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The economy today sucks.

there, I said it. That’s right. you heard me.. it sucks.

I can’t tell what company is coming or going, our retirement plans are worth 1/3 of what they were only a year ago, stocks go down, up, down, down, uuuuuup, and then down again.  Mortgage rates are.. well, actually they’re getting better, so yay!  But getting a mortgage sure isn’t fun.

Every day there’s news about another ponzi scheme that suckers people out of their money.  Jobs are being lost.  Wages cut.  CEOs getting fired.  It’s all a bit crazy.

So we’ve decided to downsize a little bit.  The past few weekends we’ve been slowly (and I really mean slowly.  It’s tough to do anything quickly with two kids) going through all our stuff and trying to separate things into 3 piles.

1) Keep it ‘cuz we love it

2) Give it away or sell it

3) Junk it.

I’ve always had a hard time getting rid of things.. I always think  “This picture I drew when I was 8.. somebody somewhere is going to want to see it!”.  Or “This shirt doesn’t fit anymore.. but .. someday it might.”  Or “I love briefcases.  I never use them, but someday it might be cool to carry one to work.”

I have stuff from 15 years ago that I thought I’d use again someday.. but I never really do.  So finally.. finally I’m getting it through my thick skull that it’s not worth hauling this stuff around with me everywhere I go, and it probably doesn’t need to sit in the garage for another 15 years.

So we’re downsizing.  We’re not moving.. we’re just selling, donating, and getting rid of things we most likely will not use for a while, or ever again.

and it feels so good!

Another way I’m downsizing is in the weight department.  183lbs today.. that’s down from my peak of 199 in early december!  Yeehaw!

Finally under 190!!

I have been working out pretty much daily since I found out I was within a pound of hitting 200 pounds.. Yikes!

Well after nearly 2 months of cardio and weights I have hit 189!

Woo! Now to hit 180!

So I have now been working out consistently for about three weeks.. Hitting the gym every morning before work in an effort to create a routine I can stick to.

Today I had a 9 am meeting so I couldn’t make it to the gym until about four.. So I just finished my workout.

I am really loving http://gymimee.com for keeping track of and finding new workouts. I tend to get bored quickly and the ability to subscribe to new workouts and give them a try is really cool.

Plus, I can record every workout from my iPhone. Loving it!

Today I started a new routine that I thought would be relatively easy, but for some reason it kicked my ass. I am beat!

I don’t know if it’s the routine, or the friggin huge afghani lunch I had with the rest of the animation department.

I don’t think 5 pounds of meat and coffee prepare you well for exercise.

Ugh.

So ever since I had two kids and got this new gig I haven’t had much time for exercise.. and it’s definitely starting to catch up with me. After the thanksgiving weekend I checked out my weight.. ack! 199! Very scary. I’m not used to being this heavy, and I don’t want to be.. so my lovely wife and I both started working out this week to try and get back in shape.

I’ve tried gyms and weightloss programs in the past and always kind of give up on them.. the only time I ever really kept it up for an extended period of time was right before we had our first child Aurora. At that point I was giong to the gym every day for about 6 or 7 months and was in the best shape of my life. I felt & looked great (or so I was told , and had more energy than I can imagine.

Unfortunately, I left for a 4 day weekend and missed 2 days at the gym.. and after that, I just sort of gave up. It was like I would be ready to go, get a little busy and think “well.. I didn’t do it yesterday, so I can skip today and just go tomorrow..” and then the next day “okay, I’ve already skipped 3 days this week.. I’ll start clean on monday..” and so on and so on until I just didn’t go anymore.

And then 2 kids and 2 years later.. I’m at 199 pounds and nice and flabby.

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