Here's to Losing Myself!!

Team Daryl reporting for duty:



I have to say Jourdan, you must have weighed yourself while holding Flora, because I have a hard time believing that number! Anyway, if you really do hit your goal, than I am toast in this competition. But I see this event as a great way to get back in control of myself. I used to have this super-fast metabolism and could eat whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. As I have aged, I can no longer eat this way, although I haven't really changed. Soon, 220 became 230, then 240 and finally 250ish. So thank you, Jourdan, for finally getting me to take action!

My other reason for joining BRBL:

Another reason for joining BRBL is for my body to feel good again. My knees have been giving me trouble the last couple of years and I have already had my right knee scoped. I believe a big reason is that I am carrying some extra weight and my joints can't take the pounding with the extra poundage! I also would like to be able to play basketball the way I did 7 or 8 years ago. That was back when I could still dunk easily! Now it is a struggle. Also, I always blamed my out of shape status on the cancer I had 8 years ago. It was kind of depressing to try and play ball after my treatments were finished and not have a lost of energy. Instead of pushing through it and getting my wind back, I just kind of maintained, playing ball a couple of times a week. This past summer, I went to Cedar City and played in the Utah Summer Games 30+ division. I was impressed with the competition and want to return and perform better. In order to play 6 high-intensity games in 3 days, I have to be better conditioned. Finally, I am always game for a competition and play to win, so if I have to look like Stephen Ward to win this thing, I am willing to try. Remember, I graduated High School at 185 lbs!

My Goals for the next 12 weeks and beyond......

I already explained my plan of attack previously in a comment, but I really view this as a way to change my lifestyle. I won't commit to never eating sugar again, because I really enjoy desserts, however, I do believe in moderation. My biggest thing is eating smaller portions, because I no longer have that 18-year old metabolism. I have already made a couple of changes by only taking about half of what I dished up in the past. Also, I have began using smaller plates, which helps out a lot, as well as only 1 smaller sized dessert.

For exercising, I plan on playing basketball approximately 4 hours per week. I also plan on lifting weights in order to become stronger for city league season. I am tired of players my weight or less doing a good job of pushing me around because I need to convert this flab into muscle. Also, losing my wind has made me a worse shooter because I lose my legs too quickly. Abby plans on having me do yoga with her about 2 hours per week, and I need some cardio (bike or elliptical) to help out the knees. I have never been a runner, and prefer to have playing basketball be all the running I do. I don't think the knees would take the pounding on pavement, but I am willing to try a 5K (Definitely no marathons, iron-man, etc...)

I am really excited about these eating changes persisting on through the rest of my life. Especially as my boys get older, they will consume so much food that I need to cut back for the sake of the budget. Here's to 34 pounds and making myself a svelte 220!!!