Steve's Baseline Measurements and April 29th - May 5th Goals

Okely dokely smokely....Here goes nothing.   I REALLY want this to work this time. Maybe if I put this into the magic GoogleNet it will up my chances.  Aspen say's that because this is "Project Wolverine" that I should be nicknamed the honey badger...I think it's quite fitting.  

Last Known A1c ~ 8.5

Last Tested Blood Sugar Level ~ 185

Last Known Blood Pressure ~ 140 / 95

"Bad" Cholesterol wasn't too bad :)

"Good" Cholesterol wasn't very good. :(

Age = 35

Weight = 241

Height = 5' 11''

Waist = 41"

Bicept = Frickin huge... ha ha, actually it was kind of sad.

Neck = 18"

Chest = ...

SO!  My overall goals are pretty simple.   I want to get off all of the medications that I'm currently on for Diabetes and Hypertension.   I also want the body parts that feel crappy to feel un-crappy so that I can be more active and have more fun with my kids.  I want my Feet, Ankles, Knees, Back, and the rest of the body to not scream at me and wake me up at night and things like that.  As part of this transformation I want to loose about 45 pounds to be closer to my ideal body weight (this is not because I'm vain cause we all know that I'm super hot already...it's really because I think that my feet and back would feel better if I weighed less).  I also want to up my spiritual, mental and emotional health as well.  I feel that all of these are so interconnected that I would never be as successful if I just focused on physical health goals.  I also know that I will fail yet again without Heavenly Father's help.  

My goals for the week of Apr 29th - May 5th

1. I will do a minimum of 30 minutes of activities that increase my heart rate 5 days this week.
2. I will re-commit to the "FoodLoversDiet" because it encourages frequent meals, portion control, whole foods, and is diabetic friendly.  
3. I will loose 2-5 pounds this week
4. I will limit myself to no more than 24oz of soda each day (I know this sounds wussy but I LOVE my soda and this will be a stretch goal for me).  I will also attempt to drink much less soda than this most days.
5. I will read and study a minimum of 1 chapter in my scriptures during 6 days this week
6. I will say at least 2 personal prayers on my knees every day
7. I will work no more than 50 hours this week

p.s. I just watched a news story about Larry H Miller that talked about how he died because of complications caused by Diabetes.  I need to overcome this.