hard for his morning Smoothie and what encourages this trainer is that no matter how many swear words Dave may utter or scream...or how many tears big juicy tears big Dave may squirt, Dave is doing great....
Ps. If you see Dave on the street hide your ice cream cone... I mean it... Put it behind your back or something...
Trainer Andrea
signing off...
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Off to the races....
Great news, The Big man Cheated....
What I mean to say is did exactly what i so often tell people not to do... he did weigh-in again far sooner than he was due to weigh in again. I really do normally discourage that practice-(it can be dangerous to the mindset) but low and behold... another four pounds unaccounted for and we are not asking their where abouts. Good riddance we say, we are now down 19 pounds and we are indeed"off to the races".
David is now been through his weight training routine twice "in house" here at Bodilogix and we Incorporated some new moves already. We are "treading" and "tread milling" lightly as we are dealing with the anticipated owww... ouch.... "Hey there..." one would expect when one starts moving around like a butterfly in heat after a rather lengthy dormancy period.
David is "Tin Roof" rusty to be sure and we are really challenging his "Issues with his Tissues" with our "out of the gates" excitement. I must apologize I have been listening to a lot of Hip hop music can you tell....I feel so "Jiggy", That's "Jiggy... Not Jiggly...) Yo word to the mother... Who's mother..not too sure...
I am finding "Big Dave" as my son calls him to be reasonably "in tune" with his body and adjusting well to the changes on the fly we are having to deal with and I am most certain will continue to deal with as the weeks and months fly by or drag on depending on who you are talking to.
Rest assured people as we enter our 4th week together on the Dave and Andrea's excellent adventure...we are off to the races and we are winning this one...for good!
Trainer Andrea
"Totally Pumped..."
What I mean to say is did exactly what i so often tell people not to do... he did weigh-in again far sooner than he was due to weigh in again. I really do normally discourage that practice-(it can be dangerous to the mindset) but low and behold... another four pounds unaccounted for and we are not asking their where abouts. Good riddance we say, we are now down 19 pounds and we are indeed"off to the races".
David is now been through his weight training routine twice "in house" here at Bodilogix and we Incorporated some new moves already. We are "treading" and "tread milling" lightly as we are dealing with the anticipated owww... ouch.... "Hey there..." one would expect when one starts moving around like a butterfly in heat after a rather lengthy dormancy period.
David is "Tin Roof" rusty to be sure and we are really challenging his "Issues with his Tissues" with our "out of the gates" excitement. I must apologize I have been listening to a lot of Hip hop music can you tell....I feel so "Jiggy", That's "Jiggy... Not Jiggly...) Yo word to the mother... Who's mother..not too sure...
I am finding "Big Dave" as my son calls him to be reasonably "in tune" with his body and adjusting well to the changes on the fly we are having to deal with and I am most certain will continue to deal with as the weeks and months fly by or drag on depending on who you are talking to.
Rest assured people as we enter our 4th week together on the Dave and Andrea's excellent adventure...we are off to the races and we are winning this one...for good!
Trainer Andrea
"Totally Pumped..."
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Troubled waters but our ship is sound...
Today was Daves' weigh-in day and ta da.... another 2 and 1/2 pounds gone for a total of 15 pound in 18 days...
Clap for the man People... I said CLAP !!!!! and with feeling!
His morning cardio treadmill work-out was nothing short of inspirational and for our man Dave "perspirational" as he hit the hill interval with the enthusiasm of a ten year old at christmas. He has even begun working some of the moves we are working on together into his own workout days...
We may have an issue looming however... we may have to speak to our man Dave about his 90 minute showers... That's alot of hot water!
Off to a respectable start "young grasshopper".
Trainer Andrea
Clap for the man People... I said CLAP !!!!! and with feeling!
His morning cardio treadmill work-out was nothing short of inspirational and for our man Dave "perspirational" as he hit the hill interval with the enthusiasm of a ten year old at christmas. He has even begun working some of the moves we are working on together into his own workout days...
We may have an issue looming however... we may have to speak to our man Dave about his 90 minute showers... That's alot of hot water!
Off to a respectable start "young grasshopper".
Trainer Andrea
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