Overweight

Weight: 250

Body Fat %: Beats me. I need something to measure this.

I went in for a checkup at the doctor's today. (Today as in yesterday; I'm up too late right now.)

I am 5'10", 250 lbs. My blood pressure is borderline, though the bottom number is good. I didn't hear anything bad about my heart rate or pulse, so I assume those were within normal parameters.

I am tired of being overweight. I want to lose weight so that I can have more energy and avoid the health problems associated with being overweight - High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes, etc. My goal is 180 lbs or less than 18% body fat. Since I don't have a machine for the second, I'll focus on the first.

Here's the thing: I don't want to give up everything I love. So, I'm going to try cutting back on the things I can - I don't really need an entire half a pizza - and adding in healthier things so that cravings for unhealthy things are lessened.

That is what this blog is for. It shouldn't take away from my previous blog, which I have been admittedly lax on. Rather, it should actually improve my postings there, as my brain function and general attitude improve. I'll keep you updated on weight, exercise, and healthy choices I make (or try to make).

My first healthy choice? Well...it's late. So I'm going to bed and getting a full nights sleep.