Weekend update--Carl

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OK...the sentence has been reduced to mandatory 10-hour days, so I have time to workout AND report what I did this weekend:

Friday -- At the gym, I did 15 minutes on the stationary bike (67 calories). Did 32 minutes on the elliptical trainer (436 calories, 2.51 miles covered). Began a circuit of lower body exercises, but a machine hog prevented completion (Don't you hate those?!).

Had to go to the eye doctor (short wkout). I have contact lenses. Let's see if I can get them in my eyes without losing my temper. I got home, and the auction company left a message--come in for a conference call regarding Thursday's auction. I managed 1 3/4 hours sleep before I went in. This is where I found out about the live online auction we're doing, and that I'll be handling all the bid traffic (yikes!!). So I learned all of Proxibid's software, and familiarized myself with all the clicks/timing of them.

Saturday -- After coming home from work in the AM, I napped for a whopping 2 hours, then helped a friend in our trivia group run a contest at a local club. It was "pub-style" trivia, where you write your answers down and submit them. I read a set of questions, and graded papers into the afternoon. This style of trivia is a snoozefest...give me a buzzer system or an NTN box any day.

Worked out after the tournament...did 64 minutes on ye old elliptical trainer, good for 796 calories and 4.91 miles; also spent 15 minutes on the stationary bike...for 64 calories...then went back to the E.T. for another 19 minutes (1.48 miles/243 calories)

....I struggled and failed to get my contacts in this day.

Sunday -- no workout today. I just took it easy and felt sorry for myself, since I couldn't get those darn contacts in, and I didn't feel like one of the "beautiful people." I have self-esteem problems. I treated myself to a drive (40+ miles each way) to a coffeehouse cinema, where I caught "United 93" before it left the area for good.

Monday -- Punched the wall several times today, as I still couldn't get those contacts in. I was about to give up on everything when I realized I needed to get my mind off of my troubles. Sounds like a trip to the gym!! I went to the one without the pool (looking at swimsuits is only going to upset me). Count me in for a total of 80 minutes on the elliptical trainer (2 sessions)...good for 1017 calories and 6.42 miles. Also 21 minutes of interval training (1:1) on the treadmill...another 221 calories burned. I finished up with two circuits of the ab machines. QUESTION: I wonder if you think using weight training specifically for abs makes that much of a difference, or is it the movement that's most important??

Went to work, found out about mandatory overtime. Lovely. The boss said he would work something out with me so I wouldn't have to come in every day. Rule: In a warehouse, you need forklifts for everybody, or else it doesn't work.

Tuesday -- Figured on being in early, so I hit the gym immediately. Finished the lower body circuit from the other day, and did another one for good measure. Only did the elliptical trainer -- another 64 minutes for 5.25 miles and 842 calories. I think the 842 is a record for 64 minutes for me. Went home, contemplated going to the pool, but chose sleep over it.

Had to go back to the auction house for more training. The guy at Proxibid and my boss think I have it down pat, but I disagree. I'm very nervous. I don't want to screw up and make the auction company look bad.

Slept in the car until work time. It saved me from a lengthy commute back to the house. The two jobs are less than 10 mins. apart.

....Wednesday's interesting report comes next, before I go get some sleep.

--Carl, who's sticking his fingers in his eyes but not his contacts