Weight just wait!

My how time passes quickly when you aren't working. It seems like yesterday, not three weeks ago that I posted my last blog. Better three weeks than three months I suppose.

Things have been going surprisingly well. I believe that I have done a pretty effective job managing this stressful period of unemployment. I have been able to maintain a sense of calm, watch my diet and improve my fitness level.

This year I did not make any New Year's Resolutions. But in the back of my mind I knew that I wanted to, no I NEEDED to, get my weight moving in the proper direction. During 2007, I had been able to get down to 197, although I lost some focus during training for the Vermont Marathon ran the marathon about 210 (Memorial Day '08). I'm disgusted to report that when I stepped on the scale on January 1, 2010, it screamed 236. Not only do I not look good at that weight, but I also realize that is not healthy for a soon to be 50 year old guy.

So that morning, I made myself a promise to lose weight yet again. I actually thought about making a big deal out of it and letting everyone know for accountability purposes. Instead I kept it to myself, an inner challenge. My goal was 25 in 25. That would be to lose 25 pounds in 25 weeks. A sensible, reasonable goal that would bring me back down to my marathon weight.

While I have not dramatically altered my diet and still allow far to many poor choices, I am making progress. My weight tends to fluctuate day to day depending upon my fitness routine, but last week I saw one of my short term goals of 224. Next up will be 219.

I'm hoping that the weight will continue to come off now that I have increased my fitness routine. Funny how it took an unfavorable diagnosis of Exertional Compartment Syndrome to re-motivate me.

I'm Back

I'm not sure if anyone even follows my little blog anymore, and why would you since I haven't posted in almost a year. I'm hoping to change that in the coming days, weeks and months.

So much has changed since this blog started (and stalled). Want a quick recap?

1) Gerri and I sold our home in Easley, SC and moved into an apt in Birmingham, AL.

2) Gerri started Law School at Cumberland School of Law.

3) Chelsea, our oldest daughter, became a Freshman at Western Carolina Univ.

4) Alabama won the 2010 BCS National Championship.

5) My team at Krystal was eliminated in a Workforce reduction on January 29th.

6) Not to mention my running is non-existent.

As you can see, 4 of the 6 changes are really positive. In fact, overall my life continues to be great and I could not be happier. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

This will be an interesting year, as I will be turning 50 in April. This pending milestone has given me pause to look forward while also reflecting on the past. During the upcoming months, I'll be sharing my thoughts on my life. My current and future goals, and my challenge to overcome injury and complete another marathon.

I hope you will join me on my journey.