What's in the Bag?

So yesterday I decided to check out the little bag o' goodies I received at the weight in on Saturday. If you are wondering why it took me so long, you can read the blogs below. :) Not to mention the fact that it wasn't thrown in a drawer or closet somewhere was a pretty big accomplishment in the first place!

Each person that signed up for the challenge received a logbook and being a diabetic, I am familiar with these things. I have several packed away somewhere and all of them have about 4 days logged, never in order, and never complete. I guess this is why I purchased a blood glucose monitor that stores and logs automatically and then is uploaded to my PC! SWEET!

Anyhow, I decided to take a look at my book and figured I would try using it. What a surprise! My breakfast and lunch choices that I have practically daily are really not very calorie packed. So that made me realize that my big problem is my dinner choices.

I love the internet. I was able to find nutrition info on almost every restaurant and Fast Food joint around and it really helped me look and choose which foods would be best for dinner. and did you ever notice that EVERYTHING has the calorie content right on the package?!?!?

Yes, i did feel like an idiot but counting calories is really not that big of a deal when you look at it as a game. Ok, you had a 100 calorie packet of oatmeal this morning with 2 packs of splenda and a tablespoon of butter substitute (another 80)! Then your can of soup was 110 calories and those 5 crackers added another 80 calories on top of that! Drink your 8 glasses of water. Only drink Diet soda and you are doing good before din din time. With exercise and a low calorie dinner I should be good to go and struttin my stuff in no time!

TV is the DEVIL!

Well, not only TV but my computer too! Last night I was up until about 1:30AM reintalling my computer. The good side was that I now have 4 DVD's with all of my pictures, Music, and important files as back up in case my computer ever decides to stop working for whatever reason but boy am I tired!

I also had to watch the second half of the 24 premier and honestly, 24 is the best television show I have ever seen. It's better then most movies! I would highly recommend it. The key friends is to watch it after you exercise. Yes, it has been only a couple of days and I still have not begun my exercise regimin that I was so excited and motivated to begin.

Let's make tonight the night shall we?

Plans always change.

So my weight bench took a lot longer then I thought it would. Anyhow, I got it all put together yesterday after rearranging my garage, dumping a bunch of crap we have been storing for no reason, and lots of cleaning. Man, garages get muy chochino! Anyhow, tonight I will being exercising.

The bench we purchased is really cool. You can do lots of stuff on it and it didn't break the bank. Sears had a great sale on fitness stuff this weekend. Anyhow, the weight bench came with a cool exercise chart so I can work all those muscles that have been in hibernation since I was a preteen so this should be very interesting. My wife went to the store and bought lots of food yesterday. Most if it is green which scares me.

I also apoligize for not posting yesterday. On top of everything, I am having some computer issues but I think I have it all figured out now.

Weigh in at Brea Mall

So I just got back from the Brea mall weighing in and getting signed up for the challege. I made sure I went out and had the ritual "last supper" before the diet begins. It consisted of 2 chili rellenos, beans, rice, and flour torillas. Oh and don't forget the Diet Coke!

So my scale read 10 pounds lighter yesterday. I usually weigh in wearing my birthday suit before my shower so could i actually be wearing 10 pounds worth of clothes and Bling? Do chili rellenos pack that much lard to my ass? Who knows! so I threw a 10 pound weight on my scale when i got home and it started blinking and then died. I stepped on it and it basically said "screw you" and shut off so now I am going to have to make an emergency run to the Target (pronounced Tarz Jyay) for a new scale.

I am putting together my new weight bench tonight and will being my exercise regimen tomorrow. Sweet!

Welcome to the Slimmons Blog. Yes you read that correctly. I am going to post my trials and challenges as I begin an 8 week National Body Challenge that is being set up by the Discovery Health Channel. Me and 15 others, including my wife, are going to each throw some money into a pot and the biggest loser at the end of the challenge takes it all. I figure that is a small price to pay to motivate myself and others to get healthier this year.

I have already purchased some exercise equipment that is nothing major but enough to keep me busy and hopefully shed some LBS's.