Fourth and 100 - My personal mission

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Fourth and 87 - My personal mission

I've been keeping a diary of sorts since November 22 of this past year on a blog, but I thought I'd post my thoughts here as well. I figured, I'll post on the blog every day, and then cut/paste my information here.

Go here for the first two months of my diary. I've gone from 354(ish) to 337 since November, and am not going to stop until I get down to 250. And when I get there, I'll do it again until I get where I want to be.

, but I'll cut/paste my first entry back from November, and then a few others to try to catch you guys up.

Also, there's 6 of us that are part of the blog ring that we affectionately call "The FAT Coalition" ("Fit and Trim"), and we've all been peeling off the pounds. It's strangely motivating to keep yourself accountable on different levels.

The key to the blog - it started off at "Fourth & 100", and I'm planning on dropping 100 pounds. As the pounds come off, so does the number. So, for example, today it reads "Fourth & 87". 87 pounds left to hit my goal. Easy enough, eh?

Anyway, time to post a few entries.
 
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November 22, 2006 -

It's Fourth Down, and it's 100 to go.

I'm laying it right out on the table. This is embarassing, this is bold, this is desperate, you name it. I've been debating this for a long time, but when I noticed a friend put his neck out on the chopping block, it motivated me.

S0, here we go.

I'm a big dude. For those of you who know me in person, this is no secret. For those of you who know me only through online relationships, it's one of my 'on-going jokes'. But this is real. This is damn real. Want drama? Here it is.

This is my life we're talking about here. Life or death.

Let's cut to the chase. I played high school tennis. I was in the marching band. I ran 5k a day, every day, running cross-country. I played basketball, football, hockey, and anything else you can think of in the streets. I was never Michael Jordan, Joe Montana or Steve Yzerman, but I could hold my own.

My interests today?

Fantasy football. Fantasy basketball. Fantasy GOLF. I couldn't make that up if I tried. What do they all have in common?

I'm sitting on my fat ass.

There's no pity-party here. It is what it is, and I'm not going to blame anyone but myself. I'm just going to put it out there. I'm lazy. I like food. I like being lazy while eating food.

But I don't like groaning when I drop the remote control. I'm not a big fan of backaches. I can't stand migrane headaches. And you know what's the worst?

I hate myself. I hate the fact that I'm in a 4x shirt, and I hate the fact that I'm rocking 46 or 48 size pants. I hate the fact that I'm willing to be the one holding the camera during family functions so that I'm not in the pictures.

So, I'm laying it out there.

I need your help.

If you're reading this, I'm counting on you. I'm counting on you to keep me honest. I'm counting on you to say, "hey, fatass.. get back to the gym, you haven't been there in 3 days". I'm counting on you to say, "hey, why don't you shove down another taco, lardass?". I'm counting on you to say, "you need to reclaim your life, this is way too damn important to be lazy about".

Here's the plan:

Every day, I'm going to record whatever I intake, and whatever I do to keep peeling the pounds. I'm going to record this, and I'm going to keep a running tally of everything, as well as keeping a daily journal about how I think I did that day. The name of this blog is "Fourth and 100", 100 representing the pounds I want to drop. As I do this, I will rename the blog. So, if I lose five pounds, the new blog name will be Fourth and 95. Get it? Again, I stole this from Kevin's Blog. Make sure to give him the same support that you are doing for me.

Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to keep me honest. Make sure I don't just let this turn into another empty blog that sits .. well, empty.

You up for it?

Kick my ass. Please. For me.
 
November 25, 2006 -

The First Weigh-In

Ok, there's a few things to discuss here.

First off, I wasn't going to put my original weight up here, but I think for the purpose of this blog, it's a must.

The photo on the left here isn't what you think it is. It looks like a general scale. Every doctor's office has one. Most gyms have one. Hell, Rosanne Barr's house has two of them, one for each foot.

This is where it's much different. This scale is judgement day to me. I've decided to weigh myself only on Saturdays, and that's when I'll report in to you folks. When I started this blog earlier this week, I stepped on the scale. This is the embarassing part, but if I've laid the rest of it out to you so far, I can do this.

Most doctor's scales go up to 350 pounds. It's a standard scale. Some doctor's offices have the super-sized ones for us big folks. About 9 months or so ago, my back was really, really hurting. To the point where tying my shoes became an Olympic event. So, I went to the doc to get some drugs, right? "Step on the scale, please".

379.

That's no typo. 21 pounds from a small Volkswagon.

