Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Day 45.
OK I admit it...I turn 40 this year, and I'm promising myself that I'm going in more in shape than I went into my 30's.
Somewhere along the line in my early 30's I bumped up to about 230 lbs...I remember my college hockey weight was 185...so in about 10 years I put on about 50 lbs...most of it in about the 4 years after Maxim was born, and most of it in the cage area. (MY GUT)
For the last 4 years or so I have been in OK shape, but this year is different, I actually wrote down my goals, I have about 15 or so for the year of 2012, and so far I am still on track to make a lot of them.
One of them was to finish a cycle of P90X. I have started it 2 other times. Last February Steph and I made it to day 37 and then went on a snowmobiling trip and never got back on the program. I was in great shape at that time and kick myself for losing everything I built up. The other time I got 15 days into and got sick, and then started running.
Last summer I ran about 4 miles every day, and was feeling great about that, but I wanted something more this year...so I started my 1st cycle of P90X in early January. I have only missed about 3 days total, and made up for them on other days.
I am starting to see nice results, but have to start laying off the cookies and candy at midnight and need to stop eating all my mom's Oreo's.
No I'm not posting any before and after pictures yet. We will see how satisfied I am with day 90 and then maybe I'll put some out here. Just a warning, the Day 1 pictures are not pretty. Think really white body that is not toned...like Phil Mickleson without a shirt on...that's what I felt like...now I am somewhere in between........Day 46 here I come.
Somewhere along the line in my early 30's I bumped up to about 230 lbs...I remember my college hockey weight was 185...so in about 10 years I put on about 50 lbs...most of it in about the 4 years after Maxim was born, and most of it in the cage area. (MY GUT)
For the last 4 years or so I have been in OK shape, but this year is different, I actually wrote down my goals, I have about 15 or so for the year of 2012, and so far I am still on track to make a lot of them.
One of them was to finish a cycle of P90X. I have started it 2 other times. Last February Steph and I made it to day 37 and then went on a snowmobiling trip and never got back on the program. I was in great shape at that time and kick myself for losing everything I built up. The other time I got 15 days into and got sick, and then started running.
Last summer I ran about 4 miles every day, and was feeling great about that, but I wanted something more this year...so I started my 1st cycle of P90X in early January. I have only missed about 3 days total, and made up for them on other days.
I am starting to see nice results, but have to start laying off the cookies and candy at midnight and need to stop eating all my mom's Oreo's.
No I'm not posting any before and after pictures yet. We will see how satisfied I am with day 90 and then maybe I'll put some out here. Just a warning, the Day 1 pictures are not pretty. Think really white body that is not toned...like Phil Mickleson without a shirt on...that's what I felt like...now I am somewhere in between........Day 46 here I come.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
3 Wins To End The Season.
Maxim's hockey team wrapped up the season today in Aberdeen. We played 3 teams that we have had problems will all year long, and we beat all 3 of them. I knew we could do it and they boys believed in themselves as well.
They played to their potential, and have a good feeling in their hearts as they go into the off season.
Here are a few photos from the day.
They played to their potential, and have a good feeling in their hearts as they go into the off season.
Here are a few photos from the day.
Maxim Glanzer #19 Right Wing - Huron All Stars centers the puck out of the corner.
Maxim #19 celebrates his goal against Mitchell...#10 is Carson Duba. Carson took the initial shot and Maxim was right there to shoot in the rebound. Mason McDonald is just to Maxim's right.
Below is the ode to our hockey mom!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
What Kind Of Camera Should I Get?
Since Steph and I have a photography studio I get asked a lot what is the best camera. The answer is it depends. For my professional work I shoot on a Nikon, but that is what I have always shot on since college, so it is what I am comfortable with.
If you want to be an awesome hockey mom and capture 800 frames during every game, get a DSLR. You are going to spend about $1,500 by the time it is all done. Also, get a couple of good lenses a longer one and one for general use. I suggest Nikon and Cannon models.
If you are looking for something to go in a purse or a bag, get a good point and shoot. Steph and I call it our "grab camera". Which means you grab that one and it is all you need. I don't have to lug around my full photo kit and worry about kids stepping on it, or sitting on it or having it get jacked out of the car. Our "grab cam" is a Canon SX30 IS. It shoots great 1080 video and takes a great picture. All of our video of Brecken wrestling is shot with this camera.
The biggest thing I will tell you to spend money on is "IS" which stands for Image Stabilization or "VR" Vibration Reduction. It will cost more, but it is WORTH it.
Here is a good blog about the subject of point and shoot vs. DSLR. I think the main thing about shooting good pictures is shooting a lot of them to get comfortable with your camera, and experimenting with the settings. Oh yeah, that little book that comes with the camera....read that thing too.
If you want to be an awesome hockey mom and capture 800 frames during every game, get a DSLR. You are going to spend about $1,500 by the time it is all done. Also, get a couple of good lenses a longer one and one for general use. I suggest Nikon and Cannon models.
If you are looking for something to go in a purse or a bag, get a good point and shoot. Steph and I call it our "grab camera". Which means you grab that one and it is all you need. I don't have to lug around my full photo kit and worry about kids stepping on it, or sitting on it or having it get jacked out of the car. Our "grab cam" is a Canon SX30 IS. It shoots great 1080 video and takes a great picture. All of our video of Brecken wrestling is shot with this camera.
The biggest thing I will tell you to spend money on is "IS" which stands for Image Stabilization or "VR" Vibration Reduction. It will cost more, but it is WORTH it.
Here is a good blog about the subject of point and shoot vs. DSLR. I think the main thing about shooting good pictures is shooting a lot of them to get comfortable with your camera, and experimenting with the settings. Oh yeah, that little book that comes with the camera....read that thing too.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Moment of Strength.
If you follow sports a little bit you probably know the story of Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton. Well, Josh is in the news again, but not for anything that happened on the field. Read this story...then come back and read the rest of this blog.
So the title of the story was "Moment of Weakness". Well that moment of weakness has turned into an amazing MOMENT OF STRENGTH. Josh has shown every "superstar" who fell, exactly how to address their problem, mishap, brush with the law or any bad behavior and take care of it in a minute.
Tell the truth, admit you fall short every now and again move on. Don't blame someone else, skirt around the truth and let the media tear you up for a week...just man-up and shoulder the blame.
I remember reading about Kobe Bryant when he had his little problem in Colorado, and you can throw Ben Rothlisberger in the same sentence. I lost all respect for them in the way they handled the media and still have no respect for them because of their "above the law" mentality. On the other hand, as soon as I finished reading Hamilton's story, I was like...there is a guy I want my kids to look up to. Honest, real, forth-coming and most of all a Christian.
Proud of you Josh.
So the title of the story was "Moment of Weakness". Well that moment of weakness has turned into an amazing MOMENT OF STRENGTH. Josh has shown every "superstar" who fell, exactly how to address their problem, mishap, brush with the law or any bad behavior and take care of it in a minute.
Tell the truth, admit you fall short every now and again move on. Don't blame someone else, skirt around the truth and let the media tear you up for a week...just man-up and shoulder the blame.
I remember reading about Kobe Bryant when he had his little problem in Colorado, and you can throw Ben Rothlisberger in the same sentence. I lost all respect for them in the way they handled the media and still have no respect for them because of their "above the law" mentality. On the other hand, as soon as I finished reading Hamilton's story, I was like...there is a guy I want my kids to look up to. Honest, real, forth-coming and most of all a Christian.
Proud of you Josh.
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