amy and i are spending this thanksgiving in the chicagoland area. we’re planning on heading to michigan for xmas though. i’m looking forward to spending some time with our families this year since we haven’t seen them as much as i’d like.


i’ve had a really good week this week with my health & fitness program. i was able to make it to the gym every single day. on sunday amy and i did 45 minutes of cardio and then swam for like 20 minutes doing laps in the pool. on monday i did my lower body workout. that workout can be summarized in one word …. ouch …. i’ve had trouble walking since. in fact my knees and ankles are getting kind of angry since i’ve been walking strange compensating for the pain. yesterday chris and i made it to the gym later at night and did 30 minutes on the elliptical trainer and 10 on the upright stationary bike. today i left work a bit early and got my upper body workout in. i wasn’t able to hit some of my weight numbers from my previous workouts which kind of disappointed me. i’m still amazed at how quickly my body gains and loses muscle and strength.


i’ve been waiting for the body for life success journal to show up at my local bookstore. i’ve stopped in every day this week and have nothing to show for it. hopefully the snailmail shipment they get will show up soon.


i resolve this week to remain focused on my workouts and eating right. i’ve had really healthy meals and some great workouts and i’m not about to blow that on a few days off. don’t get me wrong, i plan on participating in the good eats tomorrow on thanksgiving, but i’m not going to go overboard. amy and i are also getting up early tomorrow to attend a spin class, my first ever. i’ll let you know what i think, that is if i don’t collapse and kick the bucket.


i now declare myself in focus mode.


i bought most of amy’s xmas gifts. just thought i’d toss that bit up here on the site to rub it hun =) … this year i’m not giving her any hints about what i got her. every time i’ve hinted to her in the past she’s been able to guessed it and that kind of bums me out. not this time, no way no how …


i’m going to try to make it to the oakbrook apple store grand opening party on friday. maybe i can win myself an apple and get a free t-shirt in the process? plus they are having a thanksgiving party from 6pm till midnight with free stocking stuffers and discounts. if i don’t win anything i’ll just have to save my pennies, wish me luck!