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so, in an ealier post, i mentioned that i wanted to treat my body as a "real" athlete would. part of my desire to use this term is because of the type of resolutions/goals i have made in the past. i have tried doing the quitting of vices for a set period of time. i have tried cutting back on certain things (eating, vices, etc..) both of these really didn't work well. cutting back is difficult for me, as i really like certain vices. quitting has worked well in small doses, but unless it is during the season, doesn't work for me. by saying i am going to treat me body like a real athlete, i am basically giving myself a bit of a loophole to still engage in certain vices, but actually moderate it with a certain bit of hindsight and technique. if you don't believe me and think this is a bunch of horsecrap, you are probably right.

the next part of the real athlete resolution will be to be actually engaging in physical activity at least 6 times a week. that means lifting, climbing, running, playing any sport (only if heart rate is elevated), skiing, etc..I am almost finished setting up my schedule for jan. and feb. and it should fit pretty well with my life schedule as well.

to further break down this part of the resolution, i want to get stronger in jan, feb, and march. i want to maintain this strength through the entire season. in jan, feb, and march, i will be doing 2-3 lifting sessions a week. also, some indoor (crappy) will be on lifting days. climbing 2-3 times a week. 1 or 2 times a week there will be interval and fartlek based conditioning runs. also, to mix it up, will be doing sprint stuff in the gym. in march, before lifting, i will start some plyo stuff. this is the short term workout plan and will adjust accordingly.

i am going to make an effort to eat better. less sugar, refined flour, fatty stuff, more lean protein, fruits and veggies, whole grain. this is one that should be pretty easily attained with some practice and as long as i commit to go to the grocery store a little bit more for fresh ingredients.

these are pretty basic resolutions for many, but a different approach than i have taken in the past. having different sets of goals all under the fitness umbrella give me a chance to assess in different ways and make improvements in individual facets of the overall goal, which is to treat my body the way a "real" athlete does.

anyway, here goes.