ThinkingandDriving

I have been blogging since around 2000, when we launched No:Gag:Reflex.com. Our mission then was "making the world easier to swallow." Since then, I've changed careers, launched a semi-successful podcast, and (re)discovered Jesus. I never know what I'm going to do next.

It’s good to be ThinKing.

See what I did up there? I took a famous movie quote and repurposed it into a funny little pun.

Well, my first week at my new job in DC was good; two days of heavy orientation and then two days of office moving. My brother-in-law is getting married today, so I worked remotely yesterday. Even so, it was the most productive of the whole week. Haha.

Today has been slow

Posted at 11am on 08/08/09 | Comments Off | Filed Under: Blog read on

This section will chronicle my attempt to better my physical fitness. I am currently doing the P90x exercise program at home. I put this section front and center (well, front and to the right) in an effort to keep myself accountable. Nothing I post is for vanity's sake. Rather, it's a way of keeping my goal in my face. You are just along for the ride.

Back in the saddle again.

With the madness of Mexico, the Hamthrax, and my bout of viral vertigo just about over, I am starting P90x again today. I’m not as apprehensive as I was when I started it last time. But I don’t feel “up to it”. Though I’m in significantly better shape than when I started the last time. I think it’s just because I let myself go over the past few weeks.

With Mandie entering week nine of the pregnancy, I’m sure cravings are going to start to appear. This means late-night chocolate cake runs or corned-beef sammich sessions. So I need to get back on the horse and get in shape. I don’t want to put on sympathy weight!

Posted at 6am on 05/18/09 | 1 comment | Filed Under: Fitness read on

So, where has Joel been?

I’m still alive, Internet. I have had a few things crop in in recent weeks that have taken a lot of my attention and focus. Chiefly, it’s been work. However, there are some personal matters brewing that I’ll share when the time is right.

My workouts have been sporadic and I’ll be taking some time off from the serious P90x schedule. However, I took my day 60 photos last night and will be posting then when I get home. I cant’ say I feel a big change from the day 30 pics as far as body shape. But I feel better. I’m down almost 15 pounds from where I started, so that’s huge!

We are headed to Mexico this weekend. So I don’t expect I’ll be posting much from there. Lots of pics when I get back.

Stay classy, Internet.

Posted at 5am on 04/23/09 | no comments | Filed Under: Fitness read on

P90x – Back to Legs and Back

Well, I skipped Yoga yesterday as well. I felt up to it, but had so much school stuff to get (almost) done. I really wish I had focused more on school work and maintaining my health when it was easier and I didn’t have a job and wife to split my efforts. Yeah, yeah, they tell kids that, but they never listen.

Arms are STILL sore from all the curls on Wednesday. I think the first two arm workouts after a recovery week are just going to be like that. My body is probably going “whoah, dude. I thought you quit this thing, like everything else. Why am I up at 5:00am again?”

Yesterday’s nutrition numbers were actually pretty good. 51/24/25. I blame the peanut butter. I’m such a sucker for that stuff! (more…)