I reached a small stepping stone this weekend, and that is weighing under 200 lbs. It always feels so good to weigh one hundred and so and so. The training has become more and more beneficial, and I am feeling better, starting to see some physical results, as well as getting stronger, faster, and smaller.
I've noticed that I've gone up in weight on the bench press, from benching the bar, to now benching 75 lbs.
Tonight, after my weight training and cardio, I decided to take advantage of the empty basketball court and shoot some hoops. I didn't do so well, but I guess running for the ball is somewhat a form of exercise. I remember kids in the neighborhood where I grew up always playing street ball outside. I always wanted to play. When I did befriend them, I sucked...a lot. I wasn't good at all, I didn't understand the game, and I gave up. I stopped trying. Another part of my childhood was being involved in the YMCA Basketball. I was part of the "Lakers", and I was part of the team that was undefeated!....problem was, I was a bench warmer, and when I did play, I never got the ball. When I did get the ball, I always missed. The only time I really got to shoot the basketball were from the free throw line. I miss both shots, I got the rebound, fouled, and missed the first shot. I then made the second shot, but the damn ref counted it no good because I was passed the line...
Tonight, I made up for it. I shot from the free throw line, made 7-8 good shots, and it made me just want to practice it more and more. Although my knees are bad, I would like to be able to play one day, and be good at it too.
In regards to my knees, I finally seeked medical attention and went and saw my physician. I have discovered that I have thin cartilage, which is almost like bone to bone from my tibia to my patella (or knee cap). I also got an x-ray and will soon find out if I should worry. The doctor recommended me anti-inflammatory medicine and glucosamine.
Now off to bed...I have work in 4-5 hours...
-Dennis
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