Lean Mean Stowing Machine

I'll admit I was apprehensive about the physical demands of this job. Years ago, I walked several half marathons and was in pretty good shape. But...that was years ago.

The description of the job of stower is that you will walk 2-4 miles per shift, plus going up and down stairs, bending, lifting and squatting. But, I was also optimistic. This could be just the thing to help me get into shape. Plus, I heard of someone who lost 40 lbs while working at Amazon. I was psyched. In fact, it reminded me of this classic scene from one of my favorite movies.

(Watching this made me sad to realize that both John Candy and Harold Ramis have passed away.)

Three full weeks of work in, how is the weight loss going?

First, when paring down our possessions, the scale didn't make the cut. Darn. So, no actual numbers to share.

But, I have noticed the following:

• My thighs are rock hard. 
• My butt isn't rock hard, but it's improving. 
• My jacket that used to be too snug around the hips when zipped, fits nicely now. 
• When I go to the third floor, my calves are complaining before I finish the two flights of stairs, but my heart isn't pounding. 
• It's possible that I am developing some arm muscles. Not enough to make up for the flappy part at the bottom, but an improvement.

I don't mind the walking at all. In fact, the worst part is when I have to walk slowly (looking for bin space) or standing still. That's when my feet and legs start to ache.

I'm excited to see how buff (haha) I get before we leave in a few weeks.