Go back to the regular scale at the gym. Remember how I said it goes to 350? Well, if my math serves me correctly, 379 is bigger than 350. Long story made short, my original goal was to be 'weigh-able'. Longer story made even shorter, in the past 9 months, I was able to get down to 341, and that's where my most recent issue started.

I was happy with myself. I reached my original goal. And in Tuck-land, that means you get lazy, find excuses, and coast. As predictable as this story goes, I went back up above the 350 point. So, this week when I started this blog, as I said, I weighed in. When I said "Fourth and 100", I was considering my 100 to start at 350, and end at 250. So, in order to even start, I needed to get back down. The scale would still balance out, but past the marker, so I assumed it to be about 352, 353, 354.. honestly, I'm not sure.

So, technically, this blog should be called "Fourth and 104 or So". But, that's just not sexy. No 'ring' to is.

Fortunately, today's Saturday. Weigh-in day.

The blog is now renamed, "Fourth and 99". I made up however many pounds that was, and am back on the scale. 349, and counting.
 
December 26, 2006

Gone, but Not Forgotten

It's been almost a week since I posted, but I can promise you, it's not been more than a few hours since I've been thinking about you guys who follow this, and being able to type a blog.

Short explanation: I bought the house on the 15th, and I haven't been able to set up my office yet. My wireless isn't set up, so I'm using my wife's computer right now. I haven't been to work in a week, and between the holidays and painting, decorating, and doing those hundreds of things that you do when you buy a house.. it's just been to the point where I've spent literally no more than 5 minutes online per day since the house closing. For those of you who know me personally, I'm someone that spends HOURS a day online, and the shortage has effected the blog.

But, I'm back. I hope. I'm really going to try to keep posting as much as I can, and I really.. REALLY should keep posting every day. The truth is, with every bite that I take, I think of this blog. I honestly sit there and thing during each meal how important it is to keep this thing going strong, and bluntly.. I really.. REALLY appreciate those of you who have posted to urge me to continue.

Update on the diet...

It's been horrible. Just.. bad. Snacks at the holiday parties, many celebration meals, I could go on. Stress over the house, stress over the holidays, stress over some personal issues with a few friends of mine that I know read this.. things have really gotten to me mentally, and I just know that I haven't been nearly as strong as I need to be, and have quite bluntly failed miserably this week. I don't even want to THINK about what the scale says. I've worked my butt off in the house, and I'm just hoping that the physical energy I've spent doing 3 days of painting, lifting every box ever built, and these things have kept me maintained. I'm really.. really worried about weigh in. I haven't been to the gym in almost a week. I'm telling you, it's bad.

I've noticed something about myself. For those who know me, I'm pretty 'rock solid' when it comes to emotional issues, and I can handle pretty much anything thrown at me. But, there's been an issue lately with a few friends that has hit me pretty hard to the core. Usually I can shake things off, and put them on the back burner. Lately though, it's been as if something's missing in my life. And for those of you who live life like me.. you know where that leads you.

The cookie jar.

It's bad, but at least I'm conscious of it. Even as I type this at 12:30am, I know that it's not acceptable, and I'm using personal issues as an excuse to eat and not work out.

So what's the solution?

Stop being a puss.

I've got another huge day of work in front of me, but I'm going to eat better. I just have to. Personal issues may feel better after a sweet snack, but after it digests, it just makes me feel worse. Hell, I woke up sick to my stomach over personal issues this morning. Took it out on my wife. Got on her case over absolutely nothing, because things have been bothering me. I'm *NOT* that guy, and have never woken up mad about something the previous day.

So.. here it is again, new beginning #3,324,694.

Catch you tomorrow.

Thanks again for those of you who are sticking it out with me. You're saving my life.. in the literal sense of the word. It means a lot to me.
 
January 10, 2007

One Damn Good Reason

Not much to report until tomorrow morning after the gym, but I thought I'd share something with you guys that means a lot to me.

My wife looked at me today while I was slouching around on the couch tonight, and out of nowhere she says, "your belly looks smaller to me".

6 words.

To those of you who are married, when you get six simple words from your wife, it's usually "will you go do the dishes?" or "why is the toilet seat up?".

I know Erin reads the blog, so I wanted to mention this.

Everyone has motivation for their weight gains, and for their weight losses. Some people want to feel better. Some people want to look better. Some even just want to see their toes. We all have a reason for what we're doing, and some are obvious, and some aren't.

