Well, I was greeted with a picture of Jill, Tania, Ashleigh, Kevin and me on the front page of the Times Colonist which was just outside my front door this monring. It's officially official, I am one of the lucky participants in the Times Colonists Health Club Challenge this year. Boy I need it!

 

It all started about 3 weeks ago when I saw that the Health Club Challenge was looking for participants this year. I wrote a maximum of 150 words on why I should be chosen. I wrote about "just being stuck". I know I am over weight. I teeter around a 5 k walk 2-4 times a week, a bit of time in the gym, having eggs or oatmeal in the morning and then usually blowing the healthy start by mid afternoon. Actually I don't even know if eggs and oatmeal are healthy. I guess I will be learning all about nutrition in the next few days. I will post here what I learn.

 

I got the call from Andrea Carey of PISE Friday afternoon. I was chosen. Since then things have been happening fast. I met my co participants; Jill, Ashleigh, Tania and Kevin along with Andrea Carey and Shannon Kowalko with the TC on Sunday. I was out to PISE for a metabalic test  by Paula Mcfadyen on Tuesday. The testing is to establish a baseline to compare my future results. What a great facility they have out there.

 

My personal trainer is Cheryl Gregory. I spoke with Cheryl on Wednesday. Goals, ug, I would like to be under 300 pounds actually 275 sounds nice. Improve my flexibility well get some. Get off the meds I'm on if that's possible. My first meeting with Cheryl will be on Monday.

 

So today is Thursday. I know the weeks to come will be filled with not only a lot of hard work but also a lot of learning about exercise and nutrition. I imagine things have changed a little since by stint with the BC Lions.

 

Support, my greatest support will come from Ally my wife. I've already been in touch with my other 4 participants; we will be sharing amongst each other for a little added support. Your comments will help too.

 

I've decided to keep this blog to share with anyone exactly what I am doing and learning. Follow along if you like.