Why is fitness/health/weightloss important to me?

This post is in response to the "My Weigh To Lose Challenge" event. I want to live a healthier life, and I want to do it right now.  Fortunately, scientific research has been conducted on the role of diet, exercise, and fitness on health and longevity.  So it is just a matter of being motivated to … Continue reading Why is fitness/health/weightloss important to me?

My Current Stats

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. My current stats are: Weight 198 lbs.Height 6 ft.BMI 26.8Waist 36 in.

Describe What Types of Food I Like

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. I enjoy preparing and cooking all of my meals.  My meals are very healthy and tasty, and I truly enjoy them.  Since I follow the Mediterranean diet, my meals are mostly plant-based. For breakfast, I usually enjoy oatmeal with nuts, fresh or frozen … Continue reading Describe What Types of Food I Like

Describe My Level of Fitness Activity

This post is in response to the "My Weigh to Lose Challenge" event. Currently I sit a lot.  I'm either sitting at a desk or relaxing on my sofa.  I do make time to walk 45 minutes a day, five days a week.  My walks are divided into a warm-up (15 minutes), a moderate activity level walk at … Continue reading Describe My Level of Fitness Activity

Why Would I Like to Achieve These Goals?

This post is in response to the "My Weigh To Lose Challenge" event. I would like to achieve my fitness/health/weight loss goals because my risk for cardiovascular disease will be reduced.  Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the U.S.  I would also feel better about myself, and I would be adding years to … Continue reading Why Would I Like to Achieve These Goals?

What are my fitness/health/weightloss goals?

This post is written in response to the "My Weigh To Lose Challenge" event. These are my goals for the next year: I weigh 198 pounds.  I want to lose 22 pounds. My total cholesterol is 147.  I want it to be below 140. My LDL cholesterol is 90.  I want it to be below … Continue reading What are my fitness/health/weightloss goals?