It seems strange that my goal date is getting so close - May 15th is just around the corner, and I am really curious if I will be able to hit the 225 goal by then.  I mean, I am definitely getting in better shape - I may or may not have spent random moments flexing in front of the mirror and being rather impressed with all of the progress I have made...

Of course, I still have plenty of room for improvement, and it is actually kind of shocking to realize where I must have been when I started this journey to get back in shape.  I mean, I looked at the jeans I used to wear, and then marveled over the jeans that I am wearing now - the waist is 4 inches smaller on the ones I am wearing now, and I can pull them off without unfastening them.

Overall, my whole body is better, but I am having a problem with my thighs and butt.  That seems like a strange thing to say, but it is the truth.  I am running a little thick in there, due to a combination of stubborn fat and new muscle, so my clothes are having a little bit of trouble in that area.  I am trying to step up the cardio and leg training, but it is a double-edged sword to say the least.  If I work-out extremely hard the way I need to on leg day, then my legs (especially my hamstrings and glutes) stay sore for days, and then this in turn effects how much cardio I can do and at what pace.  I suppose it isn't the worst thing in the world, but it is also a bit frustrating.

Last night was pretty fun in terms of strength training - last night I was able to dips without assistance for the first time in about a year, which was pretty exciting.  My bench press is also getting stronger, which is the true male ego trip.  My incline presses are also getting better, and I military pressed 135 for the first time in a long time recently.

I am planning on weighing in on May 1 to see where I am at in terms of my goals, and then I will update the blog on how far off I am.  It is going to be a tough few weeks to really work-out hard and balance life, especially since I have exams and papers due.  It also isn't helping that emotionally, I am definitely not in the best place.  In some ways not having my ex around anymore gives me a lot more time and motivation to go the gym, but in terms of eating it definitely makes me crave some comfort food on occasion - ribs or grits anyone?