Archive for July, 2005

Trying to Get in Shape

Published by chuckbutt on July 23, 2005 in Business and Health. 0 Comments

After my vacation in Florida, I had put on at least 8 or 10 pounds on my already large frame. I was feeling like a bloated tick, and was thoroughly disgusted with myself. So, I decided to start the process of getting back in shape.I’ve been working out on my Bowflex and jogging the past two weeks, and quite frankly, I’m a little disappointed with the results. I do feel a lot better, and my clothes aren’t quite so snug, but the amount of weight I’ve lost is insignificant (I’m not quite down to what I was before my vacation - which was already way too much). I think my age is finally starting to catch up with me as far as metabolism is concerned.

Or maybe it’s all the time I sit in front of my computer screen working on new sites. The latest is a site about tenant screening and background checks called www.APMTenantScreening.com. In addition, I just finished a site about computer memory and camera memory called www.DBMemory.com. It’s been a long, strange road that has me cranking out so many sites.

But, back to the weight thing. I’m about the biggest I’ve ever been in my life, and I’m really going to have to watch it because it is so hard to lose weight now. 10 years ago, I would drop 10 pounds in a week with the amount of excercise I’m doing right now. But, I guess times, and bodies, change. I’m going to have to really watch what I eat and expect a slower weight loss pace than when I was younger.

That sucks!

I’ll keep you posted on the weight loss as I move forward. I’ll start trying to post some milestones as I venture into new realms of fitness and exercise, trying to get back to a reasonable weight.

Have a good one,

Chuck

Visiting the Parents

Published by chuckbutt on July 11, 2005 in Family and Friends and Fun Stuff. 0 Comments

The whole famn damily just got back from an extended visit to Florida, where we spent time in Orlando (and Celebration), Leesburg (where my parents live), Zephyrhills (where Michele’s father lives), and Tampa (where Michele’s sister Tonya lives). In addition, we also got the opportunity to spend a couple of days sans kids (courtesy of my parents) in Long Boat Keys at The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.

It was a great time, and we all had quite a bit of fun. I think for the kids, the best part was being able to drive Grandpa’s golf cart around their compound. I remember zipping along my Grandpa’s golf course in a golf cart, and it was a lot of fun.

I also had the chance to spend some time with my Dad working on a new web site that will feature house plan and home plan resources and information. My parents are seriously considering putting some kind of in-law apartment at our house, so were looking at barn plans with apartments above. We’re looking into the zoning laws in Pepperell, so it may have to wait a bit.

Anyways, I’m back in town and well-rested. Looking forward to the rest of the summer, and also getting back to work.

Later,
Chuck