Maybe this is a good reason, and maybe it isn't, but my MAIN motivation, even if I haven't said this yet.. is for my wife. A few years ago during my vows, I promised to take care of her for the rest of my life. Losing this weight is an extension of those vows.

I plan on giving her a long term deal.

This weight is coming off, and I don't care how long it takes.

More to report tomorrow, but it was on my mind, and isn't that what a blog is for?
 
January 16, 2007 (Today)

Hanging In There

Weigh In: 337.0

After last night's workout, I slept like a baby. This morning, for the first time in a long time, I woke up and had this thought:

"I'm skipping the gym this morning".

I just wasn't into it. I had an amazing workout last night around 6pm, and was unbelievably sore all of last night. The 'good' sore, but sore regardless. So, when I went to bed and woke up 12 hours later, my body was still feeling it. Today's "only" a cardio day, I thought, and I debated with myself for an hour before actually deciding to suck it up and hit the gym.

It was a pretty good workout. Did my 30 minutes on the Elyptical Machine, and another 150 stabilizer situps on the big red rubber ball, and I definitely feel good about it this morning. My ankle was starting to cramp up last night again, but when I woke up this morning, that was gone, but now the right wrist is a bit cramped. I'm wondering if I should be more aware of stretching, or what the issue is, because these strange little pains are popping up. Then again, as my wife always says, I'm always complaining about something, so I guess that's par for the course ;)

My weigh-in number today wouldn't balance out exactly today, so I was wavering between 336.75 and 337.00, so I'm going to go with the big number, and call today's weigh-in 337.00.

Another day, another dollar. I'm just glad I was able to fight off the lazy and get to the gym. If it wasn't for the blog, I probably would have skipped it.
 
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OK here i am, i am here to tell you that you NEED to do this, I will be here for you if you want me to, you CAN and WILL do this, because if you dont, you can lose your life, and it does sound like you know this, but i am here to reinforce it, so get your ass to the gym and start working out, there i said it are you happy, "no i will not call you a fatass" unless you realllly want me to :) anyways i have faith in you, keep it up!
 
soon2beskinny said:
OK here i am, i am here to tell you that you NEED to do this, I will be here for you if you want me to, you CAN and WILL do this, because if you dont, you can lose your life, and it does sound like you know this, but i am here to reinforce it, so get your ass to the gym and start working out, there i said it are you happy, "no i will not call you a fatass" unless you realllly want me to :) anyways i have faith in you, keep it up!
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LOL, much appreciated. It's been going well for the past few months, and I'm just going to keep going until I am where I need to be.

The best part is the motivation I get from people's support. As I said, the blog's been doing pretty well, and there's a few of us with likeminded goals that have been able to drop some weight. There's something to be said for being accountable to a crowd of people who are rooting you on.

Keep on me, it's the only way I'm going to do it :)
 
Wow - how did I miss your opening posts? Where have I been as I've been surfing the diary channel here at WLF?

First off, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS - and NOT just for the weight loss you've already achieved, but for realizing you need to do it. For you and for Erin.

I can't tell you how much I love the fighting attitude - the no nonsense, in your face, this is DONE mentality that comes from taking weightloss head on.

YES, you CAN do this - you're doing it. It's that simple. And that hard. Every friggin day. The days you don't want to go because it's "just cardio"

Right now, portion control and just cardio are your best friends.

You know that - I'm just here to remind you :)
Keep it up - and welcome to the WLF!
 
M2M said:
Wow - how did I miss your opening posts? Where have I been as I've been surfing the diary channel here at WLF?

First off, I want to say CONGRATULATIONS - and NOT just for the weight loss you've already achieved, but for realizing you need to do it. For you and for Erin.

I can't tell you how much I love the fighting attitude - the no nonsense, in your face, this is DONE mentality that comes from taking weightloss head on.

YES, you CAN do this - you're doing it. It's that simple. And that hard. Every friggin day. The days you don't want to go because it's "just cardio"

Right now, portion control and just cardio are your best friends.

You know that - I'm just here to remind you :)
Keep it up - and welcome to the WLF!
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Thanks for the comment. I've been pushing pretty hard, and with the blog going strong (I'd love for people to leave comments there too), it helps to have people on my ass about it.

