Happy F'ing New Year

Not such a good way to start off. My inlaws dog, Jack, got run over by a car tonight and died. We are all devestated. He was an awesome dog. Big black lab that was kind of a goob, but sooo sweet. We assume Brodie was there to meet him and they are off running amuck now, like they used to do. We will miss you Jack.

The Stats

Height: 6'0''

Weight: 170

BMI: 23

Body Fat Percentage: 24.5

Measurments:

• Chest: 38"
• Bicep: 12"
• Waist: 33"
• Hips: 43"
• Quad: 21"
• Calves: 14"

Resting Heart Rate: 60

Cholesterol: (Results not in yet.)

Blood Pressure: (Need to go the ol' grocery store and use the free one.)

Right now most of my clothes are a little on the tight side. I am anxious to feel comfortable in them. And as far as my energy level goes... well, I am tired. Almost always.

We started this week. The day after Christmas. So far it has gone really well. I feel really good about working out, though I am really sore. And the eating right really makes a difference in how I feel especially at the end of the night.

Getting Started

Well, that does it then. I am going to start being healthy and posting my results here. I thought I would lay out a format first.

Curt and I will be starting Body for Life (BFL) today. It is basically an eat right and exercise routine, but it is pretty strict. BUT, one day a week you get a free day. Eat anything you want and don't work out!! That is what I love. We will do this for 12 weeks and see where we are.

Body for Life Eating
6 small meals a day. Each one lowfat and consiting of equal parts protein and carbs. Add vegetables to 3 of those meals and drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Body for Life Workout
Workout 6 days a week. Alternate cardio workout and weight lifting. Cardio is 20 minutes long, but a very intense 20 minutes. Weight lifting takes about 45 minutes and you alternate upper and lower body. There are a lot of details about the workout, but there is no need to go into it here.

How I will measure the results
My next post will have most of the beginning data on it. (I have an appointment to get a cholesterol screen, but I can't get in till Friday.) Here is what I will measure once a month for the next 3 months.

• Weight
• BMI (Body mass index)
• Percentage of body fat
• Resting heart rate
• Cholesterol
• Measurements: Chest, biceps, waist, hips, quads, calves
• How my clothes fit, in general
• General energy level

I will be posting a few pictures, but not in a binki or anything. (HELL NO!) Jeans and a t-shirt friend. But hopefully by the end of the 12 weeks those jeans and t-shirt will be too big!

If you can think of anything I have missed please let me know. And thank you for helping me out! Oh by the way, Curt will be doing this as well and wants to post his results here. I suggested he use his own blog, but he said he wouldn't update it. (He's right.) So, you'll get Curt's info too. Thanks again!!

The Vote Is Yours

I watched the season finale to the Biggest Loser and I, like many others, was amazed at what the people on this show accomplished! Hunderds of pounds lost, energy gained, people's lives changed. Why can't we all just do that? Eat right... exercise. Seems simple. But, we all know it is not.

But these people did it.

But, oh yes, they also have the accountabilty of a nation. Watching them and waiting for an incredible outcome. Which they did not fall short on. So, it got me thinking. If I had that much accountability about what I ate, how I exercised, what my current weight is, what I would like to weigh... I could do it too. I mean, this is how weight watchers does it. Accountability, accountability, accountability. But, I can't afford to pay for accountability.

How could I accomplish such a thing?

Hmmm... oh yeah, my blog. Instant accountability. So, I need your input. Should I put myself out there: weight, measurments, BMI, body fat, the whole nine and use all of you (sorry but true) to help me in my endeavor to be healthier? Would it be embarassing? YES. Would it work? I think so.

So, the vote is up to you.

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Should I use this blog as accountability to lose weight?

Yeah, go for it. We will be the America to your Biggest Loser No, fork over the cash to Weight Watchers.

1 Year Ago Today

One year ago today we lost our Brodie boy to cancer, and today I miss him terribly. We had him creamated and sprinkled him in the river near our home that he loved to play in. I know he would have been great with Erin and it makes me sad that she will only know him through pictures.

Today she saw a picture of him in the bathroom and exclaimed, "Puppy!" Yes, that is a puppy. That is our puppy, always.

An ode to Brodie for being the coolest dog ever.

The Dog Won't Stop Peeing

Yes, it is true. I need to vent. Our freakin' dog won't, or should I say can't, stop peeing in her sleep. Apparently the muscles surrounding her bladder are weak, which cause her to pee when she gets really relaxed. You have no idea how much "pee pee" laundry I have done.

Side note: She actually projectile pee'd on April Diaz when Brian Diaz tried to move her so her "vag" area was not pointed toward him. We all got a BIG laugh out of it.

So, she is on some supplement to build up the muscles in her bladder, which is a total mystery to me. I asked how it worked, but no one had an answer for me. All I know is, if there a pill out there that builds muscle, why haven't they created it for humans? And can I get some?

Until next time, I'll be doing laundry... still.