One Year Later

That's right, it's been a year since I started keeping track of my workouts. Although I didn't start this blog until Sept 09, I started keeping track of my workouts on Facebook one year ago today. I posted them all here when I started this blog.

So how have I fared over this year? Have I gotten stronger? Are my muscles bigger? Is my waist smaller?

In short, no I don't think I'm much stronger. No, my muscles aren't much bigger. And no, my waist is probably about the same size.

So then, has it been all for naught? Of course not.....

I don't work out to get stronger. Yes, I'm sure I've gotten a little stronger over the year, but that's not what motivates me.

I don't work out to get bigger. Yes, I may have gotten a little bigger over the year, but that's not what motivates me either.

I don't work out because I think I'll finally get that six pack. No, I like to eat, and I'm a lazy eater, and I like to indulge when I want. I will never have the will power (or want-to) to eat the way I'd need to for a six pack. And there's no other way to get down to 6% body fat.

In fact, I have flucuated quite a bit with respect strength and size throughout the last year. And frankly, I have no idea if I'm at a peak right now or trying to climb back to one.

So why then? What motivates me? What am I trying to achieve?

I'm jusy trying to maintain. I know that if I quit working out, I will become fat, flabby and unhealthy. I've been fat, flabby and unhealthy, and I didn't like it.

Plus, it feels good. Working out just makes me feel good, and I'm not really sure if I need more of a reason that.