It's funny that I'm going to be writing for a Health and Fitness magazine soon, too. I'll probably set a record for the 'biggest' writer on staff ;)

Keep on me, it's the support that equals motivation :)
 
January 17, 2007 -



Weigh In: 336.0

5 Minute Cardio - Elypical Machine
Leg Extension, 140 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Leg Curl 130 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Chest Press 120 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Seated Row 140 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Shoulder Press 120 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Tricep Extension 70 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Biceps Curl 90 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Stabilizer Crunches - 50

I ran out of time in the gym today, as I drug my feet getting in. Today was a really tough day when it came to motivation. I woke up, made breakfast, watched TV, checked my email, tinkered around with a few things, and then I hustled to the gym. I did my workout, but only 2 sets. The good thing is, my weights are going up. My Leg Extentions and my Leg Curls have gone up 40 and 30 pounds respectively, and I feel much stronger. Plus, I feel my recovery times improving, and I'm not laying around like a wet sponge after my workouts now. So far, so good. I wish I would had more time, but that's my own fault. Also, I ran into Josh the Destroyer in the gym today, and had a good conversation with him and another guy, who you may learn more about later.

The weigh in is yet again the lowest yet, and it helps the average. My five day average is now 336.5, which means I'm going in the right direction. Of course, the blog doesn't get changed until Monday, but I've got 14 days to drop the 336.5 to 333 to keep with my "Under 300 by 30" January 31st goal, and we'll see how that goes. Either way, it's good to see the number falling.

A few other things of note: I worked out yesterday, had a pretty long day of work, and then went to play volleyball at the church. Now, I haven't done this in about 9 months, and even then I only played one hour. I used to play full seasons as of a few years ago, so I thought it would be fun to get back into it. One thing SHOCKED me:

I moved around that court like a gazelle. Sure, an overweight gazelle, but it felt good to really move. My stamina was MUCH stronger, and I felt pretty damn active. Instead of this huge, out-of-shape guy just standing on the court watching the ball go back and forth, I was able to sprint from one side of the court, get a volley, make a cut and get to the opposite side of the court MUCH quicker than before. Bottom line: I'm getting stronger. That gave me another small boost that's going to help us get to the finish line. Imagine what I'll be like when NEXT season starts.

One other strange thing. I had a dollar bill floating around in my car for the past few weeks, so today I decided to get a 'healthy drink' after my workout and before class. I chose Dole Grape Juice. It's Grape Juice, right? Pretty healthy, can't go wrong with that.

300 calories. 74 grams of carbohydrates. 68 grams of sugar.

Holy mother.

I've been trying to limit my carbs lately, and that was a shock to the system. As I said before, I'm not trying to do the Adkins thing, or any carb-limiting thing.. I just want to cut out the sugars and bad white carbs, and then I go diving into 68 grams of sugar. Granted, it's not a big deal, and if I'm going to load up the carbs and sugars, it might as well be right after the workout, but still. Damn. Just a heads up to those who are drinking juices because they're healthier than a Pepsi or Coke.

On the bright side, I've got 190% of my Vitamin C requirement for the day ;)
 
Instead of this huge, out-of-shape guy just standing on the court watching the ball go back and forth, I was able to sprint from one side of the court, get a volley, make a cut and get to the opposite side of the court MUCH quicker than before.
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Isn't it great to see these non scale victories and be able to actually have visual proof of how your endurance is improving!?

Keep the day going strong :D
 
M2M said:
Isn't it great to see these non scale victories and be able to actually have visual proof of how your endurance is improving!?

Keep the day going strong :D
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That's the best part. I'm a victim of scale-watching, so it kills me every time I step on it and I dont see a 'huge number'. The best thing I could have done is moved to a "5 day average", so the huge fluxuations aren't such a killer.
 
Today's Post:

Keep Going!

Weigh In: 334 (lowest yet!)

10 Minute Cardio - Elypical Machine
Leg Extension, 140 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Leg Curl 130 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Chest Press 130 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Seated Row 140 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Shoulder Press 120 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Tricep Extension 70 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Biceps Curl 90 pounds, 12 reps, 3 sets
Stabilizer Crunches, 50 reps, 3 sets (150 total)

I finally got that mp3 player working, and I loaded up a pretty intense, heavy-speed metal from the 80s (what I can say? I heart the 80s) and made my way to the gym. First off, what a difference. Music's always been a big motivator for me, so having Megadeath blaring into my ears.. (I think something about ripping rabbit's heads off and feeding them to Satan.. couldn't quite understand the words), I got an extra pump of adreneline today.

Oh, and the great news. I know I'm not supposed to look at the individual day, but again.. my blog, my rules (hat tip to Billy).. so seeing 334 was a nice surprise this morning. It puts me at a even 336 for my 5-day average, and I've got the weekend to drop a few more and get that nasty 337 off of my record (336.5, 337, 336, 336.5, 334), so we'll see what Monday's weigh-in brings.

