It's the 9th of January, and I'm ready to make my new years resolutions for 2013. I think they are all well thought out, and more importantly measurable. I have decided that if a goal can't be measured there really isn't a reason for having it. Also, I believe publishing them on the www should provide some accountability and motivation.
So here we go...
By my own measurements (3 point Jackson-Pollock algorithm) I have figured that I'm currently sporting 17.95% total body fat. On my 171 pound 5'11'' frame (33 1/2 true waist) that's 30.69 pounds of fat. 18% body fat falls right on a line between average and ideal, but I would very much like to drop that number down to 15%. I'm not real concerned about my weight; about 170 pounds is probably where I should be. Soooo; if I drop 3% body fat I'm going to have to gain some muscle some where. My left arm measures 12 1/2 inches my right is 12 3/4. Left leg 21 inches; right 20 1/2. I'm guessing those numbers will have to go up, but we'll see.
To get to 15% body fat I'm going to have to lose 4.43 pounds of fat. All things considered I should be able to get this done. Adding that weight in muscle might be tougher to do, but if I get down to 165 total weight I look like I have some sort of chronic disease. ...More squats, and jerks for me.
I'm have not been a great money saver so another goal of mine is to increase my savings account by a multiplier of 3. Being that there really isn't a whole lot in it now I should be able to get that done.
I'll update this in about a month
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
where we were and where we are
We are a few days removed from the turn of the new year, and most folks have restarted their day to day routine. I'm betting that for many people the resolutions that were made with such excitement are beginning to fade already. For me though, I like to ease into my resolutions with a healthy dose of retrospect and an awareness of where I'm at.
2012 was a wild year to say the least. Looking back on the previous twelve months I find myself thankful for my laid-back demeanor. Six Flags Over Georgia does not have a roller coaster with as many ups and downs as 2012 did for me. I recall distinctly, several moments, when emotions flat over ran my usual stoic personality. While I can deal with an occasional stresser with out much problem enough is enough. I'm happy to turn the page to a new set of months, and see if I can keep them a little more even keel.
With that said; some how every thing seems to have ironed out for the best. While there are challenges at home and at work that weren't around on January 4th 2012, I welcome the tasks at hand. i guess I can safely say that through all the messes of last year my little family and me are in better shape that we were a year ago. So... It's All Good
I didn't want to bore any one with a wordy recount of every thing that happened in 2012, but in case you,er wondering I'll do 2012 in bullet points
2012 was a wild year to say the least. Looking back on the previous twelve months I find myself thankful for my laid-back demeanor. Six Flags Over Georgia does not have a roller coaster with as many ups and downs as 2012 did for me. I recall distinctly, several moments, when emotions flat over ran my usual stoic personality. While I can deal with an occasional stresser with out much problem enough is enough. I'm happy to turn the page to a new set of months, and see if I can keep them a little more even keel.
With that said; some how every thing seems to have ironed out for the best. While there are challenges at home and at work that weren't around on January 4th 2012, I welcome the tasks at hand. i guess I can safely say that through all the messes of last year my little family and me are in better shape that we were a year ago. So... It's All Good
I didn't want to bore any one with a wordy recount of every thing that happened in 2012, but in case you,er wondering I'll do 2012 in bullet points
- new son
- sick mom
- quit smoking
- fired
- started smoking
- hired
- well mom
- sick dad
- coaches award at a gym (yep that really happen)
- drunk nights
- sober nights (not many)
- a few other thing that don't fit well into bullet points
I think I'm close to deciding on a few new years resolutions, and it's my plan to keep them updated on this blog. I'm not sure if it will be a lot of fun, or if nobody will really care but we'll find out.
Happy Year!!!
Saturday, August 11, 2012
saturday night braves
Tonight the Braves are winning 9-1 behind Medlen. Last night Paul threw a 3 hit complete game shut out; things seem to be going well. Still, I can't help but remember last year's second half. Last year we were trying to run down the Phillies or hold on to the wild card spot for the N. But after a disastrous September we fell short in game 162 on September 28.
It's early yet, but it's with some hope I'm anxious to say to say this is an entirely different team that fell apart last year. In the 2011 season we were going with guys like Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjiens, that didn't have anything to give in the second half. We had used O'Flaherty, Venters, and Kimbrell way too often and they were gassed down the stretch. This year we seem to have a solid six guys to take us to October; Hudson, Sheets, Maholm, Medlen, and Minor have been throwing the ball really well, and Hanson might be coming off the disabled soon. Our rotation looks very good right now. AND I can say enough about the way the bull pen has been throwing, especially Chad Durdin.The guy has been lights out, and in April we thought we was going to be a wasted roster spot.
As for the line up; life's good. Enough said.
Right now we are 41/2 behind the upstart Nationals, but they are a young untested team. I have to think that the heat the Braves are putting on them now will catch up with them in September. Let's all wait and see if they take Stasburg down, lets see if there pen can hold up to all the close games they have been playing, let's see if the Braves can take care of them in the six games left with them.
Just a quick side note: Tonight we knocked Santana out after a inning and a 1/3. I really hate watching something like that. It hasn't been to long ago that that guy was one of the best pitchers in the game. I realy hate watching a guy like that struggle.
This is why we chop!!!
It's early yet, but it's with some hope I'm anxious to say to say this is an entirely different team that fell apart last year. In the 2011 season we were going with guys like Tommy Hanson and Jair Jurrjiens, that didn't have anything to give in the second half. We had used O'Flaherty, Venters, and Kimbrell way too often and they were gassed down the stretch. This year we seem to have a solid six guys to take us to October; Hudson, Sheets, Maholm, Medlen, and Minor have been throwing the ball really well, and Hanson might be coming off the disabled soon. Our rotation looks very good right now. AND I can say enough about the way the bull pen has been throwing, especially Chad Durdin.The guy has been lights out, and in April we thought we was going to be a wasted roster spot.
As for the line up; life's good. Enough said.
Right now we are 41/2 behind the upstart Nationals, but they are a young untested team. I have to think that the heat the Braves are putting on them now will catch up with them in September. Let's all wait and see if they take Stasburg down, lets see if there pen can hold up to all the close games they have been playing, let's see if the Braves can take care of them in the six games left with them.
Just a quick side note: Tonight we knocked Santana out after a inning and a 1/3. I really hate watching something like that. It hasn't been to long ago that that guy was one of the best pitchers in the game. I realy hate watching a guy like that struggle.
This is why we chop!!!
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