Its been over two months since I have blogged. Dont know why, but time for an update.
In terms of poker, I have been really focusing on fine tuning my cash game skills and have made the move up from 1/2 to 2/5 NL, although I still play the deeper buy in 1/2 or 3 games at Venetian and Aria. Usually play 1/2 at Red Rock because it across the street from home and the 2/5 game is typically full and in my opinion very solid. Happy to report that I was up 12.5 buy ins for November.
Won a monster pot at Aria , getting lucky in a 2/5 game when I got involved in a three way all in spot with Aces V Kings V Queens. I had the King's and flopped a King which held up. Massive 4.5 buy in pot.
On the tournament scene, really haven't been playing many but did 9 way chip chop the Venetain noon daily.
The room at Aria is really growing on me. Its really action packed , great service and management. The only downside I see is the valet is convient but horribly slow and the self park is a complicated at best.
Besides my kids, the best thing happening in my life lately is some well needed weight loss. I am big guy at 6'5" and big boned back from my football days. Unfortunately, playing a lot of poker while at a table or in front of a computer screen is not a form of exercise. I found my clothes getting tight and my waistline expanded. While I was going to see my friends at 24 Hour fitness at least 4 times a week, I found my eating habits had become really poor.
On October 10, I made the lifestyle change, no more cokes, fast food , high calorie snacks, switched to Ultra when I have a beer etc. Trying to stay to a strict 1250 calorie per day diet. Also increased my weekly workouts to five per week and increased my cardio to 45 minutes per session. Proud to report that I am down 22 pounds and 3 inches in the waist. Pants/Shorts are getting baggy. 14 more pounds to go and once I make the key will be continued maintenance to keep the weight off.
Enough for now and good luck on the felt.