Other than that, I'm feeling pretty good. One thing of note that was odd today.. when I was doing the Shoulder Presses, during the second set, my body completely gave out. I got my presses up to the 9th, 10th rep.. and I couldn't lift it anymore. The body just said "sorry, lunch break". I fought as hard as I could, but couldn't get the 11th one up. I've been having NO issues with this, and was thinking about raising the 120 to 140, but today scrapped that idea.

The strange part: The third set up went up no problem.

Must have been the Megadeath.
 
Crap.. forgot to add the past few days.

January 20th -

Working for the Weekend

Another busy day. I didn't get to the gym until something like 5:30pm tonight. Only did 30 minutes on the Elyptical and didn't do anything else. I just wasn't into it today for some reason. I ate right, but I really didn't want to go to the gym, and really wasn't motivated once I got there. Almost felt like I could care less being there. Strange feeling. Also, I forgot the mp3 player at home, so I was flying solo.. that killed me there.

Another day tomorrow, and 2 days until weigh-in. Not much to really report on today. If there's a definition for feeling flat and unmotivated, you're looking at it today.

Boring blog, my apologies. More excitement tomorrow, I hope.
 
January 21 -

Training Montage
Weigh In: 334

10 Minute Cardio - Elypical Machine
Leg Extension, 140 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Leg Curl 130 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Chest Press 140 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Seated Row 140 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Shoulder Press 120 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Tricep Extension 70 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Biceps Curl 90 pounds, 12 reps, 2 sets
Stabilizer Crunches, 50 reps, 2 sets (100 total)



Third day in a row weighing in at 334, so it's starting to look good for tomorrow's official weigh-in. I'd like to get down another pound tomorrow just to pad the average, but then again, I'd love to get down about 70 more, so it's all a matter of time.

To those of you who are starting to wear down, fade out, and lose momentum, think about where you were when you started this, and where you are now. If you're like me, you're pretty good at working out hard for a few months. You probably start to like what you see in terms of a 'little' improvement. Then, you probably fade off, as you start to be content.

In general, myself included, I'm starting to see that in us, as a Coalition. No one individual, but it seems like as a group, our "FIRE" isn't there the way it was 3, 4 weeks ago. And that's ok. But, I think we need to light that fire under our asses sometimes, and really, really push. I'll be the first to raise my hand, because it's where my mind has been lately.

Keep fighting, FAT Coalition. It's a long way to the top of this mountain, and we're all getting there together.

Ok, why the speech?

I just feel motivated today, more than I have the past few days. When I was on the Elyptical doing my 10 minute warm up, about the 5 minute mark the "Training Montage" from the Rocky movies hit my earphones. You know the one. When I think of the montage, which is in every Rocky movie, I think of Rocky IV, where he's training in the snow with the Russian guy keeping an eye on him. He's in that barn, doing those power situps, he's squatting the horse cart with Adrian and Pauly sitting in it. He's running knee-deep in snow up the mountain, losing the Russian car following him.

I closed my eyes, and the adrenaline kicked in. I visualized the scene in Rocky IV and it just took over.

I hauled ass. And I don't just mean I got faster. I was about 85-90RPM on the Elyptical for a good five minutes. Lucky for me, it's about a five minute song, and ended about 30 seconds before my 10 minutes were up. Those 30 seconds were tough.. as I was spent. According to the machine, I burned over 250 calories in 10 minutes, and I was sweating enough to fill up a cereal bowl.

So, it was only 5 minutes. It was one song.

No big deal, right?

If you feel like you're losing your drive, dig a little deeper. Look in the mirror and ask yourself, "do I really want to lose this weight?". What's it going to take?

Motivation.

Where do you get YOURS from?
 
January 22 -

Fourth And 85
Weigh In - 336
Five Day Average: 334.9

Well, technically it's Fourth and 84.9, but who's counting?

The five-day average is a roller coaster in it's own right. After today's weigh in, I could either throw rocks at a church, or be content. After three straight days of 334 on the button, I came in at 336 today. Wasn't thrilled, but I had to keep telling myself that it was data collection, and data collection only.

Either way, the last five days have been: 336.5, 334, 334, 334 and 336.

While I could be irritated at the 5 day average method, today's example proved that using it works. For example, I came in on my five-day average at 334.9. Sure, it's higher than I was the last three days, but it's lower than I weighed in today. Moral of the story?

