THE STARTING BLOCK

In order to quantify any changes that may occur during this experiment, I must first start with an unguarded report of my current health status.

Personal perspective: I have a formerly athletic build that has smoothed out over the last 5 years. I fit into the category of overweight, although my appearance is quite average. The extra pounds are of no psychological strain to myself, but I would like to slim down for health and appearance.

My normal diet has been entirely average with a mix of vegetables, fruits, bread and pasta, sandwiches, and the occasional fast food cheeseburger. I typically drink a diet coke about 4-6 times a weak, and other than that I consume water on the weekdays and a few beers every other weekend.

My core strength is weak-to-average in my opinion, but I will have a clinician fully evaluate that in a later post. I have worked out on and off for several years, but I have not consistently been to the gym since July 2010 (6 months ago)

I have no major health complaints, and I usually feel ok (not great). My minor health complaints are pain on the ball of my right foot, a sore right hip (constant for years, but minor), and the occasional headache. I also have a bit of fatigue most days, nothing too severe.

Here are some actual starting block measurements to follow any physical changes:

Weight: 212lbs

Chest: 41”

True Waist: 38.5

Midsection (widest part): 42”

Hips & buttocks: 45.25”

Thigh (widest point): 25”

Calf (widest part): 15”

Bicep (flexed): 14.5”

Neck (at collar): 15.25

I’m excited to see what happens!