First post

This is going to be the site where I post my progress on getting fit. I've been at it since last year, but really I kicked it all up in January 2011, coincidentally the same year I turn 40. Classic entrance into midlife, I know, but it really is time I got serious about this.

So, as a result of a Facebook post by @MarkShandrow a few months ago, I joined Lose It! The site is pretty good, and one of the things that I really liked about it was that it focused on transparency of progress and accountability through active tracking of food intake and exercise, coupled with peer support. So with this in mind, I thought I would add to the transparency and put up a blog that outlines my overall progress and serves as the forum where I discuss my experiences with trying to get fit.

I will end this post stating my fitness, weight loss, and diet goals that I'm attempting to achieve this year. They are as follows:

1. Weigh no more than 200 pounds by June 14, 2011
2. Be able to do 10 consecutive overhand, unassisted pull ups by December 31, 2011.
3. Join the NY Road Runners Club and complete a 5K road race by October 1, 2011.
4. Swim a mile in 45 minutes by July 31, 2011.

Until next time ...