Dirkmonster

Weigh in

I am not shy about revealing how over weight I am.  At 6'1" with my large frame, I should be around 200.  I'm hoping that publishing it on my blog will motivate weight loss solutions.

On January 18, I posted that I weighed in at 235.  This morning, the scale read 228.  I've lost about a pound a week mainly through increased cardio exercise.  I'm at the "Y" or on the treadmill at home at least three times a week.  Over this past weekend, I was able to run 4 miles in just over 40 minutes.  Right after that, I signed up to run a 5K race weekend after next.  Since I'm ready for that distance now, that will keep me motivated to keep up the pace.

I have not changed my diet much at all.  I imagine if I did, the pounds would fall off a lot faster.  But I've said before that I'm exercising for what it does for my head at least as much as what it does for my waist line.

It's hard for me to imagine what I would look like at 200 pounds or how I would get there.  I'm not sure I'm even interested.  For now, I need the stress release the exercise provides and that happens to have benefits. 

Devin win "Dirkmonster Challenge"

It didn't last long and Devin was waiting for his chance to grab the prize.  At the beginning of the year I announced my intention of posting at least 5 times a week.  The first person to leave a comment pointing out my failure to do so would win a prize.

I recently took a considerable hiatus and catching me was a cinch.  So, Devin, I have a $10 Starbucks gift card for you.  And, I know where you live.

Even though the pressure's off, I still want to post more often than I did last year.  I've seen an uptick in traffic, comments and creative energy from looking for topics. 

In that regard, thanks to all who commented in February including Wellness Writer (who showed me that thanking those who comment is a courteous thing to do), Devin of course, Bitsy, Cheryl, Greg, Corey and JoBrad.  I truly appreciate the moments you spend reading my blog and submitting your thoughtful responses.

Predators destroy Red Wings 8-0

The league will be talking about how the Predators, currently outside the playoffs, dismantled and embarrassed one of the Western Conference's top teams Saturday night in front of a sell out crowd at Nashville's Sommet Center.

The Predators scored 5 goals in the first 11 minutes of the first period, got world class goaltending from Pekka Renne and a hat trick from their captain Jason Arnott to name just a few highlights.  No team has scored as many goals on the Wings this season.

The Predators are on their way towards playoff contention and can get there by beating Edmonton at home in regulation Tuesday night.

See the rest of my photo album from the game.