Challenge for next year

So I have a challenge for myself .  They have this annual event called "ReAlliety Challenge". Its 3.5 miles of obstacle course, that includes climbing, crawling, jumping, etc.  Here check it out for yourself.

http://www.reallietychallenge.com/


Well I have been pretty good at getting my 2 miles in.  I walk most mornings 1 mile (5-6 days/week), and again after supper.  I got Kelly walking with me in the evening.  She doesn't want to go the full mile but she is close.  I don't think it will be long before I coax her along.

Finding time to go to the gym has been hard still.  I need to make more of an effort, but I hit the office in the morning and BAM!! its 5pm.  I think I will start some weight training at the house after my morning walks.  A good dumb bell routine will add another 20 min of workout time in the morning.  At least 3 days of the week do the following...

      Back & Bicep
      Chest & Triceps
      Legs & Shoulder

Nothing to extreme, 3 sets / 10 reps,

Thought about a personal trainer for a month or so to get me into a routine  / habit.

Going to pull out the bike and start riding it on the weekends.  A friend of mines father started riding his bike to work (15 miles) and lost 40 pounds.  I don't think I am ready to ride the bike to the office just yet.  But with some training and planning it would be neat to do it a couple of times.

Next year I want to do this! I may not be the fastest, but I will participate, I will complete it.  I will probably make an ERS team from the office and sponsor anyone who wants to join me!!



Alcohol consumption has been cut in half. Portion control by measuring is a big contributing factor. Looking to remove my daily after work / before supper cocktail Monday - Thursday  Keep it to a couple of glasses of wine and a Scotch (or two).  Friday and Saturday is still party on!

Between the reduced alcohol and the increased physical activity I figure I have at least 500 calories a day that I have removed.

The garden is in transition. Rain is killing me at this point.  I have things I got to get planted and the rain is just every day lately. Hopefully I will have some pictures soon.  I will be working on the chicken coop and pen this month.  My start a blog ( More Public) called "Farmer Browns Back Yard". Lots of pictures of what is growing and going on in the back yard.  Maybe do some healthy cooking from the garden.


Ok so to close this blog here are my recent numbers.

Weight 232      Blood Sugar 138          BP 136/87        Pulse 54    

1 year later.... and nothing

Well it is one year latter and nothing.  My weight is now 237 and my doctor is treating me as pre-diabetic. I did not follows last years plan.  In fact, when I got back I went back into my bad habits.  I worked out here and there but didn't follow any plan.

Last visit,  the doctor basically said I had type II Diabetes but I could control my numbers with the right diet and medication.  Also said that I could loose about 30 pounds and exercise more and that would really help.

Here are my numbers:

Wt  237,  BP  140/95 pls 60,   A1C 7.74 ( needs to be under 7 or about 6), Liver enzymes were in the normal range ( Last few times they were above normal probably from drinking to much).

The doctor has just put me Januvia for high blood sugar.  I take medications for high blood pressure, and cholesterol.

I asked for a Testosterone test.  It came back low.  I know if I am going to have good exercise results I will need some testosterone.  So had Doc prescribe me a testosterone topical cream that a local compound pharmacist makes.    

I did not follow through with this Blog so that I could help myself keep on track! That will change.

SO...........I AM COMMITTED!  I MUST CHANGE !  I MUST LOOSE WEIGHT AND MAKE BETTER FOOD AND DRINK CHOICES!..........AND I WILL!!!!!

PLAN:  Exercise more, eat low carb / high protein, drink less alcohol.


Tomorrow will be the first day of the rest of my life! and the rest of my life will thank me for it!

Tomorrow starts my 3 week Jump Start:  This will be a period where I get into good habits.  Eating and drinking will change. My body will be getting conditioned for more intense workouts.  I have a trip to Panama City, Panama next week.  I will try to keep it all in moderation and exercise doing something while gone.I will weigh in before I leave and then again after.  I will log my exercise if I can remember how to get on this blog from my phone.

March 8th I will be 5-10 pounds lighter and ready to loose another 10 pounds.  I should have a good report on my garden, and the foods I will be growing. I will be publishing my plan for the next 4 weeks to explain the foods I will be eating and when. I will and explain my exercise and adventure plan.


My goal is.......
Get my blood sugar levels in a normal range.
Lower my blood pressure
Loose 30 pounds
.................. by December 2015!!!!

I will not just hit the gym and eat diet food.  I will grow healthy vegetables, cook and eat healthy meals, and have a more active life by exercising and going on adventures.