Weight loss to a new me. Part 1

Today I touch upon the emotion of fear. I went and got my blood pressure checked the other day and the nurse really put the fear of God in me. About a year ago I went to the doctor and got my first physical at the age of 31, and yes it was my first. The doctor told me that I was border line hypertension. I didn't worry too much about it, I thought cut out the salt and I'll be okay. Well I was wrong, the nurse told me I had a BP of 175/95. Not good at all. She informed me that I am five times more likely to have a heart attack than someone of normal BP. With the state of the economy and being out of work for the time being I can't afford to take the easy way out and get on medication. So here is what I decided to do. I am going to keep an online journal, using this blog, to keep up with progress. Being a former work-out fanatic it is hard for me to say I am now in the worse shape I have ever been in. So God speed to me and I will keep all who want to know informed of progress.

Step 1 Lose weight.
I have been out of work for almost seven months now, less active than I have ever been. So the first thing I did was started walking at a nearby park. But with the extreme cold we have here more often than not right now it gets pretty discouraging. So I went out and bought a copy of Tae-Bo. I am vowing to do this workout everyday.

Step 2 Cut out the salt.
Because I do most of the cooking at home this won't be to difficult. And I have already done it for the most part.

Step 3 NO alcohol
Again an easy one because I don' t drink much anymore anyway so now I just have to say no when it comes up.

Step 4 Exercise
With the Tae-Bo regimen daily this should go pretty smooth. Billy Blanks is very motivational on the one I got. I have had the DVD for two days now and have done one hour each, so i am off to a good start.

Lastly is fruit and vegetables, again shouldn't be to difficult because my wife eats more fruits and veggies than anyone I know. So they are readily available I just have to get into the habit of eating them.

So I start today with the posting of progress so that I will stay motivated. To see the results in writing, were others can see them too, will be quite embarrassing if I can't reach my goal. so as of today my stats are as follows......

Height 6ft
Weight 259lbs
BP 175/95

I will be working on photos for before, during and after.

My goal weight is 215lbs with as low of BP as I can get. As an extra push I also am shooting for a half marathon by next year.

Remember keep those comments coming, I need all the motivation I can get, and if you have an inspirational story about a life change drop me a line. Or if you are getting in on a health kick any advice would be appreciated.