August 12, 2013

Monday Rant: American Laziness

Somebody used the word "wiry" to describe my physical build earlier last week. As I pondered about how I enjoyed being described as such, I recalled the numerous times I've heard comments concerning my weight, frame and the amount of beer I consume. Most of these comments are in the form of questions asking how in the hell do I weigh so little and still drink the beer that I do.

I don't really have a secret. I try to get myself to the gym about twice a week. I pretty much eat and drink what I want because I know I'm going to burn a healthy percentage of it off anyways. One thing is for sure when I get there. Approximately two pounds of water is coming out of my body by the time I'm done with my workout.

That being said, I haven't been doing any amount of scientific research here. Still, I've noticed that I tend to lose a tiny bit of weight or remain the same on weekend when I've had beer.

For an example, I was at the gym last Thursday. I was in the neighborhood of 135-136. By the time I left I was around 134 pounds. I don't remember the exact numbers. I went once again on Sunday and weighed myself prior to starting my workout. I was 134.2 pounds. I got it down to 132.4 with the loss of water. How the hell is that when I've consumed beer on Friday and Saturday evenings? I think some of it is refraining from eating late at night after having a few drinks.

I also find it ironic while at the gym on Sundays because some infomercials are on the gym's televisions. I'm talking about the diet infomercials. I crack a grin every time these are on because it drives me insane that people in this country are always looking for an easy way out. I can say to anyone that you can change your diets all you want. If you're not doing any amount of physical activity you're most likely not going to lose much.

Just seeing myself get under 133 pounds even for an afternoon before I rehydrate myself and eat something is enough of a mental victory for me. Two years ago I was 182 pounds. Yesterday marked being on the cusp of burning off 50 pounds withing two or so years and 40 since I began frequenting the health club last January. To hell with these fancy diets. To hell with the myth that beer is an easy weight gain.

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