Five Month Post-Op Before & After Photo

Busy

I've just been busy...that is why I haven't posted in while. I've picked up a part-time job. I'm helping custom paint motorcycles. Well, mostly I sand, and sand, and then sand some more. Anyway, I needed to make some extra cash...and so that's what I am doing.

I did make a BIG decision this week. I decided that I needed to take my exercise to the next level and begin training for the 5K Jingle Bell run, a local holiday fun run in my home town. I've never run a race in my life. Why not start now?

Hopefully I'll get some pictures put up this weekend. Sunday is my five month bandiversairy.

Until then,
Marc

Big Weekend

It was a BIG weekend for the Gamble family. First off, last Friday was the first day of school for my girls, and...it was also my youngest daughter's seventh birthday. That evening we had a rehearsal dinner to go to for a wedding of a close friend. Both of my daughter's were in the wedding. Thankfully the rehearsal dinner food was protein heavy and band friendly.

Saturday was the wedding. My girl's had appointments all day, hair, nails, pictures, etc. I on the other hand had very little to do. I went to the gym in the morning, lifted weights, did the stair climber, hopped on the treadmill and even ran for two whole minutes of the 20 I spent walking. Because of boredom, I switched to the bike and finished up my cardio exercise.

Late afternoon I got ready for the wedding. I found an old suit in my closet that I thought I try on. The last time I wore it was before my oldest daughter was born. She is 11 going on 12. I looked good even if I do say so myself.

At the wedding I got to dance with both of my girls and even danced with the bride for one song. It was a great evening.

Saturday we finally had Erin's birthday party at the pool. It was a great way to finish off a fun weekend.

Peace,
Marc

Trip to Disney

We just returned from a week at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. My wife, two daughters, and I went. We did all four parks with and extra day in the Magic Kingdom. It was FANTASTIC! We had a BLAST! I wouldn't trade the time with my girls for anything in the world.

I found WDW very friendly for large people. I'm not as large as I once was, but I'm still pretty big. I didn't have any problems on any ride at all. I was able to find appropriate food choices at most places. Although, I did enjoy several treats throughout the week (the Mickey ice cream bar is to die for). We walked and walked and walked, so I definitely got my exercise in.

The true test came today when I went to the gym to workout. I couldn't wait any longer so I went and jumped on the scales and believe it or not, I lost 10 lbs while at Disney. I LOVE MY BAND!!!!