As I approach my 40^th birthday later this year, my mind tells me I am still 20-something.   However, my body tells me quite a different story.  My goal throughout this 6 month contest and the future is to get my body and mind BOTH into that 20-something range when I was in shape, had boatloads of energy, and all my clothes fit.  My 30’s were a struggle with my weight which seemed to be on a rollercoaster ride each year(unfortunately, most of it being on the top of the ride instead of the bottom).

 

Going through the body assessment at Slim & Fit was an eye opener.   Aside from being overweight, I was also diagnosed as having high blood pressure, and being somewhat dehydrated (I thought beer had plenty of water in it?).   Needless to say, that has definitely added motivation for me to attain my goal. 

 

My plan is to incorporate exercise and a better diet to accomplish my goal.  My main exercise throughout these 6 months will be the P90X workout routine, while eating less fatty foods, dining out less, giving up beer, and eating 4-5 smaller meals a day instead of the traditional breakfast/lunch/dinner.

 

Good luck to all the participants.   If nothing else comes out of this, we are all winners for trying to improve our lives and way of life.