Just RK

Today at the Y they hosted a weight lifting event.  Most of the participants were staff, and when I stopped by “the concrete room” to peek  in while Kinlee was at swim class, I saw some of my buds lifting. Adam is one of my fave coworkers, one of our personal trainers, and is our Physical Director at the Y. (For only the next 3 days. Boo.)  Kinlee calls him The Silly Mr. Adam. He organized the event with Kyle, behind him in the black/white jacket.   And this is Kyle, who finished 4th in nationals of Olympic Weightlifting, competing for Lindenwood University. He’s also a personal trainer at the Y.  (That’s almost 600 lbs, folks.) But more importantly, Kyle is also MY personal trainer.  And he kicks. my. rear. when it comes to workouts.  Just had to give props to my pal and fitness guru.  We’ve got a long way to go, but I’ve got a pretty good pro on my team.  The event was a hit, and it really ended up feeling a lo...

After a super bargain at Aldi,  we splurged with blueberry pancakes today. B,  K,  and M enjoyed the pancakes,  and I did sneak one little corner for a taste. Yum. Now it's off to swim lessons for KiKi at 9:45am while Braska enjoys much loved time at Y-school. Then I'll go back for a workout date at noon. Good thing we are 4 minutes from there. Our pancakes didn't quite look like this, by the way, though they were gorgeous and golden. But does anyone really eat a stack like that? Hope you have a good Saturday. What's on your schedule?

Tonight it was let-Kyle-kick-our-rears time again.  This time my co-worker E and I are doing training together.  There are pros and cons to working out where we work, letting one of our co-workers (a currently nationally ranked college bodybuilder, no less) make us look ridiculous and sweat like little piggies. Plus we know everyone working out while we’re there… good to show staff walking the talk, but it feels funny to have everyone see us so much less “done up” than when we’re looking cute at the front desk.  E is younger than I am, way WAY more fit than I am, and she’s a great cheerleader when I’m grunting like a dork trying to get the 8-lb dumbbells over my head ONE more time.  We did it though, we made it through. And I didn’t feel TOO horrible afterword. Hoping this kicks in the downward motion on the scale again. 35.4 lbs gone since March, lots more to go!

On my way home from work. I miss the days when it wasn't necessary. It's worth it for my family, though I miss them when I'm gone. Today was a tough day, and I'm glad it's done. Ready to walk in and get knocked over with little girl greetings and hugs. All things considered... I'm thankful for my job. That I have it, little as it might be. Thankful still.

I just finished a 5-hour shift at the Y.  Stopped by home to change clothes and now I am on my way to clean for a few hours.  Gotta love weekends.

My view from the treadmill... Burning calories and solving crimes.

First visit with the personal trainer. Check. I'm jello. But its good.