It's working.

So, bummer that I couldn't run another day of 334, but that, as they say, is life.

What I'm REALLY looking forward to is the fact that I've got 9 days to get that average under 330, and keep my weight on target to hit 300 by March 31. To give an comparison, 9 days ago I sat at 339.5 pounds, or a 5 day average of 340.125. I'm damn happy with just over 6 pounds lost in 9 days.

So, what's next?

Keeping the focus. Working out every day, eating smart.. I'll get to where I need. As much as I want to be upset about my weight going up 2 pounds today, I'm looking at the whole picture.

One other thing while it's on my mind.. I don't feel like I'm dieting any more. I'm not counting calories, and I'm not really restricting myself. Sometimes, that'll bite me in the back end, like it might have yesterday when I had a brownie and a (small) ice cream sundae. But even by doing that, I was in the gym and working it off.

It's a lifestyle change. I'm aware of the not-so-good stuff, and the majority of the time, I'm eating smart. I'm not starving myself, and when I go out to eat, I'm making sound decisions.

Attention 330. You've got 9 more days to be there, because after that, you're gone.
 
January 23 -

Roadblock
Weigh In: 336

Short blog tonight, but more proof that the 5-day average works.

I'm frustrated, because after posting 3 "334" days in row, I've got 2 days in a row of "336". The numbers will drive you up a wall if you'll let it. The 'flip' is, the weigh in five days ago was a "336.5", so even though the last 2 days have been up, the average dipped by .2

Perhaps I'm looking a bit too far into the numbers, but I've got to admit, I love a challenge.

I went to the doctor today, and here's a sign of real life results.

I went to him about 12 months ago, and again 6 months ago (and other times in between). 12 months ago, I weighed in at 378, and my blood pressure was HORRIBLE. Something like 145 over 95 or something along those lines. He told me that if it was the same the next time we got together, I'd be going on blood pressure pills. 6 months ago, it was better, but not great.

Today, I'm proud to say, that my arteries are NOT going to explode.

I came in with a blood pressure count of 108/80 today. Damn near perfect.

Sometimes, when a doctor tells you that some of your bad choices can kill you, you listen. For me, 12 months ago, I did listen.. for a few months, and then I caved again to the addiction.

Not this time. This time, I defeat it.
 
January 24 -

It's Wednesday already?

Another day in the books, and another day closer to February.

I had blood drawn today, and I'm curious to see what it's going to show. I'm having "the works" done. Cholesterol, blood this, blood that, test the hemoglobin, and all these things that I'm not even sure what they are. Doc's going to get with me in the next few days to let me know how the health is doing, and how things are going. I'll be sure to keep you updated.

In other news, as Kevin has mentioned, Shift Health and Fitness is starting to gain steam. The website is under construction, but we're pretty close to debuting, and the forums are up and running now. Feel free to sign up for free and chat with us. Josh the Destroyer has joined, so if you want to ask him a question (aka: free advice!), c'mon in and ask away. Also, I'll be doing some extended writing for the page, along with expanding Fourth and 85 there, so I encourage you to follow us as we move forward. Think of it as "Fourth and 85 in High Definition Radio".

There's a lot on the horizon, and I'm pretty excited about it. I've been up and down emotionally the past few weeks, but this keeps something going for me at all times. It's a friendly reminder to keep the head up, and keep making the right decisions.

Another short one because I'm beat, but every day is a new one.
 
January 25 -

Motivation Switch

Some days, you wake up and feel like you can take on the world. Some days, not so much.

I'm not sure what it is, but I've been so pumped up about Shift H&F that all I can think about is Health and Fitness. But, in the same vein.. the past two days have been hell for me mentally. Getting to the gym has been a nightmare. I just feel completely unmotivated, and I'm not really sure why. The last two days in the gym have been torture. I've done 30 minutes on the Elyptical, but just felt miserable.

Not sure what it is, but I need to shake it. I've only got 6 days to get down to 330, and it's starting to look dire. Tomorrow morning, I have to be in the gym with my head on straight. Huge work out, take myself to the limit. As I sit here right now, I'm feeling pretty unmotivated about the entire thing. Hell, if it wasn't for the blog, I probably wouldn't care less either, which is the worst part. As of now, I really have no reason to be feeling like this, but I do.

The good news is, the bad swings are usually followed by good swings. I could use one of those.

Finish the week strong, right? Someone come up with something incredibly motivating, and put it into a blog comment. I have a feeling I'm going to need it in the AM.

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