Healthy Dad

The new year is almost here, and that means resolution time. I'm not very big on making resolutions, much less sticking to them, but there are a few things I would like to accomplish before the twins arrive. One of them is to lose a little weight. Very original, I know.

I'm not terribly overweight, but there are definitely some clothes I would like to fit back in to. I don't want to spend money on a new wardrobe because I "grew out of" my current clothes. I read a good blog on this subject yesterday, and it is what got me more motivated about doing this.

I want to be as healthy and active as possible when our children arrive. I'd like to be able to keep up with them without running out of breath. I have a feeling they will keep me very busy, so a decent physique couldn't hurt.

I'm not planning on going all P-90X on my body. I just want to get closer to where I used to be, ten years ago, when I skateboarded 3 hours a day and ran the 100 meter dash. I want to be a healthy role model to my kids in an otherwise obese culture.

My goal is to lose ten pounds. I'm currently clocking in at 156 lbs. I know it's nothing life-threatening, but when my belly is comparable to Melissa's 15 week twin tummy, a little change is necessary.

I started getting serious with our budget, recently, and I actually enjoy working with all the numbers and accounting for all our expenses. I'm thinking of a way to create an eating/exercise budget that will make my progress easier to manage and keep track of. I really am turning into my Mom and Dad, a bookkeeper and an accountant.

Current Weight: 156 lbs
Current Mission: Lose ten pounds
Current Strategy: Eat less, move (a lot) more.