Probably the worse part of deadlines is how everything else goes on hold. All those good intentions, resolutions + regular habits just get thrown out as being not worth the effort. When you work more than the "standard" 8 hours/day, even extra-curricular activities start to look like an extension of your job.

For me, working out was one such item that fell to the side while fighting the evil work-week. Although I had fallen off the fitness wagon pretty badly last December, I had high hopes for starting up again in earnest during the New Year. Sadly, it took until this week to actually do something about it.

Earlier this week, I started on a 12 week program at the gym I go to. A fitness type person did a lifestyle evaluation, a basic body fat % check + helped me plan according to my goals. Thankfully, my body fat % was quite decent, and according to the person I talked to, my weight was just about spot on for my height as well. Now all I need to do is make it into the gym three times a week...hopefully I'll be able to build up my aerobic & muscle stamina to an acceptable level.

Wish me luck everybody.