Right,
This is the start of my health kick.
I've had a deal with Marshall for 3 years now that the first to 79 kg in weight, without it being caused by cancer or similar, wins a grand.
Neither of us have approached it. At the time I was 87kg, now I'm 90kg.
It isn't about weight. The points of distinction are these:
I also acknowledge it is essentially selfish and doesn't make for interesting reading or information for others, so it is private, for that reason alone.
YESTERDAY 30th Sept 2013
got in my running gear at 1240hrs and left Murray St. By the time I was through the park and on Sandy Bay Rd, I needed a breather. But that's alright!
Along the Bay Rd, to Hampden, and another breather.
Through Battery Point, down Napoleon St, up to home.
Pat the dog, put the washing out.
Jog back; up Napoleon St; surprised myself that I was able to get nearly to the top without stopping.
Around Battery Point waterfront to Marine Terrace and then through CSIRO.
Along Salamanca Place, and up to Macquarie St.
A little over an hour including the stops and playing with the dog.
Conclusion: not bad. Mostly running, slowly, but running. Felt the 'pull up' on my gut, and saw the red in my legs. No pain or discomfort in knees or other joints.
TODAY 1st October 2013.
Discussion with daughter No 1 this morning, that it is what goes in the mouth and exercise, and less grog. I think I'll rank each day 0 to 3.
0 - poor effort. Either no exercise combined with too much food or too much liquor
1 - no movement either way: either no exercise and no bad conduct with food or liquor.
2 - progress: good exercise of some sort and positive conduct re food and liquor.
3 - the best: a good hard exercise, like an hour run, or bike to Taroona or Moonah plus good conduct on food and liquor intake.
Also; plan to take fresh fruit and good food to work, and in light quantities, and drink lots of water.
So; at lunchtime today, headed off in my new blue shorts, same route to home, took Stella for a walk to the RYCT and home, then jogged back the same route to work. Approx 1 hour.
Healthy lunch: wrap with fresh veg and couple of 'little' pies.
Will take a shower now and report in tomorrow.
Reminder: weight is 90kg and should go down, not up.
This is the start of my health kick.
I've had a deal with Marshall for 3 years now that the first to 79 kg in weight, without it being caused by cancer or similar, wins a grand.
Neither of us have approached it. At the time I was 87kg, now I'm 90kg.
It isn't about weight. The points of distinction are these:
- over enthusiasm for food and drink
- lack of enthusiasm for exercise of moderate strain (cf a simple walk in the park)
- excessive TV
- extra fat around thighs, waist, chest
- tiredness
- a watch to time myself (in minutes, not seconds, although there is a second hand)
- two new pairs of running shorts: Kooga 38s
- a few T shirts
- comfortable underpants
- new light running shoes that only cost $40
- 3 pairs of thick short socks
- a kitbag of shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste, comb
- towel
- shower at work.
I also acknowledge it is essentially selfish and doesn't make for interesting reading or information for others, so it is private, for that reason alone.
YESTERDAY 30th Sept 2013
got in my running gear at 1240hrs and left Murray St. By the time I was through the park and on Sandy Bay Rd, I needed a breather. But that's alright!
Along the Bay Rd, to Hampden, and another breather.
Through Battery Point, down Napoleon St, up to home.
Pat the dog, put the washing out.
Jog back; up Napoleon St; surprised myself that I was able to get nearly to the top without stopping.
Around Battery Point waterfront to Marine Terrace and then through CSIRO.
Along Salamanca Place, and up to Macquarie St.
A little over an hour including the stops and playing with the dog.
Conclusion: not bad. Mostly running, slowly, but running. Felt the 'pull up' on my gut, and saw the red in my legs. No pain or discomfort in knees or other joints.
TODAY 1st October 2013.
Discussion with daughter No 1 this morning, that it is what goes in the mouth and exercise, and less grog. I think I'll rank each day 0 to 3.
0 - poor effort. Either no exercise combined with too much food or too much liquor
1 - no movement either way: either no exercise and no bad conduct with food or liquor.
2 - progress: good exercise of some sort and positive conduct re food and liquor.
3 - the best: a good hard exercise, like an hour run, or bike to Taroona or Moonah plus good conduct on food and liquor intake.
Also; plan to take fresh fruit and good food to work, and in light quantities, and drink lots of water.
So; at lunchtime today, headed off in my new blue shorts, same route to home, took Stella for a walk to the RYCT and home, then jogged back the same route to work. Approx 1 hour.
Healthy lunch: wrap with fresh veg and couple of 'little' pies.
Will take a shower now and report in tomorrow.
Reminder: weight is 90kg and should go down, not up.
