4 pounds of tricep

Naturally when we got engaged, I expected people would tell us "Congratulations," but I never thought they would follow it up with, "After you get married, you will gain 30 pounds in the first year." Excuse me? What? It was so strange, but people would tell us that all of the time. They said that in your first year of marriage you both gain weight. First of all, who says that to someone? It's just discouraging. Secondly, it's not completely true.

6 months have come and gone and I think it's time to weigh in...

Since October, Tate has lost 12 pounds (the equivalent of a bag of flour, a bowling ball, a cat) and I have gained 4! I know, it's so unfair.

I have worked out harder and more consistently post marriage than I have in a very long time, and this is what I get in return? I knew that I didn't like the gym, but I had no idea it reciprocated my feelings. Well, at least we are both on the same page.

Granted, Tate has been training really hard for these triathlons. For all of you that don't know, his life goal is to finish an Iron Man. A full Iron Man consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and a full marathon...in that order...without a break. It's kinda a big deal. I am really proud of him! He's been working really hard towards his goal, and it shows!

As for me, I've been consistently jogging and going to my kickboxing class. Classes are a good source of motivation for me, and it's an intense work out! It's good cardio and my arms are pretty tired after class. Now that I think about it, I am pretty sure I know where that newly added 4 pounds came from. It's in my tricep, 2 pounds on each arm.

A few weeks ago Tate started two-a-day workouts! Yikes! He goes to the gym at 6ish to swim, goes to work, then comes home at 5:30 to run/bike. He has way more self-discipline and determination than I do. I am not only proud of him when he gets up early to work out, but I also enjoy having the whole bed to myself for an hour. I've been doing four-a-days, but it's more like 4 Thin Mints a day rather than 4 workouts. (hmmm maybe that is where the 4 pounds come from...nah)

Side Note: Speaking of Girl Scout cookies, is anyone else troubled by the fact they changed their cookie names? Instead of "Somas" they are now "Carmel Delights" What's the deal? If anyone has any information, please let me know...

Anyway, that is the latest on our scale. Be looking for an update in another 6 months. Let's leave the 4 pounds to the triceps and hope the quads aren't looking for some new additions as well. Yikes!