Shrinkage

[legalmoose]

I know people aren’t suppose to complain about this, but my pants are starting not to fit. As in, I’m shrinking out of them. And it’s not like I’m not eating, because I most certainly am, yet the increase in activity is changing me. For the better, mind you, but it’s annoying feeling like my pants are either going to fall off, or are staying on but too far cinched in. And it’s even better at work with the blackberry on my hip.

Completed the first 4 week cycle last week with a nice down week. Popping down definitely worked - I felt much better running this morning, though tonight’s swim was a little rough at first (wasn’t feeling balanced when I started). In any case, good stuff today, and nice to see confirmation of the wisdom of the 4 week cycle (three weeks of gradual increases with the fourth a drop back a step to recover).

In non-training stuff, BC and I headed out to a DC United game yesterday with friends. Was lots of fun (they won). Tried taking some pictures, but we were too far up to get any decent ones with my camera. Took tons of pictures on Saturday at the club’s training tri, some good, most mediocre, but it was still fun to take ‘em, though I ended up napping a good bit of Saturday afternoon after it.

Looking forward to dinner with Dean tomorrow, haven’t seen him in a bit and it’ll be nice to catch up.

Heard from the parental units tonight, they’re up near the Grand Canyon in Arizona and were about to go out swimming with my niece, whom we’ve taken to referring to as “DP,” or “Disney Princess.” After an initial period they finally sat her down and had an attitude adjustment talk which seems to have helped - she was feeling full of her 11 years at the early part of the summer, so an adjustment was definitely needed. Sounded like she was doing much better, though. Also spoke with my brother earlier today (a rarity - we just don’t talk that often on the phone) and he’s doing well, which is a welcome change from last year.

Anyway, off to bed here so I can get up and bike in the morning. Pickups tomorrow - small bursts of speed surrounded by moderate biking. Speedwork is always fun, so I’m looking forward to it.

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Comments

[kytty.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your brother is doing better. Did he attribute the improvement to anything in particular?

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[kytty.livejournal.com]

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[bender772.livejournal.com]

I'm happy I'm not the only one whose clothes aren't fitting these days.

[shadoh.livejournal.com]

This post is useless without (shirtless) pics. ;)

[hylandr.livejournal.com]

I know what you mean about the clothes. For me, the big problem is that I fall at a size that doesn't exist -- 37, the first odd numbered size they don't make. Size 36 is still a little too small but 38 is loose. I forgot to put a belt on my shorts the day of Pride and thought I was going to end up losing them at the park at various points. I need to get back down to a 36 again.

Welcome to my waistline.

[cennetig.livejournal.com]

For years now Ive been a 35 waist. Only how often do you see that available. So I always wear a belt and always feel like things don't quite fit. And damn it, I want to fight at 180 and have my cloths fit. "